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Robert Worthington to Speak on Cooperative Purchasing in Canada |
 Join eminent Canadian legal expert
ROBERT WORTHINGTON, LLB
Thursday, March 5
9AM - 12Noon
at
Haworth, Ltd.
10 Smed Lane SE
Calgary, Alberta T2C 4T5
Mr. Worthington - noted author, teacher, former barrister and award-winning lecturer - will provide an overview and legal update specific to cooperative purchasing programs and practices in Canada. Specific topics of significance to government procurement professionals:
- New Procurement Solutions open to Canada
- Overview and Legal Opinion on Cooperative Purchasing
- Canadian Procurement Law Updates
- Green Purchasing Solutions
In addition to Mr. Worthington's presentation, event sponsor Canadian Communities will provide a complimentary catered luncheon to all attendees who RSVP by Thursday, February 26.
There is no fee to attend this session, so register today by contacting Scott Wilson at swilson@canadiancommunities.org.
Should your schedule or location not allow you to attend this valuable session, Mr. Worthington will also appear in Vancouver and Toronto later spring. Details are available on the Canadian Communities Web site or by viewing this speaking series announcement.
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About the Presenter: An award-winning lecturer in law, Robert C. Worthington, LLB, has taught purchasers and contract managers for over 26 years, specializing in the laws of contract, competitive bidding and procurement.
Mr. Worthington wrote the only Canadian book on procurement law designed especially for purchasing and contracting professionals, entitled The Purchasing Law Handbook. Now in its 2nd edition, it is updated annually. Robert’s second book, The Public Purchasing Law Handbook, was created especially for procurement professionals working in Government. His newsletter, The Fine Print – Procurement Law Review is designed to bring you up-to-date, helpful information on purchasing topics. Robert’s publications and seminar presentations are entertaining as well as informative.
Please call 604-488-0114 or check out www.purchasinglaw.com for more information about Mr. Worthington or his publications.
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Profiles in Certification Success: Jane Hurley, CPPO, CPPB, C.P.M., FCPM, FCPA |
Jane Hurley, CPPO, CPPB, C.P.M., FCPM, FCPA
Procurement Manager
City of Ocala, Florida
In October 2008, Ms. Hurley sat for the UPPCC’s CPPO exam and successfully achieved her CPPO certification. Jane used NIGP’s Cert Prep Central to prepare for the exam. The following are her comments about Cert Prep Central and how they helped her successfully achieve certification.
Why did you choose the CPPO Prep course and the online assessment tool?
I believe very strongly in certification and the more resources that are available for study, the better
I found the CPPO prep course very helpful, my first reaction was, "Oh, my God, I have a lot to study!" The 3-day course lays out what you need to know and what you need to focus on - it is very valuable.
What about the online assessment tool and how did this help you?
I took the online assessment toward the end of my study, closer to exam time. By using the online assessment tool and pre-testing I was able to see my weaknesses, as well as my strengths, and concentrate my studies on my weaknesses.
I would absolutely recommend these tools. They helped me be much better prepared for the exam.
What is your professional background?
I have been in purchasing for 35 years and in public purchasing for 8 years. I grew up in New England and worked for a government contractor in Massachusetts, so I did get some exposure to the federal government. Eight years ago, I moved to Florida and started working for the City of Ocala. One of the things I like most about my job is the variety. I am never at a loss for things that need to be done, and I enjoy the internal contact and external contact with vendors.
Why did you want to get certified?
I wanted to get certified because I am dedicated to the profession. Certification provides a core base of knowledge for the profession. It is important to know the core knowledge which will help you do your job every day. I encourage and recommend all staff to get certified. My advice to purchasers and staff in general - get certified.
Thank you, Jane, for sharing your experience and congratulations on your recent CPPO certification. You are a credit to the profession and to NIGP.
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Prepare for May Certification Exams |
CPPB and CPPO Prep two-day courses are highly recommended for any candidate planning to take the UPPCC exams on May 4-9.
CPPB Prep 
Date: March 9-10
Location: Hanover, MD
Instructor: Edward Pabor, CPPO, C.P.M.
