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First Quarter 2018 Issue
Inside the DFW Pulse on
Purchasing
1 Mark Your Calendars! Chapter Meeting Schedule
Ethnic and Diversity
2 Upcoming Education Opportunities
Community Outreach
3 PPANCT Supplier Showcase: Mar 20, 2018
4 Procurement Month Celebration!
5 Join the DFW Chapter of NIGP
6 Congratulations! New CPPO & CPPB’s
7 Presidential Message
8 2018 Lone Star Conference
9 End Note
Quarterly Meeting Schedule April 19, 2018 – Business Meeting (12:00 to 3:00) Allen City Hall 305 Century Parkway Basement Conference Room A & B Allen, Texas 75013 July 19, 2018 – Business Meeting (12:00 to 3:00) Flight Safety 3201 E Airfield Drive DFW Airport, TX 75261 October 18, 2018 – Professional Development Day (8:30 – 4:30) Collin Higher Education Center 3452 Spur 399 McKinney, Texas 75069
DFW Pulse on Purchasing
March National Procurement Month National Irish American Month National Women’s History Month April National Humor Month Stress Awareness Month May Foster Care Month Jewish American Heritage Month National Recommitment Month
The City of Allen is excited to host the April 19, 2018 Meeting. The meeting will be held in the City Hall Basement. Don’t let the word “Basement” throw you. Our basement has recently been completely renovated with state of the art facilities, technology and furnishings and does not feel like the proverbial basement-type setting. We invite you all come check it out and see for yourself.
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Upcoming Education Opportunities!
Grow Professionally through NIGP’s comprehensive professional development and certification preparation tools. NIGP offers courses on procurement techniques, theory, and best practices. NIGP's courses provide the essential framework for you to better understand and master the world of public procurement and your path to certification. NIGP offers face-to-face courses and webinars. Check out what NIGP has to offer!
CPPB Prep Register here! Or check out our website www.dfwnigp.com
March 22-23, 2018, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Collin Higher Education Center 3452 Spur 399 McKinney, Texas 75069
Overview: In an effort to prepare candidates for the computer-based CPPB exam containing 175 questions, this course provides a review that addresses key information on topics identified in the UPPCC Body of Knowledge.
As public servants, each of us supports the communities in which we live and work every day. It’s just the nature of our profession. The DFW Chapter of NIGP believes it is important to give back to our local communities and would like to kick off 2018 efforts with our April meeting in which we will be supporting N.E.E.D., North East Emergency Distribution.
Below you will find a wish list of items. Please bring items from the list (below) with you to the April Business meeting. We will be collecting the donated items and they will be delivered to N.E.E.D.
• North East Emergency Distribution is a Northeast Tarrant County faith-based non-profit organization whose sole mission is to provide short-term emergency assistance of food, clothing and financial support.
• Because their guidelines are flexible, they are in a position to give referrals, offer supplemental services for seniors, and display job postings for those out of work. In some cases, they can assist with work-related transportation needs. Donate money. All donations are tax deductible Donate food. Donate time and expertise.
For more information about N.E.E.D., check out http://www.need-tarrant.com/resources We are looking forward to growing this program and expanding beyond the quarterly monthly meetings, so we hope to hear your ideas.
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2018 PPANCT SUPPLIER SHOWCASE 2018 PPANCT Supplier Showcase Event will be held on Tuesday, March 20th, from 4 PM to 7 PM at the City of Grapevine Convention Center. This is our organizations largest annual fundraising event and we are hoping to see you there! Dinner will be catered by Spring Creek BBQ and will begin at 5PM. Click on the link below for additional information about this event.
Platinum Sponsor Blagg Tire & Service
Canon Solutions America Ion Wave Technologies, Inc.
TIPS
Gold Sponsor Bobcat of Dallas
Glass Doctor of North Texas Rene' Bates Auctioneers Inc
Silver Sponsor Alpha Testing, Inc.
Glass Doctor of North Texas Global Asset
JTS Translation & Interpretation Network
Basic Sponsor Choice Partners
Government Procurement Services GTS Technology Solutions
LANDMARK EQUIPMENT LyncVerse Technologies
National IPA North Central Texas Council of Governments
Red Dog Studios TIBH Industries, Inc.
2018 PPANCT Supplier Showcase Tue, Mar 20, 2018, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Grapevine Convention Center, Concord Banquet Room 1209 S. Main Street Grapevine, Texas 76051 This is your chance to meet suppliers in a lively and enjoyable atmosphere where you can discover the latest products and services offered by area vendors and exhibitors, AND to support the efforts of PPANCT at this annual event.
AGENDA: 4:00 p.m. Doors open and exhibits available.
5:00 p.m. Buffet dinner by Spring Creek Barbeque - good eats and plenty of it (buffet closes at 6:00 p.m.).
7:00 p.m. Doors close - thanks for attending.
Throughout the evening, we'll be giving away door prizes provided by our vendors. DON'T MISS THIS GREAT EVENING!
Get more information
Register Now!
IF YOU SELL TO GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
- OR YOU WANT TO - YOU NEED TO BE HERE!
