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The Newsletter of the Maryland Public Purchasing Association
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
President’s Message 1-2
Vice President’s Message 3
Pictures RTS 4-5
Facilities Report, Public Affairs 6
Recognition 7
Membership 8-9
Historical 10
Sites of Interest 11
Officer & Director Listing 12
Education Listing 13-14
Resolutions 15-16
Recipes 17
Letter from the Editor 18
January / February 2015
President Moore’s Message
Procurement With Integrity! By Suzette Moore
Happy New Year!! I wish you all a healthy and prosperous New Year! It is with great pride and honor that I accept the position of MPPA President again for 2015. It is truly a pleasure to continue to serve this prestigious organization for another term. I graciously accept this responsibility and will represent the Association with dignity and respect. Since I last wrote my message, the organization hosted another successful Reverse Trade Show. Chairperson Dangerfield and her terrific team pulled it off, as we knew they would. Although, there was quite a bit of effort in the last weeks prior to the event to encourage agencies to participate, the number of Government agencies exhibiting was less than desired. I would have preferred to have more government agencies exhibiting to showcases to the vendors MPPA’s vast spectrum of membership and resources. Increasing government exhibitors is a goal we will strive to reach at the 4th Reverse Trade Show. The speakers that volunteered their time to present workshops were praised by all that attended. The keynote speaker, Robert Wallace, was outstanding and enjoyed by all. Overall, a job well done! We accomplished many great things in 2014 and now, looking forward to the New Year, we already have challenging plans in the works for 2015. To continue to realize our true potential and achieve success, I will need your help. Together, we can collectively continue to move this Association forward, succeeding in the challenges. I encourage each and every member to increase their involvement in MPPA during 2015. There is always room for more members to be an active part of the Association. MPPA is a wonderful group of professionals so please don’t hesitate; we welcome the additional involvement.
I want to thank my fellow officers, the directors, the committee chairs and their co-chairs for their support this past year. I could not have done it without you. I cannot say enough about the awe-some support and dedication you exhibited each and every day. It was an eventful year filled with enthusiasm, new ideas, opportunities, positive en-ergy and laughter! I genuinely hope each of you enjoyed 2014 as much as I! To my “phone call away” crew: Darla Herbold, Karen Luther, Debbie Meehan and Mary Jo McCabe each of you have helped me along the way, please accept my sincere appreciation! As Flight MPPA 2015 revs its engines in prepara-tion for take-off, I ask that everyone join me in welcoming in the 2015 Officers, Directors and Committee Chairpersons. Their dedication to this organization and our profession should be inspira-tional to us all. The newly elected Officers and Di-rectors will be installed at the Installation of Offic-ers/Directors event on January 24, 2015 at the Ob-servation Gallery at BWI Airport. I encourage eve-ryone to take time out from their busy schedules to attend and support your 2015 Executive Board. I hope to see you there!
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Proud to Serve, T. Suzette Moore, CPPO, CPPB, C.M. 2014-2015 MPPA President
Vice-President Dangerfield & President Moore at the 2014 Reverse Trade Show.
~ MPPA – Procurement with Integrity ~ “Individual commitment to a group effort – that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work. “- Vince Lombardi
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A Word from Vice President Dangerfield
Hello MPPA Family. Happy New Year! I hope everyone enjoyed the Holidays with their love ones. I would like to start off by saying “Thank You” for voting me in as your 2015 Vice President. What a great honor to serve another year for such a prestigious Association under an amazing President. Second, I would like to thank all of the outgoing board members for time served. What a great Job you did! Third, I would like to welcome back all of the on-going board members. Finally, to all of the new board members, welcome to board, and be prepared to put your running shoes on and jump on the plane…Madame President is about to ascend into flight again for another successful year. As you know, MPPA hosted its 3rd Reverse Trade Show (RTS) at Martin’s West in Woodlawn, MD, November 20, 2014. Thanks to all who participated - the speakers, facilitators, exhibitors, vendors and volunteers; without you we could not have done it. The show was a success! As with everything, there are lessons learned. We are looking forward to putting those lessons in place for the next show. If anyone has comments or suggestions they would like to share about the RTS, please contact me or any of the board members. Thank you Chair Offer and Co-Chair Reed for coordinating the successful “Suited to Succeed” and MD Food Bank programs. Members, give yourself a huge pat on the back for donating so such of your time, clothing and food to the two charities. Because of you, Chair Offer was able to end the year by dropping off all of the donations to the charities. This was a huge and selfless effort. Much appreciated by all! We are currently looking for volunteers to serve on the Social and Program Committees. Interested members, please contact me at [email protected] or 410-859-7097. See you at the Installation/General Membership Meeting, January 24, 2015 at 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, Observation Gallery. Hope to see you there. As always, thank you for making our Association what it is today. Without your hard work and dedication we would not be successful! Linda D. Dangerfield, CPPB 2014-2015 MPPA Vice-President “The things you do for yourself are gone when you are gone, but the things you do for others remain as your legacy.” - Kalu Ndukwe Kalu
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MPPA's next general membership meeting will be scheduled for Saturday, January 24, 2015 at BWI Observation Gallery, in Baltimore. This will be the Installation of Officers for 2015.
