Reverse Trade Show Chair

Tara Bohnsack, CPPO, CPPB

(352) 540-6243

BOARD MEMBERS & COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Past President Theresa Webb, CPPO, C.P.M,

CPPB, FCCM

(813) 870-8736

Professional Development

Tara Bohnsack, CPPO, CPPB

(352) 540-6243

Membership

Tony McGee, CPPB

(813) 274-3283

Programs

Mina Kaeding, CPPO,CPPB,

FCCM, PhD.

(813) 272-4326

Communications

Evy Romero

(727) 892-5297

Golf Tournament

Jay Jackus, CPPO, CPPB

(727) 942-5615

Trade Show Chair

Celeste Gibbons-Peoples, CPPB

(813) 272-4326

FROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT…

Tampa Bay Area Chapter NIGP, Inc.

NEWSLETTERNEWSLETTERNEWSLETTER www.nigp-tampabay.org

2015 OFFICERS

PRESIDENT

KAREN MAIN, CPPO, CPPB

VICE-PRESIDENT KEVIN FRYE, CPPO, CPPB

TREASURER

AMY FLACK, CPPO, CPPB

SECRETARY

STEPHANIE BUNFORD, CPPB

ISSUE 61

June 2015

Dear Chapter Members and Colleagues, Summer is upon us! This year is certainly flying by and it’s difficult to believe almost half the year is over. The Chapter has been busy this year so far with two Chapter meetings, our 2015 Supplier Exhibition and the Chapter Golf Tournament. Our most recent meeting last week featured guest speaker David Snyder and he addressed issues regarding public record laws. It was an enlightening and interesting topic which produced a lively conversation of questions for him. We also had excitement in the form of awards – Amy Flack was presented with a $500 check and a plaque as winner of the 2015 Buyer of the Year! Checks were also presented to the winners of the Sales Incentive Program for the 2015 Supplier Exhibition. Cathy Morgan held third place and a check for $100; Amy Flack held second place and a check for $200; and Laurie Roberts held first place and a check for $300!! Congratulations and thanks to all these members. I also distributed Certificates of Appreciation to the agencies who donated baskets for the Supplier Exhibition for the Wounded Warrior Project fund raiser. We raised $2,315 due to the exceptional efforts of these following agencies: City of Tampa, City of Tarpon Springs, Hillsborough County Avia-tion Authority, Hillsborough County Public Schools, Pinellas County Purchas-ing and Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. We also held a ―Christmas in June‖ donation drive for the Ronald McDonald

House of Tampa Bay. An outstanding assortment of much needed items, gift

cards and Beanie Babies were donated by members attending this meeting.

Four lucky winners were recipients of sports memorabilia items as a result of

their donation. I must extend admiration, praise and a huge hug to Programs

Chair Mina Kaeding for not only making this drive a reality, but for being solely

responsible for collection (via donations) of the sports memorabilia items.

Mina, I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, YOU ROCK!

As a follow up to this Ronald McDonald House donation drive, we are seeking

more information on a dual County event for an on-site meal preparation ex-

perience at their Tampa and Pinellas locations (where they have 3 facilities).

More information will follow on this volunteer endeavor, where community

groups prepare hot, nutritious meals for exhausted families.

The Chapter hosted its 21st Annual Buyer/Seller Golf Tournament on May

15th, 2015 at Seven Springs Golf & Country Club in New Port Richey. What a

beautiful sunny day it was! Jay Jackus and his volunteer group hosted this

successful event. A great time was had by all who attended. Thanks to Jay

for his continued leadership for the Golf Tournament.

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I’m also happy to report we had an excellent turn-out with positive financial results from the 2015 Supplier

Exhibition held on April 10th. The new venue at A La Carte Event Pavilion was an appreciated and much

needed new breath of fresh air for vendors and attendees. Due to the efforts of many, the Chapter sold

103 booths! The net profit realized was an incredible amount of $47,434! Many thanks to all the volun-

teers led by Celeste ―Ce Ce‖ Gibbons-Peoples, Karen Dewar, Rhonda Simmons, Deb Mateo and Deanna

Marshall. Stephanie Bunford published a professional Directory and Cathy Bartolotti collected a great se-

lection of door prizes! Thanks to each and every volunteer.