Hosted by: Maryland Department of Transportation
Registration contact: Jessica Mettle
410-865-1386
jmettle@mdot.state.md.us
Date: March 10-11
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Instructor: K. J. Grant, CPPO, M.Ed., Med/Arb
Hosted by: Florida Department of Management Services
Registration contact: Cyndee Sams
850-921-0266
Cyndee.Sams@dms.myflorida.com
Date: March 16-17
Location: Aurora, CO
Instructor: Mary "Jane" Lopez, CPPO
Hosted by: Rocky Mountain Governmental Purchasing Association Chapter of NIGP
Registration contact: Danielle L. Hinz, CPPO, C.P.M.
303-651-8494
danielle.hinz@ci.longmont.co.us
Date: March 23-24
Location: Johnson County, KS
Instructor: Jennie E. Readey, CPPO, CPPB
Hosted by: Mid-America Council of Public Purchasing Chapter of NIGP
Registration contact: Christine R. Salas-Dorantes, CPPB
913-715-0595
Christine.Salas-Dorantes@jocogov.org
Date: March 23-24
Location: West Palm Beach, FL
Instructor: K. J. Grant, CPPO, M.Ed., Med/Arb
Hosted by: Southeast Florida Chapter of NIGP
Registration contact: Karen J. Walbridge, CPPB, C.P.M., A.P.P.
954-357-7306
kwalbridge@broward.org
Date: March 26-27
Location: Waterloo, ON
Instructor: Thomas R. Appleby, CPPO, CPPB, C.I.M.
Hosted by: Ontario Public Buyers Association Inc. Chapter of NIGP
Registration contact: Gord J. Sears, CPPB
905-953-5335
gsears@newmarket.ca
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CPPO Prep
Date: March 9-10
Location: Orlando, FL
Instructor: Jennie E. Readey, CPPO, CPPB
Hosted by: Central Florida Chapter of NIGP
Registration contact: Carrie F. Woodell, CPPB, CFCM, C.P.M., FCCN
407-599-3434
cwoodell@cityofwinterpark.org
Date: March 11-12
Location: Hanover, MD
Instructor: Edward Pabor, CPPO, C.P.M.
Hosted by: Maryland Department of Transportation
Registration contact: Jessica Mettle
410-865-1386
jmettle@mdot.state.md.us
Date: March 12-13
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Instructor: K. J. Grant, CPPO, M.Ed., Med/Arb
Hosted by: Florida Department of Management Services
Registration contact: Cyndee Sams
850-921-0266
Cyndee.Sams@dms.myflorida.com
Date: March 16-17
Location: Aurora, CO
Instructor: Jennie E. Readey, CPPO, CPPB
Hosted by: Rocky Mountain Governmental Purchasing Association Chapter of NIGP
Registration contact: Danielle L. Hinz, CPPO, C.P.M.
303-651-8494
danielle.hinz@ci.longmont.co.us
Date: March 26-27
Location: Newmarket, ON
Instructor: Mary "Jane" Lopez, CPPO
Hosted by: Ontario Public Buyers Association Inc. Chapter of NIGP
Registration contact: Gord J. Sears, CPPB
905-953-5335
gsears@newmarket.ca
Date: March 30-31
Location: West Palm Beach, FL
Instructor: K. J. Grant, CPPO, M.Ed., Med/Arb
Hosted by: Southeast Florida Chapter of NIGP
Registration contact: Karen J. Walbridge, CPPB, C.P.M., A.P.P.
954-357-7306
kwalbridge@broward.org
Date: March 31-April 1
Location: New York, NY
Instructor: Mary "Jane" Lopez
Hosted by: New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services
Registration contact: Ellen E. Lee
212-487-5943
elee@dcas.nyc.gov
To register for a seminar, or for local information, please contact the seminar coordinator listed. All seminars are conducted from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, except as noted.
To host a seminar in your area, please email events@nigp.org or call Patrice Freeman at 800-367-6447 x276 or Michael Romero at 800-367-6447 x248.
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Professional Development: March Courses |
"Becoming an insturctor with NIGP is a journey. First you invest in yourself, and that knowledge is the basis of tremendous personal and professional growth. It is continuously refreshed by the resources of colleagues, students and professinoal networking including the lastest information - it is ever-green."
