September 16, 2009

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SPECIAL EVENTS

2009 NIGP Region II Public Purchasing Conference and Products Exposition
Longhorn, PA
October 21-23
Register Today 

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11th Annual Canadian Public Procurement Council Conference
Victoria Conference Centre
Victoria, British Columbia
Register Today

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Forum 2009:  Capture the Memories
Photo CD Now Available

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Questions About The Upcoming UPPCC Exams? Join Our FREE Online Chat

Wednesday, October 7
1PM - 2PM (Eastern)
Chat Hosts:
Carol D. Hodes, CAE, Director, Education and Professional Development, NIGP
Ann Peshoff, Executive Director, UPPCC

Looking to have your questions answered about UPPCC exams?  Look no further than our online chat featuring representatives from NIGP and the UPPCC to answer your questions. 

No registration is required for this live event and it is FREE to members and non-members of NIGP.  You can submit your questions in advance by emailing onlinechat@nigp.org.  You will also be able to text questions during the chat.  Directions on texting questions during the chat will be provided when you login.

To join the Online Chat:

1.  Click https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/nigp/join?id=cert&role=attend&pw=chat or
     cut and paste it into your web browser
2.  When prompted, enter:
     a).  Meeting ID:  cert
     b).  Entry ID:  chat
     c).  If prompted for location enter:
           https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/nigp/join?id=cert&role=attend&pw=chat
3.  Enter your name and click "Join"
4.  There is no audio for the online chat, so no need for your phone.

Questions?  Email distancelearning@nigp.org.

Chat with you later!


Hi-Tech or Lo-Tech? Cooperative Contract Solutions Across The Spectrum

Available through U.S. Communities: two contracts that support agencies’ IT infrastructure needs and bricks-and-mortar infrastructure support.

Earlier this year, Fairfax County, Virginia, served as the lead agency on the Technology Products/Equipment and Technology Services/Solutions contract.  This contract was awarded to three technology providers.  Agencies utilizing this contract may choose to engage with any one or all of the suppliers indicated in this multi-vendor award.

To view the official contracts and RFP documents for each award, click on the supplier name.

GTSI
Technology Services/Solutions

Insight Public Sector  
Technology Products/Equipment
Technology Services/Solutions

Tech Depot 
Technology Products/Equipment

Hertz Equipment Rental was awarded the Equipment and Tool Rental Services contract by lead agency North Carolina State University.  Aerial equipment, excavators, paving machinery, and hand tools are all available through this contract.

For more information about these and all U.S. Communities contracts, visit www.uscommunities.org.

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The Spotlight's On...You

New BuyWeekly format beginning September 30.

A new look, more profession-related news and greater focus on you are the hallmarks of a refreshed BuyWeekly.

Here’s what’s in store:

• 
Fresh, updated look

• 
Monthly SECTOR SPOTLIGHT edition featuring 8-10 procurement-related
   news briefs culled from publications across North America, plus 2-3
   NIGP related items.  These briefs give you a quick view of what’s happening
   out there that impact our community.  From these briefs,
   you’ll be able to link to the complete article to get the rest of the story.  
   (This is what you’ll receive on September 30.)

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The new BuyWeekly will be viewable as an animated PDF, Internet-active
   magazine focused on NIGP news and member activities.

You’ll probably notice a few other changes, but be sure to keep your eyes open to see if you recognize any of the people featured in the BuyWeekly masthead at the top of the page.  You might just see you.

 

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Upcoming Webinars: A Good Procurement Program, GSA Disaster Recovery & Multiple Award Scheduling

The Foundation of a Good Procurement Program
Thursday, September 24
1PM to 2:30PM (Eastern)
Registration Deadline:  Friday, September 18
Register Today

Course Objectives:

•  Recognize the elements of a good 
   procurement program
•  Relate the models and case studies 
   covered to an individiual's own agency
•  Review examples of activities and tools that can add 
   value to the procurement program

Presented by:

Don Buffum, CPPO, Director, Procurement and Contracts, Mississippi State University

