In this Issue... President’s Message 2 Officer Messages 3 Committee Chair Directory 4-5 Reverse Trade Show 6 Design Build Conference 7-8 Share-a-Meal Volunteering 9 Lisa Kesecker Article 10 Young Professional Outreach 11 Special FORUM Articles 12-16 Forum News/Photos 17-18 Chapter News 19-25 NIGP Code Review Update 26 Summer Symposium 27 Speed Buying 28 Sustainable Purchasing 29 Member Spotlight/Calendar 30 NIGP National 31 Mentoring 32 Certification Corner 33 Professional Development 34-35 Community/Recertification 36 Technology 37 Website 38 Meeting Minutes 39-40 Agenda/ Meeting Menu 41

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STRIVES TO MAINTAIN THE HIGHEST STANDARD OF ETHICS, INTEGRITY, PUBLIC TRUST AND AWARENESS IN THE PUBLIC PROCUREMENT PROFESSION.

A message from your President... Dear Chapter Colleagues, Congratulations! I cannot begin to express to you the excitement we felt to be recognized as the NIGP 2015 Large Chapter of the Year. This award is a testament to the hard work of our committed membership. We celebrated this accomplishment with over 10 Chapter Members who joined us in Kansas City and we can't wait to bring it home to celebrate with the CFC family on September 25th! We will celebrate with a good ole’ mid-west BBQ and each member will receive a celebratory gift commemorating our 2015 Chapter of the Year award. Please join us for a group photo with our 2012, 2014 and 2015 awards, it is going to be a great photo you will want to be a part of. Just a small reminder, now that school is back in session and kids are getting back into the swing of things we are accepting applications for our Young Professional Outreach Scholarships, Internships and Externships, please encourage your family and friends to apply. Kind Regards, Zulay V. Millan, CPPO, CPPB, FCCM Chapter President

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Vice President’s Message

Congratulations Chapter Members!

The board is so excited to tell you all that our Chapter won Large Chapter of the Year at NIGP Forum last month. It is because of all the hard work that our Chapter does throughout the year, that we won this awesome award!!! Many thanks go out to every chapter member that works so hard to make our chapter successful. Join us on September 25th as we share this award with you and celebrate. We have a very packed schedule for this meeting so make sure you are there for lunch at 12:00. We have several speakers from the State of FL Department of Transportation who will speak on provisions and guidelines for receiving Federal reimbursements for repairs. Due to the full schedule of this meeting they will start at 12:20, as we are finishing up our lunch. 2015 Forum was amazing! The speakers and classes were great! We will be sharing pictures from Forum. Those that missed it, start making plans now to attend 2016 Forum in Baltimore, MD next year. Reverse Trade Show is fast approaching. Register now to attend for your agency. Vendors are signing up on a daily basis and we need as many members and agencies there as possible. See you in a few weeks at our September chapter meeting!

Treasurer’s Message

Diane Wetherington, CPPB, FCCM CFC NIGP 2015 Vice President

September – Reverse Trade Show is creeping upon us…..

If you haven’t already signed up for our September Member Meeting – take a few minutes and do it now. Please remember to sign up for the meetings by the Wednesday prior to the meeting so that you will be counted in the food count. There are some great training opportunities lined up in the next few months, please take advantage of them. The following classes are coming up: Strategic Procurement Planning, September 6-8, 2015. Please visit our website at https://www.cfcnigp.org/insidepages/ meetings/ for further information. Treasurer Trivia: On this day in 2003 there was a 8.0 earthquake in this city/county? The people with the correct answer will be put into a drawing and will be selected during our July meeting. Please email the answer to me no later than July 24, 2015……. [email protected] (Board Members not included) Congratulations to our last meeting winner: Demaris Nazario!

Dawn Richer, CPPB, FCCM CFC NIGP 2015 Treasurer

Secretary’s Message

Outstanding Ovations!!!

The Chapter won the Large Chapter of the Year Award! What a great job the team did! Past President Carrie Roberts was recognized as a Finalist for Professional Buyer of the Year and Roger Cooper, City of Orlando, was a contender for Professional Manager of the Year. Congratulations to all members who achieved their CPPB or CPPO certifications and to our Chapter entities who received the Achievement in Excellence Award! The accomplishments of our chapter members and entities are amazing! Hats off to all for your spectacular achievements this year!

Please contact me with your articles, games, information about your purchasing entity/people, and ideas regarding the newsletter. Reverse Trade Show is around the corner. Let’s keep that wonderful team spirit going! See you in September!

