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Inside this issue:
Message from the President Page 1
SCAGPO Purpose Page 2
SCAGPO Board of Directors Page 4-5
SCAGPO Membership Page 7
Recent SCAGPO Board Decis ions Page 9
SCAGPO Committee Announcements Page 11
BUYWAYS
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
VOLUME 8 EDITION 6 Onl ine “ALL THINGS SCAGPO” Edit ion June 2011
P r e s i d e n t C l a r i s s a G . C la r k , C PP B
V i c e P r e s i d e nt
S a m H a n v e y , C P P B A P M
T r e a s u r e r M e l i s sa T h u r s t i n , C P M
S e c r e t a r y
J a n i c e A . B e l l , C P P B
D a t a b a s e A dmi n i s t r a t o r G e o r g i a G i l l en s , C P P O , C PP B , C P M
D I R E C T O R S
R e g i o n I J e f f r e y P a t t e r so n , C P PB C PM
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J e s s i c a F av o r , C P P O C PP B
R e g i o n I I I T o n i M a r s h a l l , C P P B
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M i c h a e l E mo r y , C P P B
R e g i o n V C yn th i a S e l l e r s , C P PB
D i r e c t o r s A t L a rg e
C l a r i s s a B e l ton , C P PB C P M
R o ch e l l e D an ie l s , C PP B S t a c y L a n g d a le , C P P B
L a S ho nd a Ou t i ng , C P PB S t e ph en L . Pu l l i e
P A S T P R E SI D E N T
D o n n a J . Po t t s , C P P B
re la t ionships among members in their individual regions . The Membership Committee led SCAGPO to several great changes including, the addi t ion of s tudent memberships, development of a Career Day program, and a Welcome Program for new members. The Co-Sponsorship Committee has secured several sponsors for th is year’s Annual Professional Development Forum and cont inues negotia t ions for even more. The Information & Public ity Committee has worked di l igent ly issuing press re leases, s treamlining our website , increasing Buyways issues f rom quar ter ly to monthly publicat ion, and issuing weekly announcements . Final ly, i t has been you the SCAGPO Membership who cont inues to make me proud to be your humble leader through your own continued effor ts to get professional development and to serve our public to the best of your abi l i t ies . Thank-You SCAGPO. You have made th is a great f irs t half! Clarissa Clark, CPPB
We are a t the half-way point of my year as your President . There have been a few minor chal lenges, but overal l , there has been nothing for me to complain about. In fact , as I wri te th is message, I smile to myself ref lect ing over the wonderful progress we’ve made in only s ix months: The Profess ional Development Commit tee has hosted two very successful Quar ter ly Trainings. Our Historian has led a great campaign to make professional p ictures of SCAGPO off icers to enhance our Websi te and Buyways. The Regional Directors have begun a wonderful program to bui ld
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Important Dates:
Buyways Article Deadline
June 15, 2011
SCAGPO Board Meeting June 23, 2011
NIGP Annual Forum & Exposition
National Harbor, MD August 25-29, 2011
SCAGPO Annual Forum & Trade
Show Myrtle Beach, SC
November 16-18, 2011
SCAGPO Inc . Chapter of NIGP BUYWAYS ONLINE Informat ion and Publ ici ty Committee
S tacy Gregg, Edi tor Tammy Isham ● Thomas Harvin, CPPB
Tamika Malone , CPPB● Michel le Robinson, CPPB Ja lor ie Robinson, CPPB ● Wayne Tesh , CPPB
Joyce St rothers Wilson, CPPB ●Margare t Woodson
BUYWAYS Onl ine i s publ ished monthly and d is t r ibuted e lec t ronical ly to members of SCAGPO, NIGP, and NIGP Chapter Pres idents f ree of charge. BUYWAYS Onl ine provides news ar t ic les in addi t ion to announcements regarding purchas ing seminars , workshops , conferences and o ther informat ion of in teres t to i t s d ivers i f ied purchas ing membership which cons is t s of c i ty , county , school d is t r ic t s , and s ta te agencies involved in the procurement of goods and services. Readers may di rec t ques t ions , feedback and ar t ic les per t inent to th is publ ica t ion to Informat ion & Publ ic i ty Chai rperson, S tacy Gregg, by e-mai l to the fol lowing:
informat [email protected]
SCAGPO Purpose The purpose of the South Carolina Association of Governmental Purchasing Officials
is: to study, discuss and recommend improvements in the field of governmental
purchasing; to provide a means for the exchange of ideas and experiences among governmental purchasing officials; to promote and encourage professional competence through continuing education and
training of governmental purchasing officials; to promote and foster the professional stature of all persons engaged in
governmental purchasing; to achieve recognition of the place of public purchasing in the government structure; to collect, analyze and distribute information relative to the organization and
administration of governmental purchasing activities to governmental purchasing officials;
to promote legislation that endorses efficiency in the purchasing process for all governmental units in South Carolina.
