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The Nature Of Credit - WRCC 2008

21st NACM Annual Western Region Credit Conference
Monte Carlo Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
October 15-17, 2008

The 2008 WRCC theme is The Nature of Credit. Education sessions will focus on those elements that make you a Credit Natural.

Earth sessions enhance every Credit Professionals knowledge.

Air sessions take you to the next level, incorporating management skills.

Fire sessions focus on those skills necessary to collect on sales.

Water sessions promote career growth and stimulate alternative thinking.

Go to http://www.wrcc.biz to sign up for conference updates by email, and mark your calendars for this event.

Upcoming Online Courses

CMA is pleased to be offering the following online courses.  Signing up is easy, go to www.anscers.com, click on the events tab and choose the course you'd like to take.   To take advantage of these courses, you need simultaneous Internet access and a phone line (preferably a speaker phone).  You can pay by credit card or be billed on your membership statement.

ONLINE COURSES 

Business Credit Principles, Jim Menard, CCE 
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Online lecture held every Wednesday for 10 Weeks
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm (PT)
There is a mandatory orientation from 10 to 10:30 am (PT) on Monday, April 7th.
Members:  $899 (includes text)
Non-Members:  $1099 (includes text)
REGISTRATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY
MONDAY, MARCH 31, 2008
Financial Statement Analysis, Paul Beretz, CICE
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Online lecture held every Tuesday for 6 weeks
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm (PT)
There is a mandatory orientation from 9 to 9:30 am (PT) on Monday, April 7th.
Members:  $899 (includes text)
Non-Members:  $1099 (includes text)
REGISTRATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY
MONDAY, MARCH 31, 2008

Interpretation and Credit Risk Assessment, Jim Menard, CCE
(Formerly known as Financial Statement Anaysis II)
Orientation and Mandatory Online Lab
Mon., Mar 31 and Thurs. April 3 - 3:30 - 5:00 pm (PT)
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Online lecture held every Thursday for 8 weeks
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm (PT)
Members:  $899 (includes text)
Non-Members:  $1099 (includes text)
REGISTRATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY
MONDAY, MARCH 24, 2008

For more course details, download copies of the flyers by going to www.anscers.com Events Tab.  Choose the course you're interested in.  Or, shoot me an email and I'll forward you a copy of the flyer.  Be sure to tell me which course you're interested in.

Credit Congress Scholarship Winners

We received 9 applicants for CEEF Scholarship for the upcoming Credit Congress. The scholarship is valued at $2000 and it is intended for the recipient only.  The scholarship winners are:

Patrick Spargur, Dusty Stark, Scott Wilson

The next scholarships that CEEF will award are for the Western Region Credit Conference, watch for more information on those upcoming scholarships.

2008 Membership Scholarship Program

The California Institute of Credit is proud to announce our scholarship program. In an effort to provide quality educational services to members who would not otherwise be able to attend many of our programs.

Scholarship opportunities are now available for CMA Members who would like to attend the NACM Credit Congress, May 18 - 21, 2008 in Louisville, Kentucky.

Click here to apply for the scholarships.

 

The scholarship award is for the recipient only, it can not be transferred to another person. The scholarship can be used for reimbursement of registration, reasonable travel expenses, and meals up to a maximum of $2000.

 

To find out more about NACM Credit Congress go to www.nacm.org.

Congratulations to CMA's New NACM Designees

TERESA  MATNEY  CBA/CCE
DEBRA   PITUCH  CBA     MACSTEEL SERVICE
SERGIO  MALDONADO CBA     TOYO TIRE      
LARRY   BRISUELA CBA     TOYO TIRE      
JERRY   HANCOCK CBA     PERINI BUILDING      
MARYLOU ACOSTA  CBA     REDBACK NETWORKS
HELENA  BADA    CBA     ALLTRADE TOOLS 
JOANNE  BAIRD   CBA
TERESA  MONTES  CBA     E&J GALLO WINERY      
ROBYN   OWENS   CBA     MCKESSON DRUG

Meet NEW CBA Designee Larry Brisuela

Larry Brisuela, CBA - Toyo Tires

I'm 28 years old and currently reside in Costa Mesa, California.  I've lived in California virtually all my life, although I spent a little more than a year teaching English in South Korea in 1999. I completed my BBA in Management at Pacific Union College in 2004 and recently obtained my MBA in Finance at La Sierra University in 2006.  I've been employed with Toyo Tires (USA) Corporation as a Financial Analyst since June 2006.  I enjoy traveling, running, reading, and outdoor activities on my spare time.

Meet NEW CBA Designee Sergio Maldonado

Sergio Maldonado, CBA - Toyo Tire

My name is Sergio Maldonado and I am 28 years old. I currently reside in Costa Mesa, California, where I have lived all of my life. I completed my Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance at California State University, Fullerton in December 2003. I have been working for Toyo Tire (U.S.A.) Corporation since May 2004. On my spare time I enjoy going to Disneyland, spending time with the family, and just relaxing. 

20th WRCC Pictures Available on WebSite

Pictures from the 20th Annual NACM Western Region Credit Conference are now available on wrcc.biz.

Click on the picture slideshow to access larger pictures, download pictures or comment on any of the pics.

20th WRCC is Over :(

The answers coming in from our WRCC Satisfaction Survey shows that the WRCC exceeded expectations!

From our attendees: "What would you tell other credit professionals considering WRCC?"

• You can't miss out on networking & sharing information
• You NEED to attend!
• That this conference is interesting and education and could not be held in a more exciting location.
• GO...this year was awesome!
• Lots of information given in a fun atmosphere!
• It's a fabulous, very educational experience and you must attend. It is well worth the time, effort and money.
• That there is probably something for every level at the conference, regardless of the amount of experience you have working as a Credit Professional

Handouts and PowerPoints are available on the wrcc.biz site.

Six Negotiation Strategies - Barry Elms

Our luncheon speaker, Barry Elms shared six key negotiation strategies:

Be prepared.
Only deal with decision makers.
Control the location.
Get the agenda.
Trade concessions - don't give them.
Walk away from bad deals.