Chapter Officers PRESIDENT: VICE PRESIDENT: TREASURER: SECRETARY/ EDITOR:

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Tabatha Freedman, MBA, CPPO, CPPB CFC NIGP 2015 Secretary

Zulay Vincenty Millan, CPPO, CPPB, FCCM [email protected]

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Diane Wetherington, CPPB, FCCM [email protected]

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Dawn Richer, CPPB, FCPA [email protected]

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Tabatha Freedman, MBA, CPPO, CPPB [email protected]

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2015 Board and Committee Chair Directory An organization is only as strong as those members who support its goals. Through the efforts of our CFC-NIGP committees, we continue to serve our membership and enhance an environment of professional development. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MEMBER

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President

Zulay Millan

[email protected]

(407) 836-5640

Vice President

Diane Wetherington

[email protected] (407) 246-3633

Treasurer

Dawn Richer

[email protected]

(321) 633-1000 X637

Secretary

Tabatha Freedman

[email protected]

(386) 822-5788

Presidential Advisor

Carrie Roberts

[email protected]

(407) 760-0015

Presidential Advisor

Carrie Woodell

[email protected]

(407) 836-5664

COMMITTEES Audio/Visual

Damaris Nazario, Chair

[email protected]

(407)836-2214

Budget Zulay Millan, Chair [email protected] (407) 836-5640 Chapter of the Year Award Zulay Millan, Co-Chair [email protected] (407) 836-5640 Tabatha Freedman, Co-Chair [email protected] (386) 822-5788 Community Services Damaris Nazario, Co-Chair

[email protected]

(407) 836-2214 Susan Blair, Co-Chair [email protected]

(321) 952-3424

Fiscal Management Dawn Richer, Co-Chair

[email protected]

(321) 633-1000 ext. 637 Zulay Millan, Co-Chair [email protected] (407) 836-5640

Food/Facilities Set Up William Henzmann, Co-Chair

Mentoring Ashley Hanna, Co-Chair

(321) 633-1000 ext. 623 Lisa Kesecker, Co-Chair [email protected] (407) 870-4630

(407) 665-7114 Susan Blair, Co-Chair

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

(321) 952-3424

Fund Raising/Speed Buying Zulay Millan, Co-Chair [email protected] (407) 836-5640

National Participation Denise Schneider, Chair

Governance/By-Laws Carrie Woodell, Chair [email protected] (407) 836-5664

Newsletter Editor

Historian

Parliamentarian

[email protected] (407) 825-3843

Tabatha Freedman, Chair [email protected] (386) 822-5788

Dorothy Gordon, Co-Chair [email protected] (407) 836-5643 Jessica Graham, Co-Chair [email protected] (407) 264-3015

Cheryl Olson, Chair [email protected] (407) 320-0243

Marketing/PR

(352) 728-9864

Photographer Mike Thorton, Chair

Professional Development

Lisa Kesecker, Co-Chair [email protected] (407) 870-4630 Fatima Calkins, Co-Chair [email protected] (407) 246-2563 Reverse Trade Show

Zulay Millan, Co-Chair [email protected] (407) 836-5640 Diane Wetherington, Co-Chair [email protected]

(407) 246-3633 John Schmidt, Co-Chair [email protected] (407) 836-5647 Sustainable

Fatima Calkins, Co-Chair [email protected] (407) 825-2044 Angela Thomas, Co-Chair

[email protected]

[email protected] (407) 246-2563

Freddy Suarez, Chair [email protected] (352) 241-7386 Member Programs

Kyle Carter, Chair [email protected] (407) 742-0932

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2015 Committee and Task Force Chair Directory An organization is only as strong as those members who support its goals. Through the efforts of our CFC-NIGP committees, we continue to serve our membership and enhance an environment of professional development. COMMITTEES Scholarship

Jessica Graham, Chair [email protected] (407) 264-3015 Diane Wetherington, Co-Chair

Social Media

(407) 246-3633

Carrie Woodell, Co-Chair [email protected] (407) 836-5664 Maria Alvarez, Co-Chair [email protected] (407) 836-5636

Sister Chapter

Strategic Plan

[email protected]

Zulay Millan, Chair [email protected] (407) 836-5640

Denise Schneider, Chair [email protected] (407) 825-3843

Technology

Welcome

Webmaster

Young Professional Outreach

Rolando Melo, Chair [email protected] (407) 836-5644

Carrie Woodell, Chair [email protected] (407) 836-5664

Dorothy Gordon, Chair [email protected] (407) 836-5643

Kristi Rumping, Co-Chair [email protected] (407) 317-3200 ext 2003306 Zulay Millan, Co-Chair [email protected] (407) 836-5640

TASK FORCES Audit

Ray Hooper, Chair [email protected] (407) 665-7111

Legislative Liaison

Bobbye Marsala, Chair [email protected] (321) 952-3424

Certificates/Awards Member Awards Diane Wetherington, Co-Chair Zulay Millan, Co-Chair [email protected] [email protected] (407) 246-3633 (407) 836-5640 Julie Danielson Co-Chair Diane Wetherington, Co-Chair [email protected] [email protected] (407) 246-3633 (407) 836-5898

Nominating

Juanita Barden, Co-Chair [email protected] (321) 952-3424 Roger Cooper, Co-Chair

Winter Workshop Fatima Calkins, Chair

[email protected] (407) 825-2044

[email protected]

(407) 246-2364

CPPO/CPPB Recertification Counselor [email protected]

(386) 822-5788

Family Day

Carrie Roberts, Co-Chair [email protected] (407) 760-0015

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Special—MEMBER Article CFC-NIGP You get out of it, what you put into it. By:

