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Inside This Issue Pres. Message continued............................1
Membership Report......................................2
2015 Calendar of Events............................3
Great Chapter Memories …………….. …4
2015 NIGP National Online Classes ….. 10
New Members…..…………………………11
December NIGP Lunch ………………….12
Upcoming Events …..…………………. ...13
NIGP Local Chapter Information………...14
Helpful Weblinks…………...………… … 15
A bountiful Thanskgiving ………………...16
It’s Silly November!...................................17
Holiday Recipes..……………..……….. ...18
NIGP Scholarship………………………...19
Coming Events
Transitional Board Mtg..
December 9, 2014
See our Calendar of Events on pg. 3
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The Official Newsletter of the Arizona State Capitol Chapter of NIGP
October & November 2014 AZ NIGP P.O. Box 18123 Phoenix, AZ 85005
President’s Message by Valarie Eriwin, CPPB
ARIZONA STATE CAPITOL
CHAPTER
2014 Executive Board President Valarie Erwin, CPPB .......602-712-8562
[email protected]
Vice-President
Irrma Guzman........... 602-506-8715
[email protected]
Secretary
Gary Barkman............ 480-472-6116 [email protected] Treasurer
Kim Clark, CPPO, CPPB..480-358-3000
ext.3174
[email protected]
Immediate Past President
Sharon Brause, CPPB.....480-644-2815
[email protected]
The 2014 Regional Conference 25th Silver Jubilee was such a great event!!
Thank you Irma Guzman, John Albin, and the Regional Conference
Committee for all the hard work everyone did to help make this event such
a huge success! Several vendors and members came up to me during the
event just praising how wonderful everything was going. We had a record
number of vendors and such an awesome turn out of chapter members we
even had some non-members come to the conference! I hope those of you
that went enjoyed it. I have also been told we already have vendors signing
up for next year’s conference!! Also, a BIG Thank You to all who gave Toys
for the 911 Toy Drive at the conference. We had a total of 92 toys donated
and the funding from the 50/50 raffles also went to the 911 Toy Drive.
The next luncheon is the BIG ONE!! The December luncheon will be
Tuesday, December 9, 2014 from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm, at the Phoenix
Marriott, 1101 N. 44th Street. I hope you can make this luncheon as we will
be swearing in the new Officers for 2015, Irma Guzman, incoming
President, Bill Munch, incoming Vice President, Sharon Brause
incoming Treasurer and Gary Barkman, returning Secretary. This
luncheon is also the time we give thanks to all of the committee members
that did such a fabulous job throughout this year.
With the Thanksgiving holiday upon us, let us be thankful for the all of the
achievements we’ve accomplished and enjoyed, past and present. I am
grateful for our chapter members and what we represent as Public
Procurement Professionals.
Have a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving and my best wishes to you and
your families!!
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Membership Report by Kristy Garcia, CPPB
Active Members = 383
Pending Members = 1
Expired Members = 0
Vacant Positions = 4
November 2014
Membership renewals or any new
membership is $40.00. All NEW
members receive a free lunch
voucher to attend a chapter
luncheon ($10-$15 value).
Redeem any free lunch vouchers
as soon as you can.
Benefits to being a Chapter
member include, Free webinars,
Networking Opportunities,
discounted Professional
Development events, Influence
Outcomes and Industry Standards,
Enhance Leadership Skills and
National Staff and Resources.
Please contact Kristy Garcia with
any questions or help getting
registered at 480-644-5052 or email
at [email protected]
Our Sponsors Don’t forget to patronize our corporate sponsors if possible. Links to their websites are at the bottom of our
chapter website at: www.aznigp.org
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It is hard to believe December is almost here, I
don’t know where the year went but I do know
working with all my NIGP family will once again
be a very cherished memory. I am reaching
out to all of you asking for pictures for calendar
year 2014 so we can make the December
newsletter one that documents the wonderful
moments we all had throughout the year. I
would ask that when you send pictures, please
share what event the picture is from and if
possible, who is in the picture (if only a small
group). Please email the pictures to myself @
[email protected] or Anne Shadle @
[email protected] or Jesse Atoigue @
[email protected] .
On behalf of the Newsletter team we thank you
all and look forward to receiving many, many
pictures.
SPECIAL REQUEST
FOR THE
NEWSLETTER
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2015
Calendar of Events
This is a TENTATIVE schedule of 2015 Calendar of Events. The calendar will be
updated as event planning progresses.
