Membership Information

Any person interested in the supply management field shall be eligible to be a Regular Member of ISM and NAPM-Tulsa provided that such person (i) is not primarily engaged in sales activity; or (ii) does not solicit business on behalf of such person or his or her employer during meetings of any ISM activity, including without limitation, meetings of Affiliated Associations (including chapters), ISM Committees, and ISM Groups and Forums (as defined in policy). For the purposes of this section, "primarily" shall mean a majority of a person's time. However, no person shall be ineligible by reason of incidentally disposing of scrap, surplus stock, or equipment of the concern by which he or she is employed.

There are a number of ways of joining or getting more information:

1. Become a member by signing up online at https://www.ism.ws/secure/membership/applyonline.cfm

2. By calling ISM at (800) 888-6276.

3. Additional information can be obtained by contacting Linda Enos, Membership Chair.

Current Dues Structure for New Members*

(ISM and NAPM-Tulsa Dues are based on the calendar year and pro-rated.  Dues are presently $200.00 for the calendar year.  New members are assessed a one-time $20.00 administrative fee by ISM, which is included in the amounts below.)

Month Joining:        Rate***:             Dues Paid Through:     

July 2008**               $125.00             December 31, 2008

August 2008            $117.50              December 31, 2008

September 2008      $50.00               December 31, 2008

(If you join in September 2008 or prior, an invoice will be mailed by ISM on November 1, due December 12 for 2009 dues in the amount of $200.00.  Joining October 1 will add you as a member through December 31, 2009.)

October 2008           $242.50             December 31, 2009

November 2008       $235.00             December 31, 2009

December 2008       $227.50             December 31, 2009

January 2009           $220.00             December 31, 2009

* Note: Renewing members (those with less than a six months’ lapse in membership), are $20.00 less, as ISM will not charge the $20.00 administrative fee included in the amounts shown above.

** Note: Due to a $10.00/year increase in dues from ISM effective May 1, 2008, NAPM-Tulsa will be increasing dues by $10.00/year to cover this increase by ISM effective July 1, 2008.  Total dues will increase from $190.00 for the calendar year to $200.00.  For new members, dues are pro-rated based on the calendar year.

*** Note: Rates shown are current rates as of the time of update of this website and are subject to change.  Please contact ISM at the number above or visit their website address shown above for exact rates at the time of joining.

NAPM-Tulsa Membership Benefits

Included in your membership at no additional charge:

Monthly Meetings with Exciting Speakers and Timely Topics September Through June

Access to ISM Satellite Seminars

Monthly Newsletter, “News & Views,” Emailed to Members and Archived on the Website

NAPM-Tulsa Website www.napmtulsa.org, Offering the Latest News, Information, Job Postings and Resources.

Annual Plant Tour (in Lieu of Monthly Programs)

Professional Growth Through Numerous Networking and Leadership Opportunities

Annual Joint Meeting with the Tulsa Chapter of APICS

Affiliate Membership Directory

Educational Assistance/Scholarship Fund

Numerous Opportunities to Accrue Continuing Education Hours and C.P.M. Points

Professional Recognition Through the Annual W.L. “Bill” James Outstanding Membership Award

Numerous Short-Term and Long-Term Volunteer Opportunities Including Executive Affiliate Leadership and Committee Involvement

     Additional benefits at a discount for members:

Annual Buyer/Supplier Golf Tournament

One-day seminar(s) relating to purchasing and supply management

Discounts on Additional Educational Seminars

Annual Southwest Supply Management Conference