Lisa Kesecker, CPPB, FCPA Senior Buyer School District of Osceola County, FL I’ve been a member of the Central Florida Chapter of NIGP for more than ten (10) years. I would participate in the events: Winter Workshop, Speed Buying, and the Reverse Trade Show and attend several meetings throughout the year. But it wasn’t until the fall of 2013, that I finally broke out of my comfort zone and volunteered to handle the Pro-D duties of our chapter. These include working with members who are interested in hosting 1-3 day training session at their Agency, work with NIGP on scheduling, sending out email blasts to our members, posting classes to our chapter website and maintaining the Weekly Training Matrix for the State of Florida. It was challenging and it gave me the opportunity to work closely with some of our members. When you go to the meetings and sit with the same group of people and sometimes even at the same table, you limit your opportunities of finding someone who has been through similar procurement issues; someone who could mentor you or provide technical assistance later on. These people could one day be a co-worker or even your new boss, so why limit your ability to interact with these great, interesting and fabulous people. I’ve heard several excuses since I’ve gotten involved; it’s too cliquey, no one talks to me. But have you gone out of your way to talk to someone new? Others say that the “Officers” have it handled, they don’t need my help (wrong, the Officers end up doing it because no one volunteers). And many say I’m too busy with my own work, who has time to take on more duties? While this is true, some duties take time and you will need the support of your Agency, while others are quick and can be handled during the monthly meetings. Want more from the Chapter; why not think about volunteering? Talk to those involved, ask questions. I know we’re busy with our jobs and families. But why not make the chapter part of your extended family. Come to our next Family Fun Day, or help feed families at the Ronald McDonald House, bring a dessert to the Christmas meeting for the dessert contest. So try something new, break out of your comfort zone and get involved in 2016!

Lisa Kesecker (My NEW Life!)

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Denise K Schneider, CPPO, C.P.M., CPPB, C.M. This year’s Forum in Kansas presented me with a lot of opportunities. As a newly elected Member Council member and elected Chair, I had the opportunity to meet with eleven great purchasing professionals who as part of NIGP 2.0 will be guiding the Institute forward. The Member Council establishes the eligibility and conditions for agency and individual membership, revocation of memberships, establishing and maintaining standards of professional conduct including code of ethics, conditions for chartering, maintaining, reinstating and terminating a NIGP Chapter, managing the relationships between the Institute and its Chapter affiliates, overseeing the honors and awards program and finally, oversite of the new Chapter Ambassadors. The Ambassadors will be visiting the Chapters, offering them updates from all of the NIGP programs including the update to the website, and taking back recommendations and suggestions for improvement. The Ambassadors will be able to get up close and personal and create that connection to the Member Council and Governing Board. I believe that David Nash, one of the Florida Ambassadors, will be paying our Chapter a visit in December. During the Forum, the Member Council had the opportunity to meet with the Young Professionals. What an amazing group of individuals! They are ready to get involved, had great suggestions for Forum classes, and like us oldies, are concerned about succession planning. They want leadership and management training so they are ready to move up. As the Chair of the Member Council, it is my honor to also serve on the Governing Board. The Governing Board drives the Institute and involves all three of the new Councils (Finance, Talent and Member) in its policy making decisions. With the advent of NIGP 2.0 there are amazing opportunities to get involved. You can be part of a short term project, or submit your name to the Talent Council to get recommended to one of the Councils. After being vetted by the Talent Council, the only Council that is subject to a national vote is the Member Council. In addition, there will be future opportunities to be an Ambassador. This is our Institute and our professional “home”, so make plans now to get involved. We need YOU!! Kansas was hot, the walks were long, but the classes were great! We are looking to change renewal of contracts utilizing CPI to using some of the other indexes that may be more appropriate (thanks for that class!). And last but not least, the networking with professional associates from all over the country and other parts of the world cannot be replicated. I had the opportunity to get with another agency who utilizes the same software to request some needed changes. Because we were able to team up to ask for these changes, our voices were heard loud and clear. Next year the Forum will be in Washington National Harbor. Start making plans now to attend, you won’t regret it!

Denise Schneider

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NIGP FORUM 2015 Experience by Tabatha Freedman, MBA, CPPO, CPPB Procurement Analyst II, County of Volusia, FL

This year’s NIGP FORUM was held in Kansas City, MO, August 1 - 5, 2015. This was my second time at a FORUM event. The first FORUM I attended as a volunteer, was our own Chapter sponsored FORUM in Orlando, FL in 2013. Thus, this was my first adventure to FORUM out of state. My first thought walking out of the airport in Kansas City, MO was that I’m still in Florida! Why, you may ask. The heat and humid (at least in August) was just as I had left Orlando, and, it reminded me of home. So of course, the line came to mind, “We’re not in Kansas anymore”. The 1st evening CFC NIGP delegates, Zulay Millan, Diane Wetherington, Dawn Richer, John Schmidt, Carrie Woodell, and myself, celebrated together at the Chairman’s Reception, Kansas City Marriott Downtown. We joined Governing Board Chair, Keith Glatz, for a casual and fun networking opportunity finding old friends and meeting new ones. We even did a bit of dancing to the great sounds of Kansas City’s premium party band, The Karen Davis Project!

