TUESDAY, May 15, 20074:00PM-6:00PM CPPB and CPPO Test Review7:00PM MPPOA Board of Director’s Meeting

WEDNESDAY, May 16, 2007 (full day NIGP LEAP Class pending—topic TBA)8:00AM-Noon CPPB and CPPO Testing7:30AM-Noon UPPCC Writing Workshop - 2 re-certification points- led by NIGP professional

Continental Breakfast. (You must already be certified to participate.)8:00AM-9:45AM Why Become Certified?—led by Ken Koester, CPPO, NIGP board member9:45AM-11:45 Writing RFPs in the Electronic World—led by Mike Lasley and Renee MarshNoon Lunch on own2:00PM-5:00PM Golf Outing for Vendors

Box lunch2:00PM-4:00PM Professional Leadership for Public Purchasing—led by Ken Koester, CPPO7:00PM Casual Dinner and Banquet—Social Event (with vendors)

THURSDAY, May 17, 20078:00AM-10:00AM Keynote Speaker—Hayes Jones, Former Director Oakland County Economic

Development & Community Affairs and Olympic Gold Medal WinnerContinental Breakfast

10:00AM-2:00PM Vendor ShowLunch served during show in Convention Center

2:30PM-5:00PM What does Proposal II mean to me? —presented by Miller-Canfield

6:30PM Social Hour7:00PM Award Banquet

Buyer, Manager and Entity of the Year AwardsMarvin Klang Award

FRIDAY, May 18, 20078:00AM-10:00AM General Membership Meeting with election results,

swearing-in ceremony for President-ElectFull breakfast

10:00AM-Noon Roundtable DiscussionsNoon Conference Adjourned

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Calendarof Events

April 2-3, 2007LEAP CLASS

Contracting forPublic Services

May 16-18, 2007Annual Conference

Treetops ResortGaylord

LEAP Class—TBA (Weds.)

August 15-17, 2007LEAP CLASS

Planning,Scheduling &Requirements A

September 21, 2007LEAP CLASS

Principles andTechniques ofProblem Solving

October 8-10, 2008Annual Conference—

Mission Point, Mackinac Island

ANNUALCONFERENCE

May 16-18Treetops Resort, Gaylord

AGENDA

Sign up today atMPPOA.net

for hotel reservations,

fax form

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President’s CornerMICHELLE SANDERS-WILSON

The holidays are over and the board members of MPPOAare in full swing working hard to bring the best ineducational opportunities to the membership.

Our first regional meeting of the year was held February8th in Detroit. Jim Newman’s presentation, “LEED orGet Out of the Way,” provided an enormous amount ofinformation on environmental issues relative to buildingprojects.

LEAP classes also resumed in February beginning withreview sessions for both CPPB and CPPO Certifications.The next training session “Contracting for PublicServices” will be held in April.

Our annual conference is scheduled for May 16 – 18,2007 at the beautiful Treetops Resort in Gaylord. Thisyear’s topic “R U Certifiable?” will provide severalseminars that will benefit members seeking to obtainand/or retain professional certification. Earlyregistration is highly recommended.

Enjoy the rest of the winter season. I look forward toseeing all of you at the spring conference.

Michelle

nominate nowAwardsor nominate yourself !

Not everyone has someone else in their office active in MPPOA tonominate them for the Buyer of the Year or Manager of the Year. Theyare often the most deserving of our members to receive theseprestigious awards. In these cases, MPPOA relies on self-nominationRequest a form by emailing Sylvia Pahl at PahlS@kalamazoocity.orgfor either yourself or to nominate another MPPOA member you deemworthy of the honor. The deadline is March 12.

You can also nominate your entity as the Entity of the Year. In the past,entities have been honored when they have had to fill in the gaps whena manager was absent, or worked under adverse or stressful conditions.

For the Marvin Klang Award, please use the application at the right,and fax the completed form to Sylvia Pahl at the number above theform. This is our highest honor for those who have given to theirprofession and have contributed to the success of MPPOA.

