CONGRATULATIONS TO

RUTH KING
THE 2001 WINNER OF THE

The purpose of the Cosgrove Award is to recognize members of District II that have made outstanding contributions to the Procurement profession. The contributions are leadership and continuing service on the Local affiliate and District level. The award is an expression of appreciation and respect of our fellow Procurement Professional by their peers. The Harold M. Cosgrove Award is the highest honor given on the District level. In October 1955 District II established the Harold M. Cosgrove Award. Prior to that time it was the Person of the Year Award. Harold Cosgrove was a pioneer member of PMA Tulsa. Tulsa was the first affiliate in District II. Mr. Cosgrove was an ardent worker for the advancement of the purchasing profession. His counsel and advice were sought by many members of PMA Tulsa, District II as well as the whole of PMA now NAPM. For many years he served as Executive Secretary for NAPM Tulsa. In 1951 Mr. Cosgrove was the recipient of the J. Shipman Gold Metal Award by the Purchasing Management Association for his long time service.

Reflections on the Affiliate Excellence of the Year Award
By Ruth L. King

What did winning this award mean to NAPM-Central Texas?

To the affiliate officers, committee chairs and general membership, obviously a great sense of pride because it brings worldwide recognition to this affiliate. It wasn't just a "spur of the moment" idea from the current Board of Directors; it was the result of many years of efforts by volunteers who dared to dream that this affiliate could receive this kind of recognition. Their creative thinking and a sense of "what do we have to lose" attitude brought about many good improvements.

When Stephanie Peters, C.P.M., President was asked about this award, her reply was "It was the result of volunteers whose dedicated efforts produced an amazing array of opportunities for members and non-member professionals in the Central Texas area."

The impact of this award will have a direct effect on recruiting new members through meetings with the CEOs or Presidents of companies in Central Texas. It will be one of the best marketing tools an affiliate could have.

To the affiliates in the Southwest Supply Chain Forum: we would encourage you to evaluate what your affiliate does not only just for your members, but your community and the supply management profession and strive to actively participate in all.

The following quotation by Charles Kingsley is applicable:

"We act as though comfort and luxury were the chief requirements in life,
when all that we need to make us really happy is something to be enthusiastic about."

So become enthusiastic about your affiliate and see what happens!

A little about Ruth Lambert King, her life and accomplishments:

Ruth King has been a strong promoter for certification since the C.P.M. program began. And she took the C.P.M. exam when it was first offered and failed by only 2 points; family and work circumstances delayed her re-taking this exam until now and she is taking a Review course.

Her spouse, George, was diagnosed with cancer in 1980 and has undergone numerous operations and procedures but is a tough survivor. She and her husband moved to Waco where she took a sabbatical from purchasing management for 8 years to care for an aging mother and family while working in the School of Education at Baylor University.

In December 1999 she had a heart attack, angioplasty and a coronary stint implant. She underwent cardiovascular rehabilitation and resumed work full-time again in the middle of January 2000.

She is the mother of three children (her oldest son Doug is deceased) a son David, and a daughter Linda; and 4 grandchildren- 1 boy Doug, and 3 girls, Emily, Katie and Christine, all who have grown up supporting her involvement in purchasing management affiliate work.

She and George enjoy the theatre, music, and travel, and are active supporters of Baylor University sports.

Ruth King has been an involved member of the National Association of Purchasing Management since she became a charter member of the Austin Purchasing Management Association in 1970.

Her participation and awards include not only the making of a handmade banner in 1973 for the affiliate but the following:

NAPM - Austin, Texas

• PRESIDENT 1977-1978
• FIRST VICE PRESIDENT 1976-1977
• SECOND VICE PRESIDENT 1975-1976
• SECRETARY 1973-1975
• DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL AFFAIRS 1978-1979
• BOARD OF DIRECTORS, MEMBER AT LARGE 1979-1980
• CHAIRPERSON, MEMBERSHIP 1970-1971 & 1972-1973
• CHAIRPERSON, PUBLIC RELATIONS 1982-1983
• CHAIRPERSON, MEETING ARRANGEMENTS 1983-84
• LEADER FOR ORGANIZATION OF NAPM-CENTRAL TEXAS AFFILIATE 1979-1980

NAPM - Central Texas

• NAPM PRESIDENT 1999-2000
• DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL AFFAIRS 2000-2001
• BOARD OF DIRECTORS, MEMBER AT LARGE 2001-2002
• ACCOMPLISHMENTS, DISTRICT II LEVEL, NAPM DIRECTOR 1981-1982
• ASSTANT DIRECTOR 1980-1981
• CHAIRPERSON, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT; Co-chair with Mike Moyer for the Professional Development Summer Officers Workshop 1978
• CHAIRPERSON, ANNUAL SWPC Hotel Arrangements Chair Southwest Purchasing Conference 1979
• Served on the Ad-hoc Scholarship Committee 1999-2000

• She served as a "Project Business" teacher for Jr. Achievement of Texas in Austin ISD middle and high schools (assigned to the minority schools); and also taught at the School for the Deaf high school, 1978-1980.
• She was responsible for Purchasing Month proclamation from the Mayor of Austin, 1977.
• She authored a number of purchasing management articles in newspapers and magazines, 1982-1984.
• She assisted with Waco ISD Middle School Career Fair, and developed a "What Do I Want to Do When I Grow Up?" Questionnaire that was handed out to explain what the Purchasing Management profession is, 1998.
• She assisted the Professional Development Committee chair with the Satellite Seminars, held at the Waco and Temple sites, 1998-2000.
• She coordinated "Power Lunch" programs for members in Temple area, 1999.
• She assisted in the design of the local affiliate "Logo" and acquired new banner and stationary, 1999.
• She accepted "Purchasing Month" Proclamations from the Mayor of Waco and the Mayor of Temple, 2000.

AWARDS / RECOGNITION

• Mary Francis Morris Outstanding Award, in 1974 and again in 1976
• Served on Governor's Select Committee for developing "Effective and Efficient Purchasing Procedures for the State of Texas", 1978-1979
• Board Member "Southwest Purchasing" magazine, 1982-1984
• Baylor University Outstanding Staff Award, 1992
• Accepted the District II "Spirit Award" at Officer's Workshop, 1999 for NAPM-Central Texas

Other awards and recognitions include:

• Current Editor of high school class quarterly newsletter and Reunion Yearbook, Cleburne
• Current Ex-Student Association Membership Committee member, Cleburne
• Coming Home Queen, Cleburne High School
• Co-director and teacher for Youth Department at University Baptist Church, Austin
• Co-chair McCallum High School 30th Anniversary celebration, Austin
• Flower Garden Club member and Blue Ribbon Award winner in Abilene
• Teacher's Aide at Austin Elementary School Abilene
• Tau Delta Delta Sorority sponsor at University of Corpus Christi
• Book Review Club President, Alvarado
• Woman's Missionary Union Circle chairman and Book Reviewer for First Baptist Church, Alvarado
• Editor, High School Annual, Cleburne Who's Who in Cleburne High School

EDUCATION

HIGH SCHOOL - Cleburne High School

COLLEGE - Texas Christian University 1 year, pre-nursing University of Corpus Christi, Austin Community College, St. Edward's University 90 semester hours toward undergraduate degree in management.

Editors note: I think that Ruth was the one who taught President J. F. Kennedy the saying, "Ask not what your county can do for you, but what you can do for your country."