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The Procurement Edge – News for the Public Purchasing Professional

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PRESIDENT

Mark Hutchison, CPPO, CPPB, C.P.M. State of Ohio, Office of Procurement Services

Voice: (614) 466-2375 Fax: (614) 466-7525

[email protected]

VICE-PRESIDENT

Joe Lombardi, CPPO, CPPB City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities

Voice: (614) 645-6031 Fax: (614) 645-5424

[email protected]

TREASURER

Carol Clingman, CPPB State of Ohio, Office of Procurement Services

Voice: (614) 752-0032 Fax: (614) 644-1785

[email protected]

SECRETARY

Dana King, CPPB State of Ohio, Office of Procurement Services

Voice: (614) 644-1788 Fax: (614) 644-1785

[email protected]

MEMBER-AT-LARGE

Steve Hunter, CPPO State of Ohio, Office of Procurement Services

Voice: (614) 466-7066 Fax: (614) 466-7525

[email protected]

PAST-PRESIDENT

R. Fred Myers, CPPO, CPPB City of Columbus (614) 645-8518

[email protected]

“Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, in order to assure the survival and the success of liberty.” ~John Fitzgerald Kennedy

“Reputation is what men and women think of us; character is what God and angels know of us.” ~Thomas Paine

The 2007 year for CO-OPP was indeed one to be remembered, indicative that the individuals represented in this Organization are willing to do whatever it takes to leave a mark of improvement on themselves and on our profession. One of our own, Parshotam

Lal Channa, was named National Buyer of the Year, a designation we intend to be competitive in for years to come, as well as the other awards of distinction given by the NIGP, our founding organization. Our chapter grew in numbers to 180 from 158 in 2006, a 14% increase and we finished in the top three for the Large Chapter of the Year designation. The Early

Bird debuted in April of 2007, as a way of keeping in touch with our membership on months where there was not a General Membership Meeting (Feb, Apr, Jun, Jul, Aug, Oct, and Dec). The Professional Development Assistance Program (PDA) was enhanced and introduced as a defined opportunity for educational dollars to be awarded to members actively pursuing a higher calling in their profession. New ADHOC committees were created with the intent to broaden the reach of our chapter. Membership dues were lowered to $25, and we have established a partnership with the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission

(MORPC) with the intent of getting more people from more entities on board… and, we aren’t done yet. It’s a new year of challenges and my last year as your President. Joe Lombardi, your Vice-President, will assume the leadership role at our November 2008 Luncheon. He has been actively piecing together his team and will be ready to lead us when the time comes. For now, we are going to keep climbing and prove yet again that the Central Ohio Organization of Public Purchasers

(CO-OPP) IS the BEST DAMN CHAPTER IN THE LAND.


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CO-OPP SEMINARS WEBINARS

Planning, Scheduling, & Requirements Analysis

Department of Administrative Services (DAS)

Walnut/Willow Room

4200 Surface Road, Columbus, OH 43228

Presented by: TO BE ANNOUNCED

March 12-14, 2008 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Deadline for Registration: FEBRUARY 28, 2008

This course will cover strategic planning within an organization and the importance of its relationship to procurement planning. Planning models, public sector budgeting, pricing strategies employed in the public sector such as cost analysis and life cycle costing will also be covered. Upon completion of this 3-day Seminar, participants will be able to evaluate and apply the tools available for comprehensive procurement planning in their own entities.

Case Study in Diversity: City of Wichita’s Emerging and Disadvantaged

Business Enterprise Program

Presented by: MELINDA A. WALKER, C.P.M.

JANICE K. BRIGGS, C.C.A.

January 24, 2008 1:00pm – 2:30pm EST

Deadline for Registration: January 16, 2008

Upon completion of this Webinar, participants will understand how to obtain the necessary knowledge and information to implement an Emerging Business Program and a 1

st Tier Subcontracting System Plan. They will also

reengage their awareness of diversity programs and the challenges we face in maintaining them. The presenters bring with them more than 50 years of experience with the City of Wichita, including concentrations in supply management, engineering and construction, purchasing and contract compliance.

Sourcing in the Public Sector

Department of Administrative Services (DAS)

Walnut/Willow Room

4200 Surface Road, Columbus, OH 43228

Presented by: TO BE ANNOUNCED

April 28-30, 2008 8:00 am-5pm

Deadline for Registration: APRIL 14, 2008

This course provides the participant with a comprehensive overview of the sourcing process within the public sector. This course will enable participants to navigate the process of sourcing and increase their understanding of the critical issues involved and the challenging future that lies ahead for those equipped to meet it.

Developing Effective RFP Evaluation Criteria

Presented by: DONNELL FOWLER, CPPB

KERI STOCKS, CPPB

February 7, 2008 1:00-2:30pm EST

Deadline for Registration: January 30, 2008 5:00 pm

Anyone involved with the RFP process, will gain some valuable insights in this session which is being presented by two (2) highly qualified and recognized Professional Buyers who were given the prestigious NIGP National Buyer of the Year awards in 2001 and 2002, respectively. They bring with them 44 years of procurement experience, much of which has been greatly involved in the RFP process.