Marvin F. Klang Award Application Form

Nominee’s Name:

Title:

Employer:

Address:

Phone Number:

Supervisor’s Name, Title & Phone Number:

Education – List School & Degree:

Michigan Public Purchasing Positions including dates:

Certification(s) & Year(s) received:

Professional Purchasing Organization Membership(s):

Please attach a narrative describing the contributions to public procure-ment made by the nominee. Nominations must include the applicationform, the narrative and supporting documentation to be considered foraward. The narrative may include but not be limited to the following:

Contributions to the Advancement of the Public ProcurementProfession• Innovative Concepts• Articles in Procurement Publications or Newsletters

Contributions to Professional Development and ProfessionalCertification• Course Work• Course Materials• Instructor Status• Mentor Status

Contributions to the Individual’s Entity• Policy/Practice Documentation• Committee Involvement

Contributions to MPPOA• Board Service• Committee Service• Regional Meeting/Conference Service

Contributions to NIGP• Membership• Conference Attendee

To the best of my knowledge, the information submitted is true.

Signature Date

Signature of Nominee’s Supervisor

Fax completed form to Sylvia Pahl (269)-337-8500, or email as anattachment to PahlS@kalamazoocity.org

March 12Deadline

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GOLF

Of course, you will have to consider golfing at Treetops resort. With 4 golfcourses, designed by the likes of Robert Trent Jones, Sr., Tom Fazio and RickSmith, there is something for everyone. The famous Masterpiece course is rated27th in the top US resort courses.

In addition, 17 other courses offer picturesque Up North scenery andchallenging golf. Visit gaylordgolfmecca.com for more information.

SHOPPING

Gaylord has shops whichoffer everything fromtoys to chocolate. Alpinestyle storefrontsmaintain the charm ofthe downtown district.

An antiques andcollectibles show isscheduled for May 19.Call the GaylordDowntownDevelopment Authority (989-732-6073)for more information.

PARKS

17 parks offer outdoor recreation and a chance to bask in Michigan naturalresources. Activities include hiking, horseback riding , and fishing.

MOREL HUNTING and MOREL MUSHROOM FESTIVAL

May is a great month for morel hunting. Do your homework,and locate some of these delicacies in the prime forests around

Gaylord. The festival takes place May 13-20 and includescooking demonstrations, mushroom hunting and a craft show in thepark. Mushrooms are also on sale during the festival.

DUATHLON

The 21st Starker Mann Duathlon takes place on May 19. It includes a 5k run anda 30k bike race. Put it on your agenda for a little exercise during your stay inGaylord.

DINING

Venture out for lunch on Wednesday, or stay at Treetops. You can find everythingfrom a wilderness menu (at Treetops) to the Big Buck Brewery and Steakhouse.Thirty-three restaurants are within easy reach from the resort for lunch on theway home, or dinner out on an extended stay.

Visit gaylordmichigan.net. for more information

Fun in Gaylord

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Keynote SpeakerHayes Jones

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Julie Hamilton began her career with the City of Rochester Hillsin 1987. She spent many years with the City working inAccounting, the Department of Public Service and Treasury.After receiving her Bachelors of Business AdministrationDegree from Walsh College, Julie accepted the City’sPurchasing Analyst position in February of 2002. She receivedher CPPB in 2004 and the Buyer of the Year award in 2005.

Julie attributes her success to Jean Farris, CPPB, Supervisor ofProcurement for the City of Rochester Hills. “It was with Jean’sinstruction that I was taught the public procurement process.Jean mentored me and encouraged to attend MPPOA classes andseminars. The success I have today is a direct result of theknowledge I obtained from Jean and MPPOA. The MPPOAmembers were wonderfully kind and welcoming when I joined in2002. It is a terrific organization and each member is alwayswilling to share and pass on lessons learned.”

In December of 2006, Julie accepted the Buyer position for theCity of Troy. “With the change, I look forward to advancing inmy career and obtaining additional knowledge of theprocurement profession.”

Julie lives in Davisburg with her husband Bruce, her two dogsand one cat. She enjoys working in the children’s ministry at herchurch, scrap booking, geo-caching, and year ‘round camping.

Member ProfileJulie Hamilton

New MembersRegina SargentDarryl WalshDetroit Public Schools

Ken BucherBruce Cook Lansing Board of Water & Light

Lisa CumminsCity of Rochester Hills

Exercise your rightsOnline voting for officers and board members will take place againthis year. Watch for more information about nominees in the nextnewsletter.

Please mark your calendar now to vote between the dates of April30 and May 11. It takes only a few minutes to make a difference inyour organization.

