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Looking Ahead
Why should I submit potential members to NACM?"
Help gain information on your customers. As a member, their information could help build the database on your customers as well not just a one- way street. more Info
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Make the Best of What is Happening Today
by Kelley Kunz, CCE, Martin Door Mfg
Summer is the time for vacations. I had to take some time out and think about why we were going on vacation. Sometimes I get so caught up in the day-to-day rush of life, I forget to make the best of what is happening today. Vacations are a great time to recharge. Our life at work is important, but I think our family and personal time make us happy and we need to relax and enjoy it!
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Next ICEL Meeting
"In The Trenches"
Stories from real life credit experiences that you can learn from
Barbara Mackay, Intermountain Concrete Specialties and DeAnna Leahy, CCE, Sunroc Corporation relate credit war stories and solutions from front line credit management experience.
Join us to learn from their experiences ...and to find out what you need to be watching out for.
11:45 am - 1:15 pm
Red Lion Hotel, 161 W 600 S, SLC, UT
$16 ICEL Members
$26 Non-ICEL Members
Buffet luncheon included
R.S.V.P online, email or phone 801.433.6116
Homophone Woes and How They Affect Business Writing
by Melissa Mickelsen, CBA, Geneva Rock Products, Inc.
I don't like words.
They don't make sense.
Words make me upset and tense.
How due eye no witch whirred two ewes
Ore how too right thee won aye chews?
Wile sum mite think words are a bawl,
Eye dew knot care fore words at awl!
("I Don't Like Words" by Gregory K., published at http://gottabook.blogspot.com)
Our writing reveals so much about our business skills, educational background, attention to detail and much more, especially now that so much business communication occurs through email. It's extremely important to be able to write clearly, concisely and correctly. And it is not enough to rely solely on spelling and grammar checks. Computers are not able to pick up on words that may be spelled correctly, but used in the wrong context.
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Spotlight: Shanna Sorge, CBF, Easton Technical Products
by Sandra Brown, Schmidt Signs
Shanna as been with Easton as the Credit Manager for the past four years. Prior to coming to Easton, she worked at Coca Cola in the A/R Department. Shanna is currently on the ICEL Board of Directors and feels honored to be a part of such a great organization.
Shanna has worked her way through the NACM accreditation program and received her CBF in July, 2009. She is planning on sitting for the CCE exam in November of this year. View full article
Meeting Recap: Test Your Credit Knowledge
by Shanna Sorge, CBF, Easton Technical Products
Back by popular demand, "Test Your Credit Knowledge" a game played like "Jeopardy" with categories. Kelley Kunz and Carolyn Thompson acted as our ICEL Jeopardy hosts. View full article and photos.
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