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Your Executive Board members of the Arizona Capitol Chapter of NIGPare pleased to take this opportunity to acknowledge all of your hard work, and to recognize the efforts you so painstakingly make to fulfill the procurement needs and goals of your agency.
In conjunction with the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) and other public purchasing and contracting organizations across the country that recognize outstanding public purchasing and contracting professionals each year, March is recognized as National Purchasing month.
When we celebrate Purchasing month, we are acknowledging “an elite group of professionals that have made a difference in governmental efficiency and effectiveness.” (According to the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing website: www.nigp.org . The goals of purchasing agents are to assure the highest value for the taxpayer’s dollar. This is not always an easy for us as Procurement professionals but it’s a challenge that is met head on by the outstanding professionals in our field.
In recognition of National Purchasing month, Arizona Capitol Chapter would like to extend an invitation to all of our Procurement professional chapter – from school districts, to colleges/universities, to towns/cities/county’s and state members - to join us on March 19th at the Mesa Convention Center for the first Career Seminar of 2015. We have a great line up of classes with expert instructors leading these courses and lunch is on us! And as always, we encourage our affiliate chapters to register and attend as well (for a small fee). Please take this opportunity to visit our website (www.aznigp.org ) and register for this great learning event. We look forward to seeing you there!
Your 2015 AZ-NIGP Executive Board,Irma Guzman, President
The Purchasing Exchange
Inside This Issue
Pres. Message......................... …………….1Procurement Proclamation 2015…………...2Congratulations CPPO’s…………………….3Congratulations CPPB’s…………………….4March/April Training Opportunities…………5NIGP Local Chapter Information……………6Helpful Web-links…………...……...………..7It’s Silly March…….................................... .8Did You Know………………………….……..9
Coming Events
Reverse Trade Show Mesa Convention CenterMarch 5, 2015
Career Seminar Mesa Convention CenterMarch 19, 2015
The Official Newsletter of the Arizona State Capitol Chapter of NIGP
March 2015 AZ NIGP P.O. Box 18123 Phoenix, AZ 85005
ARIZONA STATE CAPITOLCHAPTER
2015 Executive Board
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PresidentIrma Guzman, CPPB [email protected]
Vice-PresidentBill Munch…..........……….. …[email protected]
SecretaryGary [email protected]
TreasurerSharon Brause, CPPO,………[email protected]
Immediate Past PresidentValarie Erwin, [email protected]
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Mr. Jason Harris, CPPO Town of Gilbert, Gilbert AZ
Mrs. Sharon Brause, CPPO, CPPB, CPCP City of Mesa, Mesa AZ
Ms. Bernadette Hill, CPPO, MAOM Arizona Department of Corrections, Phoenix AZ
Ms. Haydee Nora, CPPO, CPPB Central Arizona Project Phoenix AZ
Ms. Bertha A. Whitby, CPPO, CPPB Arizona Department of Transportation Phoenix AZ
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Mrs. Patricia Kay Lorenzen, CPPB West-MEC Glendale AZ
Mr. Chad Jacob Elms, CPPB Maricopa County Phoenix AZ
Mr. Charles P. Garvey, CPPB City of Phoenix Phoenix AZ
Mrs. Kim M. Keever, CPPB Arizona Correctional Industries Phoenix AZ
Mrs. Danielle Marie Tomerlin, CPPB Maricopa County Phoenix AZ
Mr. Louis B. Anaya, CPPB, C.P.M. Maricopa County Community College District Tempe AZ
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March/April Training Opportunities
Reverse Trade Show Mesa Convention CenterMarch 5, 2015
Managing Your End-Users & Suppliers: It's All About RelationshipsFri, Mar 13, 2015 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM City of Flagstaff Human Resources Building / Weatherford Room 420 N. San Francisco StFlagstaff, Arizona 86001
Career Seminar Mesa Convention CenterMarch 19, 2015
CPPB/CPPO Combined Review SessionsMar 19 - Apr 30, 20152:00 PM - 4:00 PM Maricopa County Office of Procurement Services 320 W. Lincoln Street 2nd Floor Conference RoomPhoenix, Arizona 85003
Lunch & LearnApril 7, 2014ADOT-HDRC/EAST VALLEY
