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Mission Statement
By Laws
President's Message
Benefits of Membership
The
purpose of CAMUS is to provide a forum for
companies using manufacturing computer applications
to exchange and share information through
educational conferences, to establish mutual
support and peer contacts, and to influence the
direction of development activities, products,
policies, and services of related vendors in the
interest of all members.
CAMUS provides a forum for manufacturing application users to interact with and learn from each other. Regional User Groups (RUG) and Common Interest Groups (CIG) in the United States communicate primarily through the CAMUS US headquarters in California, and provide the opportunity for discussions of issues of common interest, or for MANMAN, MK, MAXCIM and other application users to meet with peers in their geographic region. Because manufacturing for many companies is global, CAMUS has expanded itself to several locations around the world. International members and affiliates include Australia, Belgium, Canada, England, France, Germany, Holland, Ireland, New Zealand, Spain, Sweden, Turkey.
CAMUS provides a forum for manufacturing application users to interact with and learn from each other. Regional User Groups (RUG) and Common Interest Groups (CIG) in the United States communicate primarily through the CAMUS US headquarters in California, and provide the opportunity for discussions of issues of common interest, or for MANMAN, MK, MAXCIM and other application users to meet with peers in their geographic region. Because manufacturing for many companies is global, CAMUS has expanded itself to several locations around the world. International members and affiliates include Australia, Belgium, Canada, England, France, Germany, Holland, Ireland, New Zealand, Spain, Sweden, Turkey.
CAMUS
International, Inc.
Bylaws
Article 1 – Name
Section 1. Name — The name of the association shall be CAMUS International. The name CAMUS is derived from Computer Applications for Manufacturing User Society.
Section 2. Office — The principal office of the association shall be in Mountain View, California. The association may have such other offices as may from time to time be designated, or it may change the principal office from one location to another as authorized by the Board of Directors.
Article 2 – Purpose
The purpose of CAMUS is to provide a forum for representatives of companies using manufacturing computer applications to exchange and share information through educational conferences, to establish mutual support and peer contacts, and to influence the direction of development activities, products, policies, and services of related vendors in the interest of all members.
Article 3 – Membership
Section 1. Active — Any company or individual subscribing to the purpose of this corporation is eligible to become an active member of this association. The Board may determine membership categories and voting rights as is deemed appropriate.
Section 2. Election of Members — Any company eligible for membership under these bylaws may be elected to membership upon written application. For such election the approval of the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors is required.
Section 3. Duration of Membership and Resignation — Membership in this association may terminate by voluntary withdrawal. All rights, privileges, and interest of a member in or to the association shall cease on the termination of membership. Any member may, by giving written notice to the Board of Directors at the next succeeding meeting of the Board of Directors. Withdrawals shall be effective upon fulfillment of all obligations to the date of withdrawal.
Section 4. Suspension and Expulsion — Any membership may be suspended or terminated for cause including but not limited to non-payment of dues and fees, violations of these bylaws or any rule or practice duly adopted by the association or conduct deemed prejudicial to the interests of the association. Except in the case of non-payment of dues or fees, suspension or expulsion shall require two-thirds vote of the Board of Directors after written notice to the last recorded address of the member not less than 20 days prior to such action. The member shall be offered a reasonable opportunity to be heard either in person in writing. See Article 4, section 2 regarding termination or suspension on account of non-payment of dues or fees.
Article 4 – Dues
Section 1. Annual Dues — The annual dues for each member of the association shall be determined by the Board of Directors.
Section 2. Lapsed Membership — Members who fail to pay their dues within sixty (60) days from the time the same become due shall be notified by the person designated for such purpose by the Board of Directors, and if payment is not made within the next succeeding thirty (30) days shall, without further notice and without hearing, be dropped from the rolls and thereupon forfeit all rights and privileges of membership. The Board of Directors may by rule prescribe procedures for extending the time for payment of dues and continuation of membership privileges upon request of a member and for good cause shown.
Article 5 – Meetings
Section 1. Annual — There shall be an annual meeting of the association in accordance with applicable law. Notice of the meeting shall be at least ten (10) days in advance of such meeting by mail or other mode of transmittal.