The opening Plenary Session, Unthink, was presented by Erik Wahl, on Sunday morning. Erik Wahl is an internationally recognized graffiti artist, best-selling author and entrepreneur. Through Erik’s artistic on-stage painting, he provided a visual depiction, encouraging innovation and superior levels of performance. Erik Wahl had us spellbound as we watched him create U2’s Bono and Albert Einstein portraits in front of us.

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After the opening Plenary Session, I delivered my FIRST Airport Purchasing Group (APG) and FORUM presentation to a full room of purchasing professionals (approximately 150 people). This was truly an exhilarating experience ~ contributing value to our profession! I was not the only CFC NIGP delegate presenting at APG and NIGP FORUM. Zulay Millan, Carrie Woodell, and Diane Wetherington all presented, some multiple times. Our delegates’ topics presented included Chapter Social Media, RFPs, Ethics, and Technology. All sessions were well received and positive feedback was given from our procurement professional peers. The presentation on Chapter Social Media has propelled our Chapter in a new direction as mentor to other NIGP chapters!

On the night of the gala dinner, our CFC NIGP delegates dressed up! We were excited for the awards our Chapter were contenders. Ray Hooper, FCCN, FCPM, CPCM, Purchasing and Contracts Manager with Seminole County was a nominee for Professional Manager of the Year! Past President, Carrie Roberts, CPPO, C.P.M., was a Finalist for Professional Buyer of the Year. As we held hands, she was not selected. We hugged and cried. What an amazing accomplishment for Carrie to be selected as a Finalist and Ray to be a nominee! As the award ceremony progressed, we waited for the next announcement we were a contender for, .Large Chapter of the Year Award. As our own Denise Schneider began to state attributes of the Large Chapter of the Year, we held hands, and it came to us. . . We won!!! Large Chapter of the Year Award from NIGP National! Our membership’s achievements and hard work contributed to this amazing honor for our Chapter. As an Officer, contributing to the COY application, this was such an amazing feeling . . . to be a part of an organization, our local Chapter, whose membership contributes so much to such an extraordinary achievement! It is our members that make CFC NIGP so strong!

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Exchanging ideas and learning new ways of approaching issues is a key aspect of FORUM. The educational sessions were fabulous. Procurement professionals from all over the US and Canada shared experiences and knowledge. Conversations that Connect were held for Cities, Correctional Facilities, Special Authorities, Public Housing, States, Counties, Transportation, and Higher Education. Educational series were conducted for Pcards, Personal/Career Development, Public-Private Partnerships and Project Management. There were such a plethora of topics provided you could not help but learn and grow in our procurement profession! With the learning, it was inevitable that balance was achieved by adding into the mix social events. The main social event of FORUM was a performance at the Midland Theater, dating back to the early 1900’s. The performance of Kansas City’s own Quixotic Fusion, a combination of dance, aerial acrobatics, projection mapping, and live music was mesmerizing. The event was combined with barbecue from famous Jack Slack’s restaurant! All this was followed by a bit of dancing by FORUM attendees after the performance in this historic theater!

Have you been to CFC NIGP Reverse Trade Show or the FAPPO vendor exposition? In comparison, the FORUM vendor exposition is stupendous! Hundreds of vendors participated supporting our profession, and looking to make contacts with us, procurement professionals. Vendors also conducted multiple educational sessions for the products and services to assist with our education.

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The host chapter conducted a fabulous charity event at the vendor exposition. We were asked to help stuff care kits for Heart of Heart International and, a charity close to our own Chapter’s heart, Ronald McDonald House, of Kansas City. As your delegate, I participated in the grand idea where actions spoke louder than words! It was a great feeling to help others in a way where my hands did something and that the cumulative effort of many hands make a difference.

Besides the camaraderie we establish with our own internal CFC NIGP members, the educational opportunities, and the vendor connections, FORUM is an opportunity to connect others in the procurement profession. The people that we have the opportunity to meet and make friendships with, on a national and International level, is an opportunity that makes the FORUM experience. Conversations lead to solutions, and other ideas. There is a world we are a part of that is special and full of possibilities, procurement professionals! Connecting Procurement Communities was the focus of 2015 FORUM. FORUM has provided me an opportunity to represent our Chapter and expand horizons. It was an honor to be a CFC NIGP delegate. Hope to see everyone next year at the National Harbor, MD - August 21 - 24th, 2016!

Tabatha Freedman

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Large Chapter Of the Year Central Florida Chapter of NIGP

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Central Florida Chapter NIGP UPPCC Certifications! Class of Oct 2014 and Class of May 2015 You're hard work and dedication paid off… And now it’s time to celebrate! Congratulations are in order for our fellow members on their recent certification…

Mrs. Kim T. Meeks, CPPB, Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority (LYNX), Orlando, FL Mr. Ronald A. Falanga, CPPB, Volusia County, Deland, FL

and other Central Florida certificate recipients include the following: Mr. Marcel Martinez, CPPB, Orlando Utilities Commission, Orlando, FL Mr. Brian Sargent, CPPB, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL Mrs. Debi K. Edwards, CPPB, St. Johns River Water Management District, Palatka, FL Ms. Maria R. Kraft, CPPB, Volusia County School Board, Daytona Beach, FL Ms. Barbara Massey Taylor, CPPO, CPPB, FCPA, FCPM, FCCM, City of Oviedo, Oviedo, FL

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Congratulations to Central Florida NIGP 2015 AEP Award Recipients!