Developing and Managing Requests for ProposalsApr 13 - 15, 2015 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Chandler City Hall - Training Room A South 175 S. Arizona AvenueChandler, Arizona 85225
March/April Training Opportunities
Reverse Trade Show Mesa Convention CenterMarch 5, 2015
Managing Your End-Users & Suppliers: It's All About RelationshipsFri, Mar 13, 2015 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM City of Flagstaff Human Resources Building / Weatherford Room 420 N. San Francisco StFlagstaff, Arizona 86001
Career Seminar Mesa Convention CenterMarch 19, 2015
CPPB/CPPO Combined Review SessionsMar 19 - Apr 30, 20152:00 PM - 4:00 PM Maricopa County Office of Procurement Services 320 W. Lincoln Street 2nd Floor Conference RoomPhoenix, Arizona 85003
Lunch & LearnApril 7, 2014ADOT-HDRC/EAST VALLEY
Developing and Managing Requests for ProposalsApr 13 - 15, 2015 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Chandler City Hall - Training Room A South 175 S. Arizona AvenueChandler, Arizona 85225
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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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The Purchasing Exchange www.aznigp.org
HELPFUL WEB LINKSNIGP LINKS
NIGP The Institute for Public Procurementwww.nigp.org
NIGP Membership Home Pagehttp://www.nigp.org/eweb/StartPage.aspx? Site=NIGP&webcode=mem_bom
Benefits of NIGP Membershiphttp://www.nigp.org/eweb/docs/member/NIGPMemBenfFlyer.pdf
Membership Benefits at a Glancehttp://www.nigp.org/eweb/docs/member/NIGPMemBenfFlyer.pdf
NIGP CHAPTERS IN ARIZONA
Copper Chapter of NIGP (Tuscon)www.copperchapter.com
Grand Canyon Chapter of NIGP (Flagstaff)www. gcc‐nigp.org
CHAPTER FORMS
Scholarship applicationwww.aznigp.org
Scholarship Application Scoring Criteria
https://www.aznigp.org/chapters/nigp-aznigp/files/NIGPScholarshipFormRev1-3-131363103825110.docx
GOVERNMENT SITES
Arizona State Procurement Officewww.azspo.az.gov
Maricopa County Office of Procurement Serviceshttp.://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 Associationwww.ncmahq.org
National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance (National IPA)www.nationalipa.org
National Purchasing Institutewww.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 Alliancewww.uscommunities.org
Western States Contracting Alliance (WSCA)www.aboutwsca.org
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1 Peanut Butter Lovers' Day
2 Old Stuff Day
3 If Pets Had Thumbs Day
4 National Walking Day
5 Multiple Personality Day
6 National Frozen Food Day
7 National Crown Roast of Pork Day
8 International (Working) Women's Day
9 Panic Day
10 Middle Name Pride Day
11 Worship of Tools Day -guys, you can relate
12 Plant a Flower Day
13 Ear Muff Day
12 Popcorn Lover's Day
14 National Potato Chip Day
15 Dumbstruck Day
16 Everything You Do is Right Day
17 Submarine Day - the hero sandwich or the boat??
17 Saint Patrick's Day
18 National Agriculture Day (date varies)
19 Poultry Day
20 Extraterrestrial Abductions Day
21 Fragrance Day
22 National Goof Off Day
23 National Chip and Dip Day
24 National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day
25 Pecan Day
26 Make Up Your Own Holiday Day
27 National "Joe" Day
28 Something on a Stick Day
29 Smoke and Mirrors Day
30 I am in Control Day
31 National Clam on the Half Shell Day
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IT'S SILLY MARCH!
March 2015
Arizona State Capitol ChapterP.O. Box 18123 Phoenix, AZ 85005
Address Correction Requested
This newsletter is published quarterly for members ofthe Arizona State Capitol Chapter of NIGP. Pleasedirect correspondence to:
Mary Hammer
Do you want to be “published”? Now isyour chance. Use The PurchasingExchange as your vehicle to publish articlesor reports that are of interest to our members.Any procurement related subject will beconsidered. If you have a contract that youare preparing and would like to offer it as acooperative contract, let us know and we willlet the chapter membership know.
Send articles and photos to: [email protected]
The Purchasing Exchange
Email: [email protected] . Go to: www.aznigp.org
Job Postings On-LineEven with the down economy there are government procurement jobs available. Check out the Chapter website for Job Announcements. There are several out there.
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