January 28, 2016
January 2016
DFW NIGP Newsletter

 
Hello and Welcome to the 2016 DFW Chapter of NIGP!

As another year begins, so does the term of office for our new Officers.  Please welcome: 

  •  President - Jamie Brockway
  • 1st Vice President - Scott Arledge
  • 2nd Vice President - Janice Hughes
  • Secretary - Karen Bell
  • Treasurer - Rochelle Ragas

  • The 2016 slate of officers were sworn in at the Quarterly Meeting on January 21, 2016 by Debbie Kaminski, CPPB, Ambassador of NIGP.  Ms. Kaminski spoke about the changes in NIGP, including Area restructure and the new NIGP website.  Be sure to check out all of what NIGP offers. 

    Currently there are two Committee Chair positions that need to be filled: the Audit and the Program/Site positions. Our Chapter is asking for anyone who is interested to contact  Jamie Brockway    and let her know.  For a full list of current Committee Chairs, please visit DFW Committees/Volunteers  at our new website.

    A message from the President...

    Happy New Year!!
     
    I'm really excited to serve as the 2016 DFW Chapter President. I would like to express my sincere appreciation to all of our current Chapter members, especially former Board Members and Committee Chairs for their commitment, dedication, and resources. I am looking forward to working with the current Board Members, as well as everyone volunteering their time to serve as Committee Chairs.
     
    Every year brings an abundance of joy, hope and wisdom as we develop a keener understanding of life. (My way of saying I'm getting older and hopefully wiser.) As we all know, life continues to be a learning process and we gain tidbits of wisdom along the way. I hope that our membership can embrace this new year with renewed energy and aspiration as each of us strive to share our unique perspectives and thoughts with other public procurement professionals.
     
    The DFW Chapter of NIGP strives to provide members with the tools and resources to obtain comprehensive educational opportunities in the procurement profession and we are here to serve each member in the interest of promoting ethics, integrity and transparency in public procurement.
     
    As we embark on the 2016 year, we need to continue to work toward programs that support our membership's professional growth and values.

    Thank you for being a member and please be sure to renew your membership through our NEW WEBSITE at Membership . Our membership as of December 2015 was right at 100 members so I challenge each of you to seek out a purchasing peer and ask them to join us.

    Hope to see all of you at the April 21, 2016 Quarterly meeting.
     
    Jamie Love-Brockway, CPPO, M.B.A., A.P.P.
     
    DFW NIGP Chapter 2016 Quarterly Meeting Schedule

    April 21 - DFW Airport (Noon-3:00 p.m.)
    July 21 - Location TBD Noon-3:00 p.m.
    October 20 - Professional Development Day
     
    If your entity is interested in providing a location for a meeting, please contact Jamie Brockway
     

    Mark your calendars!

    The Collin County Governmental Purchasers Forum
    Partnering with DFW NIGP cordially invites you to:

    Purchasing Professionals Meet and Greet

    DATE/TIME:
    Wednesday, February 24, 2016
    Registration: 12:30
    Event: 1:00pm to 4:00pm

    LOCATION:
    Collin College, Preston Ridge Campus
    Conference Center
    9700 Wade Blvd
    Frisco, Texas 75035  
    • Meet Professionals from Collin County Government entities and school districts, as well as various member of the DFW Chapter of NIGP
    • "How to do Business with Government Entities" presentation at 1:00 PM
    • Round Table Breakout Session on various topics of Public Purchasing in the presentation side of the Conference Room
    • Round Table Breakout Session - 2:30 PM
    If Collin College is closed for inclement weather, the event will have to be postponed.  Please check local TV and radio stations or the Collin College website for closings.


    Don't forget to register or renew your DFW NIGP membership!

     
    The Early Bird Individual Membership rate of $40.00 has been extended until February 29, 2016. Take advantage and get registered!
      
    Invite your colleagues and fellow purchasers to become members as well. 

     

    Student Memberships at NIGP  

     

    The DFW NIGP Chapter is interested in expanding its memberships to include students.  If anyone is interested in promoting student memberships, contact Jamie Brockway.  For more information go to Chapter Student Memberships information at NIGP. 

     

    New Website

     

    Through the collaborative efforts of many of our members, our Chapter website has been updated.  The new site offers a member dashboard, event registration, CEU tracking, and much more!  Check it out at dfwnigp.com

     
    DO YOU KNOW???
     
    How many complimentary Webinars does NIGP offer?
    • 18!  Yes, there are 18 complimentary webinars.  That means they're FREE!! And they count toward contact hours. 
    How many Chapter affiliations does NIGP current have?
    • There are 75 Chapter affiliations between the United States (70) and Canada (5)
    When was NIGP established?
    • In 1944. 
    Who founded NIGP in 1944?
    • NIGP was founded through the efforts of then New York City Mayor and U.S. Conference of Mayor President Fiorello La Guardia (yes, the airport is named after him!)
    A Note from the Editor...

    Welcome to a new year of exciting possibilities with of DFW Chapter of NIGP.  Writing is one of my greatest joys.  I am looking forward to creating a newsletter each month to keep everyone informed of what is happening throughout our Chapter.  Thank you for the opportunity to serve.   

    I am calling for articles, notes, tidbits, words of wisdom, or helpful links to be included in our newsletter from anyone who is interested.  For those interested, please contact me at Heather.Carmichael@MHMRTC.org

    Thank you.

     

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