Receiving the Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award serves as validation that Procurement staff is dedicated to continuous improvement of our processes and procedures. Obtaining this prestigious award for your agency is indeed an honor. The Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award is a great vehicle to promote awareness of sound practices and instill confidence in the role that Procurement fulfills in your organization. Congratulations to this year’s Recipients! Organization

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Central Florida Expressway Authority

Claude Miller

City of Clermont

Freddy Suarez

MPA, CPPB

Purchasing Director

County of Volusia, FL

Jeaniene Jennings

CPPO, CPPB

Purchasing and Contracts Director

Greater Orlando Aviation Authority

Denise Schneider

CPPO, C.P.M., CPPB, C.M.

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Orange County Board of County Commissioners

Johnny Richardson

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School Board of Orange County, FL

Roberto Pacheco

Seminole County Board of County Commissioners

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Central Florida Chapter NIGP UPPCC Agency Certification Award!

You're Through its Agency Certification Award program, the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC) identifies organizations that have earned the distinguished and unique honor of achieving and/or maintaining a high percentage of staff that are UPPCC Certified. This program was developed to recognize those organizations that have made a concerted effort to achieve procurement excellence. Congratulations are in order for our fellow entities on their recent certification…

Brevard County, FL City of Palm Bay, FL

Samantha Irene was born July 4th at 4:03 am. She was 7 lbs 13 oz and 20 inches long. Mom and baby are doing well, enjoying time together while Juliet is on maternity leave. Big sister Maddie is excited for her new playmate!

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2016 Slate of Officers and Nominations from the Floor The Nominating Taskforce received bios, conducted interviews, and will be presenting the 2016 State of Officers along with their bios to the membership at the Chapter Meeting of September 25, 2015.

The Slate will include Zulay Millan for President, Diane Wetherington for Vice President, Tabatha Freedman for Treasurer, and Lisa Kesecker for Secretary. Please note that the Nominating Taskforce is only making one recommendation for each position based on the responses it received.

In addition to the Nominating Taskforce Slate, nominations will be accepted from the floor. Those interested in serving who were not selected by the Nominating Taskforce will need to be nominated from the floor. All members nominated from the floor will be given the opportunity to address members at the podium with a brief presentation.

Each member interested in serving should come to the Chapter meeting with approximately 10 copies of her/his bio -- one for each table to assist members with their voting decisions.

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2016 Slate of Officers and Nominations from the Floor ZULAY MILLAN, CPPO, CPPB, FCCM

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FOR 2016 CFC-NIGP CHAPTER PRESIDENT

Zulay Millan began her career at Orange County Government in 2001. For the past 14 years her career focus has been in Procurement. Zulay holds a Bachelors degree in Business Administration and has her CPPO, CPPB & FCCM certifications. Additionally, Zulay is working toward completing a Graduate Certificate in Public Procurement from Florida Atlantic University. From 2011 to 213 Zulay served as Chapter Secretary, Newsletter Editor, Blog Liaison on the Technology Committee, Chairman of the Certificates and Awards Committee and member of the Chapter of the Year Award

GOALS FOR 2016  Provide workshops and chapter

meetings to best serve the education/ recertification needs of members in varying areas of Central Florida and North Central Florida.  Increase networking among the

membership.  Develop new innovations to serve

the membership.  Pursue the 2016 Large Chapter of

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I am currently a Purchasing Agent III for the City of Orlando. I have been in Purchasing for the last 10 years (City of Orlando, City of Winter Park and Osceola County) and from 1981-1990 for the federal government at various agencies and military bases in purchasing / contracting positions. I received my Associates Degree in Paralegal Studies in 2005 and have CPPB and FCCM certifications. I have been an active member of CFC NIGP (and national NIGP) since 2007 and Mid FL chapter of NIGP in 2006. I have also been a member of FAPPO since 2007. I was a member of NCMA in Orlando from 1981-1985 and Secretary of NCMA Europe 1987-1990. I have been Pro D co-chair for the chapter and Pro-D Chair for FAPPO and other various committees. I have been on the Agency and vendor registration committee for Reverse Trade Show for the last 4 years. I am currently Vice President for CFC NIGP and Vice President for FAPPO.

Tabatha Freedman has served as the 2014 and 2015 CFC NIGP Secretary and Newsletter Editor. She served on the NIGP Commodity Code Committee for technology in 2015 and has been recently appointed to the NIGP Board Policy Committee. Tabatha is a Procurement Analyst II with the County of Volusia’s Purchasing and Contracts Division specializing advanced contract negotiations and complex solicitations inclusive of the procurement of technology, telecommunications, and communications solutions. She has managed, negotiated and facilitated agreements for solutions including, but not limited to, electronic agenda and document management solution, enterprise-wide time, attendance, scheduling, and leave system, VoIP telephone system, E911 system, web hosting solution, wired and wireless telecommunications solutions, communication towers and microcomputer replacement program. The County’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software procurement module implementation and training are administered by Tabatha. Tabatha has contributed to County of Volusia Achievement of Excellence in Procurement® Awards in 2012, 2014, and 2015.

