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1 The Public Purchaser The Newsletter of the Public Purchasing Association of North Texas V O L U M E 1, I S S U E 1 President s Message ThPPANCT N O V E M B E R, V O L U M E 2 7, I S S U E 5 I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E PPANCT President s Message Thank You, Jobs...pg. 3 AEP, NPI..pg. 4 News & Notices...pg Schedule...pg. 6 Supplier Showcase...pg. 7, O F FIC ERS PRESIDENT Dawn Berry Purchasing Agent City of Lancaster, TX (972) VICE-PRESIDENT Jamie Brockway, M.B.A., A.P.P..CPPO Purchasing Agent Johnson County, TX (817) SECRETARY Rebecca Hunter, CPPB Buyer City of Lewisville (972) TREASURER Vanessa Freeman, CPPB Senior Buyer Denton County (940) PPANCT Members: The National Procurement Institute held its annual conference in October. The conference was a great success and provided the additional educational and networking opportunities, we all need. If you missed this year, plan accordingly, the next conference will be held in St. Charles, Missouri, October 6-9, Included with your newsletter is information on the annual membership drive. Congratulations to the newly elected Board! Jamie Brockway, President Rebecca Hunter, Vice President Vanessa Freeman, Secretary Nancy Corwin, Treasurer They are ready and dedicated to serve our members. As we come to an end of this year, I would like to thank each of the Board members for fulfilling their duties. Without each of you, your time and dedication to the Association, my job would have been much harder. I truly thank each of you for your time. I would also like to thank each member for allowing me to as serve this year s President. It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the organization. Dawn Berry 2012 PPANCT President PAST PRESIDENT Scott Arledge, CPPO, CPPB Asst. Director of Purchasing Denton County (972)

2 2012 PPANCT LEADERSHIP Officers: President Dawn Berry Purchasing Agent, City of Lancaster Vice President Jamie Brockway, MBA, CPPO, A.P.P. Purchasing Agent, Johnson County Secretary Rebecca Hunter, CPPB Buyer, City of Lewisville Treasurer Vanessa Freeman, CPPB Senior Buyer, Denton County Past President Scott Arledge, CPPO, CPPB Asst. Purchasing Director, Denton County Committee Chairs: Audit and Budget Chair Greg Pervis Purchasing Agent, City of Cedar Hill Constitution/Bylaws/Legislation Chair Ralph McBroom, C.P.M. Contract Administrator, Tarrant County Historian and Records Chair Karen E. Smith, A.P.P. Senior Buyer, City of Denton Marketing and Newsletter Chair Annet Warzwick, CPPB Contract Administrator, Denton County Purchasing Membership Chair Sabrina Zadow Administrative Assistant Town of Flower Mound Professional Development Nancy Corwin, CPPB Buyer II, City of Plano Program Chair Glenna Hayes, C.P.M., A.P.P. Purchasing Agent, City of Wylie Public Relations Chair Cristina Medina Grants and Contracts Administrator North Central Texas Council of Governments Social Events Chair Supplier Showcase Le Sealey Cash and Debt Coordinator Purchasing Representative, City of Mesquite Website Chair David K. Setzer, C.P.M., CWE Director of Workforce Development, NCTCOG 2 VISION STATEMENT To be recognized as an association of highly trained public purchasing professionals that promotes the advancement of the purchasing profession. MISSION STATEMENT To be a respected association that guides the public purchasing profession in a manner that promotes public trust while aggressively pursuing the professional development of its members.

3 2013 PPANCT BOARD MEMBERS Jamie Brockway, President Rebecca Hunter, Vice President Vanessa Freeman, Secretary Nancy Corwin, Treasurer Thank You! We would like to recognize Marty Davis and Greg Pervis for being on the nomination committee. We appreciate your hard work and dedication! JOB POSTINGS Visit for jobs available in the public purchasing field. The following positions are currently posted: Senior Buyer, City of Denton Purchasing Manager, Tarrant County College District 3

4 Congratulations! We would like to recognize Christine Green who was the 2012 recipient of the Carlton N. Parker Award at the annual NPI Conference in Houston. Congratulations Christine! Check out our Facebook page for more NPI Conference photos! 2012 AEP Award Winning Agencies City of Allen City of Arlington City of College Station City of Denton City of Fort Worth City of Frisco City of Garland City of Huntsville City of League City City of Lewisville City of Mesquite City of North Richland Hills City of Plano City of Port Arthur City of Richardson City of San Antonio City of Southlake City of University Park City of Victoria Town of Flower Mound Bexar County Collin County Denton County Parker County Potter County Smith County Tarrant County Travis County Williamson County Alamo Colleges Collin County Community College District Spring ISD Dallas Area Rapid Transit DFW Airport North Texas Tollway Authority San Jacinto River Authority Workforce Solutions of North Central Texas 4

5 Do you have any news, announcements or thoughts you would like to share with PPANCT members? If so, please forward information to for inclusion in the next newsletter. You can keep up with latest news and notices at: Like us on Mark Your Calendars! The 2013 Supplier Showcase will be held on Tuesday, March 5th. Make plans to join us! Look for PPANCT s Facebook profile and become a fan! It s easy, just login and search for Public Purchasing Association of North Central Texas. This will be an important source for chapter information in the future! 5

