PAPPA 2016 Reverse Tradeshow

PAPPA
NEWSFLASH
AUGUST 2016
www.pappainc.org
2016 Reverse Tradeshow
ISSUE
HIGHLIGHTS
2016 Reverse
Tradeshow
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Online Course
Schedule &
Member Spotlight
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Scholarship Program
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Cuddle My Kids
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July Meeting Recap
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Educational Opportunities & Kuds Corner
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Did You Know & Fun
Facts
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Great Leaders
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Facebook & Trivia
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Where in PA is This?
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Chapter Meeting
Schedule &
2016 BOD
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October 6, 2016
7:30 a.m.—2:00 p.m.
Wyndham Garden Exton Valley Forge
815 Pottstown Pike
Exton, PA 19341
Plan to join PAPPA for another awesome Reverse Tradeshow. Don’t miss this great
opportunity to network with other public procurement professionals and vendors while
growing your vendor outreach efforts. This year’s event will be held from 7:30 a.m.—
2:00 p.m. New this year, will be our “Birds of a Feather” luncheon which will provide
another networking opportunity for our public agency representatives and vendor
participants.
Public agencies participating in the Reverse Tradeshow will be provided the following:
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Two (2) FREE event registrations for your agency representatives.
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One (1) expo booth, completely set up with tablecloth and skirting, table, two (2)
chairs, booth signage, and electrical (if requested) and internet access in the booth.
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Access to the breakfast and luncheon, provided at no cost for two (2) agency representatives.
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Onsite parking provided at no cost.
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An opportunity to network with hundreds of
vendors.
Be sure to register today as expo space will fill
quickly as this year’s show is being held in the
Philadelphia area. You can register online
through www.pappinc.org.
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2016 NIGP
Online Course
Schedule
AUGUST
Contract Administration in
the Public Sector Online
August 10, 2016 – October 12,
2016
Contact hours: 24
SEPTEMBER
Legal Aspects of Public
Procurement
September 20, 2016 – November 22, 2016
Contact hours: 24
Member Spotlight
Written by Candace Noll
My name is Candace Noll and I have volunteered to write the “Member Spotlight”
articles for the PAPPA NewsFlash. I joined the County of Berks, Purchasing Department in April of 2003 as the Contract Coordinator. I have my Bachelor’s degree in Management, as well as my Paralegal Certification, and have been in public
procurement for thirteen years. Before my
public sector career began, I worked in the
private sector in the legal and security
fields.
October 3, 2016 – December 5,
2016
Contact hours: 24
During my tenure in Purchasing I have
grown in my ability to draft all types of
Agreements, Request for Proposals and
Invitation to Bids. I have worked my way
up to become the Senior Contract Coordinator within the Purchasing Department.
See NIGP Courses at
www.nigp.org
I am currently mentoring and training our
Contract Coordinator, Hannah Seiple in the
world of contracts. Contracts are my specialty and I love sharing my knowledge
with others. I truly enjoy reading terms and conditions, researching and drafting all
types of Agreements. I have tackled a breadth of contracts, from construction to
human services to software. Because of this variety I have gained a wealth of
knowledge that I would have never believed possible.
OCTOBER
Developing & Managing
RFPs
I would also like to give kudos to the wonderful purchasing team that I work with
each day. Each member brings their own unique skills and knowledge that helps
enhance our team’s ability to perform our duties in a timely and professional manner. Our team consists of our Director, Kelly Laubach; Deputy Director, Kelly
Okken; Senior Buyer, Kim Styer; Buyer, Patti Barnes; Buyer, Jennifer Rhoads;
Contract Coordinator, Hannah Seiple; and myself.
STRESS BUSTER TIP:
Watch for the next instance in
which you find yourself becoming annoyed or angry at something trivial or unimportant.
Then practice letting go, making
a conscious choice not to become angry or upset. Do not
allow yourself to waste
thought and energy where it
isn’t deserved. Effective anger
management is a
tried-and-true stress
reducer.
During my time away from work, I enjoy swimming, reading, spending time at our
cabin and being with my family. My husband, Larry and I, our son, Kevin, 23 and
our daughter Megan, 26 live in Birdsboro, Pennsylvania.
I have been blessed over the years to have had the opportunity and guidance to nurture, gain and apply my skills. I find the purchasing field to be challenging and fulfilling.
