April 2011

The Beacon Newsletter Fox Valley Chapter #119 of APICS, The Association for Operation Management

In this Edition…

Upcoming Events…………………………….………1

A Message from the President…………….……….2

Top Management Night Speaker Information……3

Directions to Top Management Night & Student

Chapter Update…………………...……….……...…4

2010-2011 APICS Certification Schedule….…..….5

2010-2011 APICS Course Descriptions…….……..6

2010-2011 PDM Schedule & New Members &

Proposed By-Law Changes…………………….…..7

Current Chapter Board Members……..…………..8

TOP MANAGEMENT NIGHT

Date: Wednesday April, 20th 2011

Facility Tour: Oshkosh Designs Please arrive at 3:15 PM for the facility tour.

Dinner and Presentation: Fin-n-Feather ♦ Time: Registration/Networking 5:00 PM ♦ Dinner 6:00 PM ♦ TMN Program and Presentation 6:45 PM

Bring your Boss and you both get $5.00 off Dinner

Registration: Register Online by April 13th, 2011 at www.apicsfv.org

Cost: $25 Nonmembers $20 Members $10 Students

You are considered a student by APICS if you are currently registered as a full-time student (according to your

educational institution's policy) at an accredited college or university.

Bring your business cards to enter our prize drawing . No-shows will be billed accordingly.

Please see page 3 for more details

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A Message from the President

Happy Spring APICS Fox Valley Chapter members!

As I write this month’s message, our chapter’s board of directors is putting the finishing touches on this

year’s Top Management Night. This year, our event will be held at the Fin N’ Feather in Winneconne,

WI on April 20th. I hope you have your calendars marked for this year’s event. Prior to the Top

Management Night meeting you will have the opportunity to attend a manufacturing plant tour of

Oshkosh Designs Company, which is located at 911 E. Main St. in Winneconne, WI. The tour will

begin promptly at 3:30 PM. Please arrive at 3:15 PM so the tour can begin on time.

Our featured speaker for the evening will be Brenda Kubasta the President of Oshkosh Designs. Brenda

will speak to us about staying competitive in a down economy. I think we can further translate that to

staying competitive in the “New Normal”. In addition to the tour, the dinner, and the featured speaker,

we’ll be conducting some chapter business with our yearly elections and a special vote to approve

changes to the chapter by-laws. We will also be recognizing YOU, our members, and your

accomplishments this past year. Before our featured speaker presents, we will take the opportunity to

recognize newly certified members, members celebrating milestone anniversaries, and our out-standing

instructors who have taught the APICS body of knowledge to our members. We will also be naming our

Member and of the Year, Company of the Year, and our first ever Most Sustainable Company of the

Year. It will be an exciting event and I hope to see you there.

Bring your boss and you both will receive $5.00 off your registration fees!

Register for this event NOW as tour space is limited. Once we reach our capacity, we will start a first

come first served list in case of cancellations.

. ALL REGISTRATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 PM APRIL 13th.

More details on the event can be found inside this newsletter.

Registration is open, so get signed up today!

Just click here: http://www.apicsfv.org/events/100_538001.aspx?PROG=PDMG

Phillip J. Kosik Jr., CPIM, CSCP

920-843-2480

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Top Management Night

Speaker Info

Topic: Staying a Competitive in a Down Economy

Guest Speaker: Brenda Kubasta

Are you a right brain or left brain thinker? Brenda Kubasta’s career experiences have always required the ability to successfully incorporate both the creative side with the analytical process side. As an Interior Designer in Madison she was able to be creative but always had budgets and bottom lines to consider. And running an advertising business certainly required creativity but also a strong business sense. Currently the President of Oshkosh Floor Designs, a manufacturer that has been hit by the worst housing downturn since the Great Depression she has had to re-evaluate the companies go to market strategy and every aspect of the business.

Summary of Qualifications

Over 25 years experience creatively growing businesses A positive, can-do attitude that builds strong teams; providing moral and ethical leadership Strong networking skills through numerous boards, associations, teaching and volunteering Driven to multi-task and organize projects, programs and departments

Professional, Community & Personal Achievements

Board member of TEMPO (Women’s business & professional group) Member CMG, Color Marketing Group Director, Wisconsin Builders Association Director, Winnebago Home Builders Association Practioner, ASID, American Society of Interior Designers Personal trainer, fitness instructor

Formal Education

University of Wisconsin - Stout, Bachelor of Science, cum laude University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh, Marketing & Business

Top Management Night Menu: Family Style Dinner with Tenderloin Tips, Broasted Chicken and

Wine Buttered Haddock, Mashed Potatoes with Stuffing and gravy a Tossed Green Salad with choice of dressing and Dinner Rolls. Cookies and Brownies for Dessert, Coffee or Milk.