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GSA State and Local Disaster Recovery Purchasing Program
Tuesday, September 29
1PM to 2:30PM (Eastern)
Registration Deadline:  Wednesday, September 23
Register Today

Course Objectives:

•  Learn how to purchase via the GSA Schedules and meet some 
   of the requirements to receive FEMA Public Assistance Reimbursement
•  Understand how to purchase via the GSA Multiple Award Schedules 
   to pre-position to respond and recover from major disasters and
   acts of terrorism
•  Outline state and local access to GSA Multiple Schedules in advance 
   of and in the aftermath of major disasters and acts of terrorism

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GSA Multiple Award Schedules:  Unfolding
Opportunities for Excellence in Acquisition
Thurday, October 1
1PM to 2:30PM (Eastern)
Registration Deadline:  Friday, September 25
Register Today

Course Objectives:

•  Explore current and new opportunities for acquisition and
   collaboration across federal, state and local governments by
   using GSA Multiple Award Schedules
•  Learn how to use GSA e-tools to help streamline the procurement
   process. locate green products and services, and ensure transparency
   and competition
•  Understand how to access GSA Schedules to suppport American
   Reinvestment and Recovery Act

GSA Webinars Presented by:

Tricia Reed, Program Analyst, Office of Acquisition Management, GSA


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Webinar Fans: A Rewards Program Created Just For You

NIGP's Webinar Rewards Program Thanks You For Your Loyalty

This program is designed to keep your training
expenses low and your professional development
experience high. 

The NIGP Webinar Rewards Program adds immediate
value to every dollar you spend on a Webinar. 

Here's how it works:

Purchase five Webinars in a calendar year and you'll receive one Webinar FREE.  It's that easy.

Email
distancelearning@nigp.org with any questions or to redeem your FREE Webinar. 

Webinar Rewards Program is individual-based and non-transferable.  Free Webinar is non-redeemable for cash and must be used within six months from final purchase.
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Welcome New Members: August 2009

Agency Members

Calhoun County South Carolina
Emmett Kirwan
St. Matthews, SC

City of North Lauderdale
Ivelsa Guzman
North Lauderdale, FL

Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County Procurement Department
Phyllis Adams
Chicago, IL

Dekalb County Sanitation
Virginia Warner
Decatur, GA

District of Central Saanich
Peter Smith
Saanichton, BC

District of Columbia Department of Small and Local Business Development
Tony Reed, CPPO
Washington, DC

Jenks Public Schools
Doug Karnes
Jenks, OK

Lower Valley Water District
Rosa Rivera
Clint, TX

Maryland DPSCS Towson
Michael Briscoe, CPPB
Towson, MD

Richmond Behavioral Health Authority
Lisa Hendrick, CPPB
Richmond, VA

Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office
Tanya Doss
Milton, FL

South Coast Air Quality Management District
Dean Hughbanks
Diamond Bar, CA

Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue
Debbie Vuylsteke
Aloha, OR

Individual Members

Carroll Bernard, CPPO
Vancouver, WA

Toni Curtis
Richmond, VA

Pamela Hassan, CPPB
Anderson, SC

Paula Isaacs - Walker
Washington, DC

Shannon Lester
Lovington, NM

Victoria McKenzie, CPPB
Hagerstown, MD

Arcelia Pineda
Santa Fe, NM

Gayle Porster, CPPB
Duluth, GA

Imalinda Rennegarbe, CPPB
Los Angeles, CA

Lifetime Members

Alan Bodine, CPPO,CPPB
Stillwater, OK

Paul Carson, CPPB,C.P.M.,A.P.P.
El Paso, TX

Connie Hinson, CPPO
Lawrenceville, GA

H. Edward James, CPPO
Chesterfield, VA

Joseph Musumeci, CPPO
Port Richey, FL

Hershel Nelson, CPPB
Little Rock, AR

Mary Ann Pittman, CPPO,C.P.M.
Boulder, CO

Joseph Pucci, C.I.A.
Aurora, CO

Lloyd Rain
Newport, OR

Ronald Watkins, CPPO
Loveland, CO

Retired Members

Nancy Dawson, CPPB,C.P.M.
Glenbrook, NV

Linda Machno, CPPB
Seattle, WA

Faculty Members

Alexander Heckman
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH

Jesus Sanchez
Los Angeles Mission College
Sylmar, CA

Student Members

Lilia Correa
College of Charleston
Summerville, SC

Marie Josue
Florida Atlantic University
Miami, FL

Stephanie Munas
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Michelle Newcomb
Old Dominion University
Newport News, VA

