Get Involved With the NPMA 2012 and beyond

Get Involved! With the NPMA 2012 and beyond Marcia D. Whitson, CPPM, CF VP of Professional Development Value Through Professional Asset Management 1

Our Association § Founded in 1970 § by Federal Government Contractors § 3 Regions with 63 chapters and 3, 700 members § 2 Chapters are located overseas § 1 Student Chapter with others currently being organized Value Through Professional Asset Management 2

Our New Vision Statement Enable organizations to realize maximum value from their assets Value Through Professional Asset Management

Our New Mission Statement Advance the profession of Asset Management through leadership in education, standards, compliance and certifications Value Through Professional Asset Management

Guiding Principles NPMA has several guiding principles with which we conduct our business. These emphasize our continued efforts to support you, the member: § Empower our members and their organizations to succeed § Provide tools, resources, leadership opportunities to enhance and support professional performance, career and personal achievements § Provide learning resources, best practices, standards, and metrics for tomorrow’s Asset Management professionals. Value Through Professional Asset Management

How Can YOU Get Involved? § What are the opportunities for you as an individual? § When are the occasions to work with peers and colleagues? § How can you share your expertise, knowledge and experience? § Where , How and When can I get involved? § WHY WOULD I WANT TO GET INVOLVED? Value Through Professional Asset Management

Opportunities for You Education § Classroom Offerings – 28 different classes are taught by NPMA Instructors § On-Line Training – 14 on-line Property Management classes are now available. 21 more PM classes are being prepared and 53 professional development classes § Webinars – 8 currently on-line with 15 being prepared now § On-Site – Any class can be brought to your company or to your chapter How can you be involved in education? Value Through Professional Asset Management

Opportunities for You (cont. ) Education § NES – Offers over 100 workshops, general sessions, pre-conference classes, vendors § Education Series – 2 series events are scheduled each year with workshops, general sessions, panel discussions and vendors § Chapter Meetings – Chapter meetings provide an excellent opportunity to share knowledge and experience § Certification preparation – Conduct study sessions for your Chapter to help members Certify How can you be involved in education? Value Through Professional Asset Management

Opportunities for You Education NPMA has a partnership with Stevens Henager College (Nationally accredited) and Independence University (Regionally accredited). Offering these opportunities to further your education in the area of Property Management: § Associates Degree § Bachelor’s Degree § Certificate Program (for Certification Preparation) All on-line, accelerated courses How can you be involved in education? Value Through Professional Asset Management

Opportunities to Serve Education How can you be involved in education? § Be an advocate at your workplace for training, seek support from your managers § Become an Instructor for the NPMA § Write training materials for NPMA § Conduct a webinar or workshop for NPMA § Help format on-line classes § Find out how to bring a class to your Chapter or workplace Value Through Professional Asset Management

Opportunities for You Certification § Obtain Certification –If you are not certified, DO IT! § Certification Training – NPMA offers several classes throughout the year and prior to each Educational Series event. § Self-Study – Using the certification materials and study guides, an individual can self-study and test with a proctor. § On-Line Training – Take a specific on-line class to help you study for the Certification exam. How can you be involved in certification? Value Through Professional Asset Management

Opportunities to Serve Certification If you are certified, how can you be involved in certification? § Re-write Materials - Our certification materials are reviewed and rewritten on a biennial basis § Proctor Exams – As a Proctor you can assist with a Chapter, co-workers or at pre-conference exams § Grader – The CPPM exams are graded by grading teams - train and become qualified as a grader § Advocate - Become an advocate for the Certification Program, promote it to peers and fellow Chapter members. Promote NPMA certification to your company and other organizations. Value Through Professional Asset Management

Opportunities for You Resources Available § Special Interest Groups (SIGs) – Network with people who are doing exactly what you do in your Property Management responsibilities. Find answers to your questions through the SIG forums § Literature – There are over 10 years of Property Professional articles archived on the Website, 2 issues of the Journal of Property & Asset Mgmt, conference presentations and papers, and other member submitted resources § ASTM Standards – Over 25 consensus standards for the property industry What resources are available for my use? Value Through Professional Asset Management

