Idaho Capital Chapter NCMA Newsletter

Happy Holidays

During this season of giving, don't forget our troops. Visit AnySoldier.com for information on sending messages and packages to your troops. Don't put this off thinking it is too late to send something in time for Christmas. A package received in January is as welcome as one on Christmas. www.anysoldier.com

Yearly Schedule of Meetings

As we struggle to balance our personal and professional lives, we tend to put our professional development activities at the bottom of the list. While we all enjoy the NCMA meetings, it is easy to blow them off at the last minute, especially if the agenda or speaker is unknown or uninteresting. In order to encourage participation at our monthly meeting, we have established the following dates for our upcoming meetings

• January 18, 2006
• February 15, 2006
• March 15, 2006
• April 19, 2006
• May 17, 2006
• June 14, 2006

Agenda - January 18, 2006

Join us in kicking off the new year with an informative and lively discussion on the Buy American Act and Trade Agreements Act Many federal Contractors have recently paid a very large price for failing to ensure the compliancy of their products.

• Chapter Financial Report
• Membership Round-up: Active Members, Lapsed Members, New Member Recruiting
• Chapter Banner
• Location: Nimbus 360 Offices (K2 Building – Overland & Maple Grove Area)
  8555 W. Hackamore Dr.
  Boise, Idaho 83709
• Directions: Front Street in a big gray building above George's Cycle -- 4th floor. Address is 251 East Front Street, Suite 400.

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Thoughts for the Month

Don't be in a hurry to mail a letter written when you're angry (or send an e-mail).

When complimenting or correcting someone, look him or her straight in the eye.

When leaving a voicemail message, mention your name and phone number twice.

Never start a diet the last week of November.