Wendkouni Ouedraogo
University of Houston
Houston, TX

Kendrick Ransom
Webster University
Houston, TX

Nikia Thomas
Loyola College
Laurel, MD

 

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Professional Development Courses: October & November

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 October and November:

OCTOBER

Adding Value To The Procurement Process
Date:  Oct. 9
Location:  Chesapeake, VA
Instructor:  Michael E. Bevis, 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

Alternative Dispute Resolution
Date:  Oct. 19-20
Location:  Simons, GA
Instructor:  Kenneth D. Hayslette, CPPO, C.P.M., CPCM
Hosted by:  Georgia Chapter of NIGP
Registration contact:  Bruce I. Silverstein, CPPO, C.P.M.
770-891-0502
bruces@att.net

Capital Acquisitions
Date:  Oct. 19-20
Location:  Simons, GA
Instructor:  Richard L. Florey, CPPO
Hosted by:  Georgia Chapter of NIGP
Registration contact:  Bruce I. Silverstein, CPPO, C.P.M.
770-891-0502
bruces@att.net

Contract Administration
Date:  Oct. 21-23
Location:  Austin, TX
Instructor:  Sally C. Barkley, CPPO, C.P.M., M.B.A.
Hosted by:  Texas Association of Public Purchasers Chapter of NIGP
Registration contact:  Ann Tillman, CTPM, CPIM
512-867-7160
Ann.tillman@ers.state.tx.us

Date:  Oct. 21-23
Location:  Midwest City, OK
Instructor:  Roberta M. Bruce, CPPO, CPPB
Hosted by:  Oklahoma Department of Central Services
Registration contact:  Kathy J. Cox
405-521-2280
Kathy_cox@dcs.state.ok.us

Date:  Oct. 26-28
Location:  New York, NY
Instructor:  Mark D. Hutchison, CPPO, CPPB, C.P.M.
Hosted by:  New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services
Registration contact:  Ellen E. Lee
212-487-5943
elee@dcas.nyc.gov

Date:  Oct. 28-30
Location:  Jacksonville, FL
Instructor:  Marcheta E. Gillespie, CPPO, CPPB, C.P.M., CPM
Hosted by:  North Florida Procurement Association of NIGP
Registration contact:  Kristen L. Collora
386-313-4062
kcollora@flaglercounty.org

Date:  Oct. 28-30
Location:  Niceville, FL
Instructor:  Jennie E. Readey, CPPO, CPPB
Hosted by:  Central Gulf Coast Chapter of NIGP
Registration contact:  Richard L. Brannon, CPPB, FCCM
850-689-5960
rbrannon@co.okaloosa.fl.us

Contracting for Construction Services
Date:  Oct. 8-9
Location:  Plano, TX
Instructor:  Roberta M. Bruce, CPPO, CPPB
Hosted by:  Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex Chapter of NIGP
Registration contact:  Cynthia L. White, CPPO, CPPB
972-758-3871
clwhite@ccccd.edu

Contracting for Public Sector Services
Date:  Oct. 19-20
Location:  Miami, FL
Instructor:  Lynda Allair, CPPO
Hosted by:  Greater Miami Chapter of NIGP, Inc.
Registration contact:  Joe V. Rodriguez, CPPB
305-460-5121
Jrodriguez2@coralgables.com


CPPB Prep
Date:  Oct. 8-9
Location:  Kissimmee, FL
Instructor:  William J. Tommie, CPPO
Hosted by:  Mid-Florida Chapter of NIGP
Registration contact:  Christine A. Rewis, CPPB, FCCM
863-534-5609
chrisrewis@polk-county.net

