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Quarterly Newsletter August 2013

Business Success Through Contract Management Excellence NCMA was formed in 1959 to foster the professional and Educational advancement of its members.

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NCMA/PENTAGON REFERENCE LINKS …… 1 MEMBERSHIP NEWS …... 2 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS …… 4 NCMA CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS …… 4 ANNOUNCEMENTS . . …… 5 32ND ANNUAL GOVERNMENT CONTRACT MANAGEMENT SYMPOSIUM …… 6

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Membership News  

Clark Rehberg 35 Richard Unis 25 Jennifer Campbell-Dawkins 25 Renee Graye 25 Minerva Blanco 25 Emily Clarke 25 Susan Klypchak 20 Manuel Quinones 20 Christian Ruefer 15 Keo Antrim 15 Debra Davati 10 Patricia Page 10 Amanda O’Sullivan 5 Rodger Young 5 Ruta Haile 5 Julie Porcelli 5

NCMA Pentagon Chapter Quarterly Newsletter August 2013

Dana Johnson Tina McGuire Toni Lemeshewsky CaSandra Wiliamson Matthew Cochran Greta Ebert Tanja Johnson Jeffrey Grant David Price Brian Maye Yvonne Norton Brian Hensel Sarah Jurdi Elizabeth Bray Tracey Perry Dan Scott Arron Fowlks Jessica Thomson Eric Martin Dana Ho, Colby Sullins Kristina Keeler Paul Giaccio Terri Hilton John Shortt Calvin,Carrera, Corberte Bein-Amie Kim Crooker Tom Davis Don, Goodwin Wanda Green Stan Hansen Kelly Houghton Eric Johnson Sewanee Johnson Tom Karr Ernest Mabrey Laura Martin Trevor Morris Melanie Priddy Nicole Purvis Matthew Sager Melissa Scott John Stahl Tracey Thompson Darryl Werts Dionne Wilkins Christina Boden Lakisha Byrd Doug Cooper Laura Dial Nicole Gillie Christopher Stefek Brenda Truesdale Courtney Turner Nadal Awadallah Janice Bennett Graham Fisher Christy Huskey Roderick McGill Michael White Keami Estep Babylonia Aziz Gayle Henderson Kaylan Bose Tamey Caires Valerie Coleman Peter Daley Carletta Dekle Sarah Kim Roy Roberts A.J. Rose Lee Weissman Marisa Trevino

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NCMA Pentagon Chapter Quarterly Newsletter August 2013

Rena Clark President Angie Deren President-Elect Marcia Van-Camp Treasurer Khia Baylor-Davis Treasurer-Elect Ruta Haile Secretary Declan Jarry Secretary-Elect Keisha Simmons Grants Chair Lisa Grant Tillman Elections Chair Arron Fowlks Awards Chair Rita Baker VP of Membership Kowanna Parran VP of Technology VACANT VP of Communication Maureen Soldano VP of Education James Mitchell VP of Programs

We are seeking Pentagon NCMA members who are interested in volunteering or applying for leadership positions for the 2013-2014 program year. If interested in volunteering Or want more information on the upcoming program year open positions, contact any of our leadership or James Mitchell at: jamitchell@caci.com

We welcome membership feedback. Please feel free to contact us concerning any topic on your mind, including sugges-tions for event activities, education opportunities, job announcements, article submissions, or anything you would like mentioned in our next newsletter: Please contact: NCMAPentagonPresident@gmail.com

Want to have your joke posted? Send us your contract jokes, and we will review for inclusion in our next newsletter.

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NCMA Pentagon Chapter Quarterly Newsletter August 2013 August 28 Meet & Greet Pentagon Chapter Kick-Off 2013-14 Program Year October 10 Pentagon Chapter Dinner Meeting November 7 Pentagon Chapter Breakfast Webinar November 18-19 NCMA 32nd Annual Government Contract Management Symposium January 9 Pentagon Chapter Dinner Meeting February 7 Pentagon Chapter Breakfast Webinar March 13 Pentagon Chapter Educational Networking Event March Nominations due for Pentagon Chapter Elect positions April Pentagon Chapter National Education Seminar (NES) April Elections held for Pentagon Chapter Elect positions May 8 Pentagon Chapter Final Dinner Meeting featuring for the Program Year