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SCAGPO PRESIDENTS
B. D. Bland Joseph K. Westbury B. D. Bland Fred L. Woodham, CPPO John H. Porter, Jr. , CPPO David Watson, CPM William C. Morrow, CPPB William Kelly, Jr. , CPPO Gregg S. Long, CPPB Emily R. Collier, CPPO William J. Tommie, Jr. , CPPO Norma J. Hall, CPPO, CPM Walter E. Grant, CPPO Alice R. Copeland Regena Hartley, CPPO Terry Mathis, CPPB Deborah G. Welch, CPPO
Mary L. Sims, CPPO William D. Brady, Jr. , CPPO Diane W. Weathers, CPPB Ivry Moon, Jr. , CPPO Wanda J. Dixon, CPPB Sam Stephens, Jr. , CPPO Michael Burk, CPPO William T. Pace, Jr., CPPO Jeffrey C. Patterson, Sr., CPPB William W. Leath, CPPO David L. Thomas, CPPO Darlyn B. Adams, CPPO Sandra A. Wright, CPPB Wendy Williams, CPPO, C.P.M Rochelle Daniels, CPPB Donna J. Potts, CPPB Clarissa G. Clark, CPPB
SCAGPO History The Coastal Carolina Association of Governmental Purchasing Officials became an official organization on January 1, 1978. The first meeting was held on January 17, 1978 at the Howard Johnson’s Motor Lodge in Charleston, SC. The officers in the inaugural year included the following:
B.D. Bland, President C.E. Hoffman, Jr. , Vice President
Virginia Todd, Treasurer Lynn Samuels, Secretary
The name of the organization changed to the South Carolina Association of Governmental Purchasing Officials in late 1979. The association has continued to grow since its inception in 1978. Today's membership stands at over 600 members from all areas of governmental purchasing. SCAGPO is a nonprofit organization providing a wealth of support to purchasing agencies throughout South Carolina. Through its programs, purchasing officials learn the finer points of source selection, competitive bidding, negotiation, transportation, quality assurance, contract administration, tracking, inventory management, and specification writing. SCAGPO sponsors three professional development seminars per year and an annual conference with purchasing seminars. These have proven invaluable for those professionals in governmental purchasing who want to improve or update purchasing techniques and skills, improve purchasing power, and increase overall knowledge of purchasing. Additionally, SCAGPO’s newsletter, "Buyways," is published for the benefit of its members. It reports on developments in purchasing and related practices and news about colleagues across South Carolina.
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SCAGPO EXECUTIVE BOARD
PRESIDENT Clarissa G. Clark, CPPB
VICE PRESIDENT Sam Hanvey, CPPB, APM
SECRETARY Janice A. Bell , CPPB [email protected]
TREASURER Melissa Thurstin
DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR Georgia Gillens, CPPO, CPPB, CPM
Not Pictured
Elected Officers shall be President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Data Base Administrator. Only members in good standing, and an agency or individual member of the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Inc. shall be eligible to hold these offices.
