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2010 BOARD MEMBERS
Vida Addison, City of Tallahassee Susan Barr, Department of Corrections Charles Day, Department of Management Services Gloria Dixon, Department of Transportation Ed Valla. Department of Business & Professional Regulation Brenda Wells, Department of Management Services
Bylaws Committee - Vacant Communications Committee - Diana K. Trahan Education & Professional Development Committee – Robert Threewitts Finance Committee– Mark Lovell House Committee – Charles Day Membership Committee – Susan Barr Nominating Committee – Keith Roberts Reverse Trade Show Committee – Charles Day Scholarship Committee – Vida Addison Tradeshow Committee – Mark Lovell Volunteer Committee – Ed Valla
2010 COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Tallahassee Area Chapter of NIGP Post Office Box 922 Tallahassee, Florida 32302 Phone: (850) 414-6148 [email protected] https://www.tacnigp.com/
VOLUME 1 ISSUE 2
Wendi Sellers, President Robert Threewitts, Vice-President Don Tobin, Treasurer Donna Smith, Secretary Keith Roberts, Immediate Past President
2010 OFFICERS
~ We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. ~ Winston Churchill Tragedies as catastrophic as the Haiti earthquake give us all pause and cause to reach out. I am amazed at the generous response from people and organizations all over the world after such tragic events. Fortunately, we do not have to wait until tragedy occurs to give back. On that note, don’t miss the “Red Hot Volunteer Fair” at the February Meeting! Our speaker will discuss the opportunities you have to volunteer in your community and the Chapter Committee Chairs will be set up to meet with you and answer any questions you might have about volunteering with the Chapter. A big THANK YOU to Brenda Wells for organizing this extra special event and to the Committee Chairs for their time! Before the last election, several members expressed an interest in running for the board and could not be considered because they had not volunteered with the Chapter. The volunteer fair provides the perfect opportunity to find the committee that is the best fit for you and to open doors to greater chapter involvement. The contract with the Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center for our lunch meetings was finalized in January. The Chapter will see a $1 increase in lunches this year and another $1 next year. The Board decided that the Chapter can absorb the increase this year, but will have to increase the lunch price to $8 for chapter members starting in December so we do not to exceed a 50% supplement. Even with the increase, the Civic Center provides the best venue with the lowest price to the Chapter. Be sure to see the article below “What You Get for the Money” to keep this new lunch price in perspective. I look forward to seeing you on February 9th for the “Red Hot Volunteer Fair”. Invite someone new or encourage a member who hasn’t attended recently. ~ Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart. ~ Elizabeth Andrew
2010 TACNIGP President Wendi Sellers, CPPB
Message from the President
Tallahassee Area Chapter of NIGP February 2010 Newsletter
Upcoming Events for 2010 February 9, 2010 TACNIGP Meeting
February 14, 2010 Valentine’s Day
March 9, 2010 TACNIGP Meeting
March 17, 2010 St. Patrick’s Day
March 20, 2010 First Day of Spring
April 2, 2010 Good Friday
April 13, 2010 TACNIGP Meeting
April 21, 2010 Administrative Professionals Day
May 9, 2010 Mother’s Day
May 11, 2010 TACNIGP Meeting
May 31, 2010 Memorial Day
June 8, 2010 TACNIGP Meeting
June 14, 2010 Flag Day
June 20, 2010 Father’s Day
June 21, 2010 First Day of Summer
July 4, 2010 Independence Day
July 13, 2010 TACNIGP Meeting
August 10, 2010 TACNIGP Meeting
September 3, 2010 Labor Day
September 14, 2010 TACNIGP Meeting
October 12, 2010 TACNIGP Meeting
October 31, 2010 Halloween
November 9, 2010 TACNIGP Meeting
November 18, 2010 Thanksgiving Day
December 14, 2010 TACNIGP Holiday Meeting
December 24, 2010 Christmas Eve
December 25, 2010 Christmas Day
2010 TACNIGP Vice-President R
obert Threewitts, CPM, APP, CPPB, FCCM, FCPA, FCPM
Now is the time: it’s still cold. Did your electric bill almost double? Mine did. I did something about it. I took home one of the booklets that our speaker left us last month. I reset my thermostat, installed more 13 watt fluorescent bulbs, and did less stovetop cooking and more microwaving. Hopefully my bill will be less next month. But I did something. You should too. February is Volunteer Month and we have a speaker to talk to us about volunteering. I know most of us have thought about it. Well, do it. You’ll find that it is really not that hard to do. Whether you volunteer at your church, the Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity, or this chapter; you’ll feel good about what you do and you’ll be helping. It will be appreciated and you’ll get a smile on your face. And as you go through your day smiling everyone around you will smile too. It’s contagious and it feels good.