If you would like to be the next Member in the Spotlight or would like to recommend a peer please contact me at cnoll@countyofberks.com. I look forward to
hearing from you.
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A Few Words From Our 2015 Scholarship Winners
Recently, Kim Roth and Patrick Leavey were interviewed about the process and benefits of applying for a
PAPPA Scholarship. Both recipients were inspired to apply to be able to use the money towards classes for
certification/recertification and forums. When asked how long it
took to fill out the scholarship application, Roth answered, “I
would say it took some effort to fill out the scholarship application. Definitely a few hours of work went into it over the course
of a few days. There are items you need to gather such as your
job description and an updated resume. You also need to allow
time to have your supervisor sign the application.”
“Over the years receiving scholarship money has helped me
obtain my certification and attend numerous regional conferences and a couple of forums.” said Leavey on how he benefited from the scholarship money. Roth and Leavey are definitely open to
the possibility of applying for future scholarships.
If you are unsure of applying for the scholarship because of the process, Roth says, it “does take time and
effort, but it is worth it. It’s never too late to start working toward a goal. Just look at it one step at a time and
get working on your scholarship application!”
2016 Scholarship Applications
Applications are due no later than October 31, 2016. Further information on specific application process can be found on the PAPPA website (www.pappaing.org). Qualifications include:
Active PAPPA members (active is defined as a paid PAPPA member who has attended at least one (1) chapter-related function in the last
12-month period) may apply for a scholarship. No member of the Awards and Scholarship Committee may be considered for a scholarship
during that member’s term of service on the Committee.
Scholarship(s) must be used for future Professional Development at the following:
PAPPA Sponsored Seminar or Conference
NIGP Annual Forum
NIGP Sponsored Seminar or Conference
Professional Procurement Certification/Recertification Fees
Tuition for an accredited college or university course in Management, Economics, Accounting, Personnel Management, Business
Law, Public Administration, or any course in which the major subject content is centered on procurement, or materials and
supplies management.
Training Materials or Books specifically related to an accredited college, university or NIGP course, as listed above, that are not
included in the registration fee for that course.
Accommodations, Travel-related expenses (airfare and mileage), and Meals associated with the
seminar, conference or Forum listed above. Only those meals associated with the cost of
registration shall be provided for the applicant. All other expenses related to food/meals are not
covered under the scholarship funds. Alcohol will not be paid for out of PAPPA funds.
Scholarship funds will only be used for expenses that are not covered by other reimbursements, from the
employer or other granting sources. Applicant must note on the application form all other payments or reimbursements received from any other sources for the events listed above. Failure to disclose this information
will result in non-approval or repayment of scholarship funds. A scholarship may not be applied toward the
cost of a past event.
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See What You Missed at the July Chapter Meeting
Written by Sandra Steidel
The City of Bethlehem hosted the July PAPPA meeting at the city's municipal golf course. Unfortunately, attendees
didn't get lessons from the golf pro but they did get lessons from Mark Spease, COO of ITR, about how predictive
asset maintenance can help avoid crisis management.
Many public and private entities are saving money and extending asset life by utilizing predictive maintenance on
assets like HVAC, pumps, fans, blowers, chillers, etc. Many of us are familiar with reactive maintenance (think of
all of those emergency PO's) and preventative maintenance (replacing parts whether they need to be or not).
However, predictive maintenance, which is "condition based monitoring using non-destructive testing technologies
to perform maintenance based on asset condition", ensures the best use of financial and human resources. Some
examples of predictive maintenance technologies
include: vibration analysis, infrared thermography, oil analysis, electric motor testing and ultrasonic testing.
In summary, predictive maintenance is efficient and effective maintenance planning. It reduces spare parts and
capital expenditures, reduces energy costs and reduces downtime and failures. Saving money and eliminating
emergency purchase orders, that's a hole in one for all purchasing professionals.
Next PAPPA Chapter Meeting
September 19, 2016
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
West Whiteland Township
101 Commerce Drive
Exton, PA 19341
Hosted by West Whiteland Township
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Educational Opportunities
Strategic Sourcing Summit
August 18, 2016
Hosted by City of Allentown
Kudos Corner
CONGRATULATIONS to Kimberly A. Roth with the
County of Lehigh who received her CPPB
Certification. What a great accomplishment.