2018 PPANCT Supplier Showcase
JOIN US ON MARCH 20th at the
GRAPEVINE CONVENTION CENTER
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Procurement Month 2018
It is that time of year again. Time to celebrate Purchasing Month. You still have plenty of time to implement some activities before the month is over. The month of March is set aside to recognize the important role of purchasing professionals. It is also a time to honor those individuals for the work they do for their governmental entities. The underlying theme for all activities during Procurement Month is the promotion and recognition of the field of Public Procurement. When we celebrate Procurement Month, we acknowledge an elite group of professionals that have made a difference in governmental efficiency and effectiveness. This month provides the opportunity to help educate elected officials, administrators, taxpayers and vendors about the procurement process and the admirable work you perform every day. Public purchasing professionals strive to provide efficient and effective use of taxpayer dollars. This month, we encourage you to recognize your entity's purchasing professionals by publicizing Purchasing Month within your agency. Invite end-users/departments to come by and meet the Purchasing Staff. Or hold a Meet and Greet. Invite departments to come by and meet the Purchasing Department, include a few refreshments or organize playful scavenger hunts, trivia games, networking games to a chocolate coined crash course in basic procurement. Enjoy…It’s all about you! Please send your photos/events to [email protected]
Time to celebrate the role of the
Public Procurement Profession!
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Join us at the DFW Chapter of NIGP.
JOIN DFW CHAPTER OF NIGP
As of March 2018, the DFW Chapter has 113 members! Here are just a few reasons why being a member of NIGP DFW Chapter is so rewarding. Reach out to your peers and co-workers; invite them to be a part of something more. Networking opportunities
o Our Chapter offers resources, local meetings and events specific to your local interests. DFW chapters maintain our own web sites, publish newsletters and local membership directories, provide employment referral services and sponsor conference and trade show events.
o Meet procurement professionals in your area that represent all facets of public procurement to compare the value of local information, share referrals, strategies, thoughts and support.
Professional development
o Our Chapters sponsor NIGP educational seminars, professional development programs. o Chapters provide educational scholarship and professional awards programs that bring increased
recognition and respect among your colleagues and within your community Influence Outcomes and Industry Standards
o By promoting uniform public purchasing laws and simplified standards and specifications, involved chapter members have the ability to champion a cause they believe in and influence change within the industry.
Enhance Leadership Skills
o No cost leadership development, training and workshops. o Involvement as a chapter officer, committee or board member, can develop skills in leading and
managing a group of volunteers--skills that are transferable to your own organization. For more information about the DFW Chapter, contact us at [email protected] 2017 DFW NIGP Membership Form The Individual Membership rate is $50.00 per year. Our membership year runs January - December. Dues must be paid prior to February 1 of each year, or an additional $10 fee is applied. Dues are not prorated. The Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex Chapter of NIGP serves the needs and interests of public sector procurement professionals throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Questions about membership? We're happy to provide answers. Contact our Membership Chair for assistance.
Invite your colleagues and peers to become members as well.
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Congratulations!
Want to know what happened on January 18th? Check it out!
Here they are!
Texans who earned their CPPO Mrs. Teri M. Floyd, CPPO Texas Tech University Lubbock TX Mrs. Kellie D. Pendleton, CPPO, CPPB
City of Plano Plano TX
Mr. Jason Lee Poscovsky, CPPB City of Sugar Land Sugar Land TX Texans who earned their CPPB Ms. Vickie L. Shelton, CPPB Potter County Amarillo TX Ms. Aubrey Carver, CPPB Texas Comptroller of Public
Accounts Austin TX
Mr. Steven Cone, CPPB City of Frisco Frisco TX Mr. Edward James Nolan, CPPB
County of Galveston Galveston TX
Ms. Nik S. Winter, CPPB City of Plano Plano TX
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A Message from the President I would like to thank the Chapter for giving me the opportunity to represent you as President of the DFW Chapter of NIGP for the next year. I have been part of the Executive Committee for a number of years, in many positions. I want to thank our past president Karen Bell for taking up the reins when Scott Aldridge had to step down due to a new job opportunity. Karen put in a lot of work in setting up the location/contract for our Chapter’s upcoming Lone Star Event and recruited our Chapter Secretary also. Her time and energy will lead to our chapter having a successful 2018 Lonestar Conference.
Just a bit of background for you. I have been in purchasing for the past 30 plus years. From working in the hospital warehouse to a Medical Buyer, to a State Purchaser, to a Buyer with City of Fort Worth, to my current position with the city of Arlington as a Purchasing Administrator. I love the job, but I know without continued seminars and education we facilitate with NIGP DFW Chapter my career would have been much different.
My goal in this position is to continue to encourage chapter member’s to attend the education seminars, our upcoming Lonestar Conference and continue to provide network opportunities needed to succeed within the profession of public procurement.
The Chapter does have a few committee vacancies in which we do not have help. The time commitment is very small, and many hands make light work. Please let myself, EJ, Mindy or Karen know if you can help us out.
All the Best to you all in 2018
Janice Hughes - CPPB President, DFW Chapter of NIGP [email protected]
Swearing In on January 18, 2018!
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A Call for Articles
You can submit an article to DFW NIGP
Send any article, thought, tidbit or advice and be published in the newsletter. This is a great way to share what’s happening and
your knowledge of purchasing with others.
• Peer Recognition • Member Spotlight • Upcoming Events and Event Recaps • New Employees and New Certifications • Procurement Issues
END NOTE “All growth depends upon activity. There is no development physically or intellectually without effort, and effort means work.”
– Calvin Coolidge
“Happiness is not in the mere possession of money; it lies in the joy of achievement, in the thrill of creative effort.”
– Franklin D. Roosevelt
Do you have something to share with your purchasing peers? Want to be a newsletter contributor??
If you are interested in submitting any comments, articles or tidbits, please send them to [email protected]
Benefits: Being published could earn you recertification points!!