Message from the Vice-President
February 2010 Newsletter
1 National Freedom Day 2 Ground Hog Day 3 The Day Music Died Day 4 Thank a Mailman Day 5 National Weatherman’s Day 6 Lame Duck Day 7 Wave All Your Fingers at Your Neighbor Day 8 Boy Scout Day 8 Clean Your Computer Day 9 Toothache Day 10 Umbrella Day 11 Don’t Cry over Spilled Milk Day 12 Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday 13 Get a Different Name Day 14 Ferris Wheel Day 15 President’s Day 15 National Gum Drop Day 16 Do a Grouch a Favor Day 17 Random Acts of Kindness Day 18 National Battery Day 19 National Chocolate Mint Day 20 Love Your Pet Day 21 Card Reading Day 22 George Washington’s Birthday 23 International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day 23 Tennis Day 24 National Tortilla Chip Day 25 Pistol Patent Day 26 National Pistachio Day 26 Tell a Fairy Tale Day 27 Polar Bear Day 27 No Brainer Day 28 Floral Design Day 28 Public Sleeping Day 29 Leap Day (once every 4 years)
FEBRUARY, 2010 BIZARRE &UNIQUE HOLIDAYS
This month we will have Mathieu Cavell with Volunteer Leon as our speaker.
Mathieu Cavell, Volunteer Services Coordinator, works with VolunteerLEON and manages volunteers for both nonprofit organizations and county departments. His office functions as a volunteer center for Leon County, while also managing and responding to emergency needs ranging from cold weather auxiliary shelters to flooding. Completing his undergraduate literature studies with an education background at Michigan State University, Mathieu came to Tallahassee in 2006 to complete a Master's of Fine Arts at Florida State University. Mathieu worked hospitality business in Lansing, Michigan, supervising a banquet hotel staff of over one hundred employees, and just recently received his position in the county where he directs and accounts for over 130,000 hours of volunteer service inside Leon County. Within the last month, Mathieu coordinated and assisted in two large‐scale events accounting for over one thousand hours of service: Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Day Project and Weatherfest 2010 on Florida State campus.