Way to go Kimberly!!!
Adding Value to the
Procurement
Process
September 12, 2016
Hosted by the City of Allentown
PAPPA General Meeting
September 19, 2016
Hosted by West Whiteland Township
PAPPA Reverse Tradeshow
October 6, 2016
Exton, PA
2016 VAGP Fall Symposium
October 12—14, 2016
www.VAGP.org
SHARE YOUR STORY!
The newsletter would like to share your story! We are looking for articles that other procurement professionals would
find interesting and/or informative. All members are encouraged to send us… Articles, Press Releases, Photos and More!
Your article may be eligible for UPPCC Recertification Points!
For eligibility requirements, please verify directly with the
UPPCC.
Submit your contributions to
Angela.Marino@allentownpa.gov.
Newsletter
Month
Submission
Deadline
October 2016
September 20
December 2016
November 20
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“Did You Know…”
PAPPA provide numerous Chapter Incentives. A complete list of all incentives
can be found on the website. One particular incentive was for Members serving
on PAPPA Standing Committees. This incentive includes a $400.00 education
voucher for members serving as chair person or a $200.00 education voucher for
members serving on any PAPPA standing committee.
What a great incentive! Take a moment to see
where you can get involved!
Facts on the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Do you have a position
that needs to be filled
with a qualified candidate? Look no further.
PAPPA provides great
exposure for your job ad.
Not only will other PAPPA members see your job
ad, but also other NIGP
members throughout the
country. We are talking
about thousands of qualified professionals looking
at your job ad! Send
your ad to
patrickleavey@lehighcounty.org
today!
1. 4,600 Brazilian real: The cost of the most expensive opening ceremony ticket (about $1,400).
The least expensive opening ceremony ticket is only sold in Brazil and costs 200 real
(about $60).
2. 10: Rio's opening ceremony budget is 10 times less than the total spent on the London 2012
opening ceremony.
3. 12,000: Number of Olympic torchbearers. The torch will pass through all 26 Brazilian states
and reach 90% of the Brazilian population.
4. 10,500: Total number of athletes expected to compete in the Games.
5. 42: Sport disciplines that will be represented.
6. 206: Number of countries sending athletes to compete in Rio.
7. 2,488: Total number of Olympic medals to be awarded to athletes topping the podium in Rio:
812 gold, 812 silver and 864 bronze.
8. 554: Total number of athletes comprising the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team; 262 men and 292
women.
9. 36: The number of years separating the youngest U.S. Olympian -- table tennis player Kanak
Jha, 16 -- and the oldest U.S. Olympian, equestrian Phillip Dutton, 52.
10. 2: New Olympic sports in Rio. Golf returns to the games after a 112-year hiatus and rugby
will be introduced for the first time.
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Great Leaders
Written by Kelly Okken, CPPB
We have all been influenced in our lives by great leaders, and on occasion, some not so great leaders. These leaders
have helped shape who we are and how we lead. I have been fortunate in my lifetime to have many great leaders
help shape and mold me into the procurement professional and leader I am today. These leaders have pushed me
outside of my comfort zone, have tested my intellect and have driven me to want more and to do more each time.
Some leaders don’t have the official title of a leader, as these particular folks, lead from the seats. These “leaders”
are your employees, your co-workers, your customers. The folks that push you to your limits, force you to be better
at customer service, teamwork, communication, and sometimes they help to test your limits of patience. These leaders don’t even know that they are leaders, they are the “unsung heroes” so to speak. These are the leaders that help
to put your knowledge of leadership into action. So even though you may have a difficult employee or co-worker,
this is a learning experience for you. I didn’t say it was a fun learning experience!
Then, there are the leaders with the official leadership titles. Your supervisor, your professor...these are the folks
that participate in your life as mentors. They help to teach you the ins and outs of leadership. Some of these leaders
teach through instruction and others teach through actions. Most of my leaders have taught through action. By
watching and listening to what they do every day and how they
interact with others, teaches you what to do and sometimes what
not to do. How do they handle stressful situations? How do they
handle personnel issues? How do they treat others? This is where
the true learning begins. This is where I truly learned to become a
leader and not just a supervisor. You see, a true leader’s actions
inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become
more. That’s what I aspire to do each day. I want to know that
my leadership has inspired others to dream, learn and become
more than what they are today. Have you had a great leader? If you have, I would love to hear more about your
leaders. If you haven’t, I would recommend that you look for a great leader to become your mentor. Their all
around us. You can look within your agency, PAPPA or even NIGP. Most procurement professionals are more
than happy to help mentor and grow you into the profession.