NIGP Instructor
Barbara R. Johnson, CPPO, CPPB
Columbus Regional Airport Authority
Columbus, Ohio
NIGP's unique approach to curriculum development ensures that learning experiences are grounded in practical experience and seasoned by insights from the academic community. Here's what's coming in March:
Adding Value to the Procurement Process
Date: March 10
Location: Chicago, IL
Instructor: Michael E. Bevis, CPPO, C.P.M.
Hosted by: University of Illinois - Chicago
Registraton contact: Nancy Reynolds
312-996-4749
nreynold@uillinois.edu
Date: March 11
Location: Chicago, IL
Instructor: Michael E. Bevis, CPPO, C.P.M.
Hosted by: University of Illinois - Chicago
Registraton contact: Nancy Reynolds
312-996-4749
nreynold@uillinois.edu
Date: March 19
Location: Fishersville, VA
Instructor: Michael E. Bevis, CPPO, C.P.M.
Hosted by: Virginia Association of Governmental Purchsing Inc. Chapter of NIGP
Registration contact: Katherine V. Gordon, CPPB
703-257-8327
ggordon@ci.manassas.va.us
Change Management for the Procurement Professional
Date: March 5-6
Location:
Coconut Creek,
FL
Instructor: Leslie Vallie, CPPO
Hosted by: Southeast Florida Chapter of NIGP
Registration contact: Karen J. Walbridge, CPPB, C.P.M., A.P.P.
954-357-7306
kwalbridge@broward.org
Contract Administration
Date: March 11-13
Location:
Salem,
OR
Instructors: Peter A. Rigterink, CPPO, CPPB, VCO and Charles Henry Smith, CPPO, CPPB, MBA
Hosted by:
Oregon Public Purchasing Association Inc. Chapter of NIGP
Registration contact: Mickey M. Kemper, CPPB
503-986-2244
mickey.m.kemper@state.or.us
Date: March 23-25
Location:
Viera,
FL
Instructor: Roberta M. Bruce, CPPO, CPPB
Hosted by:
Florida Association of Public Purchasing Officers, Inc.
Registration contact: Carrie F. Woodell, CPPB, CFCM, C.P.M., FCCN
407-599-3434
cwoodell@cityofwinterpark.org
Date: March 23-25
Location:
Atlanta,
GA
Instructor: Bruce I. Silverstein, CPPO, C.P.M.
Hosted by: Georgia Chapter of NIGP
Registration contact: Bruce I. Silverstein, CPPO, C.P.M.
770-891-0502
bruces@att.net
Developing and Managing RFPs
Date: March 4-6
Location: Jackson, MS
Instructor: Alan H. Culpeper, CPPO, VCO
Hosted by: Mississippi Association of Govenmental Purchasing and Property Agents Chapter of NIGP
Registration contact: Justin Dean Stepp
601-359-7446
jstepp@mdot.state.ms.us
Date: March 9-11
Location:
Columbus,
OH
Instructor: Kenneth D. Hayslette, CPPO, C.P.M., CPCM and Elizabeth Lowe, CPPB
Hosted by: Central Ohio Organization of Public Purchasers of NIGP
Registration contact: Gayle S. Blankenship, CPPB
614-644-5993
Gayle.blankenship@das.state.oh.us
Effective Contract Writing
Date: March 19-20
Location: Coconut Creek, FL
Instructor: C. "Moty" Torres, MSPA, J.D.
Hosted by: Southeast Florida Chapter of NIGP
Registration contact: Karen J. Walbridge, CPPB, C.P.M., A.P.P.
954-357-7306
kwalbridge@broward.org
Effective Management of Construction Contracts
Date: March 20
Location: Aurora, CO
Instructor: Aaron D. Howell, CPPO, C.P.M.
Hosted by: Rocky Mountain Governmental Purchasing Association Chapter of NIGP
303-651-8494
danielle.hinz@ci.longmont.co.us
Introduction to Public Procurement
Date: March 4-6
Location: Honolulu, HI
Instructor: Frank L. Pierce, CPPO, CPPB
Hosted by: City and County of Honolulu
Registration contact: Jean Moku
jmoku@honolulu.gov
Date: March 11-13
Location:
Minneapolis,
MN
Instructor: Bill D. Davidson, CPPO
Hosted by: Minnesota Chapter of NIGP
Registration contact: Susan M. Groth, CPPB
651-201-2451
Susan.Groth@state.mn.us
Date: March 17-19
Location: New York, NY
Instructor: Mark D. Hutchinson, CPPO, CPPB, C.P.M.