Section 2. Special — Special meetings of the association may be called by the president or by any three directors of the Board of Directors, or shall be called by the president upon the written request of 25% of active membership of the association. Notice of any special meeting shall be sent by mail or other mode of transmittal to each Board member at their last recorded address at least thirty (30) days in advance, with a statement of time and place and information as to the subject or subjects to be considered.
Article 6 – Board of Directors
Section 1. Duties — The Board of Directors shall have supervision, control and direction of the affairs of the association. They will perform any and all duties imposed on them collectively or individually by law, by the Articles of Incorporation, or by these bylaws to protect status of the association.
Section 2. Number — The association shall have not fewer than seven (7) nor more than fifteen (15) members of the Board of Directors. The number may be changed as provided for in Article 13 or as required by applicable law.
Section 3. Composition — The Board of Directors shall be composed of the president, vice-president, secretary/treasurer, directors, and the immediate past president. Officers and directors shall be active site members in good standing of the association.
Section 4. Parliamentary Authority — The usual parliamentary rules laid down in "Modern Parliamentary Procedure" by Ray Keesey shall govern all deliberations, when not in conflict with these bylaws.
Section 5. Meetings — Meetings may be held in person, via teleconference call or other mode of communication at such times as designated by the president and/or upon demand of a majority of the directors. Board members will be notified of all meetings at least ten (10) days in advance of such meeting by mail or other mode of transmittal.
Section 6. Quorum — Any five (5) members of the Board present shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of the Board.
Section 7. Conduct — Meetings of the Board shall be presided over by the president, or in his or her absence, the vice president. In the absence of these persons, a temporary chair will be chosen by a majority of directors present at the meeting.
Section 8. Absence — Any member of the Board of Directors unable to attend a meeting shall, in a letter addressed to the president or secretary, state the reason for his or her absence. If a director is absent from two (2) consecutive meetings for reasons which the Board has failed to declare to be sufficient, his or her resignation shall be deemed to have been tendered and is subject to acceptance by the president.
Section 9. Compensation — Directors shall not receive any compensation for their services as Directors, but the Board may by resolution authorize reimbursement of expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. Such authorization may prescribe procedures for approval and payment of such expenses by designated officers of the association.
Section 10. Resignation or Removal — Any director may resign at any time by giving written notice to the president or the secretary. Such resignation shall take effect at the time specified therein, or, if no time is specified, at the time of acceptance as determined by the president.
Any director may be removed by a majority vote of the directors at any regular or special meeting at which a quorum is present. Written notice of removal shall be promptly given but failure of same shall not invalidate the removal as long as there is reasonable evidence of actual notice.
Section 11. Vacancies — Any vacancies that may occur on the Board by reason of death, resignation, or otherwise may be filled by the remaining members of the Board for the duration of the term.
Section 12. Terms of Office — Each director shall hold office beginning August 1st of his or her election year and serve through July 31st of the expiration year of his or her term. The term of office shall be three (3) years with approximately one-third (1/3) of the Board replaced each year. A director may serve two consecutive terms, and may serve again after a one-year absence from the board.
Section 13. Action Without Meeting — By agreement of all members of the Board of Directors, any action required or permitted to be taken by the Board under any provision of law may be taken without a meeting and finalized by mail or facsimile.
Article 7 – Officers
Section 1. Definition — The elective officers of this association are the president, vice president, and secretary/treasurer. The Board of Directors as a part of a regular Board meeting shall elect these officers annually, but no later than July 1 of each year. The Secretary or the Secretary’s appointee shall provide notice of said election via mail or other mode of transmittal to each member of the Board of Directors at least 14 days before the meeting date. Election shall be by ballot and a majority of the votes cast shall elect. The immediate past president is automatically an officer by virtue of office.
Section 2. Term — Each elective officer shall take office on or about August 1st and serve for a term of one year or until his or her successor is duly elected and qualified. An officer may serve two consecutive terms in the office for which they were elected, and may serve again in the same office after one year has elapsed.
Section 3. Vacancies — A vacancy in any office may be filled for the balance of the term by the directors at any regular or special meeting.