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DON’T MISS OUR BROWN BAG LUNCHES IN FEBRUARY, MAY, AUGUST, and NOVEMBER.

APRIL 4. 2008 8am – 5pm

WORLD CLASS PROCUREMENT PRACTICES Registration Deadline: 3/21/08

The concept of “World Class Procurement” has application in both the private and public sectors. This one-day seminar will discover and illustrate what common practices of agencies and procurement professionals are being utilized to achieve great success. Case studies and personal reflections will be combined with an overview of the procurement process to isolate these practices and determine what makes them “World Class” and how practical they are in our entities. INSTRUCTOR: AARON HOWELL, CPPO, C.P.M. , Associate Director of Business Services , Oregon State University

(TBA) or

DARIN MATTHEWS, CPPO, C.P.M., Division Manager, METRO, Portland Oregon

JUNE 4-6, 2008 8am – 5pm

DEVELOPING & MANAGING RFP’s IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR Registration Deadline: 5/21/08

This course is designed to maximize your efforts in the use of the RFP process. The class agenda is intended to identify the process, offer a key understanding of the elements of the proposal and ascertain ways in which the RFP document can be used to its full capability. Practical examples, group exercises and case studies will be utilized throughout the seminar. Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to demonstrate an understanding of RFP planning and development, apply proper procedures and evaluation techniques for an effective RFP, and formulate an effective process for selection and award. INSTRUCTOR: (TBA)


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2008 CO-OPP COMMITTEE CHAIRS If you would like to be a Committee Member, contact the respective Chairs below:

EDUCATION Gayle Blankenship

State of Ohio, Office of Procurement Services

4200 Surface Road, Cols. OH 43228-1395

Voice: (614) 644-5993

Fax: (614) 644-1785

Email: [email protected]

PROGRAM Alan Childress, CPPO

State of Ohio, Dept. of Rehab. and Correction

868 Freeway Drive North, Cols. OH 43229

Voice: (614) 752-0261

Fax: (614) 752-1598


MEMBERSHIP Diane Mosher, CPPB

City of Columbus, Dept. of Public Service

90 W Broad St., Room 301, Cols. OH 43215

Voice: (614) 645-8290

Fax: (614) 645-7805


FINANCE

Joe Lombardi, CPPO, CPPB

City of Cols., Department of Public Utilities

910 Dublin Road, 3rd Floor, Cols. OH 43215

Voice: (614-645-6031

Fax: (614) 645-5424


PUBLIC RELATIONS

Steve Sammons


910 Dublin Road, 3rd Floor, Cols. OH 43215

Voice: (614) 645-5951

Fax: (614) 645-5424

Email:[email protected]

HISTORIAN

Diane Ford, CPPB

State of Ohio, DAS State Purchasing


Voice: (614) 644-6365

Fax: (614) 644-5799


ICPC

Ann Geter

COTA, Supply Management

1600 McKinley Avenue, Cols. OH 43219

Voice: (614) 275-5903

Fax: (614) 275-5892


AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

David C. Newcomer


910 Dublin Road, Cols. OH 43215

Voice: (614) 645-5735

Fax: (614) 645-5424


NOMINATING COMMITTEE

Stephen A. Hunter, CPPO

State of Ohio, Office of State Procurement


Voice: (614) 466-7066

Fax: (614) 466-7525


LEGISLATION

Jeff Westhoven, CPPO, CPPB

State of Ohio, Das/General Services Division

4200 Surface Road, Cols. OH 43228

Voice: (614) 466-4459

Fax: (614) 466-1040


CODE OF REGULATIONS

R. Fred Myers, CPPO, CPPB

City of Columbus, Purchasing Office

50 W. Gay Street, 1st Floor, Cols. OH 43215

Voice: (614) 645-8518

Fax: (614) 645-7051


JURISDICTIONAL

Judy Ciccone

City of Dublin

5200 Emerald Parkway, Dublin, OH 43017

Voice: (614) 410-4439

Fax: (614) 410-2965


REVERSE TRADE FAIR 2007* Maureen McGuire, CPPB State of Ohio, DAS, State Purchasing 4200 Surface Road, Cols. OH 43228-1395

Voice: (614) 466-4265

Fax: (614) 466-1785


* 2008 is an off year for the Reverse Trade Fair.

STRATEGIC PLANNING Barbara Johnson, CPPO, CPPB, MPA Columbus Regional Airport Authority 4600 International Gateway, Cols., OH 43219

Voice: (614) 239-4088

Fax: (614) 239-7834


WEBMASTER Tammy Marcum State of Ohio, DAS, State Purchasing 4200 Surface Road, Cols. OH 43228-1395

Voice: (614) 466-4763

Fax: (614) 466-2059



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Note: We have an unfilled AD HOC COMMITTEE that is not listed herein, The Parliamentarian Committee. See President Mark Hutchison, if you have interest in serving on this unfilled or any of the listed committees.

