eNewsletter NAPM Akron News Volume I, Number  2 September 9, 2004	NAPM-Akron is a professional nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the purchasing and supply chain management professionals in the greater Akron area.
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September Meeting Tuesday, September 21^st Hilton Inn - Fairlawn 5:30 p.m. ProD 6:30 p.m. Dinner For more information contact: Paul Reich 330.699.8808 or click here for reservations Click here for: Dinner Reservation Details Board Members 2004-2005 President - Paul Klingler 1^st VP - Brian McKeighen, C.P.M. 2^nd VP – Jim Moore Secretary – Brian Toth Treasurer – Dana Toth Marketing – Paul Klingler (acting) Membership – Jim Burand, C.P.M. Regular Events – Paul Reich Special Events – John Inks, C.P.M./A.P.P. University Affairs - Bruce VonGunten, C.P.M./A.P.P Volunteer Support - Dominic Perri, C.P.M.	This ‘electronic’ issue replaces our regular post card mailings (and former hard copy newsletter).   Please enjoy the new format and delivery method.  It is our intent to have our email database completed (up-to-date) by the end of the year - so that everyone is on board for our electronic distribution.  For those without an email address, viewing of the electronic newsletter is available by clicking on the NAPM Akron web site, then clicking on Newsletters.
	Sign up early for: Monthly Dinner Meetings, Satellite Seminars and C.P.M. Classes Check our web site for registration information. September (21^st) ProD and Dinner Meeting:  Menu: Italian Night and Pasta Delights – don’t miss out! “Cost Recovery Opportunities in the Procurement Function” Driving Savings to the Bottom Line - Mike Wexler…is the Director of Accounting and Finance Services for the Cleveland and Pittsburgh offices of Jefferson Wells Int'l. Jefferson Wells is a professional services firm providing operational, consulting and training solutions in the areas of accounting & finance, internal audit, tax and technology. Are you a candidate for a cost recovery/process improvement review? Defining the opportunities for cost recovery/process improvement reviews Benefits of cost recovery/process improvement reviews and why they can be cost effective Examples of findings Jefferson Wells' 5-phase approach... 1) Understanding the process 2) High level risk assessment 3) Detailed area scoping 4) Execution of area reviews 5) Long-term solutions Dinner meetings are held on the 3^rd Tuesday of each month September through May (except December) We would like to see you at many of our activities this year.
	Attend our September meeting and hear more about our new Just Ask! Program.
	Golf Outing Summary On August 5^th 100 golfers helped make this another very successful golf outing on a picture perfect day. There was plenty of food, fun and golf provided by Mayfair Country Club owners Dave and Jeanie Springer. The scholarship fund was the big winner as usual while the golf winners came from Group Midwest. A special thanks to the following volunteers: Penny Murdock, John McDonald, Bob Faust, Paul Reich, Jennifer Aventino, Brian McKeighen and Paul Klingler. One of this years scholarship winners, Megan Gray – The University of Akron, was on hand as well. A special thanks to John Inks (and his committee) for another great and successful golf outing.
	C.P.M. Review Classes begin Monday, September 13^th – at The University of Akron NAPM Akron members: We’ll pay your parking for C.P.M. review classes (if your company does not). Simply submit a valid receipt to our Treasurer for a parking refund. Pass the word to non members - sign up today for the C.P.M. review classes and receive a FREE NAPM Akron (trial) membership for the balance of 2004. Contact Membership for details.
	A postcard was issued recently to members of whom we do NOT have an email address on record. We have requested they supply us with a valid email address so they may receive all electronic notifications/newsletters.  If you know of anyone not receiving our notifications, please pass on this request. We now have an email for over 90% of our membership…thanks for your support!
	Your Board has set some fairly aggressive goals for the coming year related to attendance at ProD, Dinner Meetings, Satellite Seminars, and C.P.M. review classes.  Additionally, we would like to increase the number of C.P.M. and A.P.P.s, and increase the number of new members and new companies participating in our organization.  You will be a big part in helping us meet our targets.  Watch for information related to this effort so you can help out.
	Your feedback is important…send all comments to: Electronic News Editor Sign up early for: Monthly Dinner Meetings, Satellite Seminars and C.P.M. Classes Check our web site for registration information.
Look for the next eNewsletter of NAPM Akron News in early October.