Wednesday, 23 June 2010

The Mentor-Protégé Program - A Mentor's Perspective

Synopsis:  Mr Franklin's presentation will provide an understanding of the attributes of the Mentor-Protégé Program especially as it relates to small businesses.  Discussions focus on the objectives, benefits, considerations and eligibility for both the mentor and the small business protégé.  Insights will be shared into the types of mentoring assistance, agreements, performance monitoring, and keys to successful relationships.  The presentation will arm small businesses with the knowledge to pursue the right mentor(s) for their needs.

Speaker Bio:  Willie Franklin has been working as an advocate for small and diverse businesses at CH2M HILL since 1995.  Willie is currently the Manager of the Supplier Diversity and Small Business Program, where he promotes, implements, and reports CH2M HILL's spending with diverse companies associated with federal, civil, commercial, and industrial sectors.

Prior to working for CH2M HILL, Willie began his career in the U.S. Air Force as a purchasing agent and as a civil servant with the US Coast Guard, where he was appointed as a Contracting Officer and responsible for administering vessel repair and maintenance contracts.  Some of Willie's recent awards include the US Department of Defense Prime Contractor Subcontracting Award for Excellence, and the US EPA's Administrator's Award, both received in 2008.

Reservations:  Please RSVP with your intent to either partake in the cafeteria-style lunch or to come for the presentation only; this will help the Officers Club staff to ensure that an adequate amount of food is prepared.  Either leave a voice mail message with Jim Mosner at 651-290-5512, or click the RSVP button in the left-hand column, or send an email message to james.b.mosner@usace.army.mil

Meeting Location:  Fort Snelling Officer's Club near Post Road.  See map at: http://www.same-msp.org/_images/934thOfficersClub.jpg

Meeting Schedule and Logistics:

• Social time and lunch (if you so desire) will be from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM in the dining room of the Officers Club.
• The Club’s cafeteria-style lunches are typically $10.00 or less; people who partake in the cafeteria-style lunch will pay the Officers Club directly.  If you come only for the presentations, there is no charge. 
• Post Meeting and Presentation will be from 12:30 PM to about 1:15 PM in the ballroom of the Officers Club.
•  No-PDH for this Presentation.

SAME University (SAMEU)

SAME U offers a collection of educational workshops geared to architects and engineers, construction and project managers, designers, contractors and contracting professionals working with DOD and other federal agencies.  From LEED to Design-Build to Project Management, all workshops address timely topics affecting the industry while providing information specific to the DOD market. 

In addition, SAME has brought together the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) and the International Facilities Management Association (IFMA), to provide review courses that may assist professionals in getting the Certified Construction Manager and the Certified Facility Manager designations.   

SAME U allows participants to choose from among one-day, two-day or three-day seminars, or combine a one-day LEED and two-day Design-Build for a three-day intense training with applications specific to DOD.

For more information regarding seminar offerings please see www.same.org/SAMEU.