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SCAGPO REGIONAL DIRECTORS
Region I Jeffrey Patterson, CPPB CPM
Region II Jessica Favor, CPPO CPPB
Region III Toni Marshall, CPPB [email protected]
Region IV Michael Emory, CPPB [email protected]
Region V Cynthia Sellers, CPPB [email protected]
REGIONAL AREAS The operations and activities of SCAGPO shall be conducted in the state of South Carolina in order to ensure maximum representation in SCAGPO business. The area represented is divided into five geographical regions as follows
Region 1 Calhoun, Fairfield, Kershaw,
Lancaster, Lee, Lexington, Newberry, Richland, and Sumter
Region 2
Bamberg, Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, Hampton, Jasper, and Orangeburg
Region 3
Abbeville, Aiken, Allendale, Barnwell, Edgefield, Greenwood, Laurens, McCormick, and Saluda
Region 4
Anderson, Cherokee, Chester, Greenville, Oconee, Pickens, Spartanburg, Union, and York
Region 5
Chesterfield, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Georgetown, Horry, Marion,
Marlboro, Williamsburg, and Clarendon
SCAGPO DIRECTORS
SCAGPO DIRECTORS AT LARGE:
Clarissa Belton, CPPB CPM [email protected]
Rochelle Daniels, CPPB [email protected]
Stacy Langdale [email protected]
LaShonda Outing, CPPB [email protected]
Steve Pullie [email protected]
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Bowling Team (Ad-Hoc) Derek Glenn
Co-Sponsorship Stephen L. Pullie, CPPB
Certification Mary Sims,CPPO
Finance John Hamer, CPPB
Forum Committee Georgia Gillens, CPPB
Golf Tournament (Ad-Hoc) Elizabeth Wooten [email protected]
Historian Jo Marie Brown
Information and Publicity Stacy Gregg
Legislative and Resolutions Cooper Marlowe
Membership Margaret Woodson
Mentor Sandra Wright, CPPB [email protected]
Nominating Donna J. Potts, CPPB
Past President's Council Donna J. Potts, CPPB
Professional Development Nadine Chastine, CPPO, CPPB
Program Committee Sam Hanvey, CPPB, APM
SCAGPO Relations Officer Toni Marshall, CPPB [email protected]
SCAGPO COMMITTEE CHAIRS
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Student Memberships Margaret Woodson, Chair
The Membership voted and approved during the May Quarterly Training an Amendment to the Bylaws to expand the definit ion of the
“Associate Member” category to include membership for College Students and Faculty who meet the el igibil i ty requirements. Not only will they become members of SCAGPO, but they will also be el igible for an Associate Membership with NIGP. The change also includes a short- term Transit ional Membership category for members who are displaced from their agency. Please note, i f you personally paid as an individual member, the membership stays with you and a transi t ional membership request is not needed to be submitted to the Board for approval. If there is a local college or universi ty class or student group that you want to conduct a presentation on Public Procurement Careers and the benefits of membership with SCAGPO and NIGP, information is available on our website on the “Become a Member Today” l ink. Available for downloading and print ing are brochures and a power point presentation, including the new Student Membership brochure. Or, you can contact the Membership Committee to request that we contact the college group. [email protected] To view the entire amendment and specific requirements for el igibil i ty, refer to the “Membership Meetings” section in the Members Only l ink .
MEMBERSHIP FEES Changes in Membership Fees effective for memberships beginning January 1, 2012:
New members received into the association between the months of January and June shall pay the full $40.00. New members received between the months of July and December shall pay $30.00.
Each agency member beyond the 15 will pay $20.00 membership dues regardless of month joined in the Association.
Only one address is allowed per agency under the $450.00 maximum.
Memberships may be specific to an individual if the individual paid their own membership. If an agency paid the membership and the agency requests the replacement of the person in that position, then the membership will be changed.