Registration cost for the meeting is $40. All participants must register on-line at www.mppainc.org. If paying by cash or check at the door, please indicate accordingly on the website. Doors open at 5:00 p.m., with dinner being served at 5:30 p.m.
Menu includes:
Nigerian Prawns, Southwest Spring Rolls
Lemon & Rosemary Chicken, Roast Beef
Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables
Fresh Baked Cookies, Sheet Cake
Drinks: Soda, Lemonade and Water & Cash Bar
Deadline to make reservations is Friday, January 16, 2015 @ 3 p.m. I hope that you are able to join us.
Brian D. Snyder, CPPO Facilities Chairperson
The 2015 Maryland Legislative session begins on January 14th and ends on April 13th. The MPPA Public Affairs Committee will be monitoring legislation that impacts public procurement and welcomes all members input. Please forward the bill number of any legislation that you believe should be monitored. The following is the URL for the Maryland General Assembly: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frm1st.aspx?tab=home The Committee is also seeking committee members to help review and monitor legislation that applies to your type of
governmental entity. Mark E. Miller, CPPO, CPPB, C.P.M. Public Affairs Chair 410-677-4571 Mark E. Miller, CPPO, CPPB, C.P.M. Public Affairs Chair 410-677-4571
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Stanley D. Zemansky Educational Aid Program
MPPA offers scholarships for courses and reimbursement for certification exams to help members meet their educational and professional goals. MPPA members can apply for
available scholarship funds for classes by filling out and submitting an application. Information and the scholarship application are available on MPPA’s website:
www.mppainc.org, The Stanley D. Zemansky Educational Aid Program.
Reimbursement for Recertification of CPPO or CPPB MPPA offers reimbursement for recertification for CPPO or CPPB.
Reimbursement will be limited to candidates who pay for the recertification themselves with
no financial support for the recertification fee from their employers. Candidates will be reimbursed for the recertification fee only. Upon successfully obtaining the recertification, candidates must submit the application for reimbursement to the Recognition Chairperson.
Members should request reimbursement within eight (8) weeks of obtaining their
recertification. Upon receipt and proof of recertification, the Recognition Chairperson shall request reimbursement of the member from the Treasurer.
If reimbursement is denied, the member shall be so notified in writing by the Recognition
Chairperson as the reason(s) for denial. The Recognition Chairperson shall maintain a record of all member reimbursement requests and shall report such to the Board of Directors. Information concerning recertification
reimbursement will be available on MPPA’s website: www.mppainc.org.
Marsha Turnipseed Recognition Chair
Ms. Ruth Carnes, Division of Procurement Administrator, has received her Certified Public
Purchasing Buyer (CPPB) Congratulations Ruth!
And for those of you who don’t know our WONDERFUL Photographer…the man behind the camera…Here he is!!
Thank You! Mark Berry for always providing us
with such great pictures!
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MPPA welcomes the following professional purchasing practitioners who were accepted into membership at the meeting of the MPPA Executive Board on December 11, 2014:
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Michelle S. Frierson, CPPB Membership Chair
Membership is about people.
When you join MPPA, you connect with procurement professionals from your state,
federal government, surrounding cities, provinces, counties, colleges, libraries, hospitals,
and other public agencies in your area. MPPA offers you the opportunity to improve skills,
formulate new directions and strengthen your career options.
Professional Development
Connection and Communication
Discounts
Conferences
Networking
Professional Certification
MPPA helps you close the gap with the resources you
need to realize your professional development goals!
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The Historical Committee remains very interested in obtaining MPPA historical information. If you have, have access to, or know where I might obtain MPPA historical information, please contact me at [email protected]. For an idea of the kind of information needed, please see the scope of responsibilities for the Historical committee or check the MPPA web site: https://mppainc.org/chapters/nigp-mppainc/documents/Procedures%20Manual.pdf, page 12.
