Karen Schmidt

As an eventful 2010 draws to a close, I would like to thank you for being members of CMA.   Hopefully the knowledgeable staff, and CMA services, provided you with the superior service you anticipated.  My invitation for a personal phone call still stands if CMA ever falls short of your expectations or you have something to contribute to our success.

In short, we are committed to responding to your business needs and bringing you innovative ways to manage your credit responsibility as easily and effectively as possible. If you have any questions about how we can further help you, I encourage you to contact us either in person or by phone, and to check out the amazing number of resources we have online.

Thank you, once again, for being valued CMA members, and thank you for believing in the power of membership to further your career and education.  Going forward, CMA remains dedicated to doing everything they can to make your career and membership more manageable and rewarding.

Happy New Year 2011!!

Karen Schmidt

by: Karen Schmidt – CMA Board Chairman

The Western Region Credit Conference is behind us but certainly not forgotten.  I gained some powerful tools for my life and career.   I’m sure from the feedback and networking that every attendee feels they are a better person and credit professional.  It was a win, win with the educational value that was offered.   Although we experienced some interruption with a crazy power failure, don’t forget to makeup those classes.  You should have received an email from Debbie Mendoza to sign up for those upcoming Webinars.

As the host, and largest NACM affiliate, CMA’s staff did an outstanding job managing the events; Opening, Educational Sessions, Luncheon, Vendor Exhibits, and….Thursday Night Live will go down in history as a production, dinner and dance that will never be forgotten.  Thank you to all the staff for a conference that indeed inspired “CREDIT RISING” with the experiences and education gained by all.

The Thanksgiving Holiday is now upon us, and soon to follow, the December Holiday season.  Please join us at the CMA Holiday Networking Event on December 9^th. This opportunity to celebrate and network with other association members should not be missed.  If you have not signed up yet you may contact Pat Garcia at (818)9725300-117 or Email: mailto:pgarcia@emailcma.org. RSVP For CMA So Cal Holiday Networking Event (93)

In the spirit of the upcoming season I would like to quote our WRCC closing keynote speaker, Debbie Lundberg, from one of her 10 strengths of an effective leader.  I think her words empower us to make the very best of our CMA membership and  credit experiences.

SHARE

“Being selfish enough to want the best and selfless enough to let others be a part of it. Knowing there is not just one leader, regardless of titles, and that results, victories and overall success in an effort of more than one. Sharing the opportunities and sharing of yourself by giving back in ways that work for you!”

Karen Schmidt

From Karen Schmidt, CMA Board Chairman

Just when we thought we were saying goodbye to summer the weather is really heating up! I hope you have made some great vacation memories, and are now preparing for back to school, and planning for the fall.

Do your October plans include the Western Region Credit Conference in Las Vegas?

If not, the encouragement you need is presented in the exciting video created by Mike Mitchell, President of CMA. Click here to see the video.

We need all the credit professionals we can get to inspire each other and deal with what we all hope to be a recovering economy. The WRCC is the perfect opportunity to network with your fellow members, professionals in the credit and finance arena, and many exceptional educational opportunities.

If you plan quickly you will save $100 by registering before August 31st. If you are still sitting back, unsure of what to do, take a look at the Phoenix Bird logo and think of what it stands for. The Credit Rising conference will inspire and raise you up above other credit professionals.

Rob Meza, CMA Chairman

Well 2009 has now come and gone and we are now looking at a brand new year, with all the promise that a new year bring’s.

I hope all of you had a wonder holiday season, with an opportunity to be with family and friends, and you took sometime off to enjoy it!

With a new year, new challenges seem never to be to far behind. As 2009 ended it appears that the recession might be over and the turnaround will take place in 2010 / 2011. Only time will tell, however please keep in mind that your CMA Association is only an email or phone call away to help with your credit & collection needs. Please take advantage of these great services that CMA will offer in this coming year.

I look forward to another great year as well, leading the Association into the new year as well as the start of this new decade. There is a lot of optimism at the start of this new year and we as credit professionals have much to look forward too.

I wish each of you great success in 2010 and hope you take advantage of all the CMA education and programs that will be offered this year!

Best Regards,

Rob Meza

CMA Chairman of the Board – 2009 / 2010

Rob Meza, CMA Chairman

I hope all of you had a chance to attend this years CMA’s Western Region Credit Conference just recently concluded in Las Vegas. Credit Warriors Unite was the theme and many topics were offered ranging from the basics of Credit & Collections to the Future of Credit, which I found to be very interesting.

We as Credit Professionals need to keep our ears to the ground and monitor the pulse of our profession. As many of you know our jobs and tasks have changed through out the years, and for us to keep up with all these changes, we need to keep ourselves informed and educated. One of the best ways for this to happen is take advantage of the many resources CMA has to offer from conferences to their webinars.

In addition I want to thank the CMA staff for an outstanding job once again in putting on this year’s conference. Year after year they do an outstanding job in getting top notch speakers and running the conference like Swiss clock precision. Thank you CMA staff for your hard work and efforts making this years conference an outstanding success!

If you were not able to attend this year’s conference please keep in mind that CMA has a wealth of webinars and seminars that will challenge, inform and educate you and your staff, so please take a look at www.anscers.com to find out the credit and collection treasures that await you.

As the holidays quickly approach I want to first of all thank you for supporting this association and I also wish you and your family a great holiday season. 2010 is just around the corner so stay tuned for even more great things from CMA!

Best Wishes,

Rob