PAPPA Brochure 2015 - Pennsylvania Public Purchasing Association

PAPPA MEMBER AGENCIES
Allentown Fire Department
Bucks County Community College
Bucks County Health Department
Bucks County Free Library
Bucks County Water & Sewer Authority
City of Allentown
City of Bethlehem
City of Easton
City of Lancaster
City of Reading
County of Berks
County of Bucks
County of Carbon
County of Chester
County of Franklin
County of Lancaster
County of Lehigh
County of Lycoming
County of Montgomery
County of Northampton
County of Lancaster Youth Intervention Center
Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission
Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission
Housing Authority of Harrisburg
Housing Authority of Lancaster
Housing Authority of Philadelphia
Intermediate Unit of Berks County
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board
School District of Centennial
School District of Neshaminy
Township of Lower Merion
Township of South Whitehall
Township of West Whiteland
Township of Whitehall
University of Pittsburgh
VISION STATEMENT
PAPPA’s vision is to be recognized
as Pennsylvania’s preeminent
source for professional and educational programs, to meet the needs
of our members and stakeholders,
and to create the most influential
voice and resource for public procurement at the state and local levels.
MISSION STATEMENT
Develop and promote ethical, efficient, and effective procurement officials; increase public trust and
confidence in the public procurement process; and provide resources, assistance and networking
opportunities to our members.
www.pappainc.org
Chapter of NIGP:
The Institute for Public Procurement
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
 Officers
 Immediate Past President
 President’s Appointee:
Maureen W. McIlvaine, CPPO, CPPB
County of Bucks
OFFICERS:
President:
Price M. Morris, CPPB
Lancaster City Housing Authority
717-283-0432
First Vice President:
Harry M. Klinger
County of Lancaster
717-299-8259
Second Vice President:
Kelly A. Laubach, CPPB
County of Berks
610-478-6168 x 6267
Treasurer:
George M. Nader, Jr., CPPO
Lehigh County
610-782-3030
Developing, supporting and promoting the
public procurement profession through
premier educational and research programs, professional support, technical services and advocacy initiatives that benefit
members and constituents since 1944.
(Rev. 4/23/2015)
Secretary:
Denise Serino
West Whiteland Township
610-363-9525 x 2131
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT:
Patrick J. Leavey, CPPB
County of Lehigh
2015 PAPPA
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
January 26 Chapter Meeting
Location: Berks County
Reading, PA
March 23 Chapter Meeting
Location: Pennsylvania State Police Academy
Hershey, PA
May 18 Chapter Meeting
Location: Delaware Valley Regional Planning
Commission, Philadelphia, PA
July 20 Chapter Meeting
Location: Bear Creek Mountain Resort & Conference Center, Macungie, PA
August 1-5 NIGP 70th Annual Forum
Kansas City, MO
September 21 Chapter Meeting
Location: Chester County
West Chester, PA
October 8 Reverse Trade Show
Bear Creek Mountain Resort & Conference Center,
Macungie, PA
November 4-6 NIGP Regional Conference
Location: Holiday Inn, 550 C Street SW,
Washington, DC
November 16 Chapter Meeting
Location: Montgomery County
Norristown, PA
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
Through its affiliation with NIGP the
Pennsylvania Public Purchasing
Association offers UPPCC certification
classes for the Certified Public
Purchasing Officer (CPPO) and the
Certified Professional Public Buyer
(CPPB).
MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY
 NIGP
Educational
Presentations
Those employed by governmental
agencies or subdivisions in the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania whose
duties consist in whole or in part of
purchasing materials, supplies,
apparatus, equipment or contractual
services are eligible for membership.
DUES
Annual membership dues are $20.00,
with a $5.00 discount if you also hold an
NIGP membership.
General membership meetings are held six (6)
times per year at various members facilities.
Seminars
Meetings per year
 Access to the member section of the
Chapter ‘s Website
 Volunteering for Chapter Committees
 Scholarship Program
 Assistance
in
attaining
UPPCC
 Updates
on legislative changes
concerning National, State and Local
Purchasing
 Discuss Pennsylvania's regulations and
how they relate to Public Purchasing, such
as contract bonding, prevailing wage,
insurance requirements, legal
requirements, etc.
 Updates on National, State and Regional
Conferences
 Employment Opportunities
 Membership List for networking with other
Public Purchasing Professionals
 Share and discuss NIGP Publications
which provide the latest developments in
areas such as: best practice in public
purchasing, electronic procurement, legal
issues and product evaluation.
For more information contact:
http://twitter.com/PAPPAofNIGP
&
 Six Informative and educational Chapter
Certification
MEETINGS
Meetings feature guest speakers who share their
expertise and offer pertinent information required
in everyday public purchasing. Meetings offer the
members an opportunity to network with other
professional purchasing officers and to exchange
information, ideas, cost savings, and to keep
abreast of new technology, legislation changes,
and current purchasing procedures.
PROFESSIONAL BENEFITS
OF MEMBERBERSHIP
Hannah Seiple
PAPPA Membership
Phone: 610-478-6168 x 6270
Fax:
610-898-7428
E-Mail:
hseiple@countyofberks.com