Hosted by: New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services
Registration contact: Ellen E. Lee
212-487-5943
elle@dcas.nyc.gov
Date: March 23-25
Location:
Atlanta,
GA
Instructor: James H. Davis, CPPO, M.B.A.
Hosted by: Georgia Chapter of NIGP
Registration contact: Bruce I. Silverstein, CPPO, C.P.M.
770-891-0502
bruces@att.net
Legal Aspects of Public Purchasing
Date: March 18-20
Location: Albany, NY
Instructor: Kenneth D. Hayslette, CPPO, C.P.M., CPCM
Hosted by: New York State Office of General Services
Registration contact: Trenton Graham
518-473-3716
trenton.graham@ogs.state.ny.us
Marketing 101 for the Procurement Professional
Date: March 5
Location: Suffolk, VA
Instructor: Paul J. Brennan, CPPO, C.P.M.
Hosted by: Virginia Association of Governmental Purchasing Inc. Chapter of NIGP
Registration contact: Katherine V. Gordon, CPPB
703-257-8327
ggordon@ci.manassas.va.us
Date: March 20
Location:
Troy,
MI
Instructor: Paul J. Brennan, CPPO, C.P.M.
Hosted by:
Michigan Public Purchasing Officers Association Chapter of NIGP
Registration contact: Lisa Cummins
248-841-2537
cumminsl@rochesterhills.org
Performance Based Requests for Proposals
Date: March 23-24
Location:
Atlanta, GA
Instructor: Peter A. Rigterink, CPPO, CPPB, VCO
Hosted by: Georgia Chapter of NIGP
Registration contact: Bruce I. Silverstein, CPPO, C.P.M.
770-891-0502
bruces@att.net
Planning, Scheduling and Requirement Analysis
Date: March 23-25
Location:
Ocala,
FL
Instructor: Elene Fromanger, CPPO, CPPB
Hosted by:
Florida Association of Public Purchasing Officers, Inc.
Registration contact: Carrie F. Woodell, CPPB, CFCM, C.P.M., FCCN,
407-599-3434
cwoodell@cityofwinterpark.org
Date: March 25-27
Location: Austin, TX
Instructor: Donna L. Zeeh Chorley, CPPO, CPPB
Hosted by: Texas Association of Public Purchasers Chapter of NIGP
Registration contact: Ann Tillman, CTPM, CPIM
512-867-7160
anntillman@ers.state.tx.us
Risk Management in Public Contracting
Date: March 19-20
Location: St. Augustine, FL
Instructor: Kenneth D. Hayslette, CPPO, C.P.M., CPCM
Hosted by: North Florida Procuremetn Association of NIGP
Registration contact: Kristen L. Collora
386-313-4062
kcollora@flaglercounty.org
Sourcing in the Public Sector
Date: March 4-6
Location: Homestead, FL
Instructor: Myra D. Smith, CPPB
Hosted by: Flordia Association of Public Purchasing Officers, Inc.
Registration contact: Carrie F. Woodell, CPPB, CFCM, C.P.M., FCCN
703-257-8327
ggordon@ci.manassas.va.us
Date: March 9-11
Location: Richmond, VA
Instructor: Jeffrey B. Baer, CPPO, CPPB
Hosted by: City and County of Honolulu
Registration contact: Jean Moku
jmoku@honolulu.gov
Date: March 25-27
Location:
Richmond,
VA
Instructor:
Frederick Marks, CPPO, VCO
Hosted by:
Virginia Association of Governmental Purchasing Inc. Chapter of NIGP
Registration contact: Katherine V. Gordon, CPPB
703-257-8327
ggordon@ci.manassas.va.us
Train-the-Trainer
Date: March 30-April 1
Location:
Reston,
VA
Instructor: Carol D. Hodes, CAE
Hosted by: National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Inc.