In my previous newsletter message, I promised to keep membership informed about the financial status of

our Chapter. As I stated, the last four of five years we have ended the year in a deficit (loss). We did

have a very successful spring, but we also have a very expensive summer ahead. The estimated expen-

diture for Scholarship awards is at $48,800! To date in 2015, we have a net profit balance for our books.

This will change as the final payments for the FAPPO conference and Forum are paid out. We have one

of the top, if not the BEST Scholarship program in this Country. I have surveyed other Chapters and not

one comes even close to the awards we give out. Many have very strict rules and regulations and finan-

cial restrictions on monetary awards to membership. Some Chapters only allow an award every other

year and some require each recipient to write an article for the Newsletter based on their award. A direct

quote from one Chapter is: ―Our membership is approximately 226 members and we do set a budget

each year for scholarships. For 2015 it is $3,800‖.

Ladies and Gentlemen, I am compassionate about this Chapter, the members and providing each and

every person an opportunity for professional development opportunities. The reality however, is that the

membership cost of $35 per year and the profits from our events cannot sustain awards of over $45,000

each year. The Board will have to make some bold and necessary decisions in September when we hold

our annual Planning Workshop.

Are you interested in providing future direction for our Scholarship program and other Chapter business? Then I encourage you to give serious consideration to run for a Chapter Officer or Committee Chair posi-

tion for 2016. The three positions that will be voted on at our September meeting are:

Board Secretary

Programs Chair

Membership Chair

Please contact me or any other Board member to be considered for the ballot in September. I continue to

be honored, excited and proud to serve as the TBAC President and look forward to the next six months of

my term.

Karen Main CPPO, CPPB Chapter President - 2015

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Board Member Updates

TBAC Vice President

I would like to start off my VP message by thanking everyone who participated in our Ronald McDon-

ald House donation collection at our recent June luncheon. I was very proud to be the one to deliver

all the toys, food, personal care and gift cards that we had collected to the Tampa General Hospital

location. They were excited and grateful for our generosity. I’ve discussed with our Board about the

possibility of doing some group events with the Ronald McDonald Houses in Hillsborough and Pinellas

Counties. All their locations allow groups to come in and cook meals for the families of children who

are receiving medical care. Stay tuned for future announcements regarding our Chapter participating

in a coordinated event across their locations in both Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties so that more

of us can participate and represent our great organization by giving back to our local community!

For those Chapter members who have not submitted their NIGP National Forum airline reimburse-

ments please remember to do so soon. Airfare prices have been holding steady, and sometimes have

dropped, recently but according to the media the airlines will be raising fares for summer travel so

don’t delay!

Information regarding our October 16th Reverse Trade Show will be coming out shortly on Chapter

Manager. As we’ve done in the past we will be sending out a survey via Survey Monkey asking for

volunteers. This year’s RTS will have the theme ―Network and Connect‖ and will be a great opportu-

nity to earn valuable scholarship points for next year.

As always, if you have any questions regarding your scholarship points, reimbursements, etc. please

e-mail me or give me a call. Hope you all have a great summer!

Kevin Frye, CPPO, CPPB Chapter Vice Present 2015

TBAC Treasurer Year to date, the Chapter has a net profit of $29,085.53. Expenses for April were higher at $34,377.85 as a result of the April Trade Show expenses and Forum registration dues. Membership dues, vendor payments for the April Trade Show and golf tournament brought in approximately $13,500 in income for the month. The Chapter’ still needs your help though! Our next major and final fundraiser event for the year is the Reverse Trade Show in October. Members, please be ready to contact your suppliers and pro-mote this valuable networking opportunity being held later this year. I would like to see if we can pull off another wonderfully successful event like we saw this past April! Again, your continued support of these events through promotion, attendance and volunteer work are what make our Chapter such a success! Thank you for all your hard work and dedication!

Amy Flack, CPPO, CPPB Chapter Treasurer 2015

Tampa Bay Area Chapter NIGP, Inc. NEWSLETTER Page 4

Since our last newsletter the Chapter Board has held two meetings on the following dates: April 1, 2015 at Tampa International Airport May 7, 2015 Phone Conference

Highlights of items discussed and/or approved:

1. February and March Financial Reports and March and April Disbursements.

2. Our Chapter now has 203 active members.

3. Reviewed the outcome of the April Supplier Expo/Tradeshow

The majority of the vendor responses were positive on the event. We are planning to review their responses at

our next Board meeting.