COMMITTEE COMMITTEE COMMITTEE COMMITTEE DETAIL DETAIL DETAIL DETAIL EDUCATION COMMITTEEEDUCATION COMMITTEEEDUCATION COMMITTEEEDUCATION COMMITTEE

Gayle BlankenshipGayle BlankenshipGayle BlankenshipGayle Blankenship----ChairChairChairChair

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

Walt Schneider

Yvette Lewis

Jan Fitzpatrick

Kelli Whalen, CPPB

FINANCE COMMITTEEFINANCE COMMITTEEFINANCE COMMITTEEFINANCE COMMITTEE

Joe LombardiJoe LombardiJoe LombardiJoe Lombardi----ChairChairChairChair

CPPO, CPPBCPPO, CPPBCPPO, CPPBCPPO, CPPB

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

Carol Clingman, CPPB

WEBMASTER COMMITTEEWEBMASTER COMMITTEEWEBMASTER COMMITTEEWEBMASTER COMMITTEE

Tammy MarcumTammy MarcumTammy MarcumTammy Marcum----ChairChairChairChair

Committee Members:

Gretchen Adkins, CPPO

PROGRAPROGRAPROGRAPROGRAM COMMITTEEM COMMITTEEM COMMITTEEM COMMITTEE

Alan ChildressAlan ChildressAlan ChildressAlan Childress----ChairChairChairChair

CPPOCPPOCPPOCPPO

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

Maureen “Mo” McGuire, CPPB (Co-Chair)

Jack Hill II, CPPB

Jennifer Dammeyer

Gail Messineo, CPPB, CPM

Philip Murray

Tonya Prickett

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEEMEMBERSHIP COMMITTEEMEMBERSHIP COMMITTEEMEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

Diane MosherDiane MosherDiane MosherDiane Mosher----ChairChairChairChair

CPPBCPPBCPPBCPPB

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

Diane Ford, CPPB

Terry Spiropoulos


Kathy McCarthy, CPPB

Russell Perry, CPPB

Tracy Floyd, CPPB

Tammy Marcum

JURISDICTIONAL COMMITTEEJURISDICTIONAL COMMITTEEJURISDICTIONAL COMMITTEEJURISDICTIONAL COMMITTEE

Judy CicconeJudy CicconeJudy CicconeJudy Ciccone----ChairChairChairChair

ICPC COMMITTEEICPC COMMITTEEICPC COMMITTEEICPC COMMITTEE

Ann GeterAnn GeterAnn GeterAnn Geter----ChairChairChairChair

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

Bonnie Rickerson, CPPB

Phillip Murray

Parshotam lal channa, CPPO, CPPB, CPPM, CPP

Amy Lowe

Melissa Wilson

PUBPUBPUBPUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEELIC RELATIONS COMMITTEELIC RELATIONS COMMITTEELIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE

Steve SammonsSteve SammonsSteve SammonsSteve Sammons----ChairChairChairChair

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

Geraldine Berry, CPPB

Harry Graham, CPPB

Jack Hill II, CPPB

Jean Stephenson, CPPO, CPPB, M.P.A.

Terri Wilkinson

AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPSAWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPSAWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPSAWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Dave NewcomerDave NewcomerDave NewcomerDave Newcomer----ChairChairChairChair

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

Barb Johnson, CPPO, CPPB, A.P.M.,


Carol Clingman, CPPB

Walter Schneider

Cindy Strayer, CPPB


NOMINATING COMMITTEENOMINATING COMMITTEENOMINATING COMMITTEENOMINATING COMMITTEE

Stephen HunterStephen HunterStephen HunterStephen Hunter----ChairChairChairChair

CPPOCPPOCPPOCPPO

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

Dana King, CPPB


EDUCATIONAL FORUMEDUCATIONAL FORUMEDUCATIONAL FORUMEDUCATIONAL FORUM

Gayle BlankenshipGayle BlankenshipGayle BlankenshipGayle Blankenship----ChairChairChairChair

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

Tracy Floyd, CPPB

Barb Johnson, CPPO, CPPB, A.P.M.

Kelli Whalen, CPPB

March Is Purchasing MonthMarch Is Purchasing MonthMarch Is Purchasing MonthMarch Is Purchasing Month

Gretchen AdkinsGretchen AdkinsGretchen AdkinsGretchen Adkins----ChairChairChairChair

CPPOCPPOCPPOCPPO

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:


Brenda Luke-Roberts, CPPB

Jean Stephenson, CPPO, CPPB, M.P.A.

