We are the NCMA's best (or maybe worst) kept secret!
The NCMA Rio Grande Chapter is small in numbers but has a very large footprint in the Contract Management profession. As they say in boxing ... we punch well abover our weight!
Welcome to the Rio Grande Chapter - the best kept secret in the National Contract Management Association. Our award winning chapter represents the Middle Rio Grande Valley including Albuquerque, Sandia National Labs, Kirtland Air Force Base, the Air Force Research Laboratory, and the National Nuclear Security Administration. Our members come from both government and industry. All are welcome at our chapter and we invite you to attend one of our Board meetings or a Chapter event listed below.

Chapter Newsletter

New this month is the Rio Grande Chapter Newsletter compiled and edited by past National President, Treasurer, and communications Char Gary Zura. While we email this to our members we will also publish a copy here for quick reference. Please send any feedback to president@ncmargc.org and I'll pass it along.

Open Membership Meeting November 13th

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It's been several years since the chapter had an open meeting for all members … but no more!

Announcing the first of hopefully a series of meetings open to all members and those interested in becoming members of the NCMA Rio Grande Chapter. Please join us on November 13th for luncheon and chapter meeting with featured speaker Steve Sarris Senior Director, contracts at BAE Systems, Inc Space and Missile Sector.

Steve is a long-time NCMA member and has served on numerous committees and then NCMA National Board. Join us to get his perspective on a number of current contracting topics.

The meeting will be combined with a luncheon on 13 November 2024 at Seasons 52 Restaurant at 6600 Menaul Blvd, (Coronado Center NE Corner) .Albuquerque, NM from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm MST .

The Bad News: Tickets are limited for this membership meeting due to room capacity. So register early.
The Good News: The Rio Grande Chapter is helping with the bill and lunch will only cost you $10 - cheaper by far than fast food and much more flavorful and nutritious.

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Suggestions for Event or Training

The NCMA Rio Grande Chapter Annual Planning Meeting took place on July 20th. Meeting minutes and action items will be distributed to Boar Members and Committee Chairs shortly.

If you have suggestions for events or other activities please use the below form to contact us.

This is going to be a great year and we can't wait to share with your more details of the planned events. Keep track of upcoming events and Chapter activities here and on the chapter's web page on NCMA HQ.

Certification Preparation

The NCMA Rio Grande Chapter also offers a number of study aids to our members including a free preview of what to expect on the certification exam. To try your luck simply click on the below button and you will be redirected to a site that will allow you three attempts to take and pass a very realistic simulation of the exam.

No obligation … no Junk email or mailing list enrollments … just a preview of what to expect. Try it for fun, try it for bragging rights, or use it to see where you need to study more.

Enjoy!
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Upcoming Events

General Membership Meeting

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Periodic meetings with chapter membership are essential to keeping us responsive to the needs of our membership. Over time the Rio Grande Chapter has tried several formats for these meetings and now we're looking at what best meets your needs once again!
Here are some options:
1. Lunchtime meeting with buffet lunch and a short (max 30 minute) presentation by a contracts professional from the community or potentially a nationally recognized individual.
2. Breakfast meeting. Similar to the contracts and coffee events we had before COVID
3. Evening event with dinner and a speaker
4. Holiday event
Let's hear your thoughts!using the reply form below.
    • 16
      October

      Rio Grande Chapter Meeting

      The monthly meeting of the Chapter Board - open to Bpard members.
      location_on Albuquerque, NM access_time 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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      November

      Chapter Board Meeting

      Special Meeting of the Chapter Board.
      location_on Albuquerque, NM access_time 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
      Join Zoom Meeting:
      https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89645627996?pwd=WDd5L3JicGxnOU1xWCt3SkJxbzcvZz09
       
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      Meeting ID: 896 4562 7996
      Passcode: 824838
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    Monthly Board Meetings


    Our monthly meetings are scheduled for the third Wednesday of each month at 5:30. These meetings will be hybrid meetings as you can elect to join via Zoom or in-person. The monthly Zoom information was setup for recurring meetings so the Zoom information provided below will be consistent for this program year.

    In-person meetings at Verus Research, which is located at 6100 Uptown Blvd NE, Albuquerque - 7th floor.

    Please download the below .ics file for your calendar https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZ0rc-yurDwjE9LtHvsrSPDUIiDLsskanyRi/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGhqD8vHNaSuRCBRpx5BI-gZ-7zpmZEj_pxiDfzEDJgUifDH-tmHqFsG9ne