The Board and suppliers were very pleased with the change to our venue.

The Board recommended changes for future Trade Shows to how we manage lunch at the new facility, when

and how we make announcements (including the volume of the microphone), and the traffic flow of attendees in relation to the location of sponsored booths.

We reached our goal of registering 95 vendors and the incentive kicked in.

4. Finalized reimbursements, registrations, and hotel reservations for NIGP Forum. 5. Planning for Upcoming Chapter Events

Fall Reverse Trade Show on October 16, 2015 at the University Community Center

June 11-12, 2015 and September 3-4, 2015 Training Classes at the Children’s Board in Tampa.

June 11, 2015 US Communities Educational Summit will be held at the Tampa Airport.

Our next Chapter Luncheon is scheduled for September 11, 2015 at the Rusty Pelican.

A brief Board Meeting will take place after the June 5, 2015 luncheon and the next Board Meeting is scheduled for June 22, 2015 at the Pinellas Sheriff’s Office, July 22, 2015 via WebEx, and August 27, 2015 at the Tampa Airport. Please contact me if you have any questions.

Stephanie Bunford CPPB Chapter Secretary - 2015

TBAC Secretary

Don’t get lost!

If your email address has changed due to

retirement or your agency has changed

your address, remember to update your

member profile with the most current in-

formation! If you have changed agen-

cies, please update as soon as your new

agency enrolls you as a member. If you

have any issues with signing on to our

new website or other membership ques-

tions please contact Membership Chair

Tony McGee with questions

Anthony.McGee@TampaGov.net

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2015 Trade Show Re-Cap

―Soaring to New Heights‖ was the theme of this year’s Supplier Exposition held on Friday, April

10, 2015 at the A La Carte Event Pavilion. This year’s theme set the tone for new ventures and

ideas for our Tampa Bay Area Chapter (TBAC). We were at an awesome new location, with a

new registration process, and many new suppliers. A multitude of attendees from our end user

departments, who came out to connect and reconnect with the Suppliers, saw firsthand what

products and services were on display or available for future purchase. Each year, the Annual

Supplier Exposition gives suppliers the opportunity to display their company and their products

and services. These companies share new concepts and innovations with our attendees, all un-

der one roof and at one time.

I would like to thank the Board for their support, the committee Chairs Karen Dewar, Stephanie

Bunford, Rhonda Simmons, Debi Mateo, Deanna Marshall and their committee members for do-

ing an excellent job and making my duties as Chairperson for this event very easy. Every TBAC

member who made sure that the user departments were well represented helped to make this

event a success. Your involvement made a difference.

Celeste “Ce Ce” Gibbons-Peoples 2015 Trade Show Chair

Tampa Bay Area Chapter NIGP, Inc. NEWSLETTER Page 6

2015 Golf Tournament

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There are a number of ways to elevate the procurement profession such as challenging the

status quo, presenting a professional image, being engaged in your workplace, growing profes-

sionally, communicating about your work throughout the organization, and promoting your ac-

complishments. However, I believe that one of the best ways to raise the bar and elevate the

procurement profession is through the quality of the solicitations buyers issue. As such, the art of

developing well-crafted solicitation backgrounds, minimums and requirements (commonly re-

ferred to as scopes/specs) statements is one of the essential skills buyers should master.

So what are goes into each of these components of a solicita-

tion? First, let’s briefly review the background section. The

background section provides details of the current manner in

which goods/services are provided, goals of the project, and is

for informational purposes only. Think about the general

questions that frequently get asked during pre-bid confer-

ences and the Q&A period as well as the questions received

during the previous solicitation for the good/service. These

may be helpful in determining the information to include in the

background. This section should not include any info specific

to the requirements to be provided by the company that is

awarded the contract as a result of the solicitation. Background information can be a couple of

paragraphs or several pages, depending upon how complex the project is.

The next section is for minimum qualifications. This section is for the qualifications that a re-

sponding company must meet in order to submit a response and be considered for an award.