SCAGPO MEMBERSHIP
Membership Categories Membership is open to any person who subscribes to the purposes of the South Carolina Association of Governmental Purchasing Officials. The classes of membership are: Regular Members: Restricted to persons who are actively engaged in governmental purchasing activities of any state, county, municipal, educational agency or special purpose political subdivisions. May also be extended to anyone interested in the profession, vendors excluded, and sponsored by a regular member. Lifetime Members: May be conferred upon active members upon retirement and written request for such membership. Honorary Members: May be bestowed upon individuals who have made distinguished contributions to the purchasing profession, or to the Association, upon recommendation and majority vote by the Executive Board. Agency Members: Up to 15 members may have membership in the name of any state, county, municipal, educational agency, or special purpose political subdivision which is actively engaged in governmental purchasing activities. Agency members are considered regular members.
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SCAGPO offers several opportunities for members to earn awards and scholarships. These opportunities are usually announced in the late summer and early fall . Winners are announced every year at the Annual Forum during the Awards Banquet. The following is an overview of how SCAGPO’s Awards and Scholarships Program works: The Awards and Scholarship Committee is composed of three (3) past recipients of the James H. Barnes Award and two members at large. The previous year’s recipient of the James H. Barnes Award shall serve as the chairperson of the committee. The purpose of the committee is to review the accomplishments of any SCAGPO member who has distinguished themselves in the areas of accomplishment, involvement in SCAGPO activities and promotion of professional development. The committee will make the following awards:
A. Professional Development Scholarship Award: Prior to the annual forum, the committee shall select from applications received, a qualified recipient for the Professional Development Scholarship. Applicants must be a member in good standing for a period of not less than one year.
B. SCAGPO “Professional Buyer of the Year” & “Professional Purchasing Manager of the Year” Awards: Prior to the Annual Forum, the committee shall select SCAGPO’s “Professional Buyer & Professional Purchasing Manager of the Year”. These recipients shall become SCAGPO’s nominee for the NIGP Professional Buyer & Manager of the Year Award.
C. James H. Barnes Award: Nominees will be
selected from the active membership. The nomination will be based on outstanding contributions through SCAGPO toward the advancement of the public purchasing profession.
D. B.D. Bland “Distinguished Service Award”:
Such distinguished service may include, but need not be limited to: 1. Servicing SCAGPO or NIGP, this
results in state and/or national recognition that positively reflects on the purchasing profession.
2. Providing active leadership in purchasing organizations and community organization.
3. Contributing to education and professional development.
4. Promoting the good name of purchasing organizations and/or the purchasing profession.
The Certification Committee awards annual scholarships to help members meet certification goals. The chairperson is appointed by the President and is a non-voting member of the Board of Directors.
SCAGPO AWARDS OPPORTUNITIES
Quote of the Month: "One hour per day of study will put you at the top of your field within three years. Within five years you'll be a national authority. In seven years, you can be one of the best people in the world at what you do."
Earl Nightingale 1921-1989, Author and Speaker
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SCAGPO Accepting Donation of Cars Submitted by Margaret Woodson
The Board has recently approved a new fund-raising program for member scholarships with Charitable Auto Resources, Inc. (CARS). Charitable Auto ResourceS , Inc. (CARS) is a complete turn-key operation dedicated to helping non-profit organizations raise revenue by providing the expertise to assist non-profit organizations raise funds by taking personal vehicles donated to SCAGPO. SCAGPO will receive 70% of the net proceeds of the sale of the donated vehicle. There are NO start up fees and SCAGPO will need no additional staff… because CARS handles it ALL . CARS handles everything, from the initial phone call by the donor to the sale of the vehicle. Based on the donor’s availability, they arrange for a tow company to pick-up the vehicle. Only a very few vehicles are declined for reasons such as not being a complete vehicle or too far a distance from an auction house. The donor is mailed a personalized thank you letter from SCAGPO, and if the sale qualifies, the IRS 1098-C form within 30 days from the sale of the vehicle. Towing and auction fees are deducted from the gross sale of the vehicles to arrive at the net proceeds. These fees vary from state-to-state. CARS sell the majority of vehicles through dealer auctions. Higher value vehicles are sold through e-Bay. Some are sold at salvage, which reduces the chances of a loss. CARS will not bill you for any
vehicle that sells for less than the expenses. Occasionally there are title transfer issues and DMV questions that arise after the fact; CARS handles all the follow-up on these and any other issues. The Board plans to launch this program as early as July 2011. This program will help you find a solution to dispose of that spare vehicle in your yard (granny’s or Neighbors!), help SCAGPO’s scholarship program and receive a tax deduction. Details about the program will be available on SCAGPO’s website and in the July edition of Buyways . Spread the word!