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Directions to Top Management Night &

Student Chapter Update

Are you unemployed?

Just a reminder that if you are unemployed and your membership is coming due, you are eligible for a 6 month membership at no charge. You will be able to access the application on www.apics.org. Click on the membership tab and then on the bottom of the page click on unemployed. From here you can access the Benefits Extension Application. Once the application is filled out, please forward to our chapter president at kosik@fvtc.edu.

Directions to Oshkosh Designs for Tour: Going North on Hwy 41: Take exit 120 for Algoma Blvd toward US-10W in Oshkosh. Turn left at US-45 N/Algoma Blvd. Take the WI-116 exit towards Winneconne/Winnebago County GG. Turn left at WI-116 S/Co Rd GG/Main St. Arrive at 911 E. Main St. Going South on Hwy 41: Take exit 120 for US-45N in Oshkosh. Turn right US-45 N/Algoma Blvd. Take the WI-116 exit toward Winneconne/Winnebago County GG. Turn left at WI-116 S/Co Rd GG/Main St. Arrive at 911 E. Main St.

Directions to Fin-n-Feather for Dinner & Presentation: From Oshkosh Designs: Head West on Main St. Arrive at 22 W. Main St. Going North on Hwy 41: Take exit 120 for Algoma Blvd toward US-10W in Oshkosh. Turn left at US-45 N/Algoma Blvd. Take the WI-116 exit towards Winneconne/Winnebago County GG. Turn left at WI-116 S/Co Rd GG/Main St. Arrive at 22 W. Main St. Going South on Hwy 41: Take exit 120 for US-45N in Oshkosh. Turn right US-45 N/Algoma Blvd. Take the WI-116 exit toward Winneconne/Winnebago County GG. Turn left at WI-116 S/Co Rd GG/Main St. Arrive at 22 W. Main St.

Student Chapter Update The APICS student chapter is continuing the semester strong with many great meetings, tours and activities. In the past

month, the chapter has had great opportunities to learn about Hormel Foods at the monthly PDM and tour one of Miller

Electric’s manufacturing facilities. As we look to the conclusion of our school year, we are excited about the many events.

We are in discussion about our last PDM speaker, and we will be attending a plant tour at P & H Mining Equipment on April

29. The chapter will also be running a fund raiser at the Festival Foods Brat Fry on Friday, April 1 and encourage all to

come and support. The chapter is also having a social event at the Brewer game on April 8. Finally, a special thanks to the

students who attended the APICS Great Lakes case competition in Chicago where they placed third.

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2010-2011 APICS Certification

Schedule

APICS Educational Offerings 2010/2011

Fox Valley Technical College in partnership with Fox Valley Chapter of APICS is pleased to offer APICS educational courses delivered to you in

a classroom setting or online. Our top-ranked Wisconsin-state certified instructor pool provides you with opportunities to grow

professionally and personally. We are here to help you succeed!

Class Day/# Dates Time Location Tuition Credits

Certified In Production and Inventory

Management

All CPIM Modules

Online # Register and

Pay to Start

right away

24/7 Anywhere $475* member

$545* non-

member

2

Certified Supply Chain Professional

Online # Register and

Pay to Start

right away

24/7 Anywhere $1795

member

$1995 non-

member

3

Distribution Requirements Planning Online # Register and

Pay to Start

right away

24/7 Anywhere $425 member

$450 non-

member

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CPIM Basics of Supply Chain

Management – 21 hrs.

Tuesday # Start Sep 14

End Oct 26

5:00 pm ‘til

8:00 pm

Appleton $475 1

CSCP – Certified Supply Chain

Professional – 36 hrs.

Wednesday # Start Sep 8

End Nov 24

5:00 pm ‘til

8:00 pm

Appleton $1495 1

CPIM Master Planning of Resources –

18 hrs.

Tuesday # Start Nov 9

End Dec 14

5:00 p.m. till

8:00 p.m.

Appleton $425 1

CPIM Detailed Scheduling and

Planning – 18 hrs.

Tuesday # Start Jan 18

End Feb 22

5:00 p.m. till

8:00 p.m.

Appleton $425 1

APICS Global Sourcing Workshop

Series – 14 hrs.