Section 4. President — The president is the principal elective officer of the organization and presides at meetings of the association and of the Board of Directors and the executive committee and shall be a member ex-officio, with right to vote, of all committees except the nominating committee. He or she will also perform other duties as directed by the Board of Directors. The president is not charged with executive or administrative responsibilities in the management and continuing conduct of the association’s affairs.
Section 5. Vice President — The vice president may be delegated by the president to perform his or her duties in the event of temporary disability or absence from meetings and shall have other duties as the president or the Board may assign.
Section 6. Secretary/Treasurer — The secretary/treasurer shall keep an account of all money’s received and expended for the use of the association, and shall disburse or cause to be disbursed the funds of the association as directed by the Board. He or she will make available at all reasonable times the books of account and financial records to any director of the association. One or more assistants may be appointed to perform such duties as the secretary/treasurer may delegate to him or her or them. The secretary/treasurer is responsible for the maintaining of all official documents of the association and in general, perform duties incident to the office of secretary and such other duties as may be required by law or as the president or Board may assign.
Section 7. Administration and Management — The administration and management of the association may be contracted to an association management company to carry out the work of the association. Contracted responsibilities will be determined on an annual basis as determined by the Board of Directors.
Article 8 – Committees
Section 1. Committees — The president, subject to the approval of the Board of Directors, shall annually appoint such standing, special, or subcommittees as may be required by the bylaws or as he or she may find necessary. All committee members must be in good standing of the association.
Section 2. Task Forces — The president, subject to the approval of the Board of Directors, shall also appoint ad hoc committees or task forces as may be necessary. All committee members must be in good standing of the association.
Section 3. Executive Committee — The executive committee shall consist of the president, vice president, secretary/treasurer and immediate past president. They may exercise the powers of the Board of Directors when not in session, reporting to the Board of Directors at its succeeding meeting any action taken. Three (3) members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Meetings may be called at the discretion of the president.
Section 4. Nominating Committee — The Board of Directors shall appoint a nominating committee chaired by the immediate past president at least thirty (30) days before the date of the annual meeting. The nominating committee shall recommend to the Board one person for election to each elective office, for each directorship to be filled for a full term, and for vacancies that may occur in any office or directorship during the regular term. All nominees must be members in good standing of the association prior to election or appointment.
Article 9 – Advisory Board
The Board of Directors may establish an Advisory Board to the association if it is deemed in the best interests of the association. Guidelines for membership, responsibilities and duties developed as appropriate. Advisory Board members do not have voting privileges.
Article 10 – Seal
The association may adopt, use and at will alter, a corporate seal. Such seal shall be kept at the principle office of the corporation. Failure to affix the seal to corporate instruments, however, shall not affect the validity of any such instrument except as otherwise provided by law.
Article 11 – Fiscal Year
The fiscal year shall commence of the first day of January and shall end on the last day of December.
Article 12 – Indemnification
The association may, by resolution of the Board of Directors, provide for indemnification by the association of any and all of its directors or officers or former directors or officers against expenses actually and necessarily incurred by them in connection with the defense of any action, suit or proceeding, in which they or any of them are made parties, or a party, by reason of having been directors or officers of the association, except in relation to matters as to which such director or officer or former director or officer shall be adjudged in such action, suit, or proceeding to be liable for negligence or misconduct in the performance of duty and to such matters as shall be settled by agreement predicated on the existence of such liability for negligence or misconduct.
Article 13 – Policies
The Board of Directors shall establish and maintain a Statement of Policies that define and govern the standard operating procedures and practices of the organization. Some of these Policies include, but are not limited to, membership fees and categories, financial authorization limits, budgetary responsibility, and annual meetings. Any and all policies may be added, modified or revoked, in whole or in part, by a majority vote of the Board of Directors at any meeting at which a quorum is present provided that a copy of any policy proposed for consideration shall be delivered via mail or other mode of transmittal to the last recorded address of each Board member at least ten (10) days prior to the date of the meeting. In any conflict between policy and these bylaws, the bylaws will prevail.