RECENT SCAGPO BOARD DECISIONS
SCAGPO’s Summer Charitable Project
The SCAGPO Board requests members consider making a charitable contribution to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Many of us know the MDA from the Jerry’s Kids telethons in our youth. This association continues to be a viable and necessary non-profit organization due to the kindness of ordinary people like you who care enough to make and keep a monetary commitment to children in special circumstances. To make a tax deductable contribution, please visit (SCAGPO President) Clarissa Clark’s lock-up page: https://www.joinmda.org/MyLockup/MyHomepage/tabid/219390/Participant/clclark/Default.aspx Your receipt will be e-mailed to you soon after your donation is made. Thank you for your consideration of helping us to meet our $3,000.00 goal. Please know your kindness is appreciated. The deadline is June 15, 2011.
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Professional Development Committee: Nadine Chasteen, CPPO, CPPB, Chairperson
The Professional Development Committee plans and coordinates educational programs, such as quarterly conferences. It also assists with the coordination of NIGP courses held in South Carolina. The committee is dedicated to furthering the knowledge, expertise, and professionalism of the membership. For more information regarding current and future Professional Development opportunities, please visit SCAGPO’s website at:
http://scagpo.org/scagpo.asp?file=activities_and_training.htm
WORD OF THE MONTH Leitmotif \LYT-moh-teef\, noun; 1. In music drama, a marked melodic phrase or short passage which always accompanies the reappearance of a certain person, situation, abstract idea, or allusion in the course of the play; a sort of musical label. 2. A dominant and recurring theme. “Each actor to appear on stage is accompanied by a musical phrase on the drum -- a sort of leitmotif to characterize an emotion, much like a Wagnerian drama.” -- Eleanor Blau, "Connecticut's Shakespeare", New York Times, July 9, 1982
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Upcoming NIGP Trainings Sourcing in the Public Sector When: July 20-22, 2011; 8AM - 5PM Where: 955 Park Street, Room 110, Columbia, SC Instructor: Marcheta Gillespie Risk Management When: July 28-29, 2011; 8AM - 5PM Where: SCDOT, 955 Park Street, Room 303A, Columbia, SC Instructor: Theresa Gerhardt Developing and Managing RFPs When: August 17-19, 2011; 8AM - 5PM Where: SC DOT, 955 Park Street, Room G-14,
Columbia, SC Instructor: Jerome Moynihan Legal Aspects of Public Purchasing When: September 14-16, 2010; 8AM - 5PM Where: 955 Park Street, Room 110, Columbia, SC Instructor: Jack Dale Contracting for Public Sector Services When: October 6-7, 2011; 8AM - 5PM Where: SC DHEC 2600 Bull Street, Columbia, SC Instructor: Joyce Foster Get What you Need Through Successful Negotiations When: October 13-14, 2011; 8AM - 5PM Where: SC DOT, 955 Park Street, Room G-14,
Columbia, SC 29201 Instructor: Tony Ell is
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SCAGPO COMMITTEE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Legislative and Resolutions Committee
Interested to know the latest bills related to State Procurement? Please find the L&R Committee’s report on SCAGPO’s website: http://scagpo.org/members/legislative/Legislative%20and%20Resolutions%20April%202011.PDF (You will need the password for the SCAGPO Members Only Section of the website. If you do not have it , please obtain from Database Administrator)
Program Committee Chairperson Sam Hanvey, CPPB, APM
Annual Forum Committee The Forum Committees have been working hard to plan SCAGPO’s 33r d Annual Professional Development Forum and Trade Show. This year’s Forum returns to Myrtle Beach’s Embassy Suites on Kingston Plantation. Information regarding member registration and hotel reservation may be found on SCAGPO’s website: http://scagpo.org/scagpo.asp?file=annual_forum.htm As plans are finalized for the big event, your suggestions and feedback are encouraged. Please do so by e-mailing Georgia Gillens at [email protected].
