President's Message
As the hot summer comes to a close and we prepare for cooler weather, let’s take
the time to consider our professional goals. Pause and reflect on a few of the
benefits that our membership in ASMC affords us. Educational benefits are the
most commonly recognized. However, I have found that the collaboration and
networking opportunities offered by membership in ASMC’s Buckeye Chapter are of
tremendous value if utilized to your advantage.
Our ASMC Pledge of Professionalism states that we should “Refrain from the
transmission or usage, for personal gain or advantage, of information obtained
in the professional environment.” That being said, understand that the
networking and collaboration to which I refer are achieved by dialogue and the
sharing of ideas, experiences, and advice. I’m certainly not advocating the
exchange of any trade secrets or sensitive information. Making contacts within
the workplace can lead to career opportunities, friendships, teamwork, and
leadership experiences that can assist you in your personal and professional
growth.
At our September Joint luncheon, we have an excellent chance to collaborate and
network with members of another area professional organization, AGA’s Greater
Columbus Chapter. This gives us a venue to share successes, ideas, and meet new
people from other areas of DFAS or DLA. This same type of collaboration and
networking can be achieved everyday within our own Buckeye Chapter, by actively
participating in the many activities we sponsor. Please read further and check
out what’s going on and coming up!
Barb Bail, CDFM-A, CGFM, GB
President, ASMC Buckeye Chapter
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