Article 14 – Dissolution
The dissolution of CAMUS may be ordered by a two-thirds vote of the full Board of Directors. The association shall use its funds only to accomplish the objectives and purposes specified in these bylaws, and no part of said funds shall inure, or be distributed, to the members of the association. On dissolution of the association any funds remaining shall be distributed to one or more regularly organized and qualified charitable, educational, scientific, or philanthropic organizations to be selected by the Board of Directors.
Article 15 – Amendments
Upon proposal by the Board of Directors, these bylaws may be amended, repealed, or altered, in whole or in part by a majority vote at any meeting of the Board of Directors at which a quorum is present, provided that a copy of any amendment proposed for consideration shall be delivered via mail or other mode of transmittal to the last recorded address of each Board member at least ten (10) days prior to the date of the meeting.
Bylaws
Article 1 – Name
Section 1. Name — The name of the association shall be CAMUS International. The name CAMUS is derived from Computer Applications for Manufacturing User Society.
Section 2. Office — The principal office of the association shall be in Mountain View, California. The association may have such other offices as may from time to time be designated, or it may change the principal office from one location to another as authorized by the Board of Directors.
Article 2 – Purpose
The purpose of CAMUS is to provide a forum for representatives of companies using manufacturing computer applications to exchange and share information through educational conferences, to establish mutual support and peer contacts, and to influence the direction of development activities, products, policies, and services of related vendors in the interest of all members.
Article 3 – Membership
Section 1. Active — Any company or individual subscribing to the purpose of this corporation is eligible to become an active member of this association. The Board may determine membership categories and voting rights as is deemed appropriate.
Section 2. Election of Members — Any company eligible for membership under these bylaws may be elected to membership upon written application. For such election the approval of the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors is required.
Section 3. Duration of Membership and Resignation — Membership in this association may terminate by voluntary withdrawal. All rights, privileges, and interest of a member in or to the association shall cease on the termination of membership. Any member may, by giving written notice to the Board of Directors at the next succeeding meeting of the Board of Directors. Withdrawals shall be effective upon fulfillment of all obligations to the date of withdrawal.
Section 4. Suspension and Expulsion — Any membership may be suspended or terminated for cause including but not limited to non-payment of dues and fees, violations of these bylaws or any rule or practice duly adopted by the association or conduct deemed prejudicial to the interests of the association. Except in the case of non-payment of dues or fees, suspension or expulsion shall require two-thirds vote of the Board of Directors after written notice to the last recorded address of the member not less than 20 days prior to such action. The member shall be offered a reasonable opportunity to be heard either in person in writing. See Article 4, section 2 regarding termination or suspension on account of non-payment of dues or fees.
Article 4 – Dues
Section 1. Annual Dues — The annual dues for each member of the association shall be determined by the Board of Directors.
Section 2. Lapsed Membership — Members who fail to pay their dues within sixty (60) days from the time the same become due shall be notified by the person designated for such purpose by the Board of Directors, and if payment is not made within the next succeeding thirty (30) days shall, without further notice and without hearing, be dropped from the rolls and thereupon forfeit all rights and privileges of membership. The Board of Directors may by rule prescribe procedures for extending the time for payment of dues and continuation of membership privileges upon request of a member and for good cause shown.
Article 5 – Meetings
Section 1. Annual — There shall be an annual meeting of the association in accordance with applicable law. Notice of the meeting shall be at least ten (10) days in advance of such meeting by mail or other mode of transmittal.
Section 2. Special — Special meetings of the association may be called by the president or by any three directors of the Board of Directors, or shall be called by the president upon the written request of 25% of active membership of the association. Notice of any special meeting shall be sent by mail or other mode of transmittal to each Board member at their last recorded address at least thirty (30) days in advance, with a statement of time and place and information as to the subject or subjects to be considered.
Article 6 – Board of Directors
Section 1. Duties — The Board of Directors shall have supervision, control and direction of the affairs of the association. They will perform any and all duties imposed on them collectively or individually by law, by the Articles of Incorporation, or by these bylaws to protect status of the association.
Section 2. Number — The association shall have not fewer than seven (7) nor more than fifteen (15) members of the Board of Directors. The number may be changed as provided for in Article 13 or as required by applicable law.