Tracey Shiverdecker

HISTORIAN COMMITTEEHISTORIAN COMMITTEEHISTORIAN COMMITTEEHISTORIAN COMMITTEE

Diane FordDiane FordDiane FordDiane Ford----ChairChairChairChair

CPPBCPPBCPPBCPPB

STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEESTRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEESTRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEESTRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE

Barbara JohnsonBarbara JohnsonBarbara JohnsonBarbara Johnson----ChairChairChairChair

CPPO, CPPB, A.P.M.CPPO, CPPB, A.P.M.CPPO, CPPB, A.P.M.CPPO, CPPB, A.P.M.

CODE OF REGULATIONSCODE OF REGULATIONSCODE OF REGULATIONSCODE OF REGULATIONS

R. Fred MyersR. Fred MyersR. Fred MyersR. Fred Myers----ChairChairChairChair

CPPO, CPPBCPPO, CPPBCPPO, CPPBCPPO, CPPB

RETIRED MEMBERSRETIRED MEMBERSRETIRED MEMBERSRETIRED MEMBERS

Larry HouseLarry HouseLarry HouseLarry House----ChairChairChairChair

LEGISLATION COMMITTEELEGISLATION COMMITTEELEGISLATION COMMITTEELEGISLATION COMMITTEE

Jeff WesthovenJeff WesthovenJeff WesthovenJeff Westhoven----ChairChairChairChair

CPPO, CCPPO, CCPPO, CCPPO, CPPBPPBPPBPPB

LIAISONLIAISONLIAISONLIAISON

Brad FarmerBrad FarmerBrad FarmerBrad Farmer----ChairChairChairChair

Reverse Trade Fair 2007Reverse Trade Fair 2007Reverse Trade Fair 2007Reverse Trade Fair 2007

Maureen “Mo” McGuireMaureen “Mo” McGuireMaureen “Mo” McGuireMaureen “Mo” McGuire----ChaiChaiChaiChairrrr

CPPBCPPBCPPBCPPB

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:COMMITTEE MEMBERS:COMMITTEE MEMBERS:COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

REFRESHMENTS & FOODREFRESHMENTS & FOODREFRESHMENTS & FOODREFRESHMENTS & FOOD

Jae OrmeJae OrmeJae OrmeJae Orme––––LEAD (Fair COLEAD (Fair COLEAD (Fair COLEAD (Fair CO----CHAIR)CHAIR)CHAIR)CHAIR)

Jackie Stevens

WORKSHOPSWORKSHOPSWORKSHOPSWORKSHOPS

Joe LombardiJoe LombardiJoe LombardiJoe Lombardi––––LEAD, CPPO, CPPBLEAD, CPPO, CPPBLEAD, CPPO, CPPBLEAD, CPPO, CPPB

Barb Johnson, CPPO, CPPB, A.P.M.


Brad Farmer

Kelly Whalen, CPPB

FACILITIESFACILITIESFACILITIESFACILITIES

Brenda LukeBrenda LukeBrenda LukeBrenda Luke----LeadLeadLeadLead

Phil Murray

Mary Singleton

VENDOR REGISTRATIONVENDOR REGISTRATIONVENDOR REGISTRATIONVENDOR REGISTRATION

Gayle BlankenshipGayle BlankenshipGayle BlankenshipGayle Blankenship----LeadLeadLeadLead

Walt Schneider


Tonya Prickett

Jan Fitzpatrick

Jim Holland

Marsha Schaffer

Teri Wilkinson

Judy Ciccione

Jean Romine, CPPB

SIGNAGESIGNAGESIGNAGESIGNAGE

Peggy CanadaPeggy CanadaPeggy CanadaPeggy Canada----LeadLeadLeadLead

Chris Dunlap

VOLUNTEERVOLUNTEERVOLUNTEERVOLUNTEER

Phil Murray

Mary Singleton

DIRECTORYDIRECTORYDIRECTORYDIRECTORY

THERESE GALLEGOTHERESE GALLEGOTHERESE GALLEGOTHERESE GALLEGO----LeadLeadLeadLead

Patrick Means

AGENCY REGISTRATIONAGENCY REGISTRATIONAGENCY REGISTRATIONAGENCY REGISTRATION

PETE GUNNELLPETE GUNNELLPETE GUNNELLPETE GUNNELL----LEADLEADLEADLEAD

Roger Grime

Mary Singleton


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MEETING DATE LOCATION

MARCH Meeting

“March is Purchasing Month”

March

19th

1881 E. 25th

Street

Room A

MAY

Meeting

May

21st

1881 E. 25th

Street

Room A

SEPTEMBER

Meeting

September

17th

1881 E. 25th

Street

Room A

NOVEMBER Meeting

“Annual Luncheon”

November

19th

CONFLUENCE PARK

DON’T FORGET TO BRING A CANNED GOOD TO EVERY DON’T FORGET TO BRING A CANNED GOOD TO EVERY DON’T FORGET TO BRING A CANNED GOOD TO EVERY DON’T FORGET TO BRING A CANNED GOOD TO EVERY MEETING...MEETING...MEETING...MEETING...

