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Vol. 7 2008 March � THIS MONTH’S PDM TOUR DAISY BLUE NATURALS

� PRESIDENT’S CORNER: IS IT

SPRING YET?

� MONTHLY ARTICLE UPDATE ON APICS MEMBERSHIP

SoMN Scope www.apicssomn.org

SERVING TO BRING KNOWLEDGE OF EVENTS IN THE SOUTHERN

MINNESOTA APICS CHAPTER

Tour: Daisy Blue Naturals

Daisy Blue Naturals manufactures natural skin care products using the highest quality natural ingredients available. Daisy Blue Naturals handcrafted soaps, natural lotions, and body oils are formulated to nourish and moisturize your skin. We have a selection of over 100 natural skin care products for every member of your family. Discover what

Who : Daisy Blue Naturals When: Monday, March 12, 2008

What : Tour Cost: FREE

Where : Daisy Blue Naturals 2610 YH Hanson Avenue #108 Albert Lea, MN 56007

Notify Bernie Parker by Thursday, March 6, 2008 at 3:00 pm. Berniep@bergquistcompany.com or 507-263-6372

Agenda : Reg: 5:30 pm, Tour 5:45 pm, Dinner 6:45 pm What’s to eat : Sandwiches, beverage, dessert (and remember, it’s FREE)

your body has been missing. Does this sound intriguing to you? Natural products manufactured right here in Minnesota. Learn all about how Daisy Blue Naturals manufactures, tests, packages and ships their products. It ought to be a very interesting tour. See you in Albert Lea!!

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The President’s Corner

OK, I’ve just about had it with all this snow and cold weather. Is it Spring yet? Thankfully, my calendar says March (or at least almost March) and the days are definitely getting longer. I am ready to see green grass and have coffee (or whatever) out on the deck. But I certainly don’t want to wish my life away!! But do you realize we are closing in on the end of our program year? Only 3 PDMs and one seminar left to go. So you know what all this means, don’t you? We are looking for folks to join our Board of Directors and help us shape the events for next year. Really, we could use the help and new ideas. The time commitments aren’t too bad, only a couple of extra hours per month outside the PDM. And did I mention the pay? It’s great! Not really, but I did want to make sure you were reading this!! Now, I want to briefly mention a couple of upcoming events. Our student chapter is planning our April PDM. We have no idea what it will be about, but I’ve heard some rumors. Watch for our next newsletter to get more details. Also our seminar will be held on May 21….mark your calendars

COMPANY COORDINATORS

Block Plumbing & Heating Sue Prins 507-450-1430 MICO, Inc. Deb Briar 507-386-4010 Caterpiller Paving Products Kim Goerger 507-233-7930 McNeilus Steel Mark Packard 507-374-6336 ext 3084 Condux Dale Bjorklund 507-387-8072 McNeilus Companies Thomas Harris 507-374-8312 Crenlo Frank Srp 507-287-3092 SPX – Eisenhower Drive John Busby 507-455-7293 Foldcraft Dianne Vangness 507-789-8228 Anertech Jerry Beech 507-444-0092 Gandy Cindy Barta 507-451-5430 Truth Hardware Ardis Woods 507-444-4414 IBM Kim Henriksen 507-253-2219 Viracon Diane Doorenbos 507-444-3426 Itron Irene Mlenek 507-837-4300

now. Our facilitator will be Dr. Craig Evers. Dr. Evers will be leading us in an Applied Six Sigma Workshop. I have requested no scary math (six sigma always makes me think of standard deviations and I get a headache) and a very interactive day. So, circle May 21 as the day. We will be sending out more info as we get closer to that date. Oh, and before I forget, we now have 3 official web presences: www.apicssomn.org www.myspace.com/apicssomn.org and on www.facebook.com (global group name: Southern MN APICS Chapter.) Please see John Rollins for more info, since I don’t have a clue what I just said! So, that wraps up this edition of the President’s Corner. Please if you have suggestions or comments, let us know. And if you want to join us on the Board, we would welcome you with open arms. See you at Daisy Blue Naturals! Barb