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My CFC-NI GP Committees and Tasks:   

Annual CFC NIGP Dessert Contest Once again, the chapter is holding its annual CFC NIGP Dessert Contest! Try your hand this year at making a wonderful dessert and bring it to the December 4, 2015 Chapter Meeting!

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NIGP Code Review Project Update

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Summer Symposium

Thank you to all CFC and other NIGP members that attended our Summer Symposium: Procurement Resources, July 24, 2015! We had 75 attendees for the four (4) credit hour session. The feedback received was positive. Attendees enjoyed the speakers and topics. Expectations were met and the event was well organized. A special shout out to all our Summer Symposium volunteers! Your contributions assisted with making this event a success!

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Speed Buying Our Central Florida Chapter NIGP has officially registered a trademark!!!! ‘SPEED BUYING’!

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Sustainable Purchasing DID YOU KNOW that the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority procure approximately 20,000 square feet of pre-dyed nylon carpet annually that are certified GREEN LABEL PLUS, the higher standard for indoor air quality! It contains 30% recycled Nylon 6 content and it is a 100% recyclable. These better our Airport while improving the health, comfort, beauty of our indoor environment and keep thousands of pounds of waste out of landfills. By recycling carpet, GOAA accomplish the following goals:

 Reuse: 3% to 5% or at least 200 million to 340 million pounds annually. All waste-carpet is used. Nothing is returned to landfills except the desirable clean dirt accumulated from the cleaning process. Post-consumer carpet recycled include carpet cushioning, highway noise abatement panels, industrial block flooring material, automotive parts, composite lumber, and roofing shingles.

When writing a Statement/ Scope of Work Think about how the product could use less energy, be less toxic, or whether it could be reusable

 Recycling: 20% to 25% or at least 1.4 billion to 1.7 billion pounds annually.  Cement kilns: 3% or 200 million pounds annually. Clean fibers are used as extenders and fillers in many products such as concrete and other construction products.

 Waste-to-energy: 1% or 67 million pounds annually. Use of recovered carpet as an alternative fuel source.

 Cost savings: Manufacturers can offset their virgin nylon usage by as much as 75% which can result in a cost savings of 65% or more.

Ways to Recycle Carpet: Donate carpet in good condition to a nonprofit organization or charity. Habitat for Humanity and the Building Materials Reuse Association accept nylon carpet, and they use it in schools, low-income homes and community centers. Good condition for nylon carpet means no large stains or tears.

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Call your local recycling centers or Orange County Solid Waste Division (407) 836-6601 for information about recycling nylon carpet in your area. Areas with carpet recycling usually charge for recycling, so this option is best if you're willing to pay to make sure the carpet is being completely recycled. Repurpose pieces of carpet small enough for you to cut up. Cut a piece to cover the floor of a van or car for extra protection against dirt and weather. Cut it into

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Your Sustainable Purchasing Committee: Fatima F Calkins [email protected]

CFC-NIGP WANTS TO SEE YOU RECYCLING!

Angela Thomas [email protected]

Submit your recycle selfies to the

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What year did you join the chapter? I joined in 2013. How long have you worked in the purchasing profession? I have worked in Procurement for 10+ years.

Douglas Woods Buyer II Seminole County Public Schools

What is the most interesting, unusual or challenging purchase in which you have been involved? The most interesting purchase was an RFQ - Design Build Service for a ($2.5 Million Budget) Olympic size pool with facilities for Lake Howell High School. The funding was from an anonymous donor which is a wonderful gift for the high school . What professional certifications do you hold? None, Scheduled to test for CPPB May 2016.

What is your number one goal (career or personal)? Career Goal is retire as Director of Purchasing for The School Board of Seminole County. Personal goal is to finish Bachelor Degree in Business Administration.

3rd YEAR

What is your favorite past time or hobby? I enjoy taking weekend trips with my family to Disney.

CFC—NIGP MEMBERSHIP

Share a little known fact about yourself. I was a Manager for a Hungry Howie’s Pizza many, many years ago!

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Chapter Meeting and Winter Workshop

January 30th

Chapter Meeting

March 6th

Family Day

March 8th

Chapter Meeting and Speed Buying

May 8th

Chapter Meeting and Summer Symposium

July 24th

Chapter Meeting

September 25th

Reverse Trade Show

November 4th

Chapter Meeting

December 4th

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Certification Corner

Current Certificants—UPPCC Volunteer Opportunities The UPPCC hopes that you will continue your commitment to excellence after becoming certified. Below are a few volunteer opportunities available to you as a certified individual, each of which will earn you credit towards recertification. Please contact UPPCC by email at [email protected] and indicate your interest in volunteering and the specific volunteer activities for which you are interested. The UPPCC enlists current certificants in good standing to assist the organization from time to time in the following areas and awards recertification credit for participation: UPPCC Item/Question Writer Think back to when you took your certification examination. Did you wonder where those exam questions came from? Who wrote them? How were they written? Examination questions for both the Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) and Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) are written by your peers. Public procurement professionals like yourself write and review all UPPCC examination questions. If you are interested in giving back to the certification you worked so hard to achieve, volunteer your time as an Item/Question Writer. Writing Opportunities All currently certified individuals are contacted via email or letter prior to each face-to-face Item/Question Writing