Date:  Oct. 8-9
Location:  New York, NY
Instructor:  Sharon T. Gentry, CPPB, VCO, A.P.P.
Hosted by:  New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services
Registration contact:  Ellen E. Lee
212-487-5943
elee@dcas.nyc.gov

Date:  Oct. 13-14
Location:  Hanover, MD
Instructor:  Sharon T. Gentry, CPPB, VCO, A.P.P.
Hosted by:  Maryland Public Purchasing Association Chapter of NIGP
Registration contact:  Sylvia A. Jacobs, CPPB
301-600-6804
sjacobs@FrederickCountyMD.gov

CPPO Prep
Date:  Oct. 6-7
Location:  New York, NY
Instructor:  Jerome D. Moynihan, CPPO, C.P.M.
Hosted by:  New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services
Registration contact:  Ellen E. Lee
212-487-5943
elee@dcas.nyc.gov

Date:  Oct. 13-14
Location:  Hanover, MD
Instructor:  Jennie E. Readey, CPPO, CPPB
Hosted by:  Maryland Public Purchasing Association Chapter of NIGP
Registration contact:  Sylvia A. Jacobs, CPPB
301-600-6804
sjacobs@FrederickCountyMD.gov

Customer Service: The Key to Success in Procurement
Date:  Oct. 14-15
Location:  Fishersville, VA
Instructor:  Tony R. Ellis, CPPO
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:  Oct. 22-23
Location:  Iowa City, IA
Instructor:  Tony R. Ellis, CPPO
Hosted by:  Iowa Public Procurement Association Chapter of NIGP
Registration contact:  June Marie Nasby, CPPB
319-356-5076
June-nasby@iowa-city.org

Developing and Managing Request for Proposals
Date:  Oct. 14-16
Location:  Albuquerque, NM
Instructor:  Bobbye L. Marsala, CPPO, CPPB, C.P.M.
Hosted by:  New Mexico Public Procurement Association Chapter of NIGP
Registration contact:  Casandra M. Cano
505-988-5989
ccano@nmpsfa.org

Date:  Oct. 14-16
Location:  Coconut Creek, FL
Instructor:  Barbara R. Johnson, CPPO, CPPB
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:  Oct. 19-21
Location:  Simons, 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

Effective Contract Writing
Date:  Oct. 7-8
Location:  Baddeck, NS
Instructor:  Cuauhtemoc "Moty" Torres, MSPA, J.D.
Hosted by:  Atlantic Public Purchasing Association Chapter of NIGP
Registration contact:  Jennifer Collins
902-563-5188
jldalton@cbrm.ns.ca


Effective Management of Construction Contracts
Date:  Oct. 7
Location:  Kennewick, WA
Instructor:  Darin L. Matthews, CPPO, C.P.M.
Hosted by:  Washington State Chapter of NIGP
Registration contact:  Cathleen F. Robinson, CPPB
206-801-2321
crobinso@shorelinewa.gov

Fundamentals of Leadership and Management
Date:  Oct. 1-2
Location:  Aurora, CO
Instructor:  John J. Zeyer, CPPO, CPPB
Hosted by:  Rocky Mountain Governmental Purchasing Association Chapter of NIPG
Registration contact:  Sherri Gibson
720-561-5941
Sherri.jibson@bvsd.org

Date:  Oct. 8-9
Location:  Tampa, FL
Instructor:  Kenneth D. Hayslette, CPPO, C.P.M., CPCM
Hosted by:  Tampa Bay Area Chapter of NIGP
Registration contact:  Corey A. Murphy, CPPB
813-272-4372
Corey.murphy@sdhc.k12.fl.us

Date:  Oct. 15-16
Location:  Columbia, SC
Instructor:  Kenneth D. Hayslette, CPPO, C.P.M., CPCM
Hosted by:  South Carolina Association of Governmental Purchasing Officials Chapter of NIGP
Registration contact:  Norma J. Hall, CPPO
803-737-0642
nhall@mmo.sc.gov