Section 3. Composition — The Board of Directors shall be composed of the president, vice-president, secretary/treasurer, directors, and the immediate past president. Officers and directors shall be active site members in good standing of the association.
Section 4. Parliamentary Authority — The usual parliamentary rules laid down in "Modern Parliamentary Procedure" by Ray Keesey shall govern all deliberations, when not in conflict with these bylaws.
Section 5. Meetings — Meetings may be held in person, via teleconference call or other mode of communication at such times as designated by the president and/or upon demand of a majority of the directors. Board members will be notified of all meetings at least ten (10) days in advance of such meeting by mail or other mode of transmittal.
Section 6. Quorum — Any five (5) members of the Board present shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of the Board.
Section 7. Conduct — Meetings of the Board shall be presided over by the president, or in his or her absence, the vice president. In the absence of these persons, a temporary chair will be chosen by a majority of directors present at the meeting.
Section 8. Absence — Any member of the Board of Directors unable to attend a meeting shall, in a letter addressed to the president or secretary, state the reason for his or her absence. If a director is absent from two (2) consecutive meetings for reasons which the Board has failed to declare to be sufficient, his or her resignation shall be deemed to have been tendered and is subject to acceptance by the president.
Section 9. Compensation — Directors shall not receive any compensation for their services as Directors, but the Board may by resolution authorize reimbursement of expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. Such authorization may prescribe procedures for approval and payment of such expenses by designated officers of the association.
Section 10. Resignation or Removal — Any director may resign at any time by giving written notice to the president or the secretary. Such resignation shall take effect at the time specified therein, or, if no time is specified, at the time of acceptance as determined by the president.
Any director may be removed by a majority vote of the directors at any regular or special meeting at which a quorum is present. Written notice of removal shall be promptly given but failure of same shall not invalidate the removal as long as there is reasonable evidence of actual notice.
Section 11. Vacancies — Any vacancies that may occur on the Board by reason of death, resignation, or otherwise may be filled by the remaining members of the Board for the duration of the term.
Section 12. Terms of Office — Each director shall hold office beginning August 1st of his or her election year and serve through July 31st of the expiration year of his or her term. The term of office shall be three (3) years with approximately one-third (1/3) of the Board replaced each year. A director may serve two consecutive terms, and may serve again after a one-year absence from the board.
Section 13. Action Without Meeting — By agreement of all members of the Board of Directors, any action required or permitted to be taken by the Board under any provision of law may be taken without a meeting and finalized by mail or facsimile.
Article 7 – Officers
Section 1. Definition — The elective officers of this association are the president, vice president, and secretary/treasurer. The Board of Directors as a part of a regular Board meeting shall elect these officers annually, but no later than July 1 of each year. The Secretary or the Secretary’s appointee shall provide notice of said election via mail or other mode of transmittal to each member of the Board of Directors at least 14 days before the meeting date. Election shall be by ballot and a majority of the votes cast shall elect. The immediate past president is automatically an officer by virtue of office.
Section 2. Term — Each elective officer shall take office on or about August 1st and serve for a term of one year or until his or her successor is duly elected and qualified. An officer may serve two consecutive terms in the office for which they were elected, and may serve again in the same office after one year has elapsed.
Section 3. Vacancies — A vacancy in any office may be filled for the balance of the term by the directors at any regular or special meeting.
Section 4. President — The president is the principal elective officer of the organization and presides at meetings of the association and of the Board of Directors and the executive committee and shall be a member ex-officio, with right to vote, of all committees except the nominating committee. He or she will also perform other duties as directed by the Board of Directors. The president is not charged with executive or administrative responsibilities in the management and continuing conduct of the association’s affairs.
Section 5. Vice President — The vice president may be delegated by the president to perform his or her duties in the event of temporary disability or absence from meetings and shall have other duties as the president or the Board may assign.