About our Tour

About the Company

COMPANY COORDINATORS

CONT’D

Johnson Outdoors Debra Bartelt 507-835-6451 Weigh-Tronix Kathi Peterson 507-238-4461 General Equipment Bruce Jones 507-451-551 Wenger Corp Don Wobschall 507-455-4100 ext 102 Malt-O-Meal Carolyn Duffney 507-645-6681 L.C.S. Precision Molding Len Pederson 507-362-4344 McQuay Intl . Sharon Spartz 507-334-5594 Mayo Clinic Dallas Neville 507-284-5018 SPX - Park Drive Barb Ruhter 507-455-4357 Benchmark June Stoehr 507-535-4615

At Daisy Blue Naturals we pride ourselves on knowing that our natural skin care products can make a difference for you and for the environment.

Our products are simple - just read our labels. We tell you how natural our products are and how you may benefit by using them.

At Daisy Blue Naturals we guarantee the following: No animal testing No artificial phosphates or sulfates Biodegradable Satisfaction guaranteed No Parabens No petrochemicals

The Daisy Blue Story When I became a mother, I wanted to only use natural products with my son. But according to federal government guidelines, only a portion of a product needs to be natural in order for it to be labeled as such. And everything truly natural was outrageously expensive. My instinct and background as a chemist enabled me to make my own baby oil and baby soap. From that point on, I set out to share my natural products with friends and family which developed into Daisy Blue Naturals.

Now our company offers personal care products, gentle enough for almost every skin type, in the comfort of your home. Come in and explore a world of nature found with Daisy Blue Naturals. Enjoy the very essence of life. Daisy Blue Naturals' products are made for you, with nature in mind. As you browse through our catalog you'll find many items for every day use and some designed to pamper yourself. So, get together with friends, try something new and find your favorite products. Experience nature. And share. In addition to using our products, I invite you to host, or even become, a Daisy Blue Naturals Consultant. Extend an invitation and reconnect with friends and family. Share the secret to happiness - life and harmony with nature.

Enjoy!

Jena Thompson Founder & CEO

Quizmaster 1. Three brothers share a family sport:

A non-stop marathon The oldest one is fat and short And trudges slowly on The middle brother's tall and slim And keeps a steady pace The youngest runs just like the wind, Speeding through the race "He's young in years, we let him run," The other brothers say "'Cause though he's surely number one, He's second, in a way."

What are we?

2. The following phrases are colloquialisms, idioms or proverbs that are written in their literal, and rather

complicated form. Can you uncover their true meanings and solve this teaser? Example: "Don't place the two wheeled vehicle in a position preceding the equine mammal," is the proverb "Don't put the cart before the horse." 1. Positive aesthetic appeal is solely the equivalent of the thickness of the epidermis. 2. The ground covering of slender leaved plants is always a more vibrant hue of a common secondary color in the proximity of the opposite surface of a structure serving as a boundary. 3. Produce the sound of sharp tapping by striking blows to a processed piece of secondary xylem from a large perennial plant. 4. The gyre that emanates shrill sounds receives the viscous lubricant.

3. One day, a boy noticed a man selling balloons that he was blowing up by himself. Being a young child, he was

excited and ran to get one. When he bought it, however, it wouldn't float up in the air. Why is that?