Hayes Jones, Olympian Gold Medalist and former Director of theOakland County Department of Economic Development andCommunity Affairs,will be the keynote speaker at the AnnualConference in May. He is scheduled to speak on Thursday morning at8:00AM. Jones can tell us all something about success. He was laudedby Oakland County Executive Brooks Patterson, who said, “HayesJones is a truly outstanding individual who has brought great value toOakland County and its citizens."

Jones was successful early in life. He won an Olympic Gold Medal inthe 110 meter high hurdles in the 1964 Summer Olympics when he wasjust 26 years of age. He had won the bronze in the same event four yearsbefore in the Rome Olympics. Quite short for a hurdler, his outstandingspeed, great start, and nearly perfect technique won him manychampionship titles.

Born in Starkville, Mississippi,Jones grew up in Pontiac. He isa graduate of Eastern MichiganUniversity.While at EMU, hewon the high hurdles and lowhurdles double at the nationalcollegiate championships andalso won nine AAU hurdlestitles over a six-year period.

Sign up now to be inspired.

Estela EscamillaCity of Lansing

Rebecca Nevai State of MichiganAcquisition Services

Maria van RooijenHuron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority

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RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Jeanette Bennett has diligently worked as a profes-sional in the field of purchasing, and for the City of Troy for thepast 21 years; and

WHEREAS, Jeanette Bennett has held the position of PurchasingDirector in the Purchasing Department for the City of Troy since1991, purchasing the full scope of products and services in an eth-ical and cost efficient manner; and

WHEREAS, Jeanette Bennett held the position of Co-Chair forthe Michigan Intergovernmental Trade Network (MITN)Purchasing Cooperative where she demonstrated excellent leader-ship skills and encouraged agency participation; and

WHEREAS, Jeanette Bennett was instrumental in achieving forthe City of Troy the National Purchasing Institute’s Achievementof Excellence in Procurement Award for four consecutive years;and

WHEREAS, Jeanette Bennett championed education for allmembers of MPPOA both by coordinating chapter events andholding the office of Treasurer for two years; and

WHEREAS, Jeanette Bennett acted as a role model to allpurchasing professionals with her conviction to ethical behaviorand business sense of what was right or wrong; and

WHEREAS, Jeanette Bennett has been a member in good stand-ing of the Michigan Public Purchasing Officers Association, andbeing the first to win the Purchasing Manager of the Year Award in1997; and

WHEREAS, Jeanette Bennett is retiring from full-time employ-ment as the Director of Purchasing and is deserving of recognitionfor her many contributions to the purchasing profession in theState of Michigan;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the MichiganPublic Purchasing Officers Association awards to Jeanette Bennetta “Life Membership” in the organization.

MICHIGAN PUBLIC PURCHASING OFFICERS ASSOCIATIONFebruary 7, 2007

Jeanette Bennett retiresJeanette Bennett

Kathy YoungloveKathy Younglove

Jeanette Bennett receives the Lifetime Membership Award from MPPOAPresident, Michelle Sanders-Wilson.

Jeanette Bennett (center right) is flanked by her former boss, John Lamara(center left), Assistant City Manger, City of Troy; and her husband, Jerry(right). Also in attendance at the retirement party was Mrs. Lamara (left)and many of her fans from MPPOA (not pictured).

“Where you goin’ next?” was the question of the evening. As aretirement gift to herself, Jeanette Bennett purchased a new pair of skisand is planning to hit the slopes. “I plan to continue skiing until I amtoo old to carry my equipment,” says the young retiree. “And, in thespring, summer and fall, I plan on golfing in the Troy City Slickers GolfLeague.” She will also spend vacations with her husband on golfcourses around the country, and is planning an Alaskan cruise in 2008.

And, if that’s not enough to keep her moving, when she’s at home, shewill spend time with her 15-month old grandson, Jack, who is the appleof his Nana’s eye.

But, can she get away from Purchasing completely? “I have been askedto do some Purchasing consulting work, and may do that in my sparetime,” she says. And, you may ask, “What spare time?”

Bennett began her career as Buyer for the City of Detroit in 1971. Shemoved to the City of Troy in the same position in 1985, then waspromoted to Purchasing Director in 1991.

In her illustrious career, she was co-chairperson of the MITN(Michigan Intergovernmental Trade Network) Cooperative and co-founder of the Tri-County Purchasing Cooperative, currently namedthe MITN Cooperative. She has also been a mentor for the Governor’sCenters for Regional Excellence Program since its inception.