February Speaker
February 2010 Newsletter
Drive to Excellence report shows quality improvements
Saint Paul, MN – As a result of Gov. Tim Pawlenty’s Drive to Excellence state government reform initiative, state and local governments will save more than $250 million on goods and services they are purchasing through July 2011. The accomplishments are highlighted in a report issued by the Drive to Excellence Sub-Cabinet, headed by Department of Administration Commissioner Sheila M. Reger. “We need to hold state government accountable for every taxpayer dollar spent,” Governor Pawlenty said. “The Drive to Excellence initiative is producing real results in our ongoing efforts to streamline and make government more efficient and effective in the services it delivers.” In addition to cost savings, the report notes customer service and quality improvements such as faster disbursal of community development block grant funds by the Department of Employment and Economic Development, quicker filling of vacancies by the Minnesota Army National Guard and earlier starts to construction projects managed by the Department of Administration. Lower costs for goods and services that state government purchases are being realized through a process known as “strategic sourcing,” which includes product standardization, contract negotiations and increasing the emphasis on pricing in evaluating proposals from vendors. These strategies have resulted in significant cost avoidance across government: Nearly $155 million by establishing standards for office computers, photocopiers, cell phones and other common goods. More than $95 million by negotiating contracts, including $3.9 million on contracts with the vendors for the state’s new financial and procurement information systems. Over $1.1 million by increasing the emphasis on pricing in the proposal evaluation process. Since the adoption two years ago of “Lean Thinking” as state government’s preferred process improvement tool, 15 agencies have completed more than 110 sessions that have yielded significant improvements in the delivery of state government services. These services range from Veterans Home admissions procedures and state-issued dairy and food licenses to water quality testing and newborn screening. Additionally, professional licensing for peace officers and emergency medical technicians is now conducted online through a new e-licensing portal that includes license content and search, identity management and electronic payment. The recent reforms are detailed in the Drive to Excellence 2009 Annual Report to the Governor, available online at http://www.excellence.state.mn.us. The Drive to Excellence, launched by Governor Pawlenty in April 2005, includes 14 specific projects – eight of which have been completed – for improving quality and customer service and reducing costs in the delivery of government services to citizens.
February 2010 Birthdays
Jason Ouzts 1‐Feb
Joni Laramore 3‐Feb
Claudia Cooper 7‐Feb
Linda Williams 13‐Feb
Jonas Harrell 14‐Feb
Trish Heinze 14‐Feb
Allen Stucks 16‐Feb
Robert Bugbee 17‐Feb
Carol McCallum 17‐Feb
Danielle Gilbert 21‐Feb
Belinda Croft 22‐Feb
Jason Kinchen 23‐Feb
Kathy King 24‐Feb
Janice Pursley 25‐Feb
March is Purchasing Month
Next month’s issue of the
Newsletter will have a seek- and-find puzzle with words that have to do with purchasing. If you would like to see anything else in the newsletter that deals with purchasing, please let us
know at [email protected].
Thank you.
Money market - $107,021.39Checking - $26,100.51 Total - $133,121.90
Newsletter Articles Needed!
Do you have something you would like to add to the newsletter? Is there a writer in you just itching to get out? Please consider preparing an article for the newsletter! You may choose any topic you wish (almost!). Writing an article for a professional association newsletter brings many great returns; among them are personal satisfaction and recognition, but most of all you have an opportunity to share your accumulated experience, knowledge and wisdom with other TACNIGP members. CPPO’s and CPPB’s may even be eligible for a recertification point from NIGP for published articles. Please e-mail me at [email protected] before the first Thursday of the month. Thank you. Diana K. Trahan, Communications Committee Chair
TACNIGP BUDGET
We hope 2010 will be a better year for all of us! With many of us doing more with less, it’s more important than ever to stay current in the profession in order to do our jobs more effectively. NIGP is well aware of this and has modified our pricing policy for face-to-face educational courses. The new pricing provides a $75 savings for those able to register 60 or more days prior to the start of the course. Here are a few of the NIGP courses being offered in your area. Register today to take advantage of this great discount! There’s just no substitute for face-to-face learning and networking.