Minimum qualifications provide a mechanism by which buyers can ensure they have qualified

bidders. Even though the level of expertise and skills may vary from bidder to bidder, minimums

ensure they all possess the basic elements that are necessary to the job. Minimum qualifications

should be very specific, such as what are the exact number of years and specific types of work

the bidder must have done or the types and issuing agency for any licenses or certifications,

written in a fashion that minimizes subjectivity, and scripted in a manner that when the answer is

articulated back to you, it is quantifiable and verifiable. Terms such as ―similar to‖ or ―like‖

should not be used. Additionally, minimum qualifications should be written in current tense,

meaning that the company currently possesses this attribute.

Buyers all know too well that when something goes wrong in a contractual obligation, the contro-

versy more often than not lies within the requirements that detail how the scope/specs will be

accomplished. When things do go wrong, the BLAME frequently comes back to procurement. As

such, the requirements section is one of the most critical pieces to mitigate risk in a solicitation

and any resulting PO or contract. Writing a well-crafted, effective requirements can be a time

consuming task, but one that results in a positive reflection on buyers and the procurement pro-

fession. Additionally, well-drafted requirements lay down the plan for a project to be carried out

or the specifics of the goods to be delivered and helps ensure that long-term, buyers are able to

monitor and achieve the desired end results that their client departments require.

Raising the Bar on Professionalism in Procurement

Tampa Bay Area Chapter NIGP, Inc. NEWSLETTER Page 8

(Raising the Bar Continued from Page 7)

Since the requirements are generally where misunderstandings, controversy over interpretation

and litigate occurs, this is where buyers should invest their time and this is where buyers can be

of the most service to their customer departments. So what goes into the scope/specification re-

quirements? At a high level, it should include the following:

Who — is going to do the work, the human resources and affected persons on the project.

Be specific and identify by names or titles when necessary.

What — work is to be accomplished/goods delivered in detail.

When — the timing and scheduling of your project is most crucial to pricing and availability.

You must be clear about any timing issues.

Where — location of services or delivery.

How – Performance measurements to align the agency’s expectations with that of the

awarded firm.

Aside from that, there are other characteristics of well-crafted requirements such as consistent

terminology that is simple, exact AND not in conflict with other requirements. Consistency also

means that we call ―IT‖ (whatever IT is) by the same exact name every time throughout the so-

licitation document. Another characteristic is they must be clear, easy to read and understand,

simple language that is concise, unambiguous and not confusing. Other characteristics include

the following:

Changeable - Easy to revise

Correct - Technically accurate

Complete - Express the whole idea/description

Categorized - Related activities together under one heading

Ordered - With good number system

Feasible - Technically and legally possible

One important element to consider to ensure all these characteristics are met in your require-

ments is to avoid vague terms; words such as efficient, normal (what are ―normal‖ business

hours? If that means 8:00-5:00 then state that), relevant, stable, desirable or acceptable

(determine what are the desirable/acceptable results and then list them), timely, sufficient, ade-

quate and periodically….the list goes on, but I think you get the picture.

Just by following these few short strategies you too can ―raise the bar of professionalism‖ in the

procurement department at your agency that ultimately has a positive reflection on us all.

Theresa Webb, CPPO, C.P.M., CPPB, FCCM Hillsborough County Aviation Authority, Purchasing Manager

Tampa Bay Area Chapter NIGP, Inc. NEWSLETTER Page 9

Hal Good’s contributions to the procurement profession could fill many newsletters. He began his

career in the private sector managing the day to day operations of a clinical department at a major

teaching hospital where he sought to add value to the procurement of medical equipment and pa-

tient care supplies. He was Director of Procurement and Contracting for the City of Palm Springs

California for 21 years and for Frederick County Maryland for nearly 8 years. He lead the City of

Palm Springs to became the first city procurement department in the U.S. to do online bidding.

.He has served as president of NPI, APG, and the California Chapter of NIGP and has served on

the NIGP National Board since 1983. In 2003, he received the NIGP Distinguished Service Award.

He founded Procurement Pros Group LLC in 2012 as a forum for ideas and innovation. He is very

active in social media and recommends that all procurement professionals would benefit by also

doing so. It was my distinct pleasure to conduct this ―e-interview‖ with Hal on innovation via

Linkedin!