A former MPPOA treasurer, Bennett contributed a great deal toMPPOA. In 1997 she was Manager of the Year, and in addition to theMPPOA award, she was given the National Purchasing Institute’sAchievement of Excellence in Procurement award.

retires

The Lansing Board of Water and Light has announced that KathyYounglove has retired, effective January 31. She will be relocating toFlorida after retirement.

The MPPOA Board announces that Younglove has been honoredwith a Lifetime Membership.

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Jim Newman, CEM, and LEED®Accredited Professional, had a messagefor anyone who is in the building andbuilding maintenance business—thinkGREEN.

Newman’s talk not only spurred us on toprotect the environment, it also gavesome key points about the cost of being“Green.” GOOD NEWS—LEEDcertification at the Silver level shouldn’tcost more than 1% over any other

design.Whoa!

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MPPOA is LEEDing theto a better

world

MPPOA is LEEDing the Way

The bad news? Well—the planet is suffering, or at least it is usingits natural resources like they aren’t going to run out. The biggestoffender? The USA, but China and other emerging markets are right on our heels and will cause biggerproblems than we have seen. Soaring energy costs, using present technology, aren’t going away.

So, what do we do? First—use LEED design in every building constructed. And, since most of us are instructures that are 5 years old or older, make some changes that will preserve our resources. LEED certifieddesigns save energy and water, reduce carbon emissions and harmful waste. Good building design addressesIAQ (Indoor Air Quality), which, in turn, helps increase productivity, keeps people healthy and is a goodselling point when trying to lease or market a property.

“Michigangreen.org is a great place to start shopping,” says Newman, in a subsequent phone call to theEditor of the Spanner.. “I forgot to mention it to the group, but they not only have information about beingGreen, they have some money. Especially for schools”

Michigan isn’t the national leader in Green building and design. However, it is doing quite well. “Without thelegislated incentives that other states are offering, we still are among the leading states in LEEDconstruction, ” said Newman. He attributes this to a group of like-minded individuals and corporations thatare joining forces to form USGBC (U S Green Building Council), which is growing exponentially as the wordgets out.

“Intelligent, integrated design which surpasses requirements of standard development projects cost less tooperate and maintain,” says Newman. “And, the key word here is surpasses. As we speak, the minimumrequirements for sustainable design are being rewritten.”

For more information on Green building, sustainable design, or LEED certification, please visit thesewebsites:

www.ashrae.org (American Society of Heating and Refrigerating Engineers)www..usgbc.org (United States Green Building Council) and wgbc.org for the world outlookwww.aia.org/cote (American Institute of Architects, committee on the Environment)www.eere.energy.gov (US Dept. of Energy Efficiency and Revewable Energy)www.rmi.org (Rocky Mountain Institute)www. energystar.gov ( Energy Star)www.michigangreen.org (Group for a Renewable Energy Efficient Nation)

March isPurchasingMonthThere has never been a bettertime to highlight the impact ofpublic procurement savingswhen it comes to governmentalspending. Research has proventime and again that educatedand certified procurementprofessionals have thenecessary skills and tools to getthe most use from each andevery taxpayer dollar.

Purchasing Month is aninternational event thatrecognizes the significantcontributions publicpurchasers make to the quality,efficiency and effectiveness ofsmall and large governmentalagencies every single dayaround the world.

Take a proactive position tofurther the awareness of publicprocurement to governmentofficials, the general public,business and corporateleaders, academia and themedia by proclaiming Marchas the month to recognize yourwork.

Roundtable DiscussionLeaders NeededOur tradition at the AnnualConference has been to puttogether Round TableDiscussions to help MPPOAmembers network about someof their toughest concerns.

If you would like to lead adiscussion, or have a topic inmind, please call President-Elect Scott Guzzy at (248) 858-5484 or email:guzzys@co.oakland.mi.us

President Sanders-Wilson welcomes group.

Jim Newman

Call for NominationsLet Cheri McCaffery know(camcca@kalcounty.com) if you,or someone you know, isinterested in pursuing an officewith MPPOA. The followingpositions are up for election:

President ElectSecretaryTreasurer3 Board of Directors

Deadline: April 13

Suppliers Anton Botosan, Supply Den (foreground),and Paulette Alioa, GreenSpace Consultants (right)

were as interested as Crystal Wake and RobertDeVault (center) who will use LEED certification in

Washtenaw County. Stephanie Robinson (left) issaying her prayers for Mother Earth, after hearing

Newman’s presentation.

