The Highland Chapter would like to recognize the chapter committee members that volunteer their time to the chapter: Joyce Christensen of Affinia Brake Parts Inc Lori Faegenburg of AT&T Debra Martin of Kraft Co. Gordon James of Kemper Valve & Fittings
RE: Highlands Chapter Membership - Highlands Chapter has partnered with the First Security Credit Union
Education can be expensive, putting members out of reach from achieving their professional goals. Therefore in an effort to help our membership, the APICS Highlands Chapter has partnered with the First Security Credit Union in an effort to help members obtain financial assistance, if members so desire to take advantage of the offering, members are under no obligation.
First Security Credit Unions Special Student Loan Program for members of APICS Highlands Chapter
There will be no Monthly Payment greater than $35.00 with a rate of 6.99%.*
Easy application process, this process can be done phone by fax or phone.
1) First you must be a member of the APICS Highlands Chapter
APICS Highlands Chapter
PO Box 1168
Crystal Lake IL 60039
2) Second you must also be a member of the First Security Credit Union and to can set up your account, by going to http://firstsecurity-creditunion.com/contactus.html, fill out our membership application and fax a copy of your driver license and APICS Membership Card to (847) 933-9885. Once this process is finalized, the First Security Credit Union will open your account and as a special offer to APICS Highlands Members deposit $25.00 into your account, FSCU contact Dennis Fisher CEO of First Security Credit Union
Upon proof of completion of the five CPIM Certification Review Courses offered through the APICS Highland Chapter (undertaken five loans from First Security Credit Union) FSCU will put an additional $25 in your account.
Also as a special offer to all APICS Highlands Chapter members joining the First Security Credit Union, whether your first loan or want to refinance your existing car loan or pay off bills (of at least $5,000) FSCU will reduce your loan rates 1% from the current set rate.
For example, existing FSCU rate is 3.81%, if you want to refinance a $15,000 car loan FSCU could finance your loan for 72 months at 2.81% the monthly payments would only be $266.66.* Used and new car loan rates are the same, and you must meet loan criteria
Thank You,
Sincerely,
Board Directors of the APICS Highlands Chapter
Company
Coordinator Program
APICS Highland Chapter Company Coordinator Program
We are looking for individuals within our chapter's membership who can serve as Company Coordinator for both our chapter and their companies.
A Company Coordinators acts as a focal point for the APICS Highlands Chapter to obtain information about your company's needs, therefore from time to time, the chapter will be polling our Company Coordinators to find out what is of interest to companies in our area, either for Professional Development Meeting and Seminar topics, or Education offerings.
In addition, the chapter would expect the Company Coordinators to be an internal resource for people within their company who might be interested in joining APICS and or APICS Highlands Chapter offerings, such as Professional Development Meeting (PDM), Education such as CPIM, CSCP Certification Review Classes.
Something as simple as posting on the company bulletin board or emailing our APICS chapter's bulletin announcing chapter PDM meetings or educational notices, or taking part in a chapter Needs Survey would be an example of the responsibilities of a Company coordinator.
We would not expect this role to require a lot of time, only as much time as you would like to devote to it. But, having representation from Company Coordinators will help the Chapter better serve the needs of the membership, in an effort that would be of great help to not only the chapter but as well to the chapter membership.
If you would be or someone in your company that would be interested in helping the APICS Highlands Chapter as a Company Coordinator, we would be happy to have you on board, please contact Jim DeModica or Carlos Conde at 847/526-2166 ex 229 or jdemodica@kempervalve also we'll be happy to explain the position in greater detail.
Thank you
Jim DeModica
Carlos Conde
Program Director APICS Highlands Chapter
Chapter # 815/356-1470
EDUCATION
APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
In 2008 a Partnership was formed between the Northern Illinois APICS Chapters: Chicago Chapter XIV / Rock River Chapter / Fox Valley Chapter / Highlands Chapter 26, whereby to offer our APICS members a Certified Supply Chain Professional Learning System - Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Classes. The Chicago Chapter will be hosting the classes / registration.
APICS Becomes The Association for Operations Management
On January 1, 2004, APICS—The Educational Society for Resource Management will change its name to APICS The Association for Operations Management and use the new tag line— Advancing Productivity, Innovation, and Competitive Success. The APICS Board of Directors unanimously approved the name change at its October 9, 2004, meeting, and APICS unveiled the new name publicly at the 2004 APICS International Conference and Exposition in San Diego , California , on October 12.
“APICS has evolved to meet the needs of the community it serves, but the name no longer fully recognized the value proposition the association delivers,” said APICS President Arnold E. Kennedy, CFPIM, CIRM, Jonah. “The new name will honor our rich history in production and inventory control, better define the broad application of the APICS body of knowledge, and position us for the future.”
APICS was founded in 1957 as the American Production and Inventory Control Society, Inc. In the early 1990s, it adopted the name APICS—The Educational Society for Resource Management to acknowledge its growing international presence and expanded scope.
Today, APICS represents a diverse community of professionals from virtually every manufacturing and service industry. The APICS body of knowledge spans all aspects of operations management, which includes production, inventory, supply chain, materials purchasing, and logistics. By changing its name, APICS The Association for Operations Management clearly defines its body of knowledge in terms that are universally understood. The new name asserts the association's leadership position of delivering superior training, internationally recognized certifications, and comprehensive resources, while representing a worldwide network of accomplished industry professionals.
In conjunction with the new name, APICS has adopted the tag line, Advancing Productivity, Innovation, and Competitive Success. “APICS is the resource that individuals and companies rely on for operations management education and validation of one's knowledge through obtaining the Certified in Production and Inventory Management and Certified in Integrated Resource Management designations,“ said Jeffry W. Raynes, CAE, executive director and chief operating officer. “Our new tag line communicates the value that APICS delivers to an individual's career advancement, as well as an employer's bottom line