Registration contact: Michael A. Romero
703-736-8900
mromero@nigp.org
Warehousing and Inventory Control
Date: March 5-6
Location: Hanover, MD
Instructor: Edward Pabor, CPPO, C.P.M.
Hosted by: Maryland Public Purchasing Association Chapter of NIGP
Registration contact: Sylvia A. Jacobs, CPPB
301-600-6804
SJacobs@fredco-md.net
To register for a seminar, or for local information, please contact the seminar coordinator listed. All seminars are conducted from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, except as noted. If you are interested in hosting a seminar in your area, please email events@nigp.org or call Patrice Freeman at 800-367-6447 x276 or Michael Romero at 800-367-6447 x248.
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Upcoming Webinar: Introduction to Protests and Disputes |
Thursday, February 26
1PM - 2:30PM (Eastern)
Registration Deadline: Friday, February 20
Course Objectives:
• Distinguish what exactly is a protest and a dispute
and differentiate between the two
• Learn how to reduce the probability of a protest and dispute
• Understand how to respond to a protest
• Gain tips on how to resolve protests at the lowest level
Presented by:
Robin Rickard, CPPO
Register Today
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Forum: Register Today for Pre-Forum Seminars |
Gateway to Excellence
Sat., August 22 - Wed., August 26
St. Louis, Missouri
This year's Pre-Forum Seminars maximize your educational opportunities at the NIGP Forum.
CPPO Prep
Thursday, August 20 -
Friday, August 21
Instructor: Mary "Jane" Lopez, CPPO
CPPB Prep
Thursday, August 20 -
Friday, August 21
Instructor: William E. Hertwig, Jr., CPPO, CPPB, C.P.M., A.P.P.
Contracting for Construction Services - NEW
Friday, August 21 - Saturday, August 22
Instructor: Edward Pabor, CPPO, C.P.M.
Fundamentals of Leadership & Management
Friday, August 21 - Saturday, August 22
Instructor: Lynda Allair, CPPO
Chapter Leadership Symposium
Saturday, August 22
Presenters: Belinda Reutter, CMP, CAE, Director of Membership, NIGP
Jennifer Steffan, Chapter Relations Manager, NIGP
Register today for Pre-Forum Seminars. Contact Michael Romero, NIGP Events Coordinator at mromero@nigp.org or call 800-367-6447 x248.
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Chapter Awards Program - FREE Webinar |
Tuesday, February 24
1PM – 2:30PM (Eastern)
Registration Deadline: Friday, February 20
Understand the criteria and submission process for this year's NIGP Chapter Awards Program.
Attend this complimentary Webinar to:
• Learn about the new CD submission requirements
• Understand how and why supporting documentation needs to be
submitted electronically
• Understand the importance of online entry forms and reviewing submissions
prior to submitting
• Better distinguish between "individual contributions" vs. "chapter contributions"
NIGP’s Chapter Awards Program is an excellent opportunity for NIGP chapters to gain well-deserved recognition for the oustanding efforts made throughout the year by the dedication and enthusiasm of their chapter members.
Chapter Awards recognize the achievements of individuals and chapter organizations. Awards will be presented in these categories:
Individual Awards
• NIGP Buyer of the Year
• NIGP Manager of the Year
NIGP Chapter of the Year
• Large Chapter Category (201 + members)
• Mid-Size Chapter Category (81-200 members)
• Small Chapter Category (less than 80 members)
This FREE Webinar is for NIGP Chapter affiliate officers, program chairs, committee members and volunteers - all are encouraged to attend. Several individuals can attend the Webinar in one location.
If you have any questions or would like to attend this FREE Webinar, please email chapters@nigp.org and include your name, chapter name, and contact information. Our Chapter Relations staff is also available at 800-367-6447 x234.
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NIGP is currently accepting 2009 Chapter Award Nominations that meet the awards criteria. Award winners will be announced at NIGP's Annual Forum Business and Awards luncheon in St. Louis, Missouri, on Monday, August 24.
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NIGP Website: Coming in March |
 We're closing the gap between 'all the information that fits' and all the information that's fit.
The new NIGP Website is set to launch in early March with a completely new look and more intuitive navigation.
As your personal membership and professional resource portal, we are incorporating changes that will make you want to have the NIGP site a resident fixture on your computer desktop.
