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Dinner Meeting Notice Tuesday, March 21st
		*Dinner Reservations*	*Satellite Seminar Registration*
Upcoming Events (dinner cost $20 cash, check or credit card) 5:30 pm ProD 6:30 pm Dinner 7:15 pm Speaker Mar 21^st *In lieu of ProD:* Member Company/Supplier Showcase Featured Speaker: Daniel Drongowski Manager of Manufacturing Services, Fluid Control - Parker Hannifin Corporation, Professor at Indiana Wesleyan MBA Program Topic: How to Organize for the Unknown Territory of the Global Supply Chain 1. Do you know the critical distance for effective logistics? 2. Do you know the 5 modes of failure? If you do not know the answers to the questions above, then attend the March meeting to learn how to address such issues in your own organizations. Then for April Were off to the Plant Tour April 18^th Plant Tour East Manufacturing 1871 State Route 44 P.O. Box 277 Randolph, OH 44265 Time and Location To Be Announced May 16^th Speaker: Greg Reynolds, Dise and Company, Director - Client Development Topic: Networking for a Lifetime Featured Speaker: Jan Leach Kent State Professor, Former Editor of the Akron Beacon Journal Topic: Ethics in the Work Environment	March 21^st (Tuesday) Dinner Meeting (Hilton Akron/Fairlawn) *In lieu of ProD:* *Member Company/Supplier Showcase* If you were at this event last year then you know the great time we had and networking opportunities available. Don't miss this exciting time to see what our member companies have to offer. There may even be a supplier or two in attendance. Is your company participating? Come at 5:30 pm to see. Door prizes, goodie bags and lots of networking. See you there? Watch for next weeks reminder for a list of participating member companies. Featured Speaker: Daniel Drongowski - Manager of Manufacturing Services, Fluid Control - Parker Hannifin Corporation, Professor at Indiana Wesleyan MBA Program Topic: How to Organize for the Unknown Territory of the Global Supply Chain 1. Do you know the critical distance for effective logistics? 2. Do you know the 5 modes of failure? If you do not know the answers to the questions above, then attend the March meeting to learn how to address such issues in your own organizations. Dinner cost is still only $20 (cash, check or credit card) - 5:30 pm ProD - 6:30 pm Dinner - 7:15 pm Speaker Click here for your Dinner Reservations Regular and Lifetime Members Do we have your correct name, address, email, etc? · Click here to update your information You will need your ISM ID to access this change of address site. Renewed your Membership? If you have yet to renew your NAPM Akron membership, please do so NOW! Keep your organization strong and allow us to continue to grow. For more information and/or a copy of your invoice, please contact: Jim Burand - Burand@unionmetal.com Satellite Seminar - Thursday, April 20, 2006 Venue Change for April Only Due to a Scheduling Conflict Akron General Health & Wellness Center 4125 Medina Road Akron, OH 44333 330-665-8000 Risk and Change Management: Surviving in a Dynamic Business Environment The constant change in technology and the expanding global economy demand more sophisticated ways to mitigate and reduce potential conflicts. Gain a thorough understanding of how to manage risk and prepare for change. Know what to do when conflicts arise and how to ensure security. The discussion includes other supporting topics. As usual, there is no charge for the seminar and lunch for NAPM Akron members. However, while there is no charge for the seminar, for all others there will be a $10 charge for lunch at the door. Click to register!! NAPM Akron has an extensive VHS tape/DVD video libray of Satellie Seminars for the past two years. For access to these seminars contact any Board member. April 18^th Plant Tour East Manufacturing 1871 State Route 44 P.O. Box 277 Randolph, OH 44265 What do they do? They make East trailers for those who want only the best, and know a real bargain is one that's profitable long after it's paid for. East offers the ideal balance of strength and weight to optimize payload potential. You pay more for an East trailer because it saves you more, on the job, day after day, year after year. That's why no one has sold more aluminum trailers than East. Time and Directions to be Announced (at this time post tour dinner plans are not being considered) Election of Officers May 16^th meeting Your organization can not run without your help and support. Please get in the game, step up to the plate, hit a single, double or triple today and offer your services or expertise as a Board member. One, two and three year terms are available. For more information contact election committee chair, Connie Roulett. Scholarship Announcement - Time is Running Out Due March 15, 2006 Dont miss out on the various scholarship programs available to you and your family. Check the NAPM Akron web site for scholarship details. The C.P.M. scholarship program has been modified to increase the members participation requirement along with a few other cosmetic changes; the George E Price Scholarship program for local university students has had minor cosmetic changes too; the member's sons/daughters program has been upgraded to ease the restrictions on the sons/daughters while adding additional participation on their parent member. Sons/Daughters applicants no longer have GPA or essay requirements and students may also apply if they are attending an accredited community or junior college. Their member parent must attend more of our activities for their sons/daughters eligibility. We've made it easier for the students (and a little more restrictive for you, the member) so please encourage your sons/daughters to apply. Please read the guidelines of each program carefully and process your application no later than the advertised dates. We are already experiencing a larger than normal response, so apply today. For Scholarship Applications/Questions/Contact Information contact: Kathryn A. Krasnicki, C.P.M./A.P.P. Republic Engineered Products Corporate Headquarters 3770 Embassy Parkway Akron, OH 44333-8367 fax (330-670-7057) Please note that applications (including questions and paperwork) should be provided to our Secretary, Kathryn Krasnicki at the address above our web site has been updated to reflect this new contact information within the scholarship area. Your feedback is important so please send all comments to: Electronic News Editor eNewsletter subscribe - eNewsletter unsubscribe Sign up early for: Monthly Dinner Meetings or Satellite Seminars Check our web site for registration information. Thanks in advance for making a reservation because it really helps our planning. Check out *NAPM Akron* , our *Calendar* and *Dinner Meetings* information at the links shown.