President Barb Sorochak – IBM 507-253-5693 sorochab@us.ibm.com Secretary Duane Haugen – Retired 507-282-0150 dwhaugen@aol.com VP Finance/Treasurer Josh Haen – IBM 507-253-5612 jhaen@us.ibm.com VP Education Kim Stanton – IBM 507-253-5277 kims@us.ibm.com VP Programs Steve Judy – Benchmark 507-535-4613 steve.judy@bench.com VP Membership Steve Judy – Benchmark 507-535-4613 steve.judy@bench.com VP Marketing Becky Wolfe – SPX 507-455-4371 becky.wolfe@servicesolutions.spx.com VP Technology John Rollins - MCG 507-233-7000 john.b.rollins@gmail.com VP Student Chapter Ann Goebel – MSU 507-389-2154 ann.goebel@mnsu.edu

Your Board of Directors

APICS Announces New Membership Dues Structure The APICS Board of Directors approved a new membership dues structure beginning April 1, 2008. The focus for APICS has always been on providing the value that members seek to improve their on-the-job performance, advance in their careers, and thrive as operations management professionals. The new dues structure will provide greater support and resources to APICS partners (chapters, districts, and international associates) who deliver programs locally. Member association dues will increase from $110 to $150 for professional members. Professional members belonging to chapter will pay a flat fee of $50 for the chapter portion, for a total dues amount of $200 for professional members. The dues will change from $110 to $200 for domestic members-at-large. The dues for retired members will change from $55 to $75, plus chapter dues if applicable. There are no changes to academic, student, and international associate fees. The enterprise membership will change to a tiered structure, effective second quarter, 2008. APICS will offer enterprise members the opportunity to add additional members based on a sliding scale. The current group membership structure will be phased out and current group members will transition to enterprise members as memberships come up for renewal. The new dues structure support will enhance the capabilities of APICS partners with support from corporate office funded field staff, funding to deliver enhanced member benefits and services locally, and new and enhanced tools and resources for chapter leaders. APICS will continue to enhance association programs and services. Already, members can take advantage of new and enhanced benefits in 2008. Many of these benefits are accessible online at www.apics.org/membership. Read more and print out the benefits flyer for easy reference or visiting the website to find out more. Continue Your Success in 2008 with APICS Resources APICS is pleased to add value to membership with these new and enhanced programs and services for members.

• Conference proceedings on demand with unlimited access to the 2007 APICS International Conference & Expo Proceedings on-demand through a new Web site, the new APICS Live Learning Center at www.apicsconference.org

• Supply chain knowledge to drive business decisions with full access to the Aberdeen Research Archive that contains more than 5,000 documents focused on the global value chain (a $995 value)

• Business and management training through the American Management Association. APICS members receive up to 30 percent off training along with news and Web site access.

• Specialized knowledge in sales and operations planning. Member savings on registration for the APICS and IBF Sales & Operations Planning Conference.

• Renew your APICS membership by March 31, 2008 at your current rate. SPECIAL OFFER: Renew your professional membership by March 31 to keep the current rate…and renew for as many years as you like!

Directions t o Daisy Blue Naturals Albert Lea, MN From the North

• Take I-35S to I-90 at Albert Lea (Exit 13B) (Note---If coming from the South, proceed on I-35N to I-90 at Albert Lea)

• Take I-90 West 1.8 miles to CR-22 (Exit 157) into Albert Lea • Turn left onto Bridge Avenue/CR-22 for .2 miles • Turn left onto Sykes Street and proceed .5 mile • Turn right onto YH Hanson Avenue .1 mile

From the West

• Take I-90 East to CR-22 (Exit 157) into Albert Lea • Turn right onto Bridge Avenue/CR-22 for .2 miles • Turn left onto Sykes Street and proceed .5 mile • Turn right onto YH Hanson Avenue .1 mile

The Association for Operations Management Southern Minnesota Chapter

Box 122 Owatonna MN, 55060

PDM Schedule • April 14, 2007 MSU Student Chapter Stud. Presentations • May 12, 2008 Top Mgmt. Night TBD • May 21, 2008 Applied Six Sigma Dr. Craig Evers

International Conference

• Sept 14-16, 2998 Kansas City

BOD Meetings

• March 17, 2008 • April 21, 2008 • May 19, 2008

All board meetings are held at the Owatonna Municipal Airport in Owatonna, starting at 5:45 pm. Please feel free to join us.