Legal Aspects of Public Procurement When: April 7-9 Where: Department of Management Services Presented by: Clarissa Brome Developing and Managing Requests for Proposals When: April 28-30 Where: Florida Department of Management Services Presented by: Ken Hayslette Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions or need assistance. Faye Jackson NIGP Member Relations Specialist 151 Spring Street Herndon, VA 20170 Phone: 800-367-6447 ext. 223
January Monthly Chapter Meeting Date: January 12, 2010 Location: Tallahassee/Leon County Civic Center Number in Attendance: 54 Call to Order: President Wendi Sellers called the meeting to order at 12:02 PM. Invocation: Charles Day, Dept. of Management Services Pledge: Gary McGee, Dept. of Management Services Minutes: A motion was made and seconded to approve the December Chapter minutes. Motion passed. New Members and Guests: There were no new members or guests. Job Opportunities: A future job opportunity was announced (Purchasing Specialist in State Purchasing) Reports: President: President Wendi Sellers reported that she has submitted all the documents required by National for the Chapter’s continuance. In addition, she sent Governor Crist a letter for his approval, recognizing March as Purchasing Month. Treasurer: Treasurer Don Tobin - Checking - $30,442.61; Money market - $106,858.82; Total - $137,301.43 Volunteers: Keith Roberts reports that Ms. Jerri Bush of Volunteer LEON is to be our speaker next month and that the Committee has a few surprises in store for the members. Trade Show: Chairman Mark Lovell reports that the dates are set – August 3 and 4 (Tuesday and Wednesday). The Reverse Trade Show will be on Tuesday morning, then we will have lunch ($7 for members) and the Products Exposition will be in the afternoon. The educational conference will be all day Wednesday. All events will be at the Civic Center. Introduction of Speaker: Vice President Robert Threewitts introduced Ms. Sandra A. Manning, the City of Tallahassee’s Utility Marketing Administrator. Ms. Manning gave a lively and informative talk on energy conservation and the City’s innovations in helping customers save money. Monthly Drawing: Nancy Jewett won the regular free lunch drawing. Adjourn Respectfully submitted – Donna Smith TACNIGP 2010 Secretary
JANUARY MINUTES BOARD MEETING
TALLAHASSEE AREA CHAPTER OF NIGP, INC. Date: January 19, 2010 Location: Leon County Purchasing Bid Room, 2284 Miccosukee Road Members Present: Wendi Sellers, President; Robert Threewitts, Vice President; Don Tobin, Treasurer; Donna Smith, Secretary; Board Members, Brenda Wells, Charles Day, Vida Addison and Gloria Dixon. Members Absent: Keith Roberts, Immediate Past President; Susan Barr, ReGina Johnson and Ed Valla, Board Members. President Wendi Sellers called the meeting to order at 3:30 PM. Minutes for the December Board meeting were approved. Vice President Threewitts motioned and Board member Day seconded. Officers Reports: a. President – We are still waiting for the Governors’ approval of the
“March is Purchasing Month” proclamation. It could take another week or two.
b. Vice President - no report c. Treasurer – Provided the P & L statement for 1/1 through 1/19. The
990 reports are ready for the CPA review. d. Secretary -no report Old Business: Purchasing Agent and Manager of the Year (Chapter): The Board did not discuss this during the January meeting. 2010 Monthly Meeting Lunch Prices: Treasurer Tobin advised the Board that lunch prices at the Civic Center were raised by one dollar for 2010 and will raise another dollar in 2011. He motioned that the Chapter absorb the one dollar increase for 2010 and raise the lunch for member prices by one dollar effective December 2010. As the December event is free, members won’t see the increase from $7 to $8 until the January 2011 meeting. Secretary Smith seconded – the motion passed. President Sellers will announce the change at February’s meeting and will have a mention placed in the newsletter. Treasurer Tobin also noted that the penalty fees for incorrect attendance numbers also went up – from $2.50 per head to $5. 2010 Products Expo and Reverse Trade Show: Chair, Mark Lovell was unable attend the January meeting. Co-Chair Brenda Wells to discuss the progress. Co-Chair Brenda Wells crafted a “Save the Date” e-mail for the membership.
