The following items may help answer questions about membership dues, meeting times, membership levels and other association activities and benefits. Note that some of the answers contain links to other areas of the webpage where relevant information is explained or expanded.
Q. How do I join NAPM-Denver?
A. Joining NAPM-Denver is easy and much like joining any other organization. Fill out the membership application and send it to the address on the form. (You may enclose payment or NAPM-Denver will bill you.)
Click here for the Application Form
Q. What does it cost to join?
A. Regular membership is $200.00 annually and includes membership in NAPM-Denver, the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) and meals at the dinner meetings. There is also a $ 20.00 NAPM-Denver initiation fee and a $20.00 ISM administrative fee for the first year. NAPM-Denver accepts "Associate" Members for annual dues of $91.00, but certain restrictions apply.
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Q. Can I use a credit card to pay membership dues?
A. Yes you may! Contact Carol A Coke, Executive Director, (303) 444-7056 for information on using a credit card.
Q. How do I know when I become a member?
A. All applications are reviewed by the Membership Committee Chair for compliance with membership requirements and a recommendation is made to our Board of Directors. If the application is approved and payment is received, you will receive a letter welcoming you to NAPM-Denver.
Q. How long is my membership for?
A. Membership in NAPM-Denver is good for twelve months BASED ON THE CALENDAR YEAR - JANUARY THRU DECEMBER - no matter what month you join. Persons joining after June 30 are only required to pay a pro-rated amount of dues. Invoices for the following year are sent out in November and are due no later than January 10 of the dues year.
Q. I forgot to pay my dues. What do I do now?
A. Members whose dues have lapsed may simply be reinstated by paying their dues. HOWEVER, dues not received by the deadline means a person is dropped from both NAPM-Denver's rolls AND ISM's rolls until dues are received. This WILL STOP all local and ISM mailings and other information normally provided to members.
Q. Where do I send late dues payments?
A. ALL dues payments are sent to NAPM-Denver, 3525 Copper Street, Boulder, CO 80304, Attn: Carol A Coke, Executive Director.
Q. I just moved to Denver and want to transfer my membership. What do I need to do?
A. Call Carol A Coke, Executive Director, (303) 444-7056, to discuss your options.
WHAT ABOUT DINNER MEETINGS?
Q. When does the NAPM-Denver hold meetings?
A. Dinner meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month. No meetings are held during the months of June, July, August or December.
Q. How do I know when meetings are held?
A. There are a variety of ways to learn about meeting times. Since meetings are always held on third Thursdays, the easiest way is to simply mark your calendar. Meeting information is published in our monthly newsletter and information is posted to this web site. A calendar is published in the monthly newsletter and on this web site.
Q. Where are dinner meetings held?
A. Dinner meetings are currently held at the Renaissance Denver Hotel at 3801 Quebec Street in Denver.
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Q. How long do meetings last?
A. Dinner meeting times will vary but usually conclude by 8:15 p.m.
Q. What do you do at these meetings?
A. Pre-Dinner Seminars begin at 5:30 PM and end at 6:30 PM. Dinner is served at 6:45 PM. Following the dinner, there are announcements of general association business and a presentation on a purchasing or business topic. The meeting adjourns when the speaker is finished.
Q. How much is the dinner meal?
A. Dinner meals are free with regular membership dues paid by each member. A reservation for each dinner meeting is required.
Q. May I attend as a guest?
A. Yes. Reservations ARE required if you wish to have dinner.
Q. I have special dietary requirements. May I order a different meal?
A. Meals meeting special dietary requirements are available, however, the request for that meal MUST BE PLACED AT THE TIME RESERVATIONS ARE MADE. Orders for special meals cannot be taken at the dinner meeting.
HOW DO I CHANGE MY PHONE/MAILING INFORMATION?
Q. Where do I report changes in my phone, mailing or other communications information?
A. All members are asked to submit their change information in writing to Carol A Coke, Executive Director, as soon as possible by fax: (303) 444-7056 or e-mail: Carol Coke. Carol reports updates to ISM.
Click here for the "Change of Address" form.
Q. Who reports changes to ISM?
A. Carol A Coke, Executive Director, reports all changes to ISM as they are received.
Q. If I want to receive my mail at home, is that ok?
A. All members have the option of receiving their mail at home or at their office. Please note that we wish to keep both addresses on file so that we have a backup if your mail is returned to us. You simply need to specify which address you prefer for mailing purposes.