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PRO–DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MESSAGE Professional Development NIGP Webinars NIGP Webinars are 90-minute topical online classes that provide timechallenged professionals the opportunity to earn contact hours without ever having to leave the office. All you need is a computer. Offered throughout the year, Webinars are a great way for you and the entire procurement team to stay abreast of the best practices and current issues in the profession. Upcoming Webinars Oct. 28, 2015

The Scoop on Scopes, Specs, Minimums & Backgrounds

For more information or to sign go to: http://www.nigp.org/eweb/StartPage.aspx?Site=NIGP&webcode=pd-ep-wb-webinars

Webinar Fees Complimentary to NIGP Members / $185.00 Non-Members *

*Non-Member Fee includes a one-year complementary NIGP membership (for eligible individuals). Certification Upcoming Examination dates. For those that are looking to test, some important dates are mentioned below in the table that might be useful. For more details on certification, visit the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC) website at http://www.uppcc.org. Exam Dates

Apply by:

Apply w/ late fee by:

Register for exam by:

October 19, 2015 – October 31, 2015

July 13

July 27

Sept 8

May 2, 2016 – May 14, 2016

Feb 1

Feb 16

March 28

Prometric Testing Center 2301 Lucien Way, Suite 150 Maitland, FL 32751 Page 2 of Pro-D Committee Message continues on the next page. . . .

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PRO–DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MESSAGE — CONTINUED CFCNIGP Sponsored Classes / Seminars Scheduled The Professional Development Committee is eager to help you meet your educational goals. At this time we have 5 classes scheduled for the Chapter, however, there are more classes scheduled throughout the State of Florida. All classes can be found on the Training Matrix.

Strategic Procurement Planning

Sept. 16-18, 2015 3-Day Class

School District of Osceola Co Kissimmee, FL

Contract Administration in the Public Sector

Nov. 16-18, 2015 3-Day Class

Orange County BOCC Orlando, FL

Protests: Managing Options for Positive Results

Dec. 7, 2015 1-Day Class

Lake County BOCC Tavares, FL

Legal Aspects of Public Procurement

Jan. 27-29, 2016 3-Day Class

City of Palm Bay Palm Bay, FL

Sourcing in the Public Sector

Feb. 2-4, 2016 3-Day Class

Osceola County BOCC Kissimmee, FL

Hosting a Seminar If you are interested in hosting a 1-day, 2-day, or 3-day class at your agency location, we encourage you to review the “How to Become a Host Site” document, which can be found on our chapter site in Archive. Contact Lisa Kesecker ([email protected]) with any further questions or to begin the seminar scheduling process. With over 30 classes to choose from, visit the NIGP website for Face-to-Face Course information at: http:// www.nigp.org/eweb/StartPage.aspx?Site=NIGP&webcode=pd_ep_f2f

Lisa Kesecker, Pro-D Chair Fatima Calkins, Pro-D Co-Chair

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COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MESSAGE Mark your calendar – SEPT 26TH RMH Share-a-meal Dinner Community Services Committee is seeking 7-10 volunteers, to participate in the Ronald McDonald House Charities Share-a-meal Dinner on September 26th. We will be grilling a barbecue themed meal onsite. Dinner will be served at 6:30PM and we should arrive promptly at 4:00PM. The menu will include chicken legs, burgers, garden/potato/salads, baked beans, and cookies. We are asking our CF NIGP members to contribute PUBLIX and WAL-MART gift card donations to cover food, drinks, and disposable item expenses. Scholarship points available to both attendees and donors. RMH Pop Tab Program Community Services Committee would like to encourage everyone to continue collection pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House Charities. Collected pop tabs are recycled in exchange for dollars, which help support the children and families served at the Ronald McDonald Houses. Susan Blair Community Services Committee Co-Chair [email protected] Telephone: ((321) 952-3424

Damaris Nazario Community Services Committee Co-Chair [email protected] Telephone: (407) 836-2214

RECERTIFICATION COUNSELOR MESSAGE UPPCC Announces New Headquarters and Management Partner (Herndon, VA) – The Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC) has selected AMR Management Services (AMR) as its new management partner effective July 1, 2015. AMR will serve as the UPPCC’s headquarters office and management company, providing support from AMR’s offices in Lexington, KY and Herndon, VA. The UPPCC was founded in 1978 by the National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) and NIGP: The Institute for Public Procurement and established as an independent entity to govern and administer the Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) and Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) certification programs. The CPPO and CPPB programs are highly regarded and respected among procurement professionals and employers involved in the public sector. Additional information directed towards certification applicants and existing certificants will be forthcoming in the next few weeks.