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We would love to see your pictures from the NIGP Forum. If you were there and took any pictures, please
send them to Kelly Okken at kokken@countyofberks.com. If you took pictures of people, please be sure to
notate who is in the picture. You may also include any site seeing pictures as well.
PAPPA is on Facebook!
If you have not already “LIKED” the page,
please get to it! We are posting important
items and reminders to the page frequently.
This is just another way to
stay plugged into PAPPA!
Question: Who was the PAPPA President in 1992?
Send your answer to kokken@countyofberks.com.
Where in PA is This?
The beautiful Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is so large that we don’t always shave a chance to take in all it’s beauty.
The “Where in PA is This?” section of the newsletter, we will focus in on one particular area in this beautiful state and
provide you with some information about that particular area. This issue is focused on The State of Pennsylvania Monument in Gettysburg.
The State of Pennsylvania Monument is the largest monument on the Gettysburg battlefield. The tip of the sword of the
statue of Winged Victory is 110 feet high. A staircase takes visitors to the roof of the monument, which offers a panoramic view
of the battlefield.
The monument is made from North Carolina granite set over an
iron and concrete frame. Sculptor Samuel Murray created the
7,500 pound statue of Winged Victory which stand on top of the
dome; its metal came from melted down Civil War cannon. He
also created the reliefs over each of the arches. The monument
was dedicated on September 27th, 1910. The statues on each side
of the arches were added after April of 1913.
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Volunteer Opportunities
PAPPA needs Your Volunteer Spirit and Participation on the following Standing Committees:
Chapter Incentive: $200 Education Voucher
For Standing Committee Descriptions click here
2016 Chapter Meeting
Schedule
September 19
EXTON
West Whiteland Township
2nd Floor, 101 Commerce Drive,
Exton, PA 19341
Hosted By Denise Serino, Purchasing Agent/Recycling Coordinator
November 14
ARDMORE
Lower Merion Township
Board Room 2nd Floor, Room 248
75 E. Lancaster Avenue,
Ardmore, PA, 19003
Hosted By Cydnee Baffa, CPPB,
Administrative Clerk
2017 Meeting dates and locations
will be finalized by the November
meeting. If you would like to host a
future meeting, Please contact PAPPA president, Kelly A. Laubach,
CPPB.
Directions and other meeting details
can be found on the PAPPA website:
www.pappainc.org
2016 Board Members
President
Kelly A. Laubach, CPPB
1st Vice President
Joseph Coco
2nd Vice President
Kimberly A. Roth, CPPB
Secretary
Diane L. Wolfinger, CPPB
Treasurer
George M. Nader, Jr., CPPO
Immediate Past President
Price M. Morris, CPPB
President’s Appointee
Maureen W. McIlvaine, CPPO, CPPB
Awards & Scholarship Committee Chair
Kimberly A. Roth, CPPB
Members: Maureen W. McIlvaine, CPPO, CPPB, Hannah Seiple, Judy Snyder
Finance Committee Chair
Monica A. Watson
Member: Treasurer, George M. Nader, Jr., CPPO
Legislative Committee Chair
Joseph Coco
Marketing Committee Chair
Kelly Okken, CPPB
Members: Patrick J. Leavey, CPPB; Angela M. Marino, CPPB
“There is no
lack of
knowledge out
there...just a
shortage of
asking for
help.”
Membership Committee Chair
Hannah Seiple
Members: Patricia A. Barnes, Kelly Okken, CPPB
Operations Guide Committee Chair
Peter T. Navarro, CPPO, C.P.M.
Member: Monica Watson
Professional Development Committee Chair
Maureen W. McIlvaine, CPPO, CPPB
Members: Joseph Coco, Robert Dopira, CPPB, Sean Meyers
Website Committee Chair
Patrick J. Leavey, CPPB
NIGP Chapter Ambassador Area 2
Maureen W. McIlvaine, CPPO, CPPB