Pentagon Chapter Cancellation Policies

If you make a reservation for a Chapter Dinner Meeting and DO NOT cancel by noon two (2) days before the meeting - you will be billed as if you had attended and a refund will not be given. The policy is necessary because the chapter must give the Crowne Plaza a firm number of reservations in advance. Once the number is set the chapter is billed for at least that number of meals. If the actual attendance falls below the number committed to by the chapter, the chapter still gets billed. This directly impacts the chapter's ability to meet its program commitments to you and those with whom we do busi-ness. Substitutions are welcomed and encouraged if you are unable to make the event. If you make a reservation for a Chapter Breakfast Meeting and DO NOT cancel by 5 PM the day before the meeting, you will be billed as if you had attended. The policy is necessary because the chapter must plan for space and food items. This directly impacts the chapter's ability to meet its program commitments to you and to those with whom we do business. Substitutions are welcomed and encouraged if you are unable to attend.

The NCMA professional certification program is designed to elevate professional standards, enhance individual performance, and distinguish those who demonstrate knowledge essential to the field of contract management. Types of Designations: CPCM: The Certified Professional Contracts Manager certification shows that you are knowledgeable about all facets of contract management, within both the government and the commercial arenas. CFCM: The Certified Federal Contracts Manager certification shows that you are knowledgeable about the govern-ment regulatory environment. CCCM: The Certified Commercial Contracts Manager certification shows that you are knowledgeable about the prac-tice of contract management in the commercial environment. CCCM-F: Industry Certification in Contract Management–Federal The ICCM–F parallels the Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC–C). The formal education, experience, and specialized training required are the same for the ICCM–F and for FAC–C. CCCM-D: Industry Certification in Contract Management–Defense The ICCM–D parallels the Defense Acquisition Workforce Act (DAWIA) certifications in contracting. The formal educa-tion, experience, and specialized training required are the same for the ICCM–D and for DAWIA.

References / Sources: To learn more about NCMA Certifications, go to NCMA’s Web site www.ncmahq.org , click on the “Professional De-velopment” drop-down menu, and then click on “Certification.” Details can be found on the eligibility requirements as well as application forms, certification fees, available study aids and much more. http://www.ncmahq.org/ProfessionalDevelopment/content.cfm?ItemNumber=6086&navItemNumber=9985 If you have any questions for Certification, please call 1-800-344-8096 or email NCMA at certifica-tion@ncmahq.org

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Awards and Honors - Nominations There are many Awards and Honors that yourself or your peers may be eligible to receive through NCMA. Please review the nomination due date, Award name and purpose, nominee and nominator criteria, award received, and presentation venue as described within the attachment entitled, “Summary of NCMA Awards and Honors.” Please consider submit-ting nominations for deserving candidates. Hard work and dedication should be acknowledged and this is just one way to bring those individuals some recognition!

NCMA Pentagon Chapter Quarterly Newsletter August 2013

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NCMA Pentagon Chapter Quarterly Newsletter August 2013

Join us for the National Contract Management Association's 32nd Annual Government Contract Management Symposium (GCMS), November 18–19, 2013, in Washington, DC at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park. Attendees will learn about and discuss recent and pending legislation, federal budget cuts, the re-lationship of government and industry, strategic sourcing, pricing, human capital, and more! All sessions at this education event tie directly to federal acquisition and Contract Management Body of Knowledge competencies and comply with government training guidance. We invite you to look at what this year's event has to offer and to invest in your career by attending.

Exposure to more than 25 educational sessions led by leaders from the field; An exhibit hall with more than 50 sponsors and exhibitors offering critical contracting solutions; A free Contract Management Career Fair with more than 20 organizations ready to hire; The ability to attend several additional training and networking events; and Opportunity to network with over 800 government contracting professionals from around the nation!

Plus, if you register as a nonmember, you'll receive a complimentary one-year membership and receive discounted rates on all of your training over the next year. Continue your profes-sional development for an entire year with access to all GCMS presentations post-conference and all of NCMA's exclusive membership benefits, including our top-rated benefit, Contract Management magazine! These benefits, paired with the ability to learn about and discuss the hottest government contract topics, are what keep attendees coming back each year. Have questions about NCMA's 32nd Annual Government Contract Management Symposium? Check the NCMA Contract Management News, August 21, 2013 or contact us at meet-ings@ncmahq.org today!

Explore the site to learn all there is to know about this year's symposium from its location and who attends GCMS to the agenda and how to register. Do not forget to check back as updates will be made on an ongoing basis! Attendees will receive 13 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) hours for their attendance.