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2011
Donna Smith, PresidentTim Ellinor, Vice-PresideMark Lovell, TreasurerSusan Barr, SecretaryWendi Sellers, Immediate
2011 BOA
David Callaway, DepartmCharles Day, DepartmentGloria Dixon, DepartmentBill Spencer, DepartmentEd Valla, Department of BRegulationBrenda Wells, Departmen
2011 COM
Bylaws Committee – NanCommunications CommitEducation & ProfessionalRobert ThreewittsFinance Committee – MarHoliday Committee – BreHouse Committee – CharlMembership Committee –Nominating Committee –Reverse Trade Show ComScholarship Committee –Tradeshow Committee – BVolunteer Committee – E
June 2011
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
2011 – The calendar year is almost half over and thel year has just a few short frenzied weeks left. You mayried behind stacks of requisitions and frantic phone callsssistance, but take some time to enjoy yourself, your
ly, the wonderful weather and the numerous local parkseaches. You have to take care of yourself before you can
care of anyone else.
2011 Atlantic hurricane season begins on the first, (let’sFlorida’s luck holds), the 14th is Flag Day, Father’s DaySunday the 19th and summer begins on Tuesday, the 21st.is also National Safety, Great Outdoors, Perennial
ening and National Rose Month.
Pro D chair has lined up a super luncheon meeting for14 – see Tim’s message below. I look forward to seeingone there.e the date – October 11, Products Expo, Destination –ess!
have plenty of members willing to serve on your ITNs as Subject Matter Experts (SME), or to work towardsication and or recertification. Contact us attacnigp.com for details.Board, as always, invites your comments, suggestions,
nteerism and feedback – please contact any of us. Do youan idea for an article, have a question on best practices,you written an essay you would like to share? Let us hearyou. Drop a note to [email protected]
Donna Smith
1 TACNIGP President
MESSAGEVICE-PR
First of all, I would like to thank Robert Threewitts for his shalf.
As we begin another hurricane season, we can never be toois the Chief of the Bureau of Preparedness in the Florida Di
Gwen L.
Gwen Keenan is the Chief of the Bureau of PreparednessShe joined the division in January 2009. Keenan has a distCoast Guard commander in 2007. As the Preparedness CTechnical Hazards Sections. Her team’s mission is ensutraining and exercise (e. g. hurricane readiness, domestic seand maintenance). The bureau also ensures regulatory cwhich administers the federal Emergency Planning and CEmergency Response and Community Right-To-Know AManagement Planning Act. During incidents, Keenan serveand Emergency Operation Center, as well as Incident ComFlorida DEM, Keenan has been forward deployed to MiamRelief (the January 2010 Haitian earthquake). She alsDeepwater Horizon Oil spill at the Unified Command in Mserved in Florida operations, including search and rescuecommanded Coast Guard Cutter BARANOF through twointervention of 1994. As the Operations Chief for Group MMiami, Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach in the wake ofsmuggling throughout the Caribbean and eastern Pacific asignificant part in several consecutive years of record mariresponses for Hurricane Andrew as well as the storms of thenorthern Ohio. She graduated from the United States CoGovernment, and received her Masters of Arts in Journali1997. She is also a freelance writer, publishing in Naval HThe Coast Guard Alumni Bulletin. Keenan, her husband, T
Tim Ellinor
2011 TACNIGP Vice-President
FROM THEESIDENT
ervice to the Chapter as Vice-President for the last year and a
prepared. This month’s speaker is Gwen L. K. Keenan, whovision of Emergency Management (DEM). Her bio follows:
K. Keenan
in the Florida Division of Emergency Management (DEM).inguished 20-year record of military service, retiring as a U. S.hief, Keenan leads the Planning, Training and Exercise and
ring the all-hazards readiness of the state through planning,curity exercises and state as well as county plan developmentompliance through State Emergency Response Commission,ommunity Right-To-Know Act, Florida Hazardous Materialsct, and the Florida Accidental Release Prevention and Risks as the deputy chief of the State Emergency Response Teammander for the State Incident Management Team. While withi to coordinate the repatriation response for Operation Haiti
o served as Florida’s primary incident commander for theobile, Al. The majority of Keenan’s Coast Guard career was
and maritime law enforcement. From 1994 to 1996, Keenanmass migrations, also serving in the lead force in the Haitian
iami, she coordinated Coast Guard security for the ports of9/11. From 2003-2005, Keenan oversaw responses to drug
t the Joint Interagency Task Force (JIATF) South, playing atime cocaine seizures. Keenan was involved in the hurricane2004 and 2005 seasons. Keenan was born and raised in rural
ast Guard Academy in 1987, with a Bachelor of Science insm and Public Relations from the University of Maryland inistory, Midwest Poetry Review, FloridaBookReview.com, and
erance, and their four children reside in Tallahassee, FL.