Saturday # Start Feb 5

End Feb 12

9:00 am ‘til 4:00

pm

Appleton $475 1

CPIM Execution and Control of

Operations – 18 hrs.

Tuesday # Start Mar 8

End Apr 12

5:00 p.m. till

8:00 p.m.

Appleton $425 1

CSCP – Certified Supply Chain

Professional – 36 hrs.

Wednesday # Start Mar 9

End May 25

5:00 p.m. till

8:00 p.m.

Appleton $1495 2

CPIM Strategic Management of

Resources – 21 hrs.

Tuesday # Start Apr 26

End Jun 7

5:00 p.m. till

8:00 p.m.

Appleton $475 1

*Materials are extra Please Note: Prices for online courses are currently in negotiation with APICS and may be subject to change.

(Course descriptions on other side of page)

Register online at www.fvtc.edu/sc or via phone at 1-800-735-3882, ext 4317

Please contact Brenda Blair with questions at blairb@fvtc.edu or call 920-237-6402

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2010-2011 APICS Course

Description

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2010-2011 PDM Schedule & New

Members

SAVE THE DATES!

DATE LOCATION SPEAKER TOPIC

April 20th, 2011 Tour: Oshkosh Designs TOP MANAGEMENT NIGHT Fin N’ Feather, Winneconne Brenda Kubasta Staying Competitive in a Down Economy

The Fox Valley APICS chapter holds monthly Professional Development Meetings September through April. A tentative listing of these activities is posted below. At each meeting a presentation will give insight into a current Operations Management topic. This becomes your opportunity to stay ahead of the competition by learning about new and emerging trends in your field and how to improve your company’s operational performance. In addition, the meetings offer an opportunity to network with other operations management professionals. The mission of the Fox Valley Chapter of APICS is to be the area’s leading provider of quality learning opportunities and networking, in the support of managing organizational resources in the production and services industries. Our meetings and educational opportunities support this mission. We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting!

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

We encourage all members to periodically update their personal profile information on the APICS website. It's easy to do! Just go to www.apics.org <http://www.apics.org/> and click on View/Edit My Info. Update your profile by clicking on Personal Information and also Manage Addresses. After you have made any changes, click Save. Loriann Andersen (Landersen1@new.rr.com ) Vice President of Membership

Jacqui Kuharski Sue Smits

Francis Knaus

PROPOSED BY-LAW CHANGES

Members of APICS please review the Board of Director Approved proposed by-law changes. Members will have the opportunity to vote for the 2011-2012 Board of Directors as well as the proposed by-laws. Please go to our Home page at www.apicsfv.org and click on the link on the left side of the page that says "Proposed 2011 By-laws" to review the proposed changes.

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2010 - 2011 APICS Fox Valley

Board of Directors

Name Company Email Phillip J. Kosik Jr., CPIM, CSCP Eden Stone kosik@fvtc.edu President Jody L. Suess, CPIM, CIRM, CSCP SCA Tissue jsuess@new.rr.com VP of Professional Development Loriann Andersen Accenture landersen1@new.rr.com VP of Membership Beth Westfahl, CPIM Fox Valley Technical College westfahl@fvtc.edu VP Secretary Sue Schleis Winnebago Home Builders Association susan448@centurytel.net VP of Logistics Dr. Andrew Manikas, CCP, PMP, CPIM, CIRM University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh manikasa@uwosh.edu VP Student Advisor Sherri Manion AxleTech International sherri.manion@axletech.com VP of Finance Allan Siiman, CPIM Crown Cork & Seal allan.siiman@crowncork.com Director-at-Large Joanne Gorski CFPIM, CSCP Fox Valley Technical College gorski@fvtc.edu Director at Large Dave Mueller, CPIM, CIRM Creative Converting, Inc. dave.mueller@creativeconverting.com VP of Company Coordinators VP of MIS OPEN POSITION. If you are interested in serving as the VP of MIS please contact Phil Kosik for more information! Leah Stumpf Oshkosh Corporation lstumpf@oshkoshcorp.com VP of Marketing Diane Radue Saputo Cheese USA, Inc. dradue@saputo.com VP of Communications

APICS Fox Valley Chapter

PO Box 3383

Oshkosh, WI 54903-3383

CHAPTER MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of the Fox Valley Chapter of APICS is to be the area’s leading provider of quality learning opportunities and networking, focusing on management of consumable and capital resources and operations staff in manufacturing and service industries.