"It is poverty to decide that a child must die so that you may live as you wish" Mother Teresa

DATE: Wednesday, January 16, 2008 TIME:

8:30am – 12noon

LOCATION: TRANSPORTATION DIVISION TRAINING CENTER 1881 E. 25th Street, Room A, Columbus, OHIO


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CERTIFICATION UPDATE: TWO (2) MORE OHIOANS ACHIEVE DESIGNATIONS

ROBIN COOK, CPPB, Purchasing Expediter, City of Columbus, Department of Technology, and, RICHARD CINCURAK, CPPB, Coordinator of Contract Management, Summit County BMRDD were listed amongst the 17 new Certified Professional Public Buyers (CPPB) for NOVEMBER 2007.

State of Ohio, DAS/GSD Office of Procurement Services Receives NIGP Award The Office of Procurement Services for the State of Ohio received notification from the NIGP that they have attained re-certification of NIGP’s Outstanding Agency Accreditation Award. NIGP’s acknowledgement letter reads, in part, that “this Award recognizes excellence in public procurement by establishing a body of standards that should be in place for a solid purchasing operation. Many governmental agencies have attempted to achieve this accreditation status – only to realize that their processes fall short of the standards of performance. While the NIGP membership represents over 2,000 governmental agencies throughout the United States and Canada, only 101 governments have attained this distinction. Clearly the Office of Procurement Services belongs to an elite group of purchasing organizations that represent the highest standards of quality and efficiency in government.” Originally certified in 2004, this re-certification shows that there is a continual effort to meet the rigid standards associated with this award. CONGRATULATIONS!!

I.C.P.C. ANNOUNCES TENTATIVE SCHEDULE FOR 2008 The Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Committee (I.C.P.C.) announced a tentative schedule of the first few meetings of 2008 and some suggested topics of discussion for those meetings. Specific details are not finalized, but, you will receive announcements once they are. Beginning in February 2008, meetings will occur on the 2nd Tuesday of every other month from 9am – 11am. Meeting locations will be announced on the Final Press Release that will be forwarded via email prior to the meetings. Meetings are scheduled for FEB, APR, JUN, AUG, OCT and DEC and the tentative schedule is: FEB 12, 2008 - Janitorial Paper Products APR 8, 2008 - Vendor Managed Inventory JUN 10, 2008 - Vehicle Fluids (i.e., transmission fluids, oil, brake fluids, etc.,)

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NIGP UNVEILS NEW PUBLIC PROCUREMENT CERTIFICATION PROGRAM The National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) recently unveiled their newest Public Procurement Certification Program. The Executive Certificate in Public Procurement (ECPP) reflects a professional’s commitment to excellence in the field and their pursuit to master a body of knowledge. Three-Step Process To Attain Executive Certificate Program

The Executive Certificate can be viewed as a three step process which, when completed, totals 269 hours.

STEP

Coursework

Hours

Per Course

Total Hours

Required

Contract Administration

24

Developing and Managing Requests for Proposals in the Public Sector 24

Introduction to Public Procurement 24

Legal Aspects to Public Procurement 24

Planning, Scheduling & Requirement Analysis 24

Sourcing in the Public Sector 24

OR

STEP ONE

CPPB or CPPO Certified

144

Advanced Courses in Specialty

8 or 16 48

STEP TWO

Advanced Courses in Any Specialty 8, 16 or 24 32

STEP THREE

Capstone Experience

45

45

TOTAL for Executive Certificate 269


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The third step in the process, the CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE, is shepherded by one of two professors from the Florida Atlantic University (FAU), who helped to create the new certification in association with accomplished faculty from NIGP. Dr. Cliff McCue, Director of the Public Procurement Research Center, is an Associate Professor, School of Public Administration, College of Architecture, Urban, and Public Affairs, Florida Atlantic University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Eric Prier is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Florida Atlantic University. He graduated from the University of Florida in Political Science and received hi Ph.D. from Florida State University. Under the guidance of one of these men, candidates will develop and complete an independent research and synthesis project that will be presented to a panel of peers and their assigned Professor. Upon successful completion of the Capstone Experience, the candidate will receive an Executive Certificate in Public Procurement in one of five (5) elected specialty areas: � Contract Management � Leadership � Planning � Solicitation Development � Supply Management You may be surprised at how close you are to attaining the EPPC. Think of all of the courses you have taken toward certification already! To see where you stand in your education history, Call CAROL

HODES, CAE, Director of Education, at 1-800-367-6447, ext. 253.

