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Forum Attendees
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Housing Deadline: July 6
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Forum Highlights |
August 4 - 8
62nd Annual Forum and Products Exposition
Connecticut Convention Center
Hartford, CT
Forum 2007 Highlights
• New this year! Forum kicks off with an opening dinner on
Saturday, August 4. Join us for the opening ceremonies and enjoy
entertainment by “The Water Coolers,” a New York-based music and
comedy group that uses Broadway talent to satirically celebrate the things
we share around the water cooler every day.
• Plenary sessions each day beginning Sunday, August 5, with Commander
Scott Waddle, Retired, USN, who tells the compelling story about his tragic
ordeal as captain of the USS Greeneville and the choices that followed in the
session “Failure is Not Final.” It's a lesson about integrity, faith, and resilience.
• Other pleanary speakers include:
Deirdre Lee, Director of Management and Chief Acquisition Officer for the
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Dr. Steve Kelman, the Weatherhead Professor of Public Management at
Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government
Rob Stevenson, internationally recognized speaker and author of the
best selling book How To Soar Like An Eagle In A World Full Of Turkeys.
• 42 workshop sessions with topics that focus on Socially Responsible
Purchasing, Leadership, Emergency Preparedness , eProcurement, K-12
and much more. See Workshop Descriptions for the complete listing.
• Pre-Forum Seminars start Friday, August 3. NIGP is offering review classes
for both the UPPCC CPPO and CPPB certifications; a two-day seminar,
Fundamentals of Leadership and Management in Public Purchasing; and the
Chapter Leadership Symposium on Saturday, August 4. NIGP National
committees will meet on Saturday morning as well.
• The LES Foundation Golf Tournament is Friday afternoon, August 3.
• A two-day Products Exposition, with more than 100 suppliers. Find out
which suppliers are already registered to participate by viewing our real-time
online floorplan. Don’t miss the networking reception on Monday, August 5
after the hall closes, a great opportunity to connect with your current
and potential suppliers.
• A traditional New England Clam Bake is Sunday, August 5.
Don’t miss the incredible eats, a view of the Connecticut River and some fine
entertainment! Take time to relax and enjoy a New England summer’s evening
with the Host Committee.
With the exception of National Committee members and participants attending pre-Forum seminars, delegates should plan to arrive in Hartford on Saturday, August 5, in time to attend the Opening Dinner that evening.
Forum Conference Hotels
Many of the hotels are already sold out, so please hurry and make your reservation. Complete the Housing Request Form and fax it to us at 703-736-9639. Reservations must be submitted prior to the July 6 deadline in order to receive NIGP negotiated rates. Reservations can also be made online at the time you register for the Forum.
Delegates interested in saving on Forum-related expenses can take advantage of NIGP’s roommate finder program. Interested parties should complete the Roommate Request Form and return it to the National Office. Seeking a roommate to share the cost of accommodations can save nearly $400 in hotel expenses.
For more information and to register, visit NIGP 62nd Annual Forum and Products Exposition or contact the NIGP registrar at 800-367-6447 x227.
“Insure Your Success in Hartford – New England’s Rising Star”
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Going Green at Forum |
NIGP is pleased to announce that we are 'going green' this year at Forum. One of the most significant ways we can achieve this initiative is by having all conference proceedings on CD and the NIGP Website.
Forum CD
Delegates will receive an attractive padfolio containing a copy of the proceedings CD. All session handouts will also be available on the NIGP Website beginning the week of July 23 so all registered delegates have the ability to print out handouts to bring to Hartford. Using this method saves literally hundreds of thousands of trees, not to mention reduced consumption on fuel for delivery of books.
Recycled Badges
Another way NIGP is greening the meeting is by changing our badges so that we can recycle them to reuse each year. This year's badge will be in a plastic holder that can be turned in at the end of the Forum for reuse next year. We also plan to use lanyards that are manufactured from recycled soda bottles.
Giving Back to the Community
“Read To Grow, Inc.” is a non-profit organization that promotes family literacy and the joy of reading. The organization provides books to children in hospitals, shelters, clinics and schools serving communities in need and accepts new and gently used children’s books (babies to 8th grade). The Host Committee is asking for donations to this local charity. There will be boxes near the NIGP registration center for donations.
If your organization is going green, don’t miss these sessions:
Sunday, August 5
Workshop: Social Responsibility in the Public Sector -
How Do We Stack Up?
9:45AM - 11:15AM
Monday, August 6
Workshops: Purchasing Green Cooperatively – Part I
4:30PM - 5:30PM
Health, Safety and Environmentally Conscious Purchasing
4:30PM - 5:30PM
Tuesday, August 7
Networking Session: It’s Not Easy Going Green
3:15PM - 4:45PM
Wednesday, August 8
Plenary Session: Panel Discussion – Going Green
Workshop Session: Purchasing Green Cooperatively – Part II
9:15AM - 10:45AM
Don’t forget to download your session handouts before coming to Hartford! Check the Forum page of the NIGP Website about two weeks prior to Forum for the link.