NIGP-TB: What are the traits in an innovation that make it most effective and valuable? HG: An innovation is most effective if it improves an existing process or requirement, provides a proactive solution to a previously unarticulated "need" or provides a more effective solution "outside the box" to a traditional process or need. NIGP-TB: Are all innovations revolutionary or breakthrough? Please explain. HG: Not all innovations are revolutionary or breakthrough, but innovations which only incremen-tally add value are beneficial and can spark addition incremental improvements. NIGP-TB: What do you think the connection is between innovation, strategy and leadership? HG: I believe effective strong leaders are always seeking out innovative methodologies and ideas. They are open to change and realize that old strategies and old methods need to been continually examined and updated in response to the changing needs of today's high tech digital environment. NIGP-TB: Can you describe the traits of a champion of innovation? HG: A champion of innovation is a subscriber to continuous improvement through seeking out and intelligently adopting improved strategies often enabled by improvement in technology. They un-derstand this is a continual ongoing process and is never finished.

(Continued next page)

Innovation: An Interview with Procurement Icon Hal Good CPPO

Tampa Bay Area Chapter NIGP, Inc. NEWSLETTER Page 10

(Interview Continued from Page 9)

NIGP-TB: Can you describe a past or present innovation in the Procurement world that was truly a

game changer?

HG: On line bidding was a major breakthrough which was a major game changer for procurement

in the past. New technology enabling procure-to-pay systems is having a major impact currently.

NIGP-TB: Hal's Crystal Ball: What do you think is on the horizon as an upcoming area for innova-

tion in Procurement?

HG: Innovation in the immediate future will be driven by technology breakthroughs. Buying of rou-

tine commodities and basic services will become more automated. Procurement professionals will

be able to concentrate on the more complex "one of a kind" procurements and will become more

involved in contract management. Procurement directors will be expected to rise to the level of

'trusted advisors" to executive management, placing their emphasis on helping achieve organiza-

tional objectives as their first priorities. Cost savings will continue to be important. However, pro-

curement must, and will, if it is to thrive, become a more strategic service and business partner

within the organization. The process side will become more and more automated utilizing ever im-

proving technology. Procure to Pay involvement must be extended to include involvement earlier

at the front end of procurements and continued involvement through contract management and

renewal or retirement. This has been a long time dream of progressive procurement professional-

ism and can become reality assisted by technology and visionary leaders.

Barbara Grilli, CPPO, CPPB, FCCM City of St. Petersburg, Procurement Manager

Innovation: An Interview with Procurement Icon Hal Good CPPO

Tampa Bay Area Chapter NIGP, Inc. NEWSLETTER Page 11

Thank you to everyone who submitted a donation at the June 5th Luncheon!! Below is a Thank You note from the Ronald McDonald House addressed to the Chapter.

Dear Members of the Tampa Bay Chapter of the National Institute of Government Purchasing,

We wish to thank you for your contribution to the Ronald McDonald House of Tampa Bay. Your

donation of food, toiletries, cleaning supplies, paper towels, Beanie Babies, toys and a check in the

amount of $85.00 is greatly appreciated.

Your support helps to provide a safe and supportive ‘home away from home’ for families while

their children receive medical treatment at bay area hospitals.

Compassionate volunteers greet families as they walk through our doors. Community groups pre-

pare hot, nutritious meals for exhausted families. Parents gather in common rooms to share their

hopes and fears with others going through similar situations.

Because of friends like you, Ronald McDonald House is so much more than a house; it’s truly a

home. Your gift is tax deductible and helps to keep our doors open. Thank you again for making a

difference in the lives of pediatric families in Tampa Bay.

Maggie Somerville, Tampa Assistant Manager

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay

NIGP Tampa Bay Gives Back!

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June 5th Luncheon Re-Cap!

Guest Speaker: David Snyder David spoke to the members about DMS Law and the Florida First Amendment.

Congrats to Amy Flack 2015 NIGP Buyer of the Year

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June 5th Luncheon Re-Cap!

Supplier Exhibition Sales Incentive Winners

1st Place - Laurie Roberts

2nd Place - Amy Flack

3rd Place - Cathy Morgan

Raffle Winners

50/50 Winner, Alyce Benge

See you at the SEPTEMBER 11th Luncheon!!!

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Logo Design Contest New Website! New Logo!

