Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Managers®

By Barbara Taft, CPM
btaft@octp.org

Paula Printup-Porter, who became an OSCPM Society member immediately after becoming a Certified Public Manager® in 2005, was the speaker for our Leadership, Lunch and Learn Series (L3Series). She is currently employed with the Oklahoma State Health Care Authority and serves as a Systems Liaison. Paula is lead analyst for the state and contractor call centers providing services to Medicaid and Insure Oklahoma members along with health care providers. She is a native Oklahoman and graduate of Southern Nazarene University.

Paula's presentation was on "Effective Networking Techniques," and included these tools:

• So Many Fish in the Sea
• Load Your Tackle Box to Take Advantage of Opportunities
• Lure the “Fish” to Make the Connection
• Keep your Fish on the Hook
• Add More Fish to Your Stringer

Pat Hernandez, a retired CPMer attended the monthly meeting and presented a brief presentation on the "Aids Walk." Pat has been a board member for AIDS Walk, OKC for the past six years and continues to work in the community. Pat indicated that the Mary Reynolds Benefit would be very beneficial and fun to attend.

On September 4, we had 30 graduates from 14 different agencies. One of the graduates was the Tulsa County District Attorney. Our annual education conference was held on September 5 and there were more than 450 confirmed attendees.

Barbara Taft chaired the AACPM Fran Wilkinson Scholarship Committee again this year and presented the winners at the National AACPM Conference. The scholarship is always a great reward for the candidates to enhance their education. Barbara is a past recipient of the local current CPM Phyllis Taylor scholarship and the National AACPM Fran Wilkinson Scholarship.

Joyce Smith, another Oklahoma leader, was elected 2009 AACPM President-Elect at the September National AACPM House of Delegates meeting. Joyce will be the National President in 2010 as Oklahoma hosts the National Conference. We are looking forward to seeing you at the conference. It will be a treat you do not want to miss.

The Oklahoma Society is leading by example. Our goals are to facilitate change, enhance delivery, encourage and celebrate success.

Oklahoma Leaders are truly "The Heart of It All!"

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