Who can I contact to learn more about becoming a member?
Contact our V.P. of Membership, Wendie Murphy, C.P.M. or e-mail her at wendie.murphy@ontic.com Or, leave a message at (818) 993-0995 and someone will contact you ASAP. 

  What are the benefits of being a member of NAPM-SFV?
As a member of NAPM, San Fernando Valley you will receive these benefits and services along with your ISM membership (see below) and at no additional cost. This membership is with one of the larger and best recognized ISM affiliates in the Western Region, and, recipient of the "Affiliate Excellence Award" for 2003 and 2006. Member's discount on all affiliate dinner meetings and programs featuring exciting speakers with timely/cutting edge issues and topics each month.

Member's discount on all educational workshops and seminars sponsored by NAPM-SFV.

• Professional growth through a network of more than 420 Purchasing and Supply Management professionals in the northern LA Counties.
• A.P.P. / C.P.M. classes and ISM certification review workshops offered every semester through local colleges and universities. (CEH's awarded)
• Our monthly "electronic" newsletter featuring timely and informative editorials and articles and a calendar of up-coming events. (Members only)
• The Opportunity to meet dozens of local suppliers at our Annual Supplier Conference and the monthly "table tops".
• Exclusive access to local job opportunities through our online resume bank in the member's only area of our website.
• The opportunity for personal and professional growth by becoming a member of the NAPM-SFV affiliate management team.
• Access to the Member Only area of our website www.napmsfv.org where you can post your resume and review local job opportunities.

As a member of ISM you receive:

• Inside Supply Management, the award-winning monthly publication featuring the latest trends and information for the purchasing and supply management professional.
• Access to the Members Only area of the ISM Web site which includes an extensive database of information, articles and other resources as well as the Online Career Center.
• Access to the Center for Advanced Purchasing Studies (CAPS), the first and only research center in the nation dedicated to the purchasing arena. ISM members receive a free copy of all CAPS research upon written request.
• ISM's Principles and Standards of Purchasing Practice, first adopted in 1923, which remains one of the outstanding ethical statements in modern business.

Networking opportunities during ISM sponsored seminars and conferences, and with your peers in your local affiliate.

Discounts of up to 50% on ISM sponsored programs, products, and annual conference.

  What is the difference between joining NAPM-SFV and joining ISM as a "Direct National" member?
When you contact ISM directly to apply for membership, you may be asked "Do you want to join as a "Direct National Member" or do you want to join an affiliate. If you do not specify that you want to join the NAPM, San Fernando Valley, you will be enrolled automatically as a Direct National Member. If this occurs you may not be able to transfer your membership to our affiliate until the following year, and will not enjoy the benefits of being a member of NAPM-SFV. If you apply for membership through the affiliate, you will automatically be enrolled as a member of NAPM-SFV as well as ISM.

   How can I join NAPM-SFV?
There are several convenient ways of becoming a member of NAPM-SFV.  Go to our website www.napmsfv.org click on the Membership folder on the left. Once you have read all about the benefits and requirements of becoming a member, click on Join NAPM to complete the application, or download the PDF version of the application, complete it and mail it to the address shown at the bottom.  Come to one of our monthly dinner meetings held at The Odyssey in Mission Hills. 15600 Odyssey Drive, and we will sign you up. Call us at (818) 993-0995, leave a message and someone will contact you within 48 hours.
Contact our V.P. of Membership, Wendie Murphy, C.P.M. e-mail her at wendie.murphy@ontic.com 

  How do I transfer my ISM membership to NAPM-SFV?
To initiate the process of transferring from another ISM affiliate to NAPM-SFV, fill out an application or email us your name with professional/address information. Please include the name of your old affiliate membership number your wish to "transfer your membership to NAPM-SFV". We need the information that is on the application to insure that both National us have your up-to-date address information. Do not include money at this time. You can send the membership information to our PO Box noted on our website or email it to info@napmsfv or fax it to 805-581-3839.

In order to not hold up the transfer process, NAPM-SFV will submit the paperwork to ISM in Tempe AZ while we are chasing the information money with your old affiliate.  We will contact the affiliate you are transferring from and find out your anniversary date when you last paid them. If you are now at your renewal time with the old affiliate, we will bill you only for the NAPM-SFV renewing member price of $ 150.00. The initiation fees do not apply for transferring members.

   Who can I contact to learn more about becoming a member?

Contact our V.P. of Membership, Wendie Murphy, C.P.M. or e-mail her at wendie.murphy@ontic.com  Or, leave a message at (818) 993-0995 and someone will contact you ASAP.

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