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New Brunswick’s Supply Chain Information Source November, 2016

AGM and Forging New Links Rated “A Smashing Success”

SCMANB hosted the 2016 Annual General Meeting at Fredericton’s Crowne Plaza Hotel on Thursday,

October 20, followed the next morning with the fourth annual Forging New Links provincial conference.

The highlight of the AGM was the recognition of four new SCMP graduates, and the presentation of

their SCMP Certificates by SCMANB Registrar Art Smith SCMP, and National CEO and President Cheryl

Farrow.

Pictured L-R -- Gregory Laprise SCMP, Monica Brewer SCMP, SCMANB Registrar Art Smith, SCMP, Timothy Morrison SCMP, Lori Piper SCMP, and SCMA CEO & President Cheryl Farrow.

The AGM also saw the election, by acclamation, of the 2016-17 Board of Directors (see separate story),

as well as an entertaining and informative presentation from Stephen Dixon, owner of Grimross Craft

Brewery.

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Volunteer Challenge

SCMANB is issuing a challenge to all members:

GET INVOLVED !!

Your local Institute, SCMANB, is your local

connection for your professional development

and representation.

SCMANB provides education opportunities, for

professional development. It also provides a

growing number of events, which as well as

providing different skills and experience, also

offers invaluable opportunities for you to grow

your contacts network.

SCMANB is familiar with the challenges that

members face in finding time to “pitch in”.

Today’s young professionals are drawn in many

different directions due to career, family and

other interest commitments.

To help make a “modest commitment” to your

association a possible consideration, SCMANB is

changing its approach – operational

requirements are being reorganized into

Standing Committee groupings. The

commitment term, and the time required,

should be less than previous commitments to a

Director’s position.

We are asking members -- especially designates

– to consider volunteering for one of the

committees. Currently, the Education and

Accreditation Committee, the Membership,

Program and Marketing and Communications

Committees are seeking members. The Ethics

committee is fully populated.

Committees will meet, normally, at the call of

their Chair, and that will be three to four times

per year.

Committee members make a valuable

contribution to the success and vibrancy of our

Institute. They also form stronger networks

with their peers and gain valuable experience.

SCMP Designates will also earn CPD credits for

their participation.

Your association can use your support. Get

involved !! Contact Wendy Piercy, at 506-458-

9414, or [email protected].

Forging New Links delegates listen to Dora Nicinski’s presentation to start the day at the 2016 conference.

Forging New Links 2016

A record attendance enjoyed the fourth annual

Forging New Links provincial conference, held

recently in the capital city.

A number of Supply Chain & Logistics students

from the Fredericton, Saint John and Moncton

campuses of Eastern College helped swell the

numbers taking in this year’s event to over fifty.

The agenda for the day included a presentation

on “The Leadership and Coaching Link” by

Margie Hammond and Dora Nicinskin. Kevin

O’Reilly shared insights on dealing with

international suppliers, then turned the lens

back towards New Brunswick to relate how the

trade challenges can be overcome.

Jacques Fournier shared important insights to

New Brunswick’s Air Cargo sector. As Director of

Commercial Development for the Moncton

International Airport Authority, ... continued

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he holds an obvious bias, but he shared

information on ways that all Atlantic Canada

can benefit from increased air cargo capacity,

and developing cargo handling excellence.

SCMA National President and CEO, Cheryl

Farrow provided two presentations – an update

on events and developments at the National

level, as well as an interesting presentation on

“Growing Your Professional Reputation”. The

day’s schedule was wrapped up with a dynamic

presentation called “Introduction to

Performance Excellence”, by Jennifer Kikkert,

of Simplicity Organizational Designs.

Interspersed between sessions and nutrition

and meal breaks, delegates had many

opportunities to visit the suppliers’ exhibition

hall, making important contacts and – again –

developing network connections.

One of the more sombre tones of the event was

the fact that this event marked the final visit

from Cheryl Farrow, who is taking leave from

SCMA to take on new opportunity with the

Canadian Bar Association, in Ottawa. SCMANB

took the opportunity to present Cheryl with

some appreciation, farewell remembrances of

New Brunswick.

Cheryl Farrow, right, admires a “gag” portion of her gifts. During several Outreach visits to the province, she often asked, “Does every road in NB lead to Miramichi?” The sign-post seems to indicate so.

SCMANB Directors Acclaimed

The 2016 Annual General Meeting was held in Fredericton on October 20, 2016. Among other items of business, the 2016-17 Board of Directors was acclaimed as nominated. Your Board will consist of Bill O’Donnell SCMP as in-coming President, Ryan MacPherson SCMP, Past President, Chris Roberts SCMP, Vice-President, Art Smith SCMP, Registrar, Greg Bryden SCMP, Treasurer, and Tony Waddell, Secretary. As reported earlier in this issue, the reduced Board will be relying on support from energized committees, and support from the general membership. See the “Volunteer Challenge” for additional information. The highlight of the AGM was the presentation of the 2016 SCMP Certificates to four honorees: Monica Brewer SCMP, Gregory Laprise SCMP, Timothy Morrison SCMP and Lori Piper SCMP. Certificates were presented by Registrar Art Smith SCMP, and SCMA President and CEO Cheryl Farrow.

Local entrepreneur Stephen Dixon, owner/operator of Grimross Craft Brewery, provided an animated and entertaining presentation.

The guest speaker for the evening was local business owner Stephen Dixon, who provided an entertaining perspective on the importance of supply chain – and the lack of skills – for many small business operators.

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Winter Education Sessions 2017

Winter 2017 Accreditation Events

The following events are currently scheduled:

*Building a Respectful Workplace....One

Employee at a Time – Sally Wells. Jan 26, 2017

Saint John NB

*Service Contracting – Challenges & Strategies

– Debby Shapero Propp LLB ... two-day seminar

sponsored by Atlantic Lottery Corporation

(dates to be determined). Limited seats will be

available.

*Contract Formation and Design (Practical

Procurement(TM) – Richard Venerus MBA LLB

June 2017 (tbd) Saint John NB

Missing something in your requirements to

complete your designation program ?

Keep SCMANB informed of seminars and

workshops that you are missing in your

curriculum requirements, to help us in planning

up-coming education sessions.

Call for Award Nominations

Do you know an individual who has contributed

to his/her Supply Chain profession beyond what

is expected of a co-worker or employee ?

Someone who has devoted their career to

guiding others or making our profession

stronger and more valued?

Do you know someone who is just starting out,

but is already exhibiting a commitment and

dedication to their profession?

Do you know of a corporation that has honed its

Supply Chain operations into a “Best in Class”

example ? Or, one that is leading the way in

ethical and sustainable practices ?

These are a few of the potential candidates for

recognition through the SCMA “Awards of

Distinction” program. If you think you know of

an individual or organization who might make a

good candidate, visit the SCMA website

http://scma.com/en/news/awards/awards-of-

distinction , or contact the SCMANB office, at

[email protected] for more information.

CONGRATULATIONS!! to our Latest SCMP Designates

SCMANB wishes to offer its sincere Congratulations to our recent SCMP graduates. Your Institute

Board of Directors, your fellow SCMP designates, and ALL members of SCMANB join with your Families

in celebrating and congratulating your success !!

Our Grads:

Gregory Laprise, Strategic Sourcing Specialist, Irving Oil

Timothy Morrison, Strategic Sourcing Specialist, Irving Oil

Lori Piper, Procurement Manager, McCain Foods (Canada)

Monica Brewer, Purchasing Analyst, Alcool NB Liquor

A sincere THANK YOU, to your families and your employers for their support of your efforts !!