6 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS 2013 OFFICERS The PPA Nominating Committee is seeking nominations for 2013 slate of Officers. In accordance with the Public Purchasing Association s Constitution and Bylaws, the governing body consists of four Officers (President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer) and the Immediate Past President. Each Officer serves for a one year period. The list of current Board members can be found at The Nominating Committee is hereby accepting nominations for the following positions. President Vice President Secretary Treasurer The current officers are: Dawn Berry, President Jamie Brockway, Vice President Rebecca Hunter, Secretary Vanessa Freeman, Treasurer The Board of Directors oversees the management of the property, affairs, activities and business of PPA and establishes policies, which are within the limits specified in the Constitution and Bylaws. Serving on the Board is a worthwhile and rewarding experience for you professionally and is vital to the governance of the Association. Eligibility requirements per Article I of the Bylaws: Candidates for any Officer Position must have been a member in good standing and agree to become a member of NPI within three months of being elected an Officer. If you know of any individual who meets these requirements, including yourself, and who is energetic, enthusiastic and willing to serve, please submit your nomination to Marty Davis at mdavis@gptx.org. Nominations will be accepted through Thursday, October 4, Nominees who meet the eligibility requirements will be mailed a questionnaire to ensure that they are willing to accept the nomination. The Nominating Committee will consider all nominees that accept the nomination and return the questionnaire. A proposed slate of Officers will be presented for a formal vote at the October 25, 2012 meeting. Nominations may also be made from the floor at that meeting. The incoming President will be appointing Committee Chairs. If you are interested in serving on any of the Committees listed below, in either a Chair capacity or as a committee member, please Jamie Brockway at jbrockway@johnsoncountytx.org indicating your interest. Constitution/By Laws/Legislation Membership Professional Development Public Relations Website Marketing / Directory Newsletter Programs Special Events Supplier Showcase Special Events Holiday Party Thank you, The Nominating Committee 6

7 PUBLIC PURCHASING ASSOCIATION OF NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS CORDIALLY INVITES YOU TO ATTEND the 2013 SUPPLIER SHOWCASE Tuesday, March 5, :00 4:00 P.M., Vendors Set-Up Booths 4:00 7:00 PM, Vendor Expo 5:00-7:00 PM, Buffet Dinner at SHERATON DFW AIRPORT 4440 West John Carpenter Freeway (Hwy 114) Irving, TX COST IS $300.00, WHICH INCLUDES: A Six-Foot Table with Skirt; Dinner for Two, 2 x 3 Ad in the Membership Directory, A Copy of the Membership Directory, and *FREE INTERNET ACCESS* Information: Mail Payments to: Le Sealey PPANCT Office PO Box 2253 lsealey@cityofmesquite.com Denton, TX Fax Please complete the attached Registration Form. Mail the registration form and payment to the above address. Checks o nly, payable t o P PANCT. Payment must be included to receive confirmation. Space is limited and will be issued on a first come - first served basis. All pr oceeds f rom t his e vent be nefit t he P ublic Purchasing A ssociation of N orth C entral Texas. Funds are used to manage the organization and provide tuition assistance/scholarship to members for purchasing related continuing education and conference attendance

8 2013 Supplier Showcase Registration Form Please Print or Type (Below to be used in the PPANCT Directory) Company Name Contact Mailing Address Registration Deadline: Due By January 29, 2013 Payment Must be received before a table is issued QUESTIONS: Le Sealey O F PLEASE MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO PPANCT Phone Fax Attendee 1 (included in price) Attendee 1 (included in price) Attendee 3* Attendee 4* REMIT ADDRESS FOR CHECK PAYMENTS: PO Box 2253 Denton, TX Office Fax Business Description Sponsorships Sponsorship support is used to provide funding to PPA members for education assistance. Silver Sponsor [Includes Signage at Event] Gold Sponsor [Includes Full Page Ad and Signage] Platinum Sponsor [Signage at Event, Full Page Ad and acknowledgement on PPANCT website] Basic Registration Basic Registration includes one six foot table with skirt, two chairs, two dinners, and a 2" x 3" advertiserment. **IMPORTANT** There are no large displays allowed. Please limit displays to the area reserved, one six foot table and two chairs. Description Quantity Unit Cost Total Basic Registration $ Additional Attendees $30.00 Electrical $15.00 Power Strip $15.00 Ad - Additional 2" x 3" $25.00 Ad - Full Page $ (Artwork must be submitted by Feb 5, 2013) Sponsorship: Platinum $ Sponsorship: Gold $ Sponsorship: Silver $ Sponsorship: Cash Bar $75.00 DOOR PRIZES: We Welcome Any Door Prizes! These items will be given away throughout the event. IF you would like to give one, or several please send a list and description. Thank you! Rooms are available during this event. Single or Double Room Rates $ Taxes. Contact the Sheraton DFW Airport direct at by February 12, 2013

9 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION & DIRECTORY LISTING 2013 Public Purchasing Association of North Central Texas A Chapter of the National Procurement Institute New Membership Membership Renewal Name: Certifications Agency/Entity Title Address City, State, Zip Telephone Number Fax Number Please list other Professional Organizations of which you are a member. Please list any topics of interest for professional Development. Please indicate if you are interested in serving on any of the following committees Membership Programs Newsletter Public Relations Professional Development Website Supplier Showcase Holiday Party Audit/Budget Historian/Records Constitution/ByLaws/Legislation Membership Period begins January 1, 2013 and ends December 31, 2013 Annual Membership Dues are $50 ($60 if paid after January 1st) ** PLEASE RETURN THE COMPLETED FORM WITH YOUR PAYMENT TO ENSURE WE HAVE ACCURATE MEMBERSHIP RECORDS. MAIL TO: PPANCT, PO BOX 2253, DENTON, TX 76202