Opportunities for You Resources Available § Jobs – A very active job bank is on the website with property management jobs throughout the world § NPMA Certification Manuals – The certification manuals should become a reference document in your office, and they come with an electronic version § Hot Links – Our website provides links to important regulations and other important resources § My Profile – NPMA maintains a complete history of your NPMA involvement § Financial Support – The NPMA foundation can provide financial assistant for education What resources are available for my use? Value Through Professional Asset Management

Opportunities to Serve Resources Available How can you contribute to NPMA Resources? § Utilize – Use the resources available in your work and professional growth, share these resources with others. § Standards Development – Join ASTM and be a part of future Standards development for our profession. § SIGs– Being connected with one or several SIGs helps you network, get answers to job specific questions, share your knowledge with others in your job field, and learn about upcoming training specific to your needs. § Literature – Write articles for the Property Professional, presentations for your Chapter, or for educational seminars. Value Through Professional Asset Management

Opportunities for You Seek Leadership Positions § Chapter-level – Chapter officers (President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, and National Delegate, etc) are positions which are normally elected offices. In addition, most chapters have several committees that may require a Chairperson. Become the Webmaster for your Chapter. § Regional-level – Regional officers (Regional Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary) are elected offices. In addition, Regions have several Director positions which are appointed by the Regional VP. § National-level – There are 11 National officers which are elected positions (see listing on the website). In addition, there are several National Director positions appointed. What leadership positions are available for me? Value Through Professional Asset Management

Opportunities to Serve Add Chapter Leadership Positions What Other Leadership Positions would Help My Chapter? § § § § § Community Service Special Events Fundraising Membership Program Development Finance By-Laws Publicity Education/Professional Development Nominations Value Through Professional Asset Management

Opportunities to Serve Leadership Positions How can I obtain a leadership position? § Volunteer – All of the leadership positions are on a voluntary basis. Volunteering is about giving, contributing, and helping other individuals and our profession. What is to be gained? You will gain experience, acquire new skills, meet and work with new people, and expand a network of other property professionals that will continue to help you. § Seek – Seek for ways to become involved. Share your talents, skills and knowledge with others. Be involved and offer your ideas, experience and visions. § Learn About the Association – Learn about the organizational structure of our Association, the by-laws and our operations or strategic plan for the future. Value Through Professional Asset Management

What are the Your Obstacles Make your obstacles into opportunities? § Time - If time is an issue for you: NPMA will help you learn faster and more efficient ways to get your job done. Networking with other professionals helps you to find answers quickly. Resources are available to you 24/7. § Finances – If you are unable to get financial support from your agency or company, look to the NPMA Foundation, your Chapter, or your Region. Look at the payback for being involved. Isn’t it worth the investment? § Support – If you do not receive support from your Supervision, then sell them on NPMA! Let us help you show them the benefit of being involved. Value Through Professional Asset Management

What’s In It For Me? § Networking - Is a tremendous benefit of the NPMA and will help you to find other professionals who can help you. § Learn or sharpen skills – Opportunities to learn in the field of your work, to find answers you need, to better your skills for career growth. § Gain Visibility – Become that expert whom others seek for answers. Become the property professional at your workplace who knows the answers. § Hone Leadership Skills - Practice and develop your leadership skills and become a great leader. Value Through Professional Asset Management

How can I get more information? § NPMA Website – www. npma. org – Has links and resources for everything previously mentioned. § Newsflash – An electronic newsletters which provides timely up-to-date information. § SIG Forums – Available on the website for you to submit any type of question on any subject to other NPMA professionals. § Chapter, Regional and National Leaders – The leaders of the NPMA are always willing to answer questions or to help you in anyway. If you are not involved and are just coasting along, then you are going downhill! Involvement provides recognition, a sense of belonging and an opportunity to help others Value Through Professional Asset Management

Questions Feel free to contact me with your questions: Marcia D. Whitson, CPPM, CF Vice-President of Professional Development whitsonmd@ornl. gov (865) 241 -5120 Value Through Professional Asset Management