Nigp Az State Capitol Chapter Meeting
AZNIGP PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
JULY 2009
The month of July has arrived! Family vacations, backyard BBQs, pool parties, and of course, the heat! It was inevitable that the temperatures would start rising and this is just the beginning. So try and stay cool and enjoy your summer!
This month we are offering the professional development seminar, “World Class Procurement” being held on Friday, July 17th at the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, 4041 N. Central Avenue, #1400. There is still time to register if you are interested. The cost is $160 for National members and you will receive 1 certification point. Registration information can be found on the website. Free parking is available or you can relax and ride the light rail!
We are also hosting a LunchBox U on Tuesday, July 28th. It will also be held at the Maricopa County Department of Public Health at 4041 N. Central Avenue, #1400. The topic will be “Disaster Preparedness” and it will be a panel discussion from representatives from several entities. This event is free and all are encouraged to bring their lunch and attend.
For those of you who plan on taking your CPPB/CPPO exams in October, the chapter is hosting a combined Study Session every Thursday beginning July 30th from 2:30-4:00 at the Arizona State Procurement Office, 100 N. 15th Avenue, Conference Room 104B. They will run each Thursday through October 15, 2009. The sessions are free and everyone is invited to attend. Please note the deadlines to apply to take your test at The instructor for the Study Sessions is Pamela Reay from the AZ State Procurement Office and she can be reached at
Our next Career Seminar will be Tuesday, August 11th and details are still being worked out. Mark your calendars and plan on joining us for a half-day filled with lots of learning and networking with your peers! Watch the website for more information as it becomes available.
Also in August this year is the National Forum. It is being held in St. Louis, MO August 22 – 26. For information please visit
For those people that are planning to attend, please let Kristy Garcia know so she can keep track of who is attending from our Chapter. You may send her email or leave her a message at (480) 782-2402.
If you have ever thought about taking a more active role in the Chapter, here is your opportunity! Nominations are currently being accepted to fill the Board Positions of Vice-President and Secretary. Now is the time to nominate yourself or someone you know. Nominations will be accepted through September 15th. Additional information is available on the website.
The Regional Conference Committee has been hard at work planning for this year’s conference. It will be held on Thursday, October 15th. We are also planning a Product Expo in conjunction with the Regional Conference this year and are looking for potential vendors. Please contact John Albin at or (480) 644-3172 with a listing of your contacts so they can be added to our mailing list. If you would like to volunteer to assist with this year’s event, contact Peggy Ferrin at or (623) 672-3536.
Our next monthly Board Meeting will be on Thursday, July 9th from 2:00pm – 4:00pm. They are held in the Cholla Conference Room at the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, 4041 N. Central Avenue, #1400. Everyone is welcome and members may call in to the conference line (602 506-0090) if they cannot attend in person. Take advantage of this opportunity to give yourself a voice in the running of this Chapter!
Sincerely,
Cheryl Rentscheler
Cheryl Rentscheler, M.P.A., CPPB
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