Section 6. Secretary/Treasurer — The secretary/treasurer shall keep an account of all money’s received and expended for the use of the association, and shall disburse or cause to be disbursed the funds of the association as directed by the Board. He or she will make available at all reasonable times the books of account and financial records to any director of the association. One or more assistants may be appointed to perform such duties as the secretary/treasurer may delegate to him or her or them. The secretary/treasurer is responsible for the maintaining of all official documents of the association and in general, perform duties incident to the office of secretary and such other duties as may be required by law or as the president or Board may assign.
Section 7. Administration and Management — The administration and management of the association may be contracted to an association management company to carry out the work of the association. Contracted responsibilities will be determined on an annual basis as determined by the Board of Directors.
Article 8 – Committees
Section 1. Committees — The president, subject to the approval of the Board of Directors, shall annually appoint such standing, special, or subcommittees as may be required by the bylaws or as he or she may find necessary. All committee members must be in good standing of the association.
Section 2. Task Forces — The president, subject to the approval of the Board of Directors, shall also appoint ad hoc committees or task forces as may be necessary. All committee members must be in good standing of the association.
Section 3. Executive Committee — The executive committee shall consist of the president, vice president, secretary/treasurer and immediate past president. They may exercise the powers of the Board of Directors when not in session, reporting to the Board of Directors at its succeeding meeting any action taken. Three (3) members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Meetings may be called at the discretion of the president.
Section 4. Nominating Committee — The Board of Directors shall appoint a nominating committee chaired by the immediate past president at least thirty (30) days before the date of the annual meeting. The nominating committee shall recommend to the Board one person for election to each elective office, for each directorship to be filled for a full term, and for vacancies that may occur in any office or directorship during the regular term. All nominees must be members in good standing of the association prior to election or appointment.
Article 9 – Advisory Board
The Board of Directors may establish an Advisory Board to the association if it is deemed in the best interests of the association. Guidelines for membership, responsibilities and duties developed as appropriate. Advisory Board members do not have voting privileges.
Article 10 – Seal
The association may adopt, use and at will alter, a corporate seal. Such seal shall be kept at the principle office of the corporation. Failure to affix the seal to corporate instruments, however, shall not affect the validity of any such instrument except as otherwise provided by law.
Article 11 – Fiscal Year
The fiscal year shall commence of the first day of January and shall end on the last day of December.
Article 12 – Indemnification
The association may, by resolution of the Board of Directors, provide for indemnification by the association of any and all of its directors or officers or former directors or officers against expenses actually and necessarily incurred by them in connection with the defense of any action, suit or proceeding, in which they or any of them are made parties, or a party, by reason of having been directors or officers of the association, except in relation to matters as to which such director or officer or former director or officer shall be adjudged in such action, suit, or proceeding to be liable for negligence or misconduct in the performance of duty and to such matters as shall be settled by agreement predicated on the existence of such liability for negligence or misconduct.
Article 13 – Policies
The Board of Directors shall establish and maintain a Statement of Policies that define and govern the standard operating procedures and practices of the organization. Some of these Policies include, but are not limited to, membership fees and categories, financial authorization limits, budgetary responsibility, and annual meetings. Any and all policies may be added, modified or revoked, in whole or in part, by a majority vote of the Board of Directors at any meeting at which a quorum is present provided that a copy of any policy proposed for consideration shall be delivered via mail or other mode of transmittal to the last recorded address of each Board member at least ten (10) days prior to the date of the meeting. In any conflict between policy and these bylaws, the bylaws will prevail.
Article 14 – Dissolution
The dissolution of CAMUS may be ordered by a two-thirds vote of the full Board of Directors. The association shall use its funds only to accomplish the objectives and purposes specified in these bylaws, and no part of said funds shall inure, or be distributed, to the members of the association. On dissolution of the association any funds remaining shall be distributed to one or more regularly organized and qualified charitable, educational, scientific, or philanthropic organizations to be selected by the Board of Directors.
Article 15 – Amendments
Upon proposal by the Board of Directors, these bylaws may be amended, repealed, or altered, in whole or in part by a majority vote at any meeting of the Board of Directors at which a quorum is present, provided that a copy of any amendment proposed for consideration shall be delivered via mail or other mode of transmittal to the last recorded address of each Board member at least ten (10) days prior to the date of the meeting.