Legal Aspects (Sarasota)
(Miami)
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16-18-Nov
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Rebecca H
Kelly S
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Barbie P
Shahin I
Jane O
Janet G
David D
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Frank M
Clark R
Mark H
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UPCOMING EVENT
TACNIGP Meet
TACNIGP Meet
TACNIGP Meet
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TACNIGP Meet
TACNIGP Meet
Thanksgiving
TACNIGP Holid
Christmas
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BIRTHDAYS
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erriby 4-Jun
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odriguez 6-Jun
rahan 6-Jun
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cott 11-Jun
tephens 14-Jun
hillips 15-Jun
ranpour 17-Jun
’Brien 17-Jun
arrison 21-Jun
onaldson 22-Jun
ratcher 23-Jun
iller 25-Jun
ogers 25-Jun
ernandez 26-Jun
nell-Brown 26-Jun
ells 28-Jun
twood 29-Jun
S for 2011
ing 14-Jun
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ing 09-Aug
ing 13-Sept
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UPCOMING NIGP TRAINING for 2011
Adding Value to the ProcurementProcess (Winter Park)
CFC NIGP9-Sept
Advanced Contract Management(Virtual-online)
DMS11-Jun
Advanced Purchasing Workshop(Virtual-online)
DMS11-Jun
Contracting for Public SectorServices (Winter Park)
CFC NIGP14-15-Jun
22-23-Sept
CPPB Prep (Miami)GMC
8-9-Aug
CPPO Prep (Orlando)CFC NIGP
15-16-AUG
Developing & Managing RFP’s(Kissimmee)(Pompano)
CFC NIGP27-29-Jun20-22-Jul
Effective Contract Writing (Tampa)
(Winter Haven)
TB NIGP23-24-Jun
MID FL13-14-Oct
Get What You Need ThroughSuccessful Negotiation Strategies(Pompano Beach)
SELF NIGP16-17-Jun
Introduction to PublicProcurement (Orlando)
FAPPO20-22-Jun
TB NIGP12-14-Oct
Legal Aspects (Sarasota) SBAC NIGP
SBAC NIGP
24-Novay Meeting 13-Dec
25-Dec
“Property may be destroyed and money may lose its purchasing power; but character,
nd under all conditions.”
MAY MONTHLY CHAPTER MEETING
Date: May 10, 2011
Location: Tallahassee/Leon County Civic Center
Number in Attendance: 55
Call to Order: President Donna Smith called the meeting to order at 12:00 PM.
Pledge: Mary Quinsey, DEP
Invocation: Janice Pursley, DEP
Minutes: A motion was made and seconded to approve the April minutes. Motion passed.
New Members and Guests: New member announced; Toni Clinton, City of Tallahassee
Job Opportunities: No new job opportunities were announced.
President: President Smith informed the Chapter that Ed Valla is now employed with Department of State so there was not a need to votefor a board member seat. Tim Ellinor was unopposed, elected unanimously by voice vote and sworn in, to serve as the new Vice Presidentat 1:00 pm for the remainder of the year.
Treasurer: No report
Introduction of Speaker: Vice President Robert Threewitts introduced Karin B. Stanford, Museum Program Supervisor at Mission San Luis.Ms. Stanford was very informative of all the events that are held at the museum along with the history where Apalachee Indians andnewcomers from Spain lived in close proximity drawn together by religion as well as military and economic purpose. Saturday afterThanksgiving is the largest event exploring 17th-century food traditions.
Monthly Drawing: Richlyn White, FDLE was the winner of the free lunch.
AdjournRespectfully submitted – Susan Barr 2011 Secretary, Tallahassee Chapter of NIGP.
MAY MINUTES BOARD MEETING
Date: May 17, 2011
Location: 4050 Esplanade Way, Room 101
Members Present: Donna Smith, President; Tim Ellinor, Vice President; Mark Lovell, Treasurer; Susan Barr, Secretary; Wendi Sellers,Immediate Past President; Robert Threewitts, Immediate Past Vice President; Board Members - Brenda Wells, Charles Day, and BillSpencer, Gloria Dixon; David Bennett, Trade Show Chair; Jessie Moseley, Newsletter Editor; Claudia Cooper.
Members Absent: Dave Callaway, Ed Valla
President Donna Smith called the meeting to order at 3:37 PM.