See below for rules: With the rollout of the new TBAPC website your co-op is ready to freshen up our look and we need your help! We are seeking creative, innovative, and professional logo designs to be judged by the member-ship. How to Enter the Contest The contest begins June 1, 2015. Submissions will be accepted through June 30, 2015. Logo should be submitted in jpeg, png, or gif file formats. Send your submittal to DeAnna Marshal (deanna.marshal@tampagov.net) and Rhonda Simmons (rsimmons@ctsfl.us). Logo Requirements Professional: This logo may be featured on our website, social media platforms, and other mediums (stationary, pamphlets, t-shirts etc.). As a result, while we want the logo to be eye-catching, it must still be legible. Theme: Logo must use the words ―Tampa Bay Area Purchasing Cooperative‖ or ―TBAPC‖ and must pro-mote the mission of the cooperative. WHEREAS the mission of the Tampa Bay Area Cooperative shall be to combine the purchasing power of participating jurisdictions, promote the development of cost effec-tive co-operative purchasing agreement, promote the open interchange of information and promote the procurement professional growth of its members. Color: There are no limitations and any colors may be used. However, logo must look good in color (if any) or black and white. Integrity: Logos cannot contain copyrighted material. Logos must have been created and edited by the contestant(s). Logos may not include images or licensed images that have been previously published. Must be easily reproducible and scalable for large and small formatting. Contest Details TBAPC Officers will review all submissions and reserve the right to reject any submission for any reason. Submissions will be made public on July 15, 2015. Cooperative members will be allowed to vote through Survey Monkey for their favorite logo design. Voting will close July 10, 2015. The winning logo will be announced no earlier than July 15, 2015. Contestants agree that TBAPC may publish their logo and name. Contestants assign all ownership rights, including all intellectual property rights to the logo, to the TBAPC. The TBAPC reserves the right to not select a winner if, in its sole discretion, no suitable entries are received. Prize Contest winner will receive a $20 gift card and recognition on the new TBAPC website.

***Don’t forget to register as a member on the new TBAPC website to receive no-

tifications and access member only sections***

http://tampabayareapc.wix.com/tbapc

Have any suggestions for speakers for our upcoming Chapter Meet-

ings? If so, contact Mina Kaeding at 813-272-4326

Tampa Bay Area Chapter NIGP, Inc. NEWSLETTER Page 15

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT NEWS

Upcoming Classes for 2015 ALL CHAPTER MEMBERS WILL RECEIVE A 40% SUBSIDY AFTER COMPLETION OF THE COURSE. CLASSES TO BE HELD AT THE CHILDREN’S BOARD OF HILLSBOR-

OUGH COUNTY.

Best Practices in Service Contracting

September 3-4, 2015 8:00am – 5:00pm

Additional Classes: Details: http://www.nigp.org/eweb/StartPage.aspx?Site=NIGP&webcode=SemSched

or contact Tara Bohnsack at 352-540-6243

Tampa Bay Area Chapter

National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Inc. 2015 Meeting Schedule

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January 21, 2015 Board Meeting, 11:00 PC Sheriffs Office

February 26, 2015 Board Meeting, 2:00 Teleconference

March 6, 2015 CHAPTER LUNCHEON, 11:30 Rusty Pelican

April 1, 2015 Board Meeting, 11:00 Airport Warehouse

April 10, 2015 Trade Show, A La Carte Pavillion, Tampa

April 30, 2015 Board Meeting, 2:00 Teleconference

May 15, 2015 Golf Tournament

June 1, 2015 Board Meeting, 2:00 Teleconference

June 5, 2015 CHAPTER LUNCHEON, 11:30 Rusty Pelican

June 22, 2015 Board Meeting, 11:00 PC Sheriffs Office

July 22, 2015 Board Meeting, 2:00 Teleconference

August 1-5, 2015 National Forum – Kansas City, MO

August 27, 2015 Board Meeting, 11:00 Airport Warehouse

September 11, 2015 CHAPTER LUNCHEON , 11:30 Rusty Pelican—Election of

Officers

October 7, 2015 Board Meeting, 2:00 Teleconference

October 16, 2015 Reverse Trade Show

November 16, 2015 Board Meeting, 2:00 Teleconference

December 4, 2015 CHAPTER LUNCHEON, 11:30 Rusty Pelican - Holiday Pro-

gram, Swearing in of Officers