From
Terry Floyd:
Staying with the intents of “recent” past presidents Malcolm Miller, Mike Ossing, and Mike Anderson, I intend to do my part to keep CAMUS independent and viable through the end of my final term on the Board of Directors in mid-2009. These three prior leaders have seen us through the CA and SSA years and into the INFOR era, and we owe them a debt of gratitude for the plans they made and the actions they took to keep our group together.
The biggest change to the bylaws in the last few years has been the relaxing of the rules concerning participation by Associate Members, those who make a living from supporting the CAMUS community but do not work for a company using MANMAN. I was the first Associate to be allowed to run for a position on the Board and now, not only am I the President of CAMUS, but there are two other Associates on the 6-member Board: Terri Glendon Lanza and Chris Jones.
CAMUS is still vibrant, thanks to a handful of volunteers, and we intend to stay involved with MANMAN as long as there are members supporting us. Membership has been stable and chances are good for picking up a few new members from the ranks of the homesteaders who understand the need for a “community”. Interest in a nationwide CAMUS Conference in 2008 and in 2009 has inspired the Board to plan for continued existence through the end of this decade. Discussions have occurred and are still under way about a “soft landing” and an eventual return to “club” status as membership, Associate sponsorship, and conference attendance eventually wane.
Please support the Associate members of CAMUS. Without their help and sponsorship, the group could not exist and would not have had surpluses saved from so many great Conferences in the past. MANMAN has always had a viable group of third party complementary vendors, and those who are Associate members of CAMUS are keeping this group alive. In the last few years, a growing number of ISVs and resellers are also becoming more interested in the migration aspects of the MANMAN market. As you continue to consider other ERP packages to replace MANMAN, pay close attention to the ones who have been active with CAMUS. They understand your interests and want to help you prepare for a future without MANMAN.
We are confident that dozens of companies will continue to run MANMAN well into the next decade. The current Board wants to make sure that even if we dissolve CAMUS in a few more years, there is a way for those who stay with MANMAN to carry on the CAMUS motto: “Users Helping Users.” CAMUS will change, as it always has, to fit the needs of the MANMAN users and continue to give us a place to share ideas and best practices.
Terry Floyd
CAMUS President
Staying with the intents of “recent” past presidents Malcolm Miller, Mike Ossing, and Mike Anderson, I intend to do my part to keep CAMUS independent and viable through the end of my final term on the Board of Directors in mid-2009. These three prior leaders have seen us through the CA and SSA years and into the INFOR era, and we owe them a debt of gratitude for the plans they made and the actions they took to keep our group together.
The biggest change to the bylaws in the last few years has been the relaxing of the rules concerning participation by Associate Members, those who make a living from supporting the CAMUS community but do not work for a company using MANMAN. I was the first Associate to be allowed to run for a position on the Board and now, not only am I the President of CAMUS, but there are two other Associates on the 6-member Board: Terri Glendon Lanza and Chris Jones.
CAMUS is still vibrant, thanks to a handful of volunteers, and we intend to stay involved with MANMAN as long as there are members supporting us. Membership has been stable and chances are good for picking up a few new members from the ranks of the homesteaders who understand the need for a “community”. Interest in a nationwide CAMUS Conference in 2008 and in 2009 has inspired the Board to plan for continued existence through the end of this decade. Discussions have occurred and are still under way about a “soft landing” and an eventual return to “club” status as membership, Associate sponsorship, and conference attendance eventually wane.
Please support the Associate members of CAMUS. Without their help and sponsorship, the group could not exist and would not have had surpluses saved from so many great Conferences in the past. MANMAN has always had a viable group of third party complementary vendors, and those who are Associate members of CAMUS are keeping this group alive. In the last few years, a growing number of ISVs and resellers are also becoming more interested in the migration aspects of the MANMAN market. As you continue to consider other ERP packages to replace MANMAN, pay close attention to the ones who have been active with CAMUS. They understand your interests and want to help you prepare for a future without MANMAN.