For more detailed information about the Executive Certificate Program, visit http://www.nigp.org/ecpp/Process.htm

DPU/Fiscal Office Reports Charitable Contribution to Adopt-A-Family The City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities, Fiscal Office, from which many of our membership hails, recently concluded a year long charitable contribution effort which enabled them to give a local single mother and her three daughters a plentiful Christmas. Every Friday morning throughout the year, employees took turns bringing in store bought or homemade baked goods for their “Friday Morning Breakfasts”. Those items were offered back to the employees for a small cost, 100% of which went into the charitable fund. In addition, a “Soup & Salad” event was sponsored by the section, with the proceeds going into the fund for an “Adopt-A-Family” effort. Total contributions through the Breakfasts, some personal contributions and the Soup & Salad event were $1,051.71, which provided opportunity to expend $835.96 for the needy family and have a sizeable amount of funds left to start off the new year with a surplus. Just another example of the many ways we can give creatively and do something good for those less fortunate at a time when they are most forgotten. KUDOS TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED.


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TIPPS SYMPOSIUM: Tremendous Ideas for Procurement Professionals Charlotte, North Carolina and the historic Blake Hotel will play host to the 2008 TIPPS SYMPOSIUM,

March 3-5, 2008. Registration is available thru February 22, 2008 for attendance to this year’s event, which will focus on the issues important to procurement professionals concerned about eProcurement and Purchasing for Public Schools (K-12).

A series of insightful workshops, panel discussions, joint sessions and case studies and an opportunity to mingle with other professionals who work in the same specialization that you do will surely make this opportunity one that those of you in this field will benefit from. DON’T MISS IT!!

MORPC PARTNERING WITH CO=OPP VIA I.C.P.C. COMMITTEE The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC), a dynamic voluntary association of governments serving Ohio, marks its mission as a partner “to enhance the quality of life and the competitive advantages of the region by working through local governments and other constituents.” What better resource for our own Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Committee (ICPC) than to partner with an association which is founded on the premise that together we are stronger; that together we can make a difference; that together we can be the solution. In light of the many challenges we have in our society and our environment, the opportunity to work with another group charged with the same objectives is paramount. By providing public entities with cost-cutting, competitive opportunities we ensure a great benefit for all parties involved.

We are looking for great things from this partnership.

TIME TO START THINKING ABOUT B.O.Y. and M.O.Y. No, I’m not spilling the beans on a new Stephen Speilberg movie, B.O.Y. is the acronym associated with the Chapter BUYER OF THE YEAR (which our own Parshotam lal Channa won last year) and, conversely, M.O.Y. is associated with the Chapter MANAGER OF THE YEAR.

Candidates for the Buyer of the Year Award must be actively employed in public procurement. By definition, the role of BUYER is limited to those buyers WHO HAVE LITTLE OR NO supervisory or management responsibilities in the organization while candidates for the Manager of the Year Award can be defined as those public professionals WHO HAVE the supervisory responsibilities in the organization. The supporting documentation for both prospective candidates shall reflect activity of the previous two years in public procurement for the period of January 1 to December 31.

Start thinking about your organizations and who you think is deserving of consideration for these awards and then

approach them to see if they can commit to the tedious task of putting a submission together. We will be getting more

information out to you in the next coming weeks, since the NIGP deadline is April 20th and 21st respectively… but, first

give us a call or drop us an email so we can assist you in making it all happen. CONTACT US AT:

AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON Mr. David Newcomer c/o City of Columbus 910 Dublin Road Columbus, Ohio 43215

FAX: (614) 645-0544, Voice: (614) 645-5735

[email protected]


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Professional Development Assistance Program

Purpose: The Central Ohio Organization of Public Purchasers (CO-OPP) established a Professional Development Assistance Program for the purpose of providing funds to individual CO-OPP members who are interested in furthering the development of their purchasing skills and professionalism. Funds from CO-OPP’s Professional Development Assistance Program (PDA) are available to supplement other funding sources available to members. Applicants should exhaust all other sources of funding before requesting PDA funds. Program Administration: The PDA committee, as established by the CO-OPP Code of Regulations, administers this program.

• The chairperson of the committee will determine when the committee meets. • The PDA committee members will review and make determination of award based on a majority vote.

Determination will be made within three (3) weeks after the PDA committee chair receives the application and all supporting documents.

• The PDA committee will review each PDA application based on the date of submittal. • The PDA committee chair will notify applicants of the committee’s decision.

Program Policies:

• Requests for assistance will not be considered unless accompanied by a completed PDA application. • Assistance will be available for the following events and ancillary costs:

o Seminars (procurement related workshops and educational courses). o Conference costs (purchasing related events). o UPPCC certification and recertification costs. o Attendance at Board meetings for Board members (NIGP, UPPCC).

• The number of awards per year will be based on available funds approved in each year’s budget. • The amount of total assistance available to a member in a 12 month period will be based upon a point system.

o Points will be considered for member’s activities during the preceding 12-months. o Evidence or supporting documentation of points earned may be requested, by the committee, as part of the

review of the application. Review of application will not continue until requested evidence or documentation is submitted to the committee chair.

o Only the points shown on the application will be used in the evaluation of available funds for award. o Calculation of points will only be for accomplishments within the 12 months immediately preceding the

application (with the exception of points for certification of CPPB, CPPO, and C.P.M.). o Points are nontransferable.