Legal Aspects of Purchasing
Date:  Oct. 21-23
Location:  Edmonton, AB
Instructor:  Clarissa Brome, CPPO
Hosted by:  Canada West Chapter of NIGP
Registration contact:  Marcy J. Soehn, CPPB
780-427-3270
march.soehn@gov.ab.ca

Managing Your End Users and Suppliers
Date:  Oct. 14
Location:  Schaumburg, IL
Instructor:  Michael E. Bevis, CPPO, C.P.M.
Hosted by:  National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Inc.
Registration contact:  Michael A. Romero, CEM
703-736-8900
mromero@nigp.org

Date:  Oct. 21
Location:  St. Simons, GA
Instructor:  Michael E. Bevis, 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

Performance Based Request for Proposals
Date:  Oct. 8-9
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Instructor:  John R. Miller, CPPO
Hosted by:  Minnesota Chapter of NIGP
Registration contact:  Susan M. Groth, CPPB
651-201-2451
susan.groth@state.mn.us

Date:  Oct. 27-28
Location:  Albuquerque, NM
Instructor:  John R. Miller, CPPO
Hosted by:  New Mexico Public Procurement Association Chapter of NIGP
Registration contact:  Casandra M. Cano
505-988-5989
ccano@nmpsfa.org

Planning, Scheduling and Requirement Analysis
Date:  Oct. 6-8
Location:  Baddeck, NS
Instructor:  Donna L. Zeeh Chorley, CPPO, CPPB
Hosted by:  Atlantic Public Purchasing Association Chapter of NIGP
Registration contact:  Jennifer Collins
902-563-5188
jldalton@cbrm.ns.ca

Date:  Oct. 7-9
Location:  Newport News, VA
Instructor:  Alan K. Sibert, 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:  Oct. 14-16
Location:  Portland, OR
Instructors:  Darin L. Matthews, CPPO, C.PM., Ed Grant, CPPO, CPPB, RPPO
Hosted by:  Columbia Chapter of NIGP
Registration contact:  Barry M. Zimmerman, CPPB
503-988-5111
barry.zimmerman@co.multnomah.or.us

Date: Oct. 21-23
Location:  Tallahassee, FL
Instructor:  Darin L. Matthews, CPPO, C.P.M.
Hosted by:  Florida Department of Management Services
Registration contact:  Cyndee Sams, FCCN, FCCM
850-921-0266
Cyndee.sams@dms.myflorida.com

Date:  Oct. 28-30
Location:  New York, NY
Instructor:  William E. Hertwig, CPPO, CPPB, C.P.M., A.P.P.
Hosted by:  Port Authority of NY & NJ
Registraton contact:  Susan Levey
212-435-3081
slevey@panynj.gov

Procurement Under Federal Programs and Grants
Date:  Oct. 15-16
Location:  Schaumburg, IL
Instructor:  Leslie Vallie, CPPO
Hosted by:  National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Inc.
Registration contact:  Michael A. Romero, CEM
703-736-8900
mromero@nigp.org

Protest and Disputes: What's A Buyer To Do?
Date:  Oct. 23
Location:  Ottawa, ON
Instructor:  Darin L. Matthews, CPPO, C.P.M.
Hosted by:  Ontario Public Buyers Association, Inc. Chapter of NIGP
Registration contact:  Gord J. Sears, CPPB
905-953-5335
gsears@newmarket.ca

Risk Management in Public Procurement
Date:  Oct. 5-6
Location:  Halifax, NS
Instructor:  Bill D. Davison, CPPO
Hosted by:  Canadian Institute for Procurement and Materiel Management
Registration contact:  Jennifer Shaver
613-725-2526
jennifer.shaver@thewillowgroup.com

Date:  Oct. 29-30
Location:  Columbia, SC
Instructor:  Theresa M. Gerhardt, CPPO, CPPB
Hosted by:  South Carolina Association of Governmental Purchasing Officials Chapter of NIGP
Registration contact:  Norma J. Hall, CPPO, CPPB, CPM
803-737-0642
nhall@mmo.sc.gov