Q. What changes do I need to report?
A. Report any and every thing that changes; your name, phone number, fax number, email address; your company name and/or employer, PO Box, street address and/or zip code. When you use a PO Box, please be sure your zip code matches that for the box rather than your street address. The reverse is also true if you use a street address. Of course, this is needed if your employer relocates, but it is also true when you move within your office and your phone/fax numbers, etc. change.
Q. How confidential is the information I supply NAPM-Denver?
A. NAPM-Denver makes every effort to keep data confidential.
Q. Does NAPM- Denver sell directory information or release the information to sales people? Am I going to get a lot of junk mail?
A. NAPM-Denver does not sell or release directories to non-members. Directories are for the personal use of members and are never to be used for sales purposes.
I WOULD LIKE C.P.M. INFORMATION
Q. Where can I get information on the C.P.M. exam?
A. Certification is the sole province of the ISM. All reservations, test information and fees should be directed to the ISM in Tempe, Arizona. You may review the data on this website or contact ISM directly at 1-800-888-6276 or by going to the ISM Certification Programs web page by clicking on the following: ISM Certification Programs
Q. How much does the test cost?
A. Test costs are discounted to NAPM-Denver regular members. Please contact ISM directly at 1-800-888-6276 or by going to the ISM Certification Programs web page by clicking on the following: ISM Certification Programs
Q. How often are tests held?
A. You may schedule a C.P.M. exam on the computer at any time during the year. Contact ISM for a testing location near you. Written exams are offered annually during ISM's International Conference which is normally held in late April or May at a different location each year. Also, if your company has many members that want to take the C.P.M. exam at the same time, a written exam can be scheduled at your company location. Contact ISM directly at 1-800-888-6276 or by going to the ISM Certification Programs web page by clicking on the following: ISM Certification Programs
Q. Do you have seminars about the C.P.M. exam?
A. NAPM-Denver sponsors seminars to help you prepare to take the exam. Pre-Dinner Seminars on the topic are also held. Information is posted to this website and in the monthly newsletter.
Click here for information and to register for the next C.P.M. review seminar.
OTHER SEMINARS, MEETINGS, MISCELLANEOUS
Q. How can I get a new name badge?
A. Call Carol A Coke, Executive Director at ( 303) 444-7056.
Q. Other than monthly meetings, does NAPM-Denver have other meetings or seminars?
A. NAPM-Denver sponsors professional development seminars, conferences and satellite seminars during the course of the year. The Professional Development Committee facilitates these. Information about these seminars is posted to this web site and listed in the monthly newsletter. NAPM-Denver committees have meetings at varying times.
Q. I am interested in joining a committee. What kinds of committees do you have?
A. A large association such has as NAPM-Denver has a wide variety of committee activity and Committee Chairs welcome participants. Committees range from Membership to Professional Development. All members are encouraged to participate as their circumstances permit. Many jobs do not require extensive participation time - sometimes only for a particular event or on an as needed basis. Of course time will vary depending upon the scope of committee work. Anyone interested in joining a committee can find contacts by clicking on the following: Volunteer Opportunities
Q. How can I find out about NAPM-Denver events?
A. NAPM-Denver has several avenues through which anyone can find out about events and activities. One way is to click on the following: Calendar of Events. The monthly newsletter is another way notices are given. Persons attending general meetings will hear various announcements about our upcoming events as well.
Q. Does NAPM-Denver have publications?
A. NAPM-Denver publishes a monthly newsletter that is sent to all members automatically approximately 7-10 days prior to the monthly meetings and during the summer. A copy of the current newsletter in PDF format is available by clicking on the following: NAPM-Denver Current Newsletter. Regular members also receive mailings from ISM. Associate members do not receive ISM's mailings.
All local information is also posted to this web site.
Q. What services does NAPM-Denver offer to members who have become unemployed?
A. NAPM-Denver has a web page, Job Positions, that lists current job openings that have been brought to its attention. NAPM-Denver encourages people to notify NAPM-Denver about job openings.
Also, ISM has a Career Center on its web site that links job seekers and employers.
Click on the following to access the web page: ISM Career Center to examine the various services offered.