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January 08, 2015 Board Meeting 2:00 PM TELECONFERENCE
January 13, 2015 Chapter Luncheon Meeting 11:30
January 18, 2015 PF Chang’s Rock & Roll Marathon VOLUNTEER EVENT
February 10, 2015 Buyer/Manager of the Year submittals due 5:00 PM
February 12, 2015 Board Meeting 2:00 PM TELECONFERENCE
February 22-23, 2015 SEMINAR (2 DAY) 8:00 AM TO BE DETERMINED
April 7, 2015 WEBINAR 11:30 AM ADOT-HRDC / EAST VALLEY
April 9, 2015 Board Meeting 2:00 PM TELECONFERENCE
April 25, 2015 Pat’s Run VOLUNTEER EVENT
April ? SEMINAR (3 DAY) TO BE DETERMINED
March Purchasing Month event?? VOLUNTEER EVENT
March Channel 8 Pledge Drive?? VOLUNTEER EVENT
March 5, 2014 4nd Annual Reverse Trade Show 1:00 – 4:30 PM MESA CONVENTION CENTER
March 10, 2015 Career Seminar I 8:30 AM HRDC - ADOT
March 12, 2015 Board Meeting 2:00 PM TELECONFERENCE
May 14, 2015 Board Meeting 2:00 PM TELECONFERENCE
May 19, 2015 Chapter Luncheon Meeting 11:30 AM TO BE DETERMINED
June 9, 2015 WEBINAR 11:30 AM ADOT-HRDC / EAST VALLEY
June 11, 2015 Board Meeting 2:00 PM TELECONFERENCE
July 9, 2015 Board Meeting 2:00 PM TELECONFERENCE
July ,2015 SEMINAR – ? 8:00 AM ADOT - HRDC
August 1-5, 2015 NIGP National Forum Kansas City, MO
August 13, 2015 Board Meeting 2:00 PM TELECONFERENCE
August 18, 2015 Career Seminar II 8:00 AM ADOT-HRDC
September 10, 2015 Board Meeting 2:00 PM TELECONFERENCE
September 15, 2015 Chapter Luncheon Meeting 11:30 AM ADOT - HRDC
October 06, 2015 Final Regional Conference meeting 2:00 PM TELECONFERNECE
October 08, 2015 Board Meeting 2:00 PM
TELECONFERENCE
October 15, 2015 26TH Annual Regional Conf. & Vendor Expo 9:00 AM MESA CONVENTION CENTER ?
November 10, 2015 WEBINAR 11:30 AM ADOT – HRDC / EAST VALLEY
November 12, 2015 Board Meeting 2:00 PM TELECONFERENCE
December 8, 2015 Transitional Board Meeting 9:00 AM Phoenix Mesa Marriott
December 8, 2015 Chapter Luncheon Meeting 11:30 AM Phoenix Mesa Marriott
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Professional Development Opportunities
NIGP NATIONAL 2015 Online Course Schedule
These online courses are not sponsored by the local chapter. http://www.nigp.org/eweb/StartPage.aspx
January
Contract Administration in the Public Sector
January 13, 2014 – March 17, 2014
Contact hours: 24
Contracting for Public Sector Services
January 15, 2014 – march 11, 2014
Contact hours: 16
Legal Aspects of Public Procurement Online
January 21, 2014 – march 25, 2014
Contact hours: 24
CPPB Prep Online
January 29, 2014 – march 24, 2014
Contact hours: 16
February
CPPO Prep Online
February 3, 2014 – march 20, 2014
Contact hours: 16
Developing and managing requests for Proposals
Online
February 18, 2014 – April 22, 2014
Contact hours: 24
March
CPPB Prep Online
March 21, 2014 – May 7, 2014
Contact hours: 16
Strategic Procurement Planning in the Public Sector
March 31, 2014 – June 9, 2014
Contact hours: 24
April
Risk Management in Public Contracting
April 16, 2014 and ending June 10, 2014
Contact hours: 16
Fundamentals of Leadership and Management April
28, 2014 – June 19, 2014
Contact hours: 16
May
Contract Administration in the Public Sector
May 5 – July 7, 2014
Contact hours: 24
June
Legal Aspects of Public Procurement
June 1 – August 15, 2014
Contact hours: 24
Contracting for Public Sector Services
June 5 – July 29, 2014
Contact hours: 16
July
CPPB Prep Online
July 2 – August 18, 2014
Contact hours: 16
CPPB Prep Online
July 31 – September 17, 2014
Contact hours: 16
CPPO Prep Online
July 7 – August 21, 2014
Contact hours: 16
August
Contract Administration in the Public Sector
August 4 – October 6, 2014
Contact hours: 24
September
Developing and managing requests for Proposals
September 8 – November 10, 2014
Contact hours: 24
Fundamentals of Leadership and management
September 29 – November 20, 2014
Contact hours: 16
October
Legal Aspects of Public Procurement
October 3 – December 12, 2014
Contact hours: 24
Strategic Procurement Planning in the Public Sector