Sourcing in the Public Sector
Date:  Oct. 14-15
Location:  Ocala, FL
Instructor:  John J. Zeyer, CPPO, CPPB
Hosted by:  Florida Association of Public Purchasing Officers, Inc.
Registration contact:  Christine A. Rewis, CPPB, FCCM
863-534-5609
chrisrewis@polk-county.net

Date:  Oct. 19-21
Location: St. Simons, 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

Date:  Oct. 20-22
Location:  Punta Gorda, FL
Instructors:  Jerome D. Moynihan, CPPO, C.P.M., Uladia Taylor, CPPO, CPPB
Hosted by:  Gulf Coast Association of Governmental Purchasing Officers, Inc. Chapter of NIGP
Registration contact:  Debbie S. Faber
941-575-5400
debbie_faber@ccps.k12.fl.us


NOVEMBER

Alternative Dispute Resolution
Date:  Nov. 2-3
Location:  Bartow, FL
Instructor:  Kenneth D. Hayslette, CPPO, C.P.M., CPCM
Hosted by:  Mid-Florida Chapter of NIGP
Registration contact:  Christine A. Rewis, CPPB, FCCM
863-534-5609
chrisrewis@polk-county.net

Contract Administration
Date:  Nov. 4-6
Location:  Columbus, OH
Instructor:  Steven K. Updike, CPPB, FCPA, FCCM, FCCN
Hosted by:  Central Ohio Chapter
Registration contact:  Gayle S. Blankenship, CPPB
614-644-5993
gayle.blankenship@das.state.oh.us

Date:  Nov. 18-20
Location:  Baton Rouge, LA
Instructor:  Eila D. McKinney, CPPB
Hosted by:  Louisiana Chapter of NIGP
Registration contact:  Elizabeth Kunjappy, CPPB
225-219-2123
elizabeth.kunjappy@la.gov

Contracting for Construction Services
Date:  Nov. 2-3
Location:  Columbia, SC
Instructor:  Roberta M. Bruce, CPPO, CPPB
Hosted by:  South Carolina Association of Governmental Purchasing Officials Chapter of NIGP
Registration contact:  Cynthia L. White, CPPO, CPPB
972-758-3871
clwhite@ccccd.edu

Contracting for Public Sector Services
Date:  Nov. 18-19
Location:  Midwest City, OK
Instructor:  Barbara R. Johnson, CPPO, CPPB
Hosted by:  Oklahoma Department of Central Services
Registration contact:  Kathy J. Cox
405-521-2280
kathy_cox@dcs.state.ok.us

Developing and Managing Request for Proposals
Date:  Nov. 16-18
Location:  Tallahassee, FL
Instructor:  Jerome D. Moynihan, CPPO, C.P.M.
Hosted by:  Florida Department of Managment Services
Registration contact:  Cyndee Sams, FCCN, FCCM
850-921-0266
Cyndee.Sams@dms.myflorida.com

Date:  Nov. 18-20
Location:  New York, NY
Instructor:  Kenneth D. Hayslette, CPPO, C.P.M., CPCM
Hosted by:  New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services
Registration contact:  Ellen E. Lee
212-487-5943
elee@dcas.nyc.gov

Effective Contract Writing
Date:  Nov. 12-13
Location:  Lansing, MI
Instructor:  Michael J. Kolodisner, CPPO
Hosted by:  Michigan Public Purchasing Officers Association Chapter of NIGP
Registration contact:  Julianne M. Hamilton, CPPB
248-680-7291
j.hamilton@troymi.gov

Effective Management of Construction Contracts
Date:  Nov. 6
Location:  Albuquerque, NM
Instructor:  Aaron D. Howell, CPPO, C.P.M.
Hosted by:  New Mexico Public Procurement Association Chapter of NIGP
Registration contact:  Casandra M. Cano
505-988-5989
ccano@nmpsfa.org

Date:  Nov. 20
Location:  Hilton Head Island, SC
Instructor:  Darin L. Matthews, CPPO, C.P.M.
Hosted by:  South Carolina Association of Governmental Purchasing Officials Chapter of NIGP
Registration contact:  Norma J. Hall, FNIGP, CPPO, CPPB, CPM
803-737-0642
njall@mmo.sc.gov