In the last issue of BuyWeekly, we highlighted a few of the changes that will make the site easier to use: industry-standard e-mail/password login* and prominent display of the most frequently accessed sections.
Additional highlights:
• Search courses by title, location or instructor
• Member-defined library search criteria to narrow or expand your document search - powered by Google
• Quicker access to your personal communities of interest
*About one week prior to the launch of our new site, NIGP members will receive personalized login information via email (or as indicated in your member profile).
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Connie Hinson: NIGP's New Consulting Services Program Manager |
The NIGP Consulting Services program is designed to support all audit and consulting needs of governmental purchasing and materials management organizations. All NIGP consultants are current or former practitioners with a minimum of 18 years government purchasing and contracting experience.
NIGP is pleased to welcome Connie Hinson to the NIGP team as Program Manager for NIGP's Consulting Services. Connie is a seasoned public procurement practitioner and is certainly no stranger to NIGP or its consulting program. In fact, Connie is a former NIGP Board and Committee Member, NIGP Master Instructor, and co-author of the NIGP text, Planning, Scheduling and Requirements Analysis. She has been an NIGP consultant since the inception of the program in 1995. In 2007, Connie retired from her position as the Director of Support Services, Gwinnett County, Georgia.
As a veteran NIGP consultant and public procurement professional, Connie offers real world experience to oversee the dynamic and growing Consulting Services program. To learn how NIGP's Consulting Services can support your agency, contact Connie at chinson@nigp.org.
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2009 Government Market Outlook Report |
If you haven't yet peered into a crystal ball to discover the government procurement trends for 2009, you may be interested the findings presented by Onvia in its "Government Market Outlook 2009" report. Compiled from a panel of over 2,400 government executives, managers and purchasing officials, here are just a few highlights from the study:
• More competitive landscape for securing govenment contracts
• Increase cooperative purchasing practices to drive downs costs
• Growth of electronic procurement
• Increase in subcontracting opportuntiites
• Potential increase in the cost of regional goods and services
• Previously unseen levels of transparency and accountability
A special thanks to Onvia for allowing us to share this Outlook report directly with our members.
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Welcome New Members: January 2009 |
Agency Members
Board of Sumter County Commissioners
Cindy Kelley
Bushnell, FL
City of Baton Rouge Purchasing Office
Cliff Barton
Baton Rouge, LA
City of Englewood
Alicia Stutz
Englewood, CO
City of Medford
Jana Forsyth
Medford, OR
City of Victoria
Lana Schultz
Victoria, TX
Clay County School Board
Nancy Racine
Green Cove Springs, FL
Department of Health Professions
Renee Watson
Richmond, VA
Early Learning Coalition of Orange County
Maria Vazquez
Orlando, FL
Gulf Coast Community College
Tonia Lawson, CPPB
Panama City, FL
Massapequa Union Free School District
Vincent D'Amico
Massapequa, NY
Oregon Youth Authority
Linda Gesler
Salem, OR
Regional Municipality of Halton
Andrea Mindenhall, CPPO, CPPB
Oakville, ON
Canada
State of Colorado Governor's Office of Information Technology
Manny Ben
Denver, CO
Texas Association of School Boards
Steve Fisher
Austin, TX
The Corporation of the City of Burlington
Jazz Thandi
Burlington, ON
Canada
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia & Pacific
Irene Menjivar
Bangkok, Thailand
Township of Branchburg
John Gregory, CMFO, CTC, QPA
Branchburg, NJ
Individual Members
Sue A. Cross, CPPB
Mooresville, IN
Van Jobe
Austin, TX
Madrika Martin
Richmond, VA
Jai Mei
Long Island City, NY
Ben Milam CPPM, C.P.M.
Palmer, AK
Theresa Ruane
Boston, MA
Retired Members
Indalecio Arrien, CPPB
Miami, FL
James Askew, CPPO, CPPB
Midland, GA
John Baugh
Summerfield, FL
Debbie Book, CPPB, CTPM
San Antonio, TX
Ron Butterworth, CPPO
Peterborough, ON
Canada
Student Members
Clementine Fleuranvil
Boynton Beach, FL
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