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CSDP P. O. Box 70226 Rochester, MI 48307 E-mail: [email protected] NCSDP.COM CSDP P. O. Box 70226 Rochester, MI 48307 E-mail: [email protected] Letter from the Chairperson: Welcome, and thank you for taking an interest in The Council of Supplier Diversity Professionals or CSDP. CSDP is a professional organization of industry leaders whose primary mission is to create a premier environment for supply-chain professionals to focus on creating innovative venues to increase opportunities to work with Diverse Suppliers and provide value focused improvements to our individual organizations. The CSDP fosters and promotes the exchange of ideas and cooperation among its members and strives by all lawful means to promote and enhance the body of knowledge and profession of supplier diversity. We embrace the best practices of the National Minority Supplier Development Council and its regional affiliates, the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, and the Institute for Entrepreneurial Thinking. The attached package hopefully provides you an insight into the value of becoming a CSDP member. We invite you to take a look at our website at ncspd.com or ask us questions at [email protected]. ________________________________ CSPD Chairman 2014 Brenda Marshall CSDP P. O. Box 70226 Rochester, MI 48307 E-mail: [email protected] About Us The Council of Supplier Diversity Professionals (CSDP) was established in Detroit, Michigan in early 1998 by a group of supplier diversity professionals to assist in the ongoing growth and development of our profession and careers. CSDP provides a forum to share information, ideas and issues concerning supplier diversity. The Council is composed of supplier diversity professionals from all industries with titles from Coordinator to Vice President. Our mission is to create a premier environment for supply-chain professionals and focus on their development through education, sharing of knowledge, networking, mentoring, benchmarking and best practices. The Council also provides career-development strategies for supplier diversity professionals. Membership in the Council provides many benefits including: • networking • professional development • benchmarking • best practices • advocacy • certification • business exchange CSDP P. O. Box 70226 Rochester, MI 48307 E-mail: [email protected] Board of Directors Chairperson Elected every 3 years by general membership Vice Chairperson Appointed by CSDP Chairperson ( maximum 3 year appointment ) Treasurer Elected Executive Leader of the Finance Committee (3 year term) Secretary Elected every 3 years by general membership Directors Elected every 3 years by general membership Members At Large Appointed by CSDP Chairperson ( Maximum 1 year appointment by Chairperson) Legacy Board Member – Appointed by Chair, no term limit Board Membership Criteria and Expectations • Be elected by CSDP members in good standing • Attend meetings regularly • Actively participate in meetings • Pay annual dues for general membership • Be an active member for at least one year • Be an active member of one of the standing committees • Become an active participating member of the Board • Submit an interest statement • Adhere to CSDP Code of Conduct • Adhere to Attendance Policy • Serve a two-year term on the Board CSDP P. 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Box 70226 Rochester, MI 48307 E-mail: [email protected] General Membership Criteria • Have responsibility for supplier diversity for a corporation, university or government agency; and or responsible for purchasing, or assist in and influence the purchase of goods/services from diverse entities. • Participate in local supplier diversity efforts • Join or participate in a working committee (Finance, Marketing, Memberships, Technology, Professional Development, Program) within one year of membership • Pay annual dues and maintain good standing • Be willing to sponsor future efforts to enhance the organization • Participate in general membership meetings • Be willing to share any suggestions, thoughts, or recommendations on how CSDP may be more successful and continue growth • Encourage membership among peers and promote CSDP goals and objectives • Adhere to CSDP Code of Conduct • Actively network with other supplier diversity professionals • Be willing to participate and share “best practices” for supplier diversity professionals CSDP P. O. Box 70226 Rochester, MI 48307 E-mail: [email protected] Code of Conduct 1. Maintain professional decorum at all times. 2. Show professional respect and courtesy at all times to every member. 3. Members should obtain the floor before speaking by raising their hand. 4. Don’t claim the floor the second time if others wish to speak. 5. Serve on at least one (1) standing committee within 12 months (calendar year). 6. Participation is mandatory: every member is expected to participate in Council during discussions, events, committee involvement, etc. 7. Respect the confidentiality of information shared: any information discussed at meetings, announced as confidential or private, is to be held in confidence and not for public disclosure or sharing with others. 8. Council meetings are not to be used for solicitation of business from other CSDP members. It will be cause for dismissal from membership or any future meetings. 