CFC-NIGP Recertification Counselor: Tabatha Freedman, MBA CPPO, CPPB [email protected] or 386-822-5788

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WEBSITE COMMITTEE MESSAGE

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July 24, 2015 Chapter Meeting MINUTES

The Chapter meeting was called to order by Zulay Millan at 9:00 a.m. Introductions and Recognition of Guests The CFC NIGP would like to welcome guests and first timers from the following entities/organizations, including those from the NFC NIGP: First Timers and Guests Valentina Johnson, Osceola County Karen Stolarenko, Florida Virtual School Oxana Colon, Brevard County School Board

Monty Stinson, Orlando Housing Authority Lolisa Hardy, Southwest Florida Water Management District

OLD BUSINESS Secretary’s Report The motion to approve the Secretary’s Chapter Meeting minutes for May 8, 2015 was made by Diane Wetherington and seconded by Angela Thomas. No Discussion. Motion passes. Treasurer’s Report  Damaris Nazario was the winner of the Treasurer’s Trivia contest from the July Newsletter for a $10 gift certification! Congratulations Damaris!  Discussed merging operating account and scholarship bank accounts.  Investments will need to be reviewed. They expire this year.  The motion to approve the treasurer’s reconciliation reports for February, March, April and May 2015 was made by Jim Schell and seconded by Brad Campbell. No Discussion. Motion passes. NEW BUSINESS Vice President’s Report  Scholarship Updates  A new form has been created.  No scholarship backup will be necessary for chapter related activities as long as attendance has been documented in our Chapter records  Scholarship backup will be necessary for non-chapter related activities.  Scholarship is only for active members Spotlight Member  Wil Henzmann, CPPB, Buyer, Purchasing Services, School Board of Brevard County Member Recognitions  Congratulations to Aneth Williams daughter, Loren’s 2015 High School Graduation!  Congratulations to Fatima Calkins, 2016 FAPPO Treasurer!  Congratulations to Diane Wetherington, 2016 FAPPO Vice President!  Congratulations to Carrie Roberts, NIGP National Buyer of the Year nominee! Chapter of the Year  Congratulations to our Chapter, NIGP National Large Chapter of the Year contender!  Look to social media to see the outcome at FORUM!

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July 24, 2015 Chapter Meeting MINUTES

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Committee/Task Force Announcements  Nominating Committee  New 2 year terms are being considered  Elections are in September  Community Services Committee  A big thank you from Ronald McDonald House for our 2014 Contributions!  Pro-D Committee  Training Matrix is online on our website  Please see all the educational opportunities in Florida for your development. Committee Duties  A list of committee duties is being developed.  Committee contributions will need to be listed for scholarship points. Reverse Trade Show  Request for our members to please help market the RTS  RTS is the prime source of income for our Chapter  Posters and flyers are available at this meeting for you to post in your offices/communities  If you have any RTS marketing ideas, we are open to ideas and would like to hear from you! Young Professional Outreach Program  There are three (3) programs available: scholarship, internships (3 months), externship (3 days)  Information regarding our programs is available on our website Knowledge Shop Survey  Please fill out the Knowledge Shop survey on our website and provide input! Job Postings, Announcements, New Positions, Purchasing News – Open floor 

County of Volusia has a Procurement I/II Position open that closes on 7/29/15.

Meeting Adjourned at 9:35 a.m. Summer Symposium  At the July 24, 2015 Chapter Membership Meeting, meeting, the topic is “Procurement Resources”  4 amazing speakers  Worth four (4) unaccredited contact hours for certification / re-certification  10:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Ice Cream Social  Ice cream with toppings was enjoyed after the Summer Symposium!

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September 25 2015 Chapter Meeting Agenda Central Florida Chapter of NIGP September 25, 2015 12:00 PM — 2:00 PM

AGENDA

BUSINESS LUNCH

Renaissance Senior Center, 3800 S. Econlockhatchee, Trail Venice Ballroom Orlando, Florida 32829

September Meeting

Seminar: Procurement following a State declaration of Emergency, Florida DOT

Menu

Welcome – Zulay Millan, President Introductions and Recognition of Guests & New Members – Zulay Millan ***GROUP PHOTO***

OLD BUSINESS

In honor of FORUM 2015, Kansas City, MO

Secretary’s Report and Approval of Previous Minutes – Tabatha Freedman Treasurer’s Report and Approval – Dawn Richer Vice President’s Report – Diane Wetherington 

Scholarship Updates

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Scholarship Deadlines

Bodacious Bar B Que Pork, Chicken and all the fixins!

NEW BUSINESS Reverse Trade Show Updates Forum Recap – Awards: Chapter of the Year & Chapter with the most NIGP Members Spotlight Member By-Laws Updates (Second Reading) & Voting Election Slate & Voting Committee/Task Force 

Legislative Updates

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Community Service – Ronald McDonald Event on September 26, 2015

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Pro-D, Lisa Kesecker

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Young Professional Outreach – Scholarship Deadlines October 1, 2015!

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Open Floor

Recognition of New Certifications Job Postings, Announcements, New Positions, Purchasing News – Open floor Other New Business

R.S.V.P. ONLINE By Dec 2nd www.cfcnigp.org CHAPTER MEETINGS 2015 DATES January 30 March 6

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