October 22 – November 23, 2014
Contact hours: 24
Risk Management in Public Contracting
October 16 – December 16, 2014
•Contact hours: 16
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NEW MEMBERS
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Dana Garr
Cathy Calles-Anzures
Cheryl Champine
Maurah Harrison
Timothy Burkeen
Gidget Vigil
Rudy Melendez
Jacquelyn Shivers
Gloria Alday
Randon Riffey
Melannie Rustein
Amie Bristol
November 2014
Paula Brown
Ken Carlisle
Carol Martinez
Brandi-Taylor Kelly
Bariah Steiner
Sue Malinowsky
Simon Alvarez
Christopher Melton
Barbie Newman
Pedro Rodriguez
Tessa Finn
Anne Johnston
Christian Jonson
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HOLIDAY LUNCHEON
MEETING
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Tue, Dec 9, 2014
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Phoenix Marriott
1101 N. 44th Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85008
November 2014
Menu:
• Rosemary & Black Pepper Crusted Porkloin, with
wild mushroom marsala sauce;
• Mixed field green salad with grape tomato,
julienne cucumbers, choice of dressing
• Bread / Butter
• Rosemary roasted potatoes and fresh vegetables
• Chocolate Cake
• coffee / decaf coffee / tea
~ Vegetarian & Gluten-Free meals are available
upon request ~
Agenda will be posted on the chapter
website when available.
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ABOUT US !
The Arizona Capitol Chapter of NIGP was established and organized in October of
1977. An executive board governs the chapter and is elected by chapter members.
The chapter was established for the following purposes:
• To establish cooperative relationships among members.
• Develop efficient purchasing methods in the in the field of governmental,
educational and public institutional procurement.
• To encourage maintenance of ethical standards in buying and selling.
• To promote uniform public purchasing laws and simplified standards and
specifications.
• To collect and disseminate useful information for its members.
• To promote the interchange of ideas and experiences within the purchasing
profession.
• To encourage research and investigation.
• To promote ongoing training and certification of its members.
• To sponsor activities that may be useful in providing its members with
knowledge for efficient procurement.
AZNIGP is a chapter of NIGP, The Institute for Public Procurement, an international
association dedicated to the ongoing professional development of its members.
DISCOVER THE BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
Learn how AZNIGP can enhance your career and your value to your employer.
Join us at an upcoming meeting, network with your colleagues and learn about the
benefits offered by membership in AZNIGP.
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HELPFUL WEB LINKS NIGP LINKS
NIGP The Institute for Public Procurement
www.nigp.org
NIGP Membership Home Page
http://www.nigp.org/eweb/StartPage.aspx?
Site=NIGP&webcode=mem_bom
Benefits of NIGP Membership
http://www.nigp.org/eweb/docs/member/NIGPMem
BenfFlyer.pdf
Membership Benefits at a Glance
http://www.nigp.org/eweb/docs/member/NIGPMem
BenfFlyer.pdf
NIGP CHAPTERS IN ARIZONA
Copper Chapter of NIGP (Tuscon)
www.copperchapter.com
Grand Canyon Chapter of NIGP (Flagstaff)
www.nigp-gcc.org
CHAPTER FORMS
Scholarship application
www.aznigp.org
Scholarship Application Scoring Criteria
https://www.aznigp.org/chapters/nigp-
aznigp/files/NIGPScholarshipFormRev1-3-
131363103825110.docx
GOVERNMENT SITES
Arizona State Procurement Office
www.azspo.az.gov
Maricopa County Office of Procurement Services
http.://www.maricopa.gov/
PURCHASING-RELATED SITES
Arizona Bidder Registration Sites (State/Local
Government/Schools) http://www.mpsaz.org/purchasing/swvendreglinks/
Greater Phoenix Purchasing Consortium of
Schools (GPPCS) http://www.ajusd.org/departments.cfm?subpage=370725
Institute for Supply Management (ISM)
www.ism.ws
Mohave Educational Services Cooperative, Inc.