9. There is to be no referral of a minority business to a CSDP member without their prior notice or consent. CSDP P. O. Box 70226 Rochester, MI 48307 E-mail: [email protected] Current Organization of Committees Marketing Committee The mission of the Marketing Committee is to create and promote the awareness of the Council while ensuring consistent use of its name and logo within the standards set by CSDP. Program Committee The mission of the Program Committee is to develop, plan, and implement the format and content of Council meetings. The Committee will improve CSDP program quality and expand program possibilities. The Committee will do this by creating stimulating programs that add value for CSDP members and address key initiatives impacting supplier diversity professsionals. Membership Committee The mission of the Membership Committee is to facilitate the review and approval of membership applications to the CSDP and to maintain contact information and committee lists of CSDP membership. CSDP P. O. Box 70226 Rochester, MI 48307 E-mail: [email protected] Current Organization of Committees Finance Committee The mission of the Finance Committee is to ensure the fiscal well being of the Council od Supplier Diversity Professionals; oversee and administer the financial affairs of CSDP, including a business checking account; collection and monitoring of annual dues; and maintenance of 501c6 non-profit tax status. Technology Committee The mission of the Technology Committee is to assist our membership in efficiently using global communication solutions; to educate our corporations and communities regarding the socio and economic advantages in supporting diverse suppliers. Governance Committee The mission of the Governance Committee is to ensure the long term stability for the Council of Supplier Diversity Professionals; maintain and help implement the Council's Bylaws, oversee and administer the election of the Board and appointment of its Officers. Providing mentoring and insight to the Board, typically the Chair of the governance committee will be a long term standing member of the council. CSDP P. O. Box 70226 Rochester, MI 48307 E-mail: [email protected] Current Organization of Committees Professional Development Committee The mission of the Professional Development Committee is to promote higher learning which results in the professional advancement of CSDP General Membership. Our vision is to increase the number of highly proficient Supplier Diversity leaders who have the ability to influence positive change in their respective organizations. This committee also shares platforms with partner organizations and supply chain professionals who have goals that complement the work of CSDP. CSDP P. O. Box 70226 Rochester, MI 48307 E-mail: [email protected] CSDP Participating Companies Represented Aisin World Corp. of America Faurecia Magna International Barton Malow Federal-Mogul Corporation Meritor Benteler Automotive Flex-N-Gate NS International USA Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Ford Motor Company Pittsburg Glass Works COMAU, Inc. General Motors Corporation PPG Industries, Inc. Comerica Bank Henry Ford Health System Severstal Dearborn, LLC Continental Automotive Systems International Automotive Components (IAC) Takata (TK Holdings, Inc) Dana Holding Corporation Walbridge Kelly Services, Inc. Delphi Corporation Wayne State University Kongsberg Automotive Denso International America, Inc Lear Corporation DTE Energy CSDP P. O. Box 70226 Rochester, MI 48307 E-mail: [email protected] CSDP 2010 Meeting Schedule • CSDP members generally meet the 4th Friday of every other calendar month at alternating membership locations. If a membership meeting should fall on a holiday, the membership will meet the Friday prior to the holiday. The calendar is generally as follows: – – – – – – – – January – 4th Friday March – 4th Friday May – Tuesday before the Michigan Minority Procurement Conference July – 4th Friday September – 4th Friday October – 4th Friday November – 4th Friday December 2nd Friday - Community Volunteer Activity and Holiday Gathering » Meeting locations are established at the November meeting and are posted to the CSDP website at http://www.ncsdp.com CSDP P. O. Box 70226 Rochester, MI 48307 E-mail: [email protected] Membership Application To apply for membership to the Council for Supplier Diversity Professionals, you must meet the eligibility requirements listed on the website at http://www.ncsdp.com/Membership.htm Contact Information Areas of Interest Name Please indicate any interest in joining one of the following committees Company Finance Marketing Communication Title Membership Program Governance/By-Laws Technology Address Topics of Interest City As a supplier diversity professional, in which topics are you interested? State Zip Phone E-Mail Industry Number of Years Supplier Diversity Experience Referred by: I have read the membership requirements as stated on the NCSDP website and verify that I understand and meet the requirements for membership. By submitting this application, I agree to abide by the Membership Criteria and the Council’s Code of Conduct. I understand I will be invoiced for non-prorated annual dues if accepted into the Council. Name (printed) Date Please return to: Chair, Membership Committee Email - [email protected] CSDP P. O. Box 70226 Rochester, MI 48307 E-mail: [email protected]