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Pre-Forum Seminars |
 Fundamentals of Leadership & Management in Public Procurement
Friday, August 3 and Saturday, August 4
8AM - 5PM
Presented By:
Kenneth D. Hayslette,
CPPO, C.P.M., CPCM
Atlantic Beach, FL
This two-day course will prove to be of value to all supervisory and management personnel charged with guiding, leading or managing. Any individual contemplating making a move into a management position or striving to earn the CPPO designation will find this course beneficial. For those individuals transitioning into the public sector from the private sector, the course will frame the context of public procurement and identify procedural differences and distinctions in the workplace.
 CPPO Review Seminar
Thursday, August 2 and Friday, August 3
8AM - 5PM
Presented By:
William E. Hertwig , Jr.,
CPPO, CPPB, C.P.M., A.P.P.
Assistant Director of Logistical & Tech Support
Metro North Commuter Railroad, NY
This session is a study review to help candidates finalize their preparations for the Certified Professional Public Officer (CPPO) examination. Completion of this review session does not guarantee passing the written examination and does not replace NIGP course offerings. Students are responsible for preparing and studying related materials in advance of this course. The first day of the course will utilize the revised CPPO Reveiw Guide as a classroom reference. The second day of the course will utilize the CPPB Reveiw Guide as a classroom reference. CPPB candidates will join the class on the second day.
CPPB Review Seminar
Friday, August 3
8AM - 5PM
Presented By:
William E. Hertwig , Jr.,
CPPO, CPPB, C.P.M., A.P.P.
Assistant Director of Logistical & Tech Support
Metro North Commuter Railroad, NY
This session is a study review to help candidates finalize their preparations for the Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) examination. Completion of this review session does not replace NIGP course offerings. Students are responsible for preparing and studying related materials in advance of this course. The session will utilize the CPPB Reveiw Guide as a classroom reference.
Register today. For additional information on the Pre-Forum seminars, contact Michael Romero, NIGP Events Coordinator at mromero@nigp.org or call 800-FOR-NIGP x248.
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Must See Plenaries |
 Sunday, August 5, 8AM - 9:30AM
Steve Kelman, Ph.D.
"Unleashing Change in the Public Sector"
Dr. Steve Kelman is the Weatherhead Professor of Public Management at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government. He is the author of many books and articles on the policymaking process and on improving the management of government organizations. His latest book, Unleashing Change: A Study of Organizaitonal Change in Government was published in June 2005.
Dr. Kelman served as Administrator of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy in the Office of Management and Budget and played a lead role in the Clinton Adminstration's "reinventing government" effort.
 Monday, August 6, 8AM - 9AM
Commander Scott Waddle, USN, (Retired)
"Failure is not Final"
Retired Commander Scott Waddle's life was changed forever on February 9, 2001. When the U.S. nuclear submarine collided with a Japanese fishing boat in February 2001, killing nine people on board, the story made international headlines. Navy Commander Scott Waddle, captain of the USS Greeneville, was at the center of the controversy.
Against the advice of his lawyer and against the direction of the Navy, Scott Waddle followed his conscience. Unlike many other leaders in the public eye who have denied or made excuses for their behavior, Waddle took complete responsibility for his actions. Waddle's pursuit of integrity against all odds proves an inspiring challenge to anyone facing difficult choices in life.
 Tuesday, August 7, 8AM - 9:30AM
Deidre A. Lee
Management and Chief Acquisition Officer FEMA
Deidre Lee is responsible for the direct oversight and management of four FEMA lines of business: the Offices of Human Resources, Information Technology, Chief Procurement Officer, and Facilities Management and Services. She also provides counsel to the DHS Chief Procurement Officer and Under Secretary for Management, communicating FEMA's mission, priorities, and future business needs.
 Wednesday, August 8, 3:15PM - 4:30PM
Robert Stevenson
"Going from Ordinary to Extraordinary"
Robert Stevenson is an internatioanlly recognized speaker and author of the best selling book How To Soar Like An Eagle In a World Full Of Turkeys. Mr. Stevenson has shared the podium with such renowned speakers as former President George Bush, former Secretary of State Colin Powell, General Norman Schwarzkopf, Anthony Robbins, Tom Peters, and Steven Covey. He has owned several companies, sold internationally in over 20 countries, established and maintained hundred of accounts worldwide along with managing a worldwide sales force. He speaks about the need for dedication, persistence, courage, overcoming failures and preparedness. These are not just words, they are part of who he is.