The Board discussed themes for the Expo. Treasurer Tobin made a motion to accept “Avenues for Opportunities”, Vice President Threewitts seconded – the motion passed. Attendance at National Forum: The Board did not discuss this during the January meeting. Committee Reports: Pro D – Vice President Threewitts: Robert discussed rescheduling Judge Hawkins (was to be our speaker for January). Tentative schedule; February – Jerri Bush; March – National Purchasing Month –Mr. Kenneth Hayslette; April –Mr. Lane Green from Tall Timbers Research Center; May – Emergency Management - no speaker identified as yet; June – Judge Hawkins. Membership Committee – Susan Barr: Absent – no report. House Committee – Charles Day: Charles will begin posting the events on the Chapter web site and sending reminder e-mails to the membership for lunch registration. Volunteer Committee – Ed Valla: No report (absent) New Business: Camera Purchase: Board member Wells motioned that the Chapter purchase a digital camera, not to exceed $175.00, to record Chapter activities. Treasurer Tobin motioned to approve, Board member Day seconded – the motion passed. February Meeting: House Committee Chair Day will have four extra tables set up for volunteer sign up both before and after Jeri Bush’s (Volunteer LEON)talk. Member request: A chapter member asked the Board to waive the 5 consecutive year membership requirement in order that the Chapter pay this members re-certification fee. Treasurer Tobin motioned that the Board approve the request, Board member Day seconded – the motion passed. Adjourn Respectfully submitted by Donna Smith, 2010 Secretary – Tallahassee Area Chapter of NIGP
Dear Friends,
Welcome to Florida's Black History Month "African-American Art - A Look at Our Past; A Glimpse into Our Future" Web page. Black History Month is an opportunity to honor and highlight the significant contributions of African-Americans in Florida. It is an educational opportunity for all Floridians to learn more about the men and women who courageously stood up to challenges, injustices, and legal and social barriers to pursue equality and freedom.
This year, we will shine a spotlight on those African-American pioneers who have made important contributions to the arts. African-American artists played a crucial role in changing hearts and minds, pushing our country to re-evaluate the meaning of freedom and justice for all. African-American artists are a treasured part of Florida's cultural diversity and strengthen our state's reputation as an international destination for the arts.
I invite you to use this Web site as a resource for learning about Florida's black artists and to explore our state's extraordinary heritage. There is also information about Florida's historically black colleges and universities, as well as events celebrating Black History Month. I also encourage Florida's children and young people to participate in the Black History Month art and essay contest and to nominate an African-American educator for the Excellence in Education Award.
The achievements of African-Americans are present in every facet of our state's history. As Governor, and as a strong advocate of the arts, I appreciate very much the unique impact the African-American artist community has here in Florida. It is a pleasure to celebrate this heritage not only during Black History Month, but throughout the year.
Sincerely,
Charlie Crist Governor
Black History Facts February 1 - The 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which abolished slavery, was adopted by the 38th Congress. Ratification was completed December 6, 1865. Also in 1870, Jonathan Jasper Wright was elected to the South Carolina Supreme Court.
February 2 - Today in 1914, artist William Ellisworth is born in Washington, North Carolina. Educated at Syracuse University, he was a student of Florida artist Augusta Savage. His works were exhibited at Atlanta University, the Whitney Museum, the Two Centuries of Black American Art exhibit, Fisk University, Hampton University, the North Carolina Museum of Art and private collectors.
February 3 - Six time All-Star Bill White was named president of National League IN 1989. Former Saint Louis Cardinals first baseman Bill White is named president of the National League. He is the first African American to head a major sports league. On February 3, 1903; Jack Johnson became the first Negro Heavyweight Champion, The Negro Baseball League founded in 1920.
February 4 - Today in 1986, a stamp of Sojourner Truth is issued by the U.S. Postal Service.
February 5 - Henry "Home Run King" Aaron, baseball superstar was born in 1934.
February 6 - on this day in 1867,The Peabody Fund for Black education in the South established.
February 7 - Negro History week originated by Carter G.Woodson is observed for the first time in 1926.
February 8 - Figure skater Debi Thomas became the first African American to win the Women's Singles of the U.S. National Figure Skating Championship competition, was a pre-med student at Stanford University in 1986.
February 9 - In 1979, Baseball Hall of Fame announced that Leroy "Satchel" Paige would be inducted.
February 10 - 1964, After 10 days of debate and voting on 125 amendments, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by a vote of 290-130. The bill prohibited any state or local government or public facility from denying access to anyone because of race or ethnic origin. It further gave the U.S. Attorney General the power to bring school desegregation law suits.