Legal Aspects of Purchasing
Date:  Nov. 4-6
Location:  Newport News, VA
Instructor:  Clarissa Brome, CPPO
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

Managing Your End Users and Suppliers
Date:  Nov. 11
Location:  Nashville, TN
Instructor:  TBA
Hosted by:  Mid-TN Public Purchasing Association Chapter of NIGP
Registration contact:  Amanda E. Cochran, CPPB
615-747-3759
acochran@nespower.com

Marketing 101 for the Procurement Professional
Date:  Nov. 6
Location: Midwest City, OK
Instructor:  Paul J. Brennan, CPPO, C.P.M.
Hosted by:  Oklahoma Department of Central Servcies
Registration contact:  Kathy J. Cox
405-521-2280
kathy_cox@dcs.state.ok.us

Performance Based Request for Proposals
Date:  Nov. 5-6
Location:  Aurora, CO
Instructor:  Peter A. Rigterink, CPPO, CPPB, VCO
Hosted by:  Rocky Mountain Governmental Purchasing Association Chapter of NIGP
Registration contact:  Sherri Gibson
720-561-5941
sherri.gibson@bvsd.org

Date:  Nov. 12-13
Location:  Chesterfield, VA
Instructor:  John R. Miller, CPPO
Hosted by:  TBD
Registration contact:  Katherine V. Gordon, CPPB
703-257-8327
ggordon@ci.manassas.va.us


Protest and Disputes: What's A Buyer To Do?
Date:  Nov. 18
Location:  Austin, TX
Instructor:  Mary "Jane" Lopez, CPPO
Hosted by:  Texas Association of Public Purchasers Chapter of NIGP
Registration contact:  Ann Tillman, CTPM, CPIM
512-867-7160
ann.tillman@ers.state.tx.us


Risk Management in Public Procurement
Date:  Nov. 2-3
Location:  Miami, FL
Instructor:  Myra D. Smith, CPPB
Hosted by:  Greater Miami Chapter of NIGP, Inc.
Registration contact:  Joe V. Rodriguez, CPPB
305-460-5121
jrodriguez2@coralgables.com

Date:  Nov. 16-17
Location:  Edmonton, AB
Instructor:  Bill D. Davidson, CPPO
Hosted by:  Canadian Institute for Procurement and Materiel Management
Registration contact:  Jennifer Shaver
613-725-2526
jennifer.shaver@thewillowgroup.com

Date:  Nov. 19-20
Location:  Austin, TX
Instructor:  Lynda Allair, CPPO
Hosted by:  Texas Association of Public Purchasers Chapter of NIGP
Registration contact: Ann Tillman, CTPM, CPIM
512-867-7160
ann.tillman@ers.state.tx.us

Sourcing in the Public Sector
Date:  Nov. 4-6
Location:  New York, NY
Instuctor:  Jerome D. Moynihan, CPPO, C.P.M.
Hosted by:  New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services
Registration contact:  Ellen E. Lee
212-487-5943
elee@dcas.nyc.gov

Date:  Nov. 4-6
Location:  Plano, TX
Instructor:  Peter A. Rigterink, CPPO, CPPB, VCO
Hosted by:  Dallas Ft. Worth Metroplex Chapter fo NIGP
Registration contact:  Cynthia L. White, CPPO, CPPB
972-758-3871
clwhite@ccccd.edu

World Class Procurement Practices
Date:  Nov. 13
Location:  Tucson, AZ
Instructor:  Darin L. Matthews, CPPO, C.P.M.
Hosted by:  Copper Chapter of NIGP
Registration contact:  Jennifer L. Moore, CPPB, MBA
520-740-8164
jennifer.moore@pima.gov

Date:  Nov. 16
Location:  Chesapeake, VA
Instructor:  Michael E. Bevis, 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

To register for a seminar, or for local information, please contact the seminar coordinator listed.  All seminars are conducted from 8AM to 5PM, 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, CEM, at 800-367-6447 x248.


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