Congratulations to Janice Bradford of Midlands Technical College! Her submission was chosen to be the theme for SCAGPO’s 2011 Annual Forum & Trade Show:
Transformers Revenge of the Economic Downturn
Logo provided by Urban Nation Designs (Columbia, SC)
Information & Publicity The Information & Publicity Committee has been working hard to improve the website. It is the Committee’s goal to make the site more resourceful and easier to navigate. Recent improvements include (1) addition of links to each committee’s page at the very bottom of the welcome screen, (2) removal of outdated information (3) archival of old Forum and Quarterly training and (3) addition of information about individual committees. SCAGPO Members are encouraged to visit the “Members Only” section of the website. There, you will have access to all updates in SCAGPO including board meeting schedule, meeting minutes, meeting agendas and progress reports made by SCAGPO Officers and Committee Chairs.
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Information & Publicity Committee: Stacy Gregg, Chairperson
The Information and Publicity Committee is responsible for the dissemination of information regarding SCAGPO to the membership, vendors, media, NIGP & Chapters and general public. The committee publishes Buyways as well as maintains the website, issue press releases and weekly announcements by e-mail. The Information & Publicity is comprised of a wonderful group of professionals including: Tammy Isham; Thomas Harvin, CPPB; Tamika Malone, CPPB; Michelle Robinson, CPPB; Jalorie Robinson, CPPB; Wayne Tesh, CPPB; Joyce Strothers Wilson, CPPB; and Margaret Woodson.
Past President's Council Donna J. Potts, CPPB, Chairperson
The Past President's council shall consist of all past presidents that are active members of SCAGPO. They shall function in an advisory capacity and handle special projects appointed by the President or the Board. They shall sit on the Board as non-voting members. The immediate Past President shall have voting privileges. The immediate past president is responsible for the outgoing President's Award. Duties: Assist the immediate Past President, if requested, for timely and complete submission of the SCAGPO's entry to NIGP for consideration of awards; by the end of February. Applications for the Large Chapter of the Year and Buyer of the Year were submitted to NIGP for the National Awards consideration.
Committee Members:
Darlyn B. Adams, CPPO, CPPB Billy D. Bland, CPPO William D. Brady, Jr., CPPO Mike Burk, CPPO Emily R. Collier, CPPO Rochelle Daniels, CPPB Wanda J. Dixon, CPPB
Walter E. Grant, CPPO Norma Hall, CPPO, CPPB William W. Leath, CPPO Gregg S. Long, CPPB William C. Morrow, CPPB William T. Pace, Jr., CPPO Jeffery Patterson, CPPB, CPM
Steve Pullie, CPPB Mary Sims, CPPO Samuel Stephens, Jr., CPPO David Thomas, CPPO, CPPB William J. Tommie, Jr., CPPO Wendy E. Williams, CPPO, C.P.M. Fred L. Woodham, CPPO Sandra Wright, CPPB,
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Nominating Committee: Donna J. Potts, CPPB, Chairperson
The objective of the committee is to provide SCAGPO members with a list of nominees to fill the position of President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Data Base Administrator, Directors-at-Large and Regional Directors from the general membership. Committee Members: Steve Pullie, CPPB, Department of Juvenile Justice. The Nominating Committee is currently accepting candidates for the Fall 2011 Election. All SCAGPO members meeting minimum qualifications are encouraged to take part in election. The application is located on SCAGPO’s website:
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Not Sure if you meet the qualifications to serve on the Executive Board? The minimum criteria to be used in the selection of the maximum number of members nominated for President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, Data Base Administrator, Regional Directors and Directors-At-Large are as follows:
A. All officer nominees (President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Data Base Administrator) are members of NIGP.