• Multiple PDA applications may be submitted for separate events provided total funding awarded in 12 consecutive months does not exceed the funds available to the member based on the point system.

• Although PDA applications may be submitted for consideration anytime, PDA applications will be considered for future events only.

• Awarded funds may only be used for the specific event listed on the PDA application. In cases where an event is canceled the applicant may reapply for funds not used due to cancellation.

• Awarded funds are not transferable. • Failure to use awarded funds shall result in forfeiting the individual rights to the awarded funds (exception due to

extenuating circumstances will be at the discretion of the committee). • Applicant will be reimbursed when proof of attendance at the approved event is submitted and accepted by the

committee. Ancillary costs will be reimbursed in accordance with CO-OPP travel policy in effect at the time the PDA application is approved.

Qualifications:

• Applicant must have been a CO-OPP member for twelve months prior to the date a PDA application is submitted.


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• Applicant must be a CO-OPP member in good standing at the time of application and at the time of reimbursement. A member in good standing is:

o Attended minimum of two CO-OPP general membership meetings within the 12 months prior to submitting the PDA application.

o Membership dues are paid. o Member participates in at least one standing committee.

• Total available funding assistance for each member in a 12 month period is based on the following point system:

Points Accrued

Total Available Funds in a 12 month period

0 – 2 $250 3 – 4 $350 5 – 7 $500 8 – 10 $600 11 + $750

• Points are available as follows:

Activity

Possible points in a 12 month period

NIGP National Member 1 NIGP or UPPCC Board or Committee Member 2 CO-OPP Officer 3 CO-OPP Board Member 2 CO-OPP Committee Chair 2 CO-OPP Committee Assistant-Chair 1 CO-OPP Committee Member on more than one committee 1 Certification (CPPO, CPPB, CPM) 2 Attendance at CO-OPP Educational & Product Expo 1 Worked on a Committee for a CO-OPP Sponsored Event 2 Worked on CO-OPP Special Project 1 Teach NIGP Sponsored Class 3 Submit/Publish an Article in an NIGP publication 2 Submit/Publish an Article in the CO-OPP Newsletter 1 Sponsor a New Member in the CO-OPP Chapter 1 Program Presenter at a CO-OPP Membership Meeting 1 Attendance at four CO-OPP General Membership Meetings 1

Application:

• Applicant must submit a complete PDA application and include any required attachments or support documentation. Failure to do so may result in disqualification. Clarifications may be requested.

• Completed PDA application should be submitted as early as possible prior to the date of the scheduled event for which funds are being requested but not earlier than six (6) months prior to event.

Rev. 1/6/08


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CENTRAL OHIO ORGANIZATION OF PUBLIC PURCHASERS

Professional Development Assistance Program Application

Name of Applicant: Date:

Employer:

Phone: (Work) (Fax)

E-Mail:

CO-OPP Member: Yes: ___ No: ___ Date of Membership/Last Renewal:

Event: (Limit one request per application)

________________________________________

General Description:

Event Date(s):

Sponsored By: _________________________

Location: Total Cost:

Amount Of Previous PDA Award(s) In The Past 12 Months: $

Requested Funding Amount (Maximum $500/80% of Total Cost):

Name of Supervisor: Phone:


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Qualifications:

Mandatory

Dates of CO-OPP general membership meetings attended within the last 12 months: Committee(s) participated on within the last 12 months: Optional Activities participated in within the last 12 months (used to determine amount of total funds available to applicant):

Activity

Provide this information in the next column

Applicant’s Response to Column 2

Used by Chair

NIGP National Member NIGP Membership No. 1

NIGP or UPPCC Board or Committee Member Name of Board or Committee 2

CO-OPP Officer Office 3 CO-OPP Board Member Position 2 CO-OPP Committee Chair (points awarded for only one chair position) Committee 2 CO-OPP Committee Assistant Chair Committee 1 CO-OPP Committee Member on more than one committee (pts not awarded per committee)

Committees 1

Certified as CPPO, CPPB, or CPM (points not awarded per certification) Certification 2 Attendance at CO-OPP Educational & Product Expo Event & date 1 Worked on a Committee for a CO-OPP Sponsored Event Event & date 2 Worked on CO-OPP Special Project Project 1 Teach NIGP Sponsored Class (points awarded for only one class) Class & date 3 Submit/Publish an Article in an NIGP publication Article & date 2 Submit/Publish an Article in the CO-OPP Newsletter

Article & date 1

Sponsor a New Member in the CO-OPP Chapter Member name 1 Program Presenter at a CO-OPP Membership Meeting Program & date 1 Attendance at four CO-OPP General Membership Meetings Dates 1


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Please answer the following questions (Attach additional sheets, as needed):

Provide a complete explanation/justification of the need for funds. Be specific and provide details.