We are confident that dozens of companies will continue to run MANMAN well into the next decade. The current Board wants to make sure that even if we dissolve CAMUS in a few more years, there is a way for those who stay with MANMAN to carry on the CAMUS motto: “Users Helping Users.” CAMUS will change, as it always has, to fit the needs of the MANMAN users and continue to give us a place to share ideas and best practices.
Terry Floyd
CAMUS President
Need to
Justify your CAMUS Membership and CAMUS Conference
Attendance?
Let us help. The CAMUS board did some brainstorming at our last face-to-face to make sure that we as well as you are clear on why membership is important.
Sometimes management doesn’t understand the benefit of belonging to a user group like CAMUS, though you may already see the benefit. It can be hard to verbalize, so here’s what we came up with as some of the benefits of being a CAMUS member.
Information Sharing – Via CAMUS, you have access to information via the Newsletter, the web site and the conference.
Establishing Business Contacts – Meeting other users and vendors really opens the communication flow making contact when back in the office much more likely. This is the core of Networking. I know that I’m much more likely to contact someone who I have met and thus already knows me than to contact someone out of the blue.
Learning From Other Users – There is so much experience in our membership base. Others may have similar business processes and have already accomplished what you might be trying to accomplish. Discussions with other users bring about sharing of ideas as well as identifying bugs and enhancements. We can learn so much from each other’s successes and mistakes.
Opportunity to Meet with SSA Global employees – We don’t often have the opportunity to have face-to-face conversations with SSA Global Development and Product Support, but at the CAMUS conferences this happens all day long. It is a great forum to talking over your concerns and to let them know what they are doing well.
Influence Product Direction – Via CAMUS you help influence where the product is going. There is the PDC interface and SSA Global is making it clear that they will be looking to the CAMUS membership to help determine what enhancements will be in future releases.
Free Education – You can’t beat free training! At the conference there are many How-To sessions and application specific training.
Rapid and Free Issue Resolution - CAMUS members are SO helpful! Just put a message out of the list server and you usually get several responses within the day!
Trusted 3rd Party Solutions – CAMUS has many associate members who are 3rd Party Vendors. These vendors exhibit at the conference and offer some great solutions to problems you may not even known that you had! And many other CAMUS members can vouch for these vendor’s response and effectiveness.
How can you beat all that for such a small fee???
Let me know if you think we overlooked anything. Contact me at
Let us help. The CAMUS board did some brainstorming at our last face-to-face to make sure that we as well as you are clear on why membership is important.
Sometimes management doesn’t understand the benefit of belonging to a user group like CAMUS, though you may already see the benefit. It can be hard to verbalize, so here’s what we came up with as some of the benefits of being a CAMUS member.
Information Sharing – Via CAMUS, you have access to information via the Newsletter, the web site and the conference.
Establishing Business Contacts – Meeting other users and vendors really opens the communication flow making contact when back in the office much more likely. This is the core of Networking. I know that I’m much more likely to contact someone who I have met and thus already knows me than to contact someone out of the blue.
Learning From Other Users – There is so much experience in our membership base. Others may have similar business processes and have already accomplished what you might be trying to accomplish. Discussions with other users bring about sharing of ideas as well as identifying bugs and enhancements. We can learn so much from each other’s successes and mistakes.
Opportunity to Meet with SSA Global employees – We don’t often have the opportunity to have face-to-face conversations with SSA Global Development and Product Support, but at the CAMUS conferences this happens all day long. It is a great forum to talking over your concerns and to let them know what they are doing well.
Influence Product Direction – Via CAMUS you help influence where the product is going. There is the PDC interface and SSA Global is making it clear that they will be looking to the CAMUS membership to help determine what enhancements will be in future releases.
Free Education – You can’t beat free training! At the conference there are many How-To sessions and application specific training.
Rapid and Free Issue Resolution - CAMUS members are SO helpful! Just put a message out of the list server and you usually get several responses within the day!
Trusted 3rd Party Solutions – CAMUS has many associate members who are 3rd Party Vendors. These vendors exhibit at the conference and offer some great solutions to problems you may not even known that you had! And many other CAMUS members can vouch for these vendor’s response and effectiveness.
How can you beat all that for such a small fee???
Let me know if you think we overlooked anything. Contact me at