www.mesc.org
National Contract Management Association
www.ncmahq.org
National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance
(National IPA)
www.nationalipa.org
National Purchasing Institute
www.nationalpurchasinginstitute.org
Strategic Alliance for Volume Expenditures
(S.A.V.E.) http://www.maricopa.gov/procurement/save.aspx
The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN)
www.tcpn.org
US Communities Government Purchasing
Alliance
www.uscommunities.org
Western States Contracting Alliance (WSCA)
www.aboutwsca.org
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1 Book Lovers Day - first Saturday of the month
2 Deviled Egg Day
3 Sandwich Day
4 King Tut Day
5 Guy Fawkes Day
6 Marooned without a Compass Day
7 Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day
8 Dunce Day
9 Chaos Never Dies Day - you've got that right
10 Forget-Me-Not Day
11 Veteran's Day
12 Chicken Soup for the Soul Day
13 World Kindness Day
14 Operating Room Nurse Day
15 Clean Your Refrigerator Day
16 Button Day
17 Electronic Greeting Card Day - now who do you think created this day!?
18 Jumping Day
19 Have a Bad Day Day
20 Absurdity Day
20 Universal Children's Day
21 World Hello Day
22 National Adoption Day - Saturday before Thanksgiving
23 Eat a Cranberry Day
25 National Parfait Day
26 Shopping Reminder Day
27 Thanksgiving - Eat, drink, and be thankful.
28 Buy Nothing Day - always the day after Thanksgiving...does anyone abide by it!?!
28 You're Welcome Day - the day after Thanksgiving
29 Square Dance Day
30 Stay At Home Because You Are Well Day (remember, your boss is reading this too)
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HOLIDAY RECIPES!
November 2014 .
Sweet Potatoes and Applesauce
1 (16 oz) can of sweets drained
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 T margarine
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 pt of applesauce
1/4 tsp nutmeg
If using canned potatoes drain well, if whole
slice and layer bottom of casserole. Sprinkle
with salt, spoon applesauce over sweet
potatoes, sprinkle with brown sugar and dot
with margarine. Sprinkle with nutmeg and
bake in a 375 oven for 30-to 35 minutes. This
would be enough for 4 people.
AnnMarie’s Sweet Potato Bake
Make a day ahead
4 lbs sweet potatoes
1 cup firmly packed Brown Sugar
1 1/2 T cornstarch
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp cinnamon
1 cup apricot nectar
1/2/cup hot water
2 tsp orange peel
2 T butter
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Peel sweet potatoes, cut in half and cook in
boiling water till folk tender (not to soft or they
will fall apart) drain and cool. In a med pot
combine brown sugar, cornstarch, salt, and
cinnamon. Stir in Nectar, hot water, and
orange peel, bring to a boil, stir. remove from
heat add butter a little at a time while
continuing to stir. Cool slightly than add
pecans. Cut the sweets in 1/2inch slices and
place in a 12x7 1/2 casserole. Pour sauce
over all (you should have at least 3 layers.
Bake at 375 for 25 minutes. Set aside
covered and when dinner is ready reheat for
5 min or nuke for 2 min. It should be very
nicely glazed. Good recipe for a crowd
Sweet Potato Pie
3 eggs separated
¾ cup sugar
1 cup hot mashed potatoes
¼ cup margarine
1 ½ cups milk
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
1 pie shell
Beat yolks until thick gradually add sugar mix well add next
6 ingredients mix well beat egg whites at room temperature
until stiff peaks form fold in potatoes mixture pour into pie
shell bake at 350 for 50 minutes or until set.
Tante Helen's Cranberry Salad
1 bag frozen cranberries
1 bag mini-marshmallows
2/3 - 1 cup granulated sugar
1-16oz can crushed pineapple, drained
1-lg container Cool-Whip
Any type of nut if desired
Grind the cranberries in a food processor, mix with
marshmallows and pineapple (add nuts if desired). Sprinkle
with sugar and stir well. Refrigerate overnight and stirring
occasionally. Just before serving fold in cool-whip. This
will keep for several days in the refrigerator, some juice will
come up to the top but just stir back into the mixture. You
could add coconut and mandarin oranges if you like.
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Arizona State Capitol
Chapter of NIGP (AZNIGP)
Invites you to apply for an
AZ NIGP Scholarship
The Arizona State Capitol Chapter of NIGP (AZNIGP) is dedicated to providing scholarships to
AZNIGP active and participating members for their continuing education and professional
development efforts. Each year, a certain amount of money will be allocated for use towards
these endeavors. Scholarships may be applied toward any purchasing/materials management
course, executive or technical development course, LEAP/NIGP course, or towards
attendance at the NIGP Annual Forum. In addition, the scholarship program will support
AZNIGP members’ initial pursuit of CPPB/CPPO professional certification or testing when
agency funding is either limited or not available.