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Name

Organization

Phone Number

Fax Number

E-mail Address

Card Number: __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

Expiration Date: _______________

Name on the card: ________________________________________

Zip Code: ________________________________________________

S ig na t u re: _______________________________________________

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ANNUAL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM

Mail payment & registration to:MPPOAMaryellen Jansen, C.P.M.P.O. Box 11038, Lansing, MI 48901 For more information call

517.886.2794

3-Day Conference PackageIncludes educational programs; vendor expo; materials; banquet; &scheduled meals.

Wednesday or Thursday OnlyIncludes educational programs; vendor expo (Thurs.); meals servedthat day

Meals OnlyFor life members, guests, spouses andchildren

for

Annual ScholarshipFund

Wednesday, May 16starting at 2:00PM

Treetops ResortFour Person 18 Hole Scramble forMPPOA Members, Spouses,Guests, and Vendors.

PRIZES: Ladies and Men’s Longest Drive,

Closest to the Pin, and Longest PuttBox lunch and

evening banquet included

$85—MPPOA member $120.00—Vendors, Spouse

or Guest

Vendor Tee Sponsorshipavailable

$50.00 per hole(benefits scholarship fund)

For additional information, or to sign up,

contact Scott Guzzy:guzzys@co.oakland.mi.us or call at

248.858.5484.

ConferenceGolf Scramble

The easiest way toregister, is to visit

MPPOA.net

Hotel ReservationsFill out the form on page 3 to register for the hotel. Fax it directly to the resort.

# AT T E N D TOTAL $Member $225 ea ______ ________NonMember $275 ea ______ ________

Member $125 ea ______ ________with banquet $150 ______ ________

NonMember $150 eawith banquet $200 ______ ________

Golf awards banquet $35 ea ______ ________Awards banquet $50 ea ______ ________Thursday breakfast $15 ea ______ ________Thursday lunch $20 ea ______ ________Friday breakfast $15 ea ______ ________Children (meal/child) $15 ea _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

TOTA L $ ENCLOSED _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

May 16-18, 2007Treetops Resort, Gaylord, MI

Scholarships Availablefor May Conference

There is still a significant cache ofscholarship money available from thelast two golf outings to help severalindividuals cover the cost of theconference. Please contact Sylvia Pahlfor an application:

(269)-337-8500PahlS@kalamazoocity.org

3rd

Annual

hosted by

MPPOA

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Check-in Time: Check-out Time:

After 4:00PM 12:00 Noon

First Name:

Guest's Last Name: Guest's First Name:

(if sharing room)

Mailing Address: City:

State/Province: Zip/Postal Code:

Telephone: E-mail:

Check In Date: Check Out Date:

Accommodations and Rates:

Inn Room � $99 Single/$109 Double Number of Rooms:

Lodge Room � $129 Single/$139 Double Number of Adults in each room:

Number of Children in each room:

SPECIAL REQUEST:

Guarantee and Cancellation Policy: You may guarantee/confirm your room reservation with a major credit card or a check for one night's lodging.

Refund of your deposit will be made if cancellation occurs at least 7 days prior to arrival.

If you do not cancel your reservation by the cancellation deadline or fail to show on your scheduled arrival date, a forfeiture of one

night's deposit per room will be assessed and all remaining nights will be released.

Upon signature below I acknowledge I have read the guarantee and cancellation policy and agree to its terms.

Please check one: Visa � MasterCard � AMEX �

Card Number: Expiration Date:

Name on Card: Signature:

Mr.� Mrs.� Ms.�

Last Name:

�Rooms are subject to 6% state tax and 2% local assessment.

�Every effort will be made to reserve the room type requested based upon availability. If your request is not available Treetops

reserves the right to assign the next available room type and rate.

Michigan Public Purchasing Officers Association

�If tax exempt, please provide a copy of your tax-exempt certificate on your organization's letterhead. Room Charges must be paid

with a company credit card or company check.

Smoking �

Non-Smoking �

Additional Requests:

Every effort will be made to accommodate requests, however

requests are not guaranteed.

May 15, 2007 - May 18, 2007

Hotel Reservation Form must be received no later than April 15, 2007 to guarantee room availability and rate.

PLEASE FAX COMPLETED FORM TO: 989-731-8129

Treetops Resort � 3962 Wilkinson Road � Gaylord, MI 49735888-TREETOPS