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Do you or a fellow chapter instructor want or need the Learning Dynamics for Instructors (LDI) to apply for the APICS Qualified Instructor Program? If so, pack your bags for Toledo! I am please to share that the Mid-Atlantic District is sponsoring an LDI Class Thurs/Fri, February 25-26, 2010, at the Holiday Inn-French Quarter, Perrysburg/Toledo, OH. (Room rate is approximately $100/night and information will be provided after registration). There are ONLY 4 SEATS REMAINING (12 maximum registrations) Here is the LDI Flyer!

MAD District Meeting and Student Case Competition - Check out the new registration web site for the Toledo District Meeting here! Your District report should be sent to Richard K. Donahoue, by Monday February 22, 2010.

Mid Atlantic District Seminars

Forecasting Workshop

By Dr. Clement Psenicka, Professor, Youngstown State University

See the Brochure here!

About Your Mid Atlantic District

Staff

Barry McBurney is the District Manager for the Mid Atlantic District. See the Note from Staff.

Chapter Locator

We have Chapters in several States!

We have chapters in states including Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania West Virginia and Virginia. More detail...

Tools

Chapter Officers!

The goal is to help Chapters be more successful. Contact the Officers of other Chapters in the District (click here) or Send us note with some of your best practices to be displayed here as well. More...

CSCP

CSCP Dates Information

2010 APICS CSCP Paper and Pencil Exam Dates and Deadlines

Exam Date	Eligibility Deadline	Registration Deadline*
March 13, 2010	January 15, 2010	January 29, 2010
June 19, 2010	April 23, 2010	May 7, 2010
December 4, 2010	October 8, 2010	October 22, 2010

2010 APICS CSCP Computer Based Testing (CBT) Exam Dates and Deadlines

Window	Reservations Open	Location
March 13-April 10, 2010	January 13, 2010	Worldwide
July 3-August 7, 2010	May 5, 2010	Worldwide
December 4, 2010-January 15, 2011	October 6, 2010	Worldwide

Promote the APICS Career Center and Earn Money for Your Chapter

Effective July 1, 2009, APICS launched the Career Center Rebate Program to provide chapters with an additional revenue stream, and increase the number of job postings available to APICS members on the APICS Career Center job board.

Contact your District Representative to get your Chapter's career promotion code.

The code offers 30 percent off the listing price of job packages, to each employer, (packages range from $195-$895). In addition, the chapter will receive a 20 percent rebate on each ad listing sold using their chapter’s career center code. Chapters will receive a rebate quarterly for any of the ads placed using their code.

APICS The Association for Operations Management Releases Model for Supply Chain Manager Competencies to Establish Skills Necessary for Supply Chain Management Professionals

The model is a guide for individuals considering careers in supply chain management, supply chain professionals seeking to advance in the field, and human resource managers hiring supply chain management staff. Click to view the press release. Click to view the APICS Supply Chain Manager Competency Model.

Calendar

2009

Want to know about a District event? The calendar is a place to see it all!

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2009 and 2010 District meetings:

February 26-27, 2010

June 18-19, 2010

September 24-25, 2010

Education

Visit the Education page for information on available courses in the District.

Students

Visit the Student Chapters page for more information. Thank you for contributing to this year's student auction. Based on you generosity, the District was able to raise over $2,700 toward Student functions.

Trophy Your Student Chapter can bring this home!

Make a Difference:
APICS Scholars Education Program get more information here

News From APICS Corp Office

You can login to the APICS website here. Stay in touch with APICS….update your contact information while you are there.

2010 APICS Call for Presentations

Click to submit your presentation now
2010 APICS International Conference & Expo October 17-19, 2010
Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Deadline to submit your presentation: February 12, 2010

APICS Corporate is pleased to share with you a new quarterly APICS publication, The Operations Management Employment Outlook. Working with researchers from the Cameron School of Business at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW), APICS developed this forward looking index to chart industry professionals’ forecasts of employment in critical industry sectors. It will also report compensation annually. This publication will be e-mailed to APICS members on a quarterly basis, and made available on the APICS web site.

Introducing The Lean Enterprise Workshop Series, Version 2.1

The most successful individuals and organizations map out their goals to ensure they are achieved. When organizations decide to go lean, they need a skilled team to lead them. Build your skills and be a lean leader at your organization with the new APICS Lean Enterprise Workshop Series.

Global Sourcing Workshop Series
Companies and organizations need skilled operations management and supply chain management professionals to keep their businesses favorably positioned in today's intensely competitive global marketplace. The Global Sourcing Workshop Series provides a comprehensive study of the critical tasks and challenges associated with sourcing and procurement internationally.

Leadership Central Library
Your Resource for Volunteer Community Success

Leadership Central is a monthly e-newsletter featuring society updates, best practices, tools of the trade, leadership advice, and important dates.

Corporate Staff

APICS announces a new agreement with the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) program (see Press Release). DANTES, a United States Department of Defense program, is dedicated to providing high-quality educational opportunities to military service members, Department of Defense staff, and their family members. Beginning in August, the APICS CSCP exam will be delivered at 100 DANTES/Pearson VUE test centers located on American military bases worldwide.

APICS is pleased to announce (see Press Release) a new agreement between APICS and the Supply Chain Council (SCC) that will enhance benefits for the members of both associations.

Complimentary APICS Resources
APICS membership connects you to free resources to help you succeed in your career.

Gain an Understanding of the Job Market
Developed by APICS and the Cameron School of Business at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW), the Operations Management Employment Outlook forecasts employment in critical industry sectors. Operations management and supply chain managers have plans to hire in the next twelve months. Get the details by reading the free report or take part in the next survey.

Learn From the Leaders with APICS Webinars
During 25 Supply Chains from 2008 to Emulate in 2009 and Beyond, a free APICS Webinar, you’ll learn the results of AMR Research’s Top 25 Supply Chain Survey. Apply the lessons learned by these standard-setting companies to your work.

Click to view.

Leading career coach Peter Rice will help you navigate the competitive job market. The three-event series, Now What? What to Do When the Unexpected Happens in Your Career, will help you whether you lost your job, are concerned about your career prospects, or simply want to have information on your side.

Learn more and register.

Connect with Employers Seeking APICS Members
Take control of your career with the APICS Career Center—the premier online employment Web site where job seekers can search for positions by area of expertise, location, and salary level. Only APICS members can

Confidentially post résumés online

Search for employer career postings

Sign up for Notify Me!, the free electronic job posting notification service
Use the Career Development Tools section of the site featuring relevant publications on topics such as interviewing techniques, résumé and cover letter writing, and career development.

Access your FREE download of MarketYourself! A Guide to Résumé Creation and Job Search for the Operations Management Professional – featuring tailored, expert advice for every stage of a job hunt.

Get Started. Visit the APICS Career Center today.

Put a Spotlight on Your Accomplishments
Nominate your company for the APICS Corporate Awards of Excellence. The Corporate Awards recognize organizations for significant contributions and performance excellence in operations management. There are three categories, including education, technology partnership, and new in 2009, innovation in global ability. Has your team contributed to innovations in your companies operations or supply chain management practices?

Nominate your company now.

		Mid Atlantic District
Advancing Productivity, Innovation, and Competitive Success