Mission

The mission of the National Association of Credit Management's Credit & Financial Development Division shall be to promote active interest in the credit and financial profession, to develop and market educational programs that are vital to the development to the effective professional, and to be a viable force within the NACM network.

Vision

To dynamically impact the National Association of Credit Management's global vision by being the leader in educational programming and direction, thereby, setting industry standards for professional excellence.

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Join CFDD Portland
For information on membership in CFDD's Portland Chapter, call Diane Snyder, CCE, ICCE, Membership Chairman, at 503-681-0482 or email:   diane.snyder@rodgersinstruments.com or click here to download a membership application. 

About Our Chapter
The Portland Chapter of the Credit and Financial Development  Division of the National Association of Credit Management holds monthly educational meetings and offers numerous scholarships to credit professionals in our community.

Please click here to register for Portland CFDD events!

May Program

Program
"Installation of Officers and Board of Directors" "Professional Certification" and "Spring Auction Fund-raiser"

This evening will be a full and fun one for all attendees! The program will start with a short business meeting and then the installation of our CFDD Portland Chapter 2013-14 Officers and Directors. The co-installing officers for the evening will be Brett Hanft, CBA, and Charlene Gothard.

Following the formal installation and brief remarks by the Past President and New President, Marilyn Rea, CCE, will provide an informative update for the chapter members on professional certification through NACM. Her presentation will include: registering with National, different designations available and the requirements for each, professional Roadmap organization, and methods for maintaining your designation through recertification. Marilyn is a strong supporter of the certification process as it provides designees higher levels of expertise and recognition while demonstrating a commitment to the credit profession.

As a close to the evening, we will hold our annual “Spring Auction” fund-raiser to replenish our scholarship funds. Bring your friends and associates and enjoy a lively evening and take the opportunity to network and meet our past CFDD Presidents in attendance.

This is a very special evening—plan to spend it with old and new friends while helping to support CFDD!

Please come say thanks to your retiring officers and directors and welcome in the new leadership.

Certified for .005 CEU cert/recert credits.

Date and Time:
Thursday, May 9, 2013, 5:30 p.m.

Location
Red Lion Convention Center
1021 NE Grand Ave., 6th Floor, Portland

Menu
Columbia Windows Buffet—
Caesar Salad; Sweet Chili-Glazed Beef Top Round w/Sherry-Mushroom Reduction, Yukon Gold Steamed Potatoes, Broccolini w/Sautéed Mushrooms, Rolls & Butter and Chef’s Choice Dessert served with coffee, decaf coffee, hot tea and iced tea.

Vegetarian option or Chef Salad may be ordered upon request prior to the meeting instead of the regular menu. 

Program Cancellation Policy
Please RSVP and provide cancellation to the Calling Committee’s email about each CFDD meeting by 5 p.m. the Friday before the monthly educational meeting. Or contact Ruth Moehnke, Columbia Steel Casting Co., Inc., at 503.286.0685 ext. 208, or ruth_m@columbiasteel.com. The Red Lion Hotel has requested our meeting attendance by this time. Thank you.

President's Message

It has been an honor and a pleasure to serve as your chapter President this past year. The Portland Chapter has amazing members and I am proud to be part of this organization. We have had a few bumps over the year but with the amazing Board and a wonderful group of mentors we made it through.  Thank you to all 2012/2013 Board members as well as Brett Hanft, CBA; Charlene Gothard; and Carol Johnson, ICCE; for helping me through. You all participated in a successful year by answering all my many questions and really being a sounding Board for me. We have some true mentors in our group and I am glad I had that support. I look forward to what Jeff has in store as the incoming chapter President and also serving as the Chairman of the Board for the coming year.

May is our Installation and Spring Auction. Please try to attend and support your incoming Board members and new chapter President, Jeffrey O’Banion. It is always inspiring and motivating to hear the incoming President's message and what they have planned for the next year. It is also fun to see what items are made available at the auction. Be sure to bring your donations as well as your pocketbook to support the Portland Chapter scholarship fund.

Credit Congress is also right around the corner. If you are attending this year please consider signing up for the CFDD National installation and awards luncheon to be held on Tuesday May 21. This is where all National Scholarships are awarded as well as the awards for individual chapters. Take advantage of everything Congress has to offer. I can’t wait to hear about it all in June.

Best Wishes,

Tawyna Marsh, CBA
CFDD Portland Chapter President

Officers & Board 2013-2014