The Scholarship Committee is comprised of the current Vice President of AZNIGP, and its
members found at https://www.aznigp.org/insidepages/committees/. The purpose of the
committee is to review the applications submitted by any AZNIGP member and select the most
qualified applicant based on stated criteria.
The Scholarship Committee provides an application for those who would like to apply.
Submissions should be made as soon as possible but preferably no later than 4 weeks prior to
the event. The committee will make selections based on the justification and merits of each
application and in accordance with the criteria as stated below. Scholarships can only be
awarded for a particular class or event and they are non-transferable. In the event that the
recipient is not able to use the scholarship, it becomes null and void. If the recipient fails to
attend the training or receives a failing grade, they must reimburse the Chapter the full amount
of the scholarship within 30 days.
By accepting a scholarship award, the recipient agrees to provide a report to the Scholarship
Committee on the benefits received both personally and professionally no later than 30 days
following completion. In addition, they may be asked to present to the members at large at a
future Chapter meeting. Failure to comply with this requirement, the recipient shall reimburse
the Chapter in full within 2 weeks after the time requirement has elapsed.
GUIDELINES:
The scholarship may be used for a variety of educational and professional development
opportunities including, but not limited to: Chapter Career Seminars, Professional
Purchasing/Material Management Development classes, college purchasing courses, test fees
to initially obtain certifications such as CPPB or CPPO, or attendance to the NIGP Annual
Forum.
Awards are limited to the actual tuition/registration expense up to $1,000 per person per year.
Applications will be accepted year-round and award will be based around the Chapter
calendar. The scholarship award process is competitive. The intent of the scholarship is to
assist members with their individual out-of-pocket expenses, not to replace entity funding. No
reimbursement will be made to any public agency.
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Pre-payment will be made for NIGP related classes; all other types of classes will have
payments reimbursed after receiving a paid receipt and passing grade
The Scholarship Committee will evaluate and score all applications. Only those applications
scoring a minimum of 85 points will move on for consideration of a scholarship award. The
decision of award made by the Vice President is final.
Evaluation scores are based upon the following criteria:
CRITERIA:
Applicant shall be an active, participating member of AZNIGP; show relevance of training to
their professional growth within their agency and/or the Chapter; and demonstrate their
commitment to furthering their education in the procurement field.
Applicant shall submit one current (within the last twelve months) letter of professional
reference who can attest to their character and professionalism.
Applicant shall briefly describe their desire to assume increased responsibility in leadership
positions not only within their own agency but also within the Chapter.
Applicant shall be willing to share the knowledge and technical expertise they obtain with
fellow members of the Chapter. A report in writing is due 30 days following completion.
Applicant shall provide the extent of financial support from their agency or certification that no
support is available.
Applicant shall detail the benefits of the proposed activity and how the Chapter would benefit
by awarding this scholarship to him/her.
Applicant shall provide a brief summary of their personal goals and how this scholarship will
help achieve them.
Applicant shall provide biographical information within the last five (5) years.
Applicant to indicate if they have been awarded a scholarship within the last three (3) years.
CHECKLIST:
Did you include in your application submittal:
A completed scholarship application along with all supporting documentation by e-mail to
current Vice President of AZNIGP, and its members found at
https://www.aznigp.org/insidepages/committees/ as soon as possible but preferably no later
than 4 weeks prior to the event.
Read and understand that all items on the criteria for evaluation list need to be addressed.
Points will be deducted for incomplete information.
A signed and dated application
AZ NIGP Scholarship (cont)
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Arizona State Capitol Chapter
P.O. Box 18123 Phoenix, AZ
85005
Address Correction Requested
This newsletter is published quarterly for members of
the Arizona State Capitol Chapter of NIGP. Please
direct correspondence to:
Mary Hammer
Do you want to be “published”? Now is
your chance. Use The Purchasing
Exchange as your vehicle to publish articles
or reports that are of interest to our members.
Any procure- ment related subject will be
considered. If you have a contract that you
are preparing and would like to offer it as a
cooperative contract, let us know and we will
let the chapter membership know.
Send articles and photos
to:[email protected]
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Email: [email protected]
Go to: www.aznigp.org
Job Postings On-Line
Even with the down economy there are
govern- ment procurement jobs available.
Check out the Chapter website for Job
Announcements. There are several out
there.
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