B. The nominee must have been involved in this Association at a minimum of three (3) years and served on committees, attended training seminars and annual forum.
C. The nominee has made a contribution to the Association in a volunteer capacity.
D. The nominee has professional purchasing experience.
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The following information is an excerpt from a presentation “Strategies for Women in Supply Management: How to Overcome the Final Hurdles” by Cheryl O. Ransom, C.P.M., A.P.P. and Tracey K. Stevens, C.P.M., CPPB . Although their presentation addresses women in our profession, their insightful tips are universal for all new and not-so-new procurement professionals with career progression aspirations. Strategies & Lessons Learned. Several respondents’ advised women to celebrate their successes, no matter how small or large. If a goal is accomplished, great! If the goal wasn’t met, congratulate yourself for having had the courage and skills to try. Women were encouraged to see workplace problems as opportunities for making positive changes. Additional strategies and lessons learned included: 1. Learn everything you can about your job or position, the organization you work for and how you can make a positive impact. 2. Set business goals, both long-range and short
range. Write them down and commit yourself to them. Then be willing to assume the risks and sacrifices demanded of you in order to reach them. Understand and accept the price you must pay. 3. Transmit your conviction and confidence in your “product” to both your internal and external customers. 4. Women who advance have confidence in themselves. Set your sights high. It’s just as easy to work with thousands as it is with hundreds. Only lack of confidence can hold you back. 5. Find ways to overcome whatever fears are holding you back. If necessary, seek out professionals who can help. 6. Learn to work smarter, not harder. To do so, increase your knowledge--read, study, research and consult the experts. 7. Help build other people, and let them help build you. Share your ideas, goals, aspirations, and problems with friends.
Form mastermind alliances with others, but don’t expect them to solve your problems or take care of you. 8. Take every opportunity to let whatever you learn from your experiences in life shape what you do tomorrow. Remember you will learn great lessons from your failures. 9. Don’t look back. Burn the bridges of things you can’t change, leave them behind you and forge ahead. 10. Be willing and eager to go on to new experiences. Learn how to relate new knowledge to experiences and lessons learned in the
past. 11. Admit what you don’t know, acknowledge what you need to know and search out the answers. Become firmly convinced that there are no
unsolvable problems.
12. Practice mental picturing. Program yourself for success. Conquer negativism. Learn how to be a self-motivator. Use daily affirmations. 13. Never take lightly the opportunities that come
Strategies for Women in Supply Management: How to Overcome the Final Hurdles
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your way and always appreciate the help you receive along the way.
14. Acknowledge that success is a process. Start where you are today and set a goal. When you reach that goal, recognize that this places you at a new starting position for setting and reaching additional goals. 15. Be aware that the more far-reaching and noble your goals, the more sacrifice, suffering, learning and perseverance will be required to realize them. Recognize and totally believe that you hold the keys within yourself to succeed in any endeavor which you desire to pursue. “Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people try to do that but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.” (Mark Twain) Remember, destiny is not a matter of chance; it is a matter of choice. Winners expect to win in advance. Life is a self-fulfilling prophecy!
Mary Cantando's Weekly Growth Tip:
Conducting a Valuable Meeting
As my good friend, Linda Holden, says, "Don't spend $1,000 to solve a $100 problem." Too many of us spend time meeting, meeting, meeting...often just for the sake of meeting. In effect, we're spending that $1,000 to solve a $100 problem
5 Ways to Conduct a Valuable Meeting
1) Avoid standard status meetings (weekly, etc.) unless they are really needed. Only meet if there is a concrete reason to meet.
2) Start and end on time. Do you reward stragglers by waiting for them, while punishing the punctual for being on time?
3) Create an importance-based agenda. Discuss items of greatest relevance first.
4) Be sure everyone knows his/her responsibilities. This goes for the meeting itself as well as the follow-up.
5) Try a stand-up meeting. It's amazing how much time you will save if everyone is standing rather than lounging in a comfortable conference room chair. Give it a try. You can get a one-hour meeting down to ten minutes!
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