November 18, 2009
November meeting Many thanks to Aquinas College for hosting our November monthly meeting last week. Also, many thanks to Thomas Shirilla, Jeff Potts, and Matt Tueth for their presentations. The presentation on Green Generations in attached to this newsletter. December meeting Our next monthly membership meeting will be held from 12pm to 2pm on December 14 at the Applied Technology Center at Grand Rapids Community College. Please check our website as it will be updated with content information as soon as it becomes available.
New Membership Levels
The Board of Directors has voted to decrease the annual fees required from our smallest members by expanding the $150 tier and creating a new $60 tier for companies with one or two employees. The new membership fee structure is as follows: | Number of Employees | Annual Membership Fee | | 1-2 | $60 | | 3-10 | $150 | | 11-100 | $300 | | 101+ | $500 |
In addition to the $60 tier for micro-businesses, the Board of Directors is also initiating a non-voting membership level for students. Students from all local colleges and universities are welcome to join for $20. Student members will have access to all member benefits including attendance to monthly meetings, the ability to work on committees, access member only info on the WMSBF website, and more. See the attached press release for more information. Please spread the word to any students and contractors you know who have shown interest in the Forum but have not been able to join due to the cost of membership.
2010 membership Renewals
In the next week or two, the primary contact at all current member companies will be receiving membership renewal letters with invoices. These invoices will be created using last year's information. Please feel free to contact me if our information is in error -- including your membership level -- and I will send an updated invoice, if needed. WMSBF Meeting Opportunities If you are looking for a way to become more involved with or provide greater support to the WMSBF, consider joining the Program Committee or sponsoring a monthly meeting! The Program Committee is responsible for planning WMSBF events such as the monthly membership meeting. The time commitment is minimal but your impact can be significant. We are also seeking meeting sponsors for our 2010 meeting schedule. Opportunities range from offering financial support to hosting the meeting at your facility. Sponsors are acknowledged and given the opportunity to address the group. For more information, contact me at kyle@wmsbf.org WEBSITE UPDATES I have updated member listings on the website. Please take a moment to check your information to ensure that it’s correct and email me with any edits, additions, or subtractions. As always, feel free to email me if you have any questions of concerns.
Kyle Ten Broeke
MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS Applied Technology Center @ Grand Rapids Community College
December 14, 2009 :: 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm Content to be determined. Please check back with the WMSBF website for more information as it becomes available. Space is limited. If you would like to attend this meeting, you must register by email at info@wmsbf.org by Wednesday, December 9. Cost of attending is $10. There is a $10 arrangement fee, payable by cash or check at the event. Credit card payments may be made prior to the event through PayPal (no PayPal account is necessary) here. A $1 additional processing charge is included for credit card payments.
SUSTAINABILITY EVENTS Inside the Sustainability Consortium: What You Need to Know December 2, 2009 :: 1-2:30pm What is the Sustainability Consortium actually doing, and how will it impact the marketplace?
Join Dr. Jay S Gordon, and Dr. Jon Johnson, co-chairs of the Sustainability Consortium, in conversation with GreenBiz.com Executive Editor Joel Makower to discuss the Sustainability Consortium and answer your questions. In this fast-paced and informative 90-minute session you'll gain valuable insights which will help your firm:
- Learn how the Consortium's work will be used in the marketplace
- Understand the influence of Walmart relative to other member companies and stakeholders
- Discover how your company should be preparing for the Consortium's outcomes, and how it can get involved
This 90-minute webinar is an unprecedented opportunity to gain understanding of how the Consortium is structured and governed, who is influencing its decisions, and what product categories the group will be working to develop standards over the coming year. Extensive time has been allotted for audience Q&A.
The Sustainability Consortium will have a far-reaching impact in the management of supply chains. If you're a professional involved in supply chain management and sustainability, you can't afford to miss out on this event. Registration per attendee is $99.
December 2, 2009
1:00-2:30 pm Eastern Time
10:00-11:30 am Pacific Time Click here to register 
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