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Forum Events and Activities: Before, During and After |
A Culinary Delight: the Taste of Hartford
August 5-11
Modeled after the popular restaurant weeks featured everywhere from Northampton and Boston, to Albany and New York City, area restaurants come together and create a delicious multi-course menu served during the week for a fixed price of $20.07. It's a great way to sample the wares of the area's talented chefs and enjoy the ambiance of Hartford's restaurants without breaking the bank. For more information, visit the Taste of Hartford. The Taste of Hartford is produced by the Greater Hartford Arts Council and the Hartford Advocate.
Tours Galore
Family accompanying you to Hartford? For their enjoyment, NIGP and the Host Committee are offering optional tours through Celebrations Meetings and Events (CME). Tours run daily from Saturday, August 4 through Thursday, August 9. Whether your interests lie in history, excitement and adventure, shopping or sports, there is a tour scheduled just for you!
Saturday, August 4
Hartford Walking Tour: 9AM – 11AM
Guests enjoy a relaxing walk around Hartford's historic downtown and through picturesque Bushnell Park, the oldest public park in America. Be entertained with many stories from Hartford's historic past and people who through innovation changed the world of manufacturing, insurance, American literature, and the role of museums in America.
$23 per person
Basketball Hall of Fame: 1PM – 5PM
This unique museum includes the Honors Ring, five different galleries including memorabilia and artifacts and various interactive activities including virtual reality and video games, rebounding, height, wingspan, reaction time games and the chance to host your own sports TV and radio broadcasts.
$49 per person
Sunday, August 5
Hartford Walking Tour: 9AM – 11AM
Second offering (see Saturday tour description)
$23 per person
Monday, August 6
Yankee Candle Factory Tour: 1PM – 5PM
Guests enjoy an entertaining, free demonstration of antique candle making in the Colonial reproduction 1830 Candle Making Museum, and have the opportunity to dip their own candle souvenirs in the Dip-Your-Own area. Shopping in the huge, 90,000-square-foot store is a delightful adventure, featuring candles galore and imaginative gifts and candle accessories.
$35 per person
Tuesday, August 7
Mystic Seaport Tour: 9AM – 5PM
The renowned Mystic Seaport highlights 19th century seafaring. Experience beautifully preserved and maintained vessels and seaport businesses. Following lunch on your own, guests ride via bus to the USS Nautilus submarine, located 15 minutes from the seaport. The USS Nautilus is the only submarine museum operated by the U.S. Navy; it is the primary repository for artifacts, documents and photographs of Navy history, and guests can explore the extensive naval museum as well as board the sub for a look at life under water.
$69 per person
Wednesday, August 8
Six Flags New England: 9AM – 3PM
New England's largest family theme park and water park with rides for all ages! Come experience their incredible line up of TEN coasters including BATMAN - THE DARK KNIGHT, SUPERMAN - RIDE OF STEEL, and PANDEMONIUM plus two new rides CATAPULT and SPLASH WATER. Admission also includes Hurricane Harbor, (water park) and more!
$79 per person
Thursday, August 9
Post-Forum New York City Tour: 8AM – 8PM
Join us for an introductory tour of Manhattan with at least three stops for shopping, sightseeing and dining. Our tour takes us by Central Park, Times Square, Rockefeller Center and Ground Zero. A stop at South Street Seaport, Pier 17 for dining at one of the best food courts in the country completes the evening.
$98 per person
All tours require a minimum number of participants. Register in advance in order to avoid cancellations.
Casinos
The Host Committee has made arrangements for tours to two of the finest casinos in New England. To reserve a seat on either casino tour, please complete the Registration Form.
The cost is $20 per person and includes transportation and a $25 credit to use at each prespective casino. Shuttles will depart from the Connecticut Convention Center.
Monday, August 6
Foxwoods Casino: 6PM - Midnight
http://www.foxwoods.com/
Tuesday, August 7
Mohegan Sun: 6PM - Midnight
http://www.mohegansun.com/
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Forum Attendees: Casting Call For Procurement Recruitment Video |
NIGP is producing a recruitment video for use in college and high school career centers and government HR offices. The video intends to show how public purchasers can have a direct impact on their communities and society at-large.
Have you built bridges?
Championed the use of energy-saving products or practices?
Improved homeless shelters?
We hope to share tangible examples of our value with young adults interested in public service and want to 'make a difference'.
Here's how to have your achievement included:
1. Highlight your story in a paragraph and send to Belinda Reutter, Director of
Member Services, breutter@nigp.org by Wednesday, July 18.
2. Your story will be reviewed and, if selected, you will receive a follow-up
phone call by our video producer.
3. We hope to have 12-15 on-camera stories, so don't hesitate to highlight
more than one of your significant achievements.