February 11 - today in 1996, Penn's Baccalaureate Speaker was the Right Reverend Barbara Clementine Harris, a Philadelphian who was the first woman ever to become a bishop in the Anglican Communion.
February 12 - Birthday of William Felton Russell, better known as "Bill" Russel, he was player-coach of the Boston Celtics basketball team in 1968 and 1969. Russell was born in Monroe, Louisiana in 1934.
February 13 - The first Black professional basketball team "The Renaissance" organized 1923.
February 14 - today in 1936, National Negro Congress organized at Chicago meeting attended by 817 delegates representing more than 500 organizations. Asa Phillip Randolph of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters was elected president of the new organization.
February 15 - today in 1848, Sarah Roberts barred from white school in Boston. Her father, Benjamin Roberts, filed the first school integration suit on her behalf. Leon Spinks defeated Muhammad Ali for heavyweight boxing championship. Ali regained the title on September 15 and became the person to win the title three times in 1978.
February 16 - Joe Frazier knocked out Jimmy Ellis in the second round of their New York fight and became the world heavyweight boxing champion in 1970.
February 17 - James Nathaniel Brown, 63, Pro Football Hall of Fame Fullback, Born February 17, 1936 in St. Simons Island, GA, Michael Jeffrey Jordon, Basketball player, former minor league baseball player, Born New York, New York, February 17, 1963.
February 18 - today in 1913, the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority was incorporated at Howard University.
February 19 - Vonetta Flowers became the first black gold medalist in the history of the Winter Olympic Games. She and partner Jull Brakken won the inagural women's two-person bobsled event in 2002 at Salt Lake City, Utah.
February 20 - Death of Frederick Douglass (78), Douglass was the leading Black spokesman for almost fifty years. He was a major abolitionist and a lecturer and editor. Charles Wade Barkley, basketball player, born Leeds, AL, February 20, 1963.
February 21 - today in 1987, African Americans in Tampa, Florida rebelled after an African American man was killed by a white police officer while in custody.
February 22 - Julius Winfield( "Dr.J") Erving, former basketball player, born Roosevelt, NY, Feb 22, 1950. Also on this day DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince win the first rap Grammy for the hit single "Parents Just Don't Understand."
February 23 - Baseball catcher Elston Gene Howard was born in St. Louis, Missouri. In 1965, Howard signed a $70,000 contract with the NY Yankees and became the highest paid player in the history of baseball at the time in 1929.
February 24 - Former world heavyweight boxing champion Jimmy Ellis was born James Albert Ellis in Louisville, Kentucky in 1940. Ellis won the World Boxing Association title after beating Jerry Quarry in April 1968.
February 25 - Muhammad Ali defeated Sonny Liston for world heavyweight boxing championship in 1964. Boxer Mike Tyson becomes the undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World by defeating challenger Frank Bruno of England in 1989.
February 26 - Theodore "Georgia Deacon" Flowers wins middleweight boxing title in 1926. On this day in 1964., the Kentucky boxer known to all as Cassius Clay, changed his name to Cassius X as he accepted Islam and rejected Christianity. "I believe in the religion of Islam. I believe in Allah and in peace...I'm not a Christian anymore." According to two biographies, Muhammad Ali by Anthony O. Edmonds and My View from the Corner by Angelo Dundee, Cassius Clay changed his name to Cassius X on the 26th. Elijah Muhammed, a black Muslim leader, announced Cassius X's name was being changed to Muhammed Ali.
February 27 - Figure skater Debi Thomas becomes the first African American to win a medal (bronze) at the winter Olympic Games in 1988.
February 28 - In 1932, Richard Spikes invents the automatic gear shift. Also Musician and entertainer Michael Jackson wins eight Grammy Awards. His album, "Thriller", broke all sales records to-date, and remains one of the top-grossing albums of all time.