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

Submit completed form to:

AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON Mr. David Newcomer c/o City of Columbus 910 Dublin Road Columbus, Ohio 43215 FAX: (614) 645-0544, Voice: (614) 645-5735 [email protected]


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A Purchasing Office Food Drive is an excellent way to help and the Mid-Ohio Food Bank provides a great prototype for a KID PACK, on their website, www.midohiofoodbank.org which will not only streamline the types of items you can contribute, but, it will give you a virtual picture of the things that we can give to help our most important resource, our children.

Collect these items and box them up into Kid Packs! You can decorate your Kid Pack or add a special note to it for a less fortunate child. The Kid Packs will be given to children at food pantries or after school programs so they can take their pack home to share with their families. Important: When choosing from each category, consider enough for a family of four. For example, one selection of Alphabet soup would be 2 cans - enough for a child to share with his family.

FOODS TO MAKE A MEAL

(select 2 )

HEALTHY SNACKS

(select 3)

BEVERAGES

(select 2)

PERSONAL CARE ITEMS

(select 3)

Macaroni & Cheese

Alphabet Soup

Chicken Noodle Soup

Canned Pasta Combos

Instant Oatmeal

Peanut Butter

Apple Chips

Cereal Grain Bars

Applesauce Packs

Pudding Packs

Cheese or Peanut Butter

Cracker Combos

Dry Packed Meat Combos

Individual Fruit

Cup Packs

Popcorn

Oatmeal Cookies

Graham Crackers

Individual Juice Carton

Packs

Sports Beverages

Cocoa Mixes

(add water)

Flavored Mixes

(for milk)

Lemonade Mix

Toothpaste

Toothbrush

Shampoo

Soap

# MEETING DATE TIME

1 JAN 1/24 2-4pm

2 FEB 2/21 2-4pm

3 MAR 3/20 2-4pm

4 APR 4/17 2-4pm

5 MAY 5/15 2-4pm

The Procurement EDGE is a publication of the Central Ohio Organization of Public Purchasers (CO-OPP). All articles and information within is written and/or collected by the Public Relations Committee, as follows: STEVE SAMMONS-CHAIRMAN City of Columbus, Dept. of Public Utilities

Geraldine Berry, CPPB, State of Ohio/DAS State Purchasing

Harry Graham, CPPB, State of Ohio/DAS State Purchasing

Jack Hill II, CPPB, State of Ohio/DAS State Purchasing

Jean Stephenson, CPPO, A.P.P., C.P.M.

Teri Wilkinson, City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities All photographs, unless otherwise noted have been provided by Harry Graham, CO-OPP Photographer. If you have any newsworthy events or subjects for articles at your workplace and/or that pertains to someone related to our membership, contact one of the members of this committee and/or email them to the Public Relations Chairman @ [email protected].


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There was a time in his early beginnings, when Larry House would jump out of perfectly good airplanes, because that’s exactly what the job required for him to do… and, then there were the days he spent as an Army Social Worker in the Panama Canal Zone, which incidentally is the birthplace of Presidential hopeful, John McCain. Thirty+ years later, Larry can reflect on a career filled with experiences surrounding interaction with people for a common good.

Larry graduated with a BA in Economics from the Ouachita Baptist University (pronounced wash-i-taw), which was recently named the number one baccalaureate college in the South according to the 2008 issue of “America’s Best Colleges” by U.S. News and World Report. Incidentally, Presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee, is an alumnus of Ouachita. Larry’s first Purchasing job was with the State of Arkansas at the Hot Springs Rehabilitation Center. He was a one-person purchasing department with responsibility for a staff of 350 and clients totaling well over 400. His areas of concentration included, food service, building maintenance, medical supplies and equipment. In 1984, as a Charter Member of the Arkansas NIGP Chapter, Larry received his certification as a CPPO. After 17½ years with the State of Arkansas, Larry came to the State of Ohio, where he has contributed 13+ years of as a Purchasing Standards Analyst with accountability for contract management from specification development through the award of the contract. Larry continues his support of the organization, agreeing to Chair an Ad-Hoc committee tailored to address the CO-OPP Retirees. It claims some of the free time he has earned, which is still a work in progress and may include revisiting the hobby of Barbershop Quartets, to which he was an avid member at one time… or, it might mean going back to college to take some of the courses he had interest in, but no time in his schedule to accommodate… or it might simply mean spending his days in quiet reflection, wiling away a week of Saturdays on his Harley. Whatever he chooses, it will all be a good thing… because that’s exactly what the job requires him to do.

Larry House is someone you should know.

LARRY HOUSELARRY HOUSELARRY HOUSELARRY HOUSE, CPPO, CPPB, CPPO, CPPB, CPPO, CPPB, CPPO, CPPB

RETIRED Purchasing Standards Analyst DAS/Office of State Purchasing

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