Those identified for on-camera stories should be able to spend 15-20 minutes with our production crew sometime during the Forum. We will make every effort to be flexible to your scheudle.
If you have any questions or require additional information, please email breutter@nigp.com.
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Chapter Exclusive: Leadership Symposium |
“Extremely valuable.”
Eileen Miller, Chemeketa Community College
“...All chapter leaders should attend.”
Timothy Moore, VDOE
These are just a couple of the comments from last year's attendees. Discover firsthand what your chapter leader peers are raving about by registering today for the third annual Chapter Leadership Symposium. If you are a NIGP Chapter leader or aspire to become one, this is a valuable learning opportunity.
Saturday, August 4, 8AM - 4PM
Chapter Leadership Symposium
Symposium Topics and Presenters:
• Revenue Generating Ideas for Chapters - Reverse Tradeshow
Presenters:
Gretchen L. Harold, CPPB
Secretary, Columbia Chapter of NIGP
Craig L. Johnsen, CPPO, CPPB
Past President, Oregon Public Purchasing Association, Inc. Chapter of NIGP
Holly Raphaelson, CPPB, C.P.M., FCPA, FCPM
Vice-President, Southeast Florida Chapter of NIGP
Cecilie Halliwill, CPPB
President, Southeast Louisiana Chapter of NIGP
• National Support From NIGP Local Chapters
Presenters:
Belinda Reutter, CMP
Director, Member Services, NIGP
Jennifer Steffan
Chapter Relations Manager, NIGP
Erik Steffan, MCP
Director, Information Technology, NIGP
• Promoting Your Chapter
Presenter:
Renea M. Haycraft, CPPO, CPPB
Past President, Mississippi Association of Governmental Purchasing
and Property Agents
• Legal Issues For Chapters
Presenter:
Charles (Chip) M. Watkins
NIGP Legal Counsel, Webster, Chamberlain & Bean
(Registrants are encouraged to forward their chapter’s tax and legal questions
in advance so they can be addressed as it pertains to your chapter’s
specific issues).
Registration deadline is July 20.
For details vist Chapter Leadership Symposium and Register Today. For more information, please contact Jennifer Steffan, Chapter Relations Manager, at jsteffan@nigp.org or call 800-367-6447 x232.
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Forum Opportunity: Join the Quality Control Team and Be A Part of the Action! |
What Is the Quality Control Team (QCT)?
• QCT is an all-volunteer group comprised of
accommodating, dependable professionals
willing to work behind the scenes at all
Forum events.
What Are the Responsibilities of the QCT?
QCT supports two Forum event-types:
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• Special Events - set up meal functions and
social events.
• Education - set up educational workshops.
These duties include placing signage at
workshops, introducing speakers, passing out and collecting evaluations,
distributing presenter gifts, and checking audio/visual equipment.
Workshop assignments are based on QCT workshop preferences so volunteers
are assured that they attend a workshop of their choice.
Why Should I Volunteer?
• Each QCT volunteer qualifies for one recertification point toward the CPPB
and/or CPPO designation.
• Get a behind-the-scenes view of educational workshops and special events.
• Get to know the members, presenters, and staff involved in the events.
• Have fun while participating in a rewarding experience that supports the
profession and its members!
How Do I Learn More About QCT?
• For more information on how to be a QCT volunteer, contact the
NIGP Events Coordinator, Lauren Gaffney, at 800-367-6447, ext. 240,
or lgaffney@nigp.org.
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Golf Tournament and Silent Auction |
 3rd Annual LES Foundation Benefit
Golf Tournament
Friday, August 3
12Noon to 6PM
Rockledge Country Club,
West Hartford, CT
It’s a gimme! The 3rd Annual LES Foundation Benefit Golf Tournament takes place the afternoon of Friday, August 3, at the Rockledge Country Club in West Hartford. Your registration fee includes tee/green/cart fees, box lunch, two beverage tickets, and transportation via motor coach to and from your hotel. Tournament fees: NIGP Member-$85; Non-member-$125.
For complete tournament schedule and registration information, go to Golf Tournament or contact Brent Maas at bmaas@nigp.org.
LES Foundation Silent Auction
 The LES Foundation conducts its annual fundraising auction in conjunction with the NIGP Annual Conference and needs your support for its success. Through the generous donations of goods and services from individuals and chapters, the LES Foundation provides financial support to those seeking professional development in public procurement.
Can't take advantage of your timeshare this year?
Donate it! Have last year's Christmas gift from your
in-laws that just never quite made it into the light of day? Donate it!
Twice each year, the foundation awards grants and scholarships to individuals and programs that enhance our profession.
Please Donate Now. For inquiries, contact Brent Maas at bmaas@nigp.org.
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Important Forum Deadline Dates |
*Registrations received after this date will be processed onsite in Hartford and will incur a $50 late registration fee
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