Old Business:Trade Show Budget Discussion, Booth Prices; David Bennett suggested going back to re-address the budget. $29,000 was tentativelyapproved for the Trade Show (TS). Treasurer Lovell stated that last year was approximately $44,700 and split up for the Reverse TradeShow (RTS), $8,000 with parking and coffee costs. The break even point was discussed as having 56 vendors with no sponsorship. Withsponsorship, we still make money. The goal is to target 100 vendors or more and have a full fledged show. Past President Sellers suggestedmake sure to address the luncheon with no parking since it is on a regular meeting day and we do not pay for parking on luncheon days. Itshould be negotiated. The TS committee is targeting FAPPO vendors and some have committed. Brenda is heading up a MarketingCommittee. Treasurer Lovell motioned to revert to the budget figures in 2010, $44,700 for the TS and Charles Day seconded it. TreasurerLovell stated that we have an operating budget from the RTS of $14,000. David Bennett suggested increasing visibility; such as inviting theDMS Secretary. Robert suggested matching the 120 vendors from 2008 against last years 56 and target who has not attended the TSrecently. David Bennett would like to negotiate on some of the categories in the budget as his committee determines the need, but not toexceed $44,700. Motion was made to increase the budget from $29073 to $44,700. The motioned was seconded and all were in favor.The motioned passed unanimously.David Bennett proposed that what we do on that day revolve and relate to the trade show. Morning session – vendors and governmentemployees can interact. He would like the latitude to coordinate and plan the event with his committee and respectfully requested todedicate the day to the committee. A motion was made to give the Trade Show Committee latitude to plan and arrange the eventsremaining within the budget. The motion seconded and passed. The decorator contract was signed last year.
New Business:Committee Reports:
Scholarship: The board will need to determine if the Hittinger Scholarship for this year has been voted on for the amount of money to beawarded. Last years board meeting notes were reviewed and no motion was presented.
Adjourn
Respectfully submitted bySusan Barr, 2011 Secretary – Tallahassee Area Chapter of NIGP
Purchasing Agent II - SESPosted June 9, 2011
Employer: Department of Elder Affairs
Summary: Position under the direction of the Bureau Chief of Contract Administrationand Purchasing with moderate oversight. Position requires establishing goodworking relationships with coworkers, program staff, and DepartmentManagement; maintain regular, consistent, predictable attendance; exercisegood judgment; maintain high ethical standards; and provide qualitycustomer service.
Closing Date: June 10, 2011
Purchasing AnalystPosted June 2, 2011
Employer: Agency for Workforce Innovation
Summary: This is professional/managerial work in providing administrative andmanagerial oversight for the procurement of services and commoditiesthroughMyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP). Work is performed under the direction ofPurchasing Manager within the General Services unit. The primaryresponsibilities of the incumbent in this position are facilitation of soundprocurement practices in accordance with Florida Statutes and FloridaAdministrative Codes, assist with managing the activities of developing,reviewing, approving and processing both formal and informal procurementsof goods and services for the Agency for Workforce Innovation, strategicplanning, and resource allocation to ensure continuing operations, andincrease productivity. This is work managing, developing, implementing,administering and interpreting centralized purchasing policies and procedureswhich includes researching and compiling information necessary fordeveloping standards and bid specifications.
Closing Date: June 11, 2011
Management Review Specialist -SES
Posted June 2, 2011
Employer: Department of Revenue
Summary: This position is located in the Purchasing and Contracts sub-process at theFlorida Department of Revenue. The position procures the most complexinformation technology and similar services contracts for the Department,and is responsible for participating in negotiating high dollar agreements toestablish the best value for the State. The highly-dependable incumbentmust have extensive knowledge of technology and government procurement,and must have the ability to work independently.
Closing Date: June 14, 2011
TACNIGP BUDGET
Money Market – $108,349.51
Checking Account – 40,383.55
Total – 148,733.11
JUNE 2011
VOL.1 ISSUE #6
Tallahassee Area Chapter of NIGP
Post Office Box 922
Tallahassee, Florida 32302
Phone: (850) 414-6148
https://www.tacnigp.com
Do you have something you would like to add to thenewsletter? Is there a writer in you just itching to get out?Please consider preparing an article for the newsletter! Youmay choose any topic you wish (almost!). Writing an articlefor a professional association newsletter brings many greatreturns; among them are personal satisfaction and recognition,but most of all you have an opportunity to share youraccumulated experience, knowledge and wisdom with otherTACNIGP members. CPPO’s and CPPB’s may even beeligible for a recertification point from NIGP for publishedarticles. Please e-mail me at [email protected] beforethe first Thursday of the month. Thank you.
Jessie Moseley, Newsletter Editor