Specific Responsibilities:
• Select a committee of members to assist in carrying out the duties of the committee • Establish criteria for types of information to be collected, including: MPPA Buyer and Manager of
the Year • Honorary members • Years in which MPPA won national Chapter of the Year awards; Stanley D. Zemansky awardees • Distinguished Service awardees • Officers, directors, committee chairpersons (including date(s) of service to MPPA) • Special events, such as year(s) MPPA hosted NIGP annual Forum; members who have held national
office and received national awards (e.g. NIGP’s Albert Hall award, and Distinguished Service recognition)
• Verify information and data, to the extent possible to be made a matter of record for the Association. In the event data, such as that which predates the committee is not authenticated in Association minutes or other records, make appropriate notation that the information is deemed correct based upon collaborative interviews with (name the) authorities
• Collect, catalog, and file the information for future Association purposes • Inform the Executive Board in advance for purpose of planning regarding upcoming special
programs or ceremony as may be appropriate, e.g., for the 25th Association anniversary • Coordinate with other Association committees as appropriate such as Program, Recognition, and
Information and Research regarding announcements, programs, special events, and awards • Turn over to the succeeding chair Association archives, records and materials relating to the
committee’s work and responsibilities
William A. Davis, CPPO, CPPB Historical Chair
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NIGP-related Sites
National Institute of
Governmental Purchasing
(NIGP) www.nigp.org
Pennsylvania Public
Purchasing Association www.pappainc.org
The Delaware Public
Purchasing Association, Inc. www.state.de.us
The Metropolitan Washington
Chapter - NIGP www.nigpmwc.org
Northern New Jersey Chapter
of NIGP www.nnjnigp.org
Southern New Jersey Chapter
of NIGP www.sjnigp.org
Federal Government Sites
United States Department of
Homeland Security www.dhs.gov
United States Postal Service
Zip Code Directory www.usps.com
Consumer Price Indexes (U.S.
Department of Labor) www.bls.gov
Chapter Member Sites
City of Annapolis www.ci.annapolis.md.us
City of Baltimore, Bureau of
Purchases www.ci.baltimore.md.us
Anne Arundel County Purchasing www.aacounty.org
Baltimore County Purchasing Office www.baltimorecountymd.gov
City of Frederick, Maryland www.cityoffrederick.com
Frederick County Government www.co.frederick.md.us
Harford County Purchasing www.co.ha.md.us
Howard County www.co.ho.md.us
Montgomery County www.montgomerycountymd.gov
Towson University Procurement www.towson.edu
University of Maryland, College
Park, Procurement & Supply www.purchase.umd.edu
Carroll Community College www.carrolltraining.com
Washington County www.washco-md.net
Maryland Department of
Transportation www.mdot.state.md.us
Frederick Community College www.frederick.edu
Columbia Association www.columbiaassociation.org
Other Sites of Interest
Cooperative Purchasing
Organization www.baltometro.org
eMaryland Marketplace emaryland.buyspeed.com
Washington Suburban
Sanitation Commission www.wssc.dst.md.us
Better Business Bureau www.bbb.org
Dun & Bradstreet www.dnb.com
National Association of
State Procurement Officials
(NASPO) www.naspo.org
National Contract
Management Association
(NCMA) www.ncmahq.org
National Association of
Counties (NACo) www.naco.org
Institute for Supply
Management (ISM) www.ism.ws
National Procurement
Institute (NPI) www.npiconnection.org
Maryland General Assembly mgaleg.maryland.gov State Government - Procurement (P2) Legislation by Session
Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC) www.uppcc.org
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T. Suzette Moore, CPPO, CPPB, C.M. President Maryland Aviation Administration POB 8766 BWI Airport Baltimore, Maryland 21240 Phone: (410) 859-7792
[email protected] Linda D. McGill, CPPB Vice President Maryland Aviation Administration POB 8766 BWI Airport Baltimore, Maryland 21240 Phone: (410) 859-7097 Fax: (410) 694-6290
[email protected] Ratonya Offer Lead Procurement Administrator Maryland Transportation Authority (MdTA) Division of Procurement 303 Authority Drive Baltimore, Maryland 21222 410-537-7511
[email protected] Stephen J. Ports, CPPB Treasurer Anne Arundel County Government 2660 Riva Road 3rd Floor Annapolis, Maryland 21401 Phone: (410) 222-7665 Fax: (410) 222-7624
[email protected] Karen D. Reddersen, SPHR, CPPO, CPPB Immediate Past President University of Md Extension POB 1836 Salisbury, Maryland 21801 Phone: (410) 749-6141 ext. 110 Fax: (410) 548-5126
Rick Curry, CPPO, CPPB
Term Expires 2016 Washington County 100 West Washington Street Room 320 Hagerstown, Maryland 21740 Phone: (240) 313-2332 Fax: (240) 313-2331
[email protected] Donna Dicerbo, CPPO, CPPB Term Expires 2015 Maryland Transportation Authority 303 Authority Drive 2nd Floor Baltimore, Maryland 21222 Phone: (410) 537-7814 Fax: (410) 537-7801
[email protected] Pam Jones, CPPO, CPPB, MBA, CPM Term Expires 2016 Montgomery County 255 Rockville Pike. Suite 180 Rockville, Maryland 20850 Phone:240-777-9911 Fax: 240-777-9952
[email protected] Mark Miller, CPPO, CPPB, C.P.M. Term Expires 2015 Wicomico County Board of Education 101 Long Avenue P.O. Box 1538 Salisbury, Maryland 21802 Phone: (410) 677-4571 Fax: (410) 677-4418
[email protected] Brandi Naugle, CPPB Term Expires 2017 Washington County 100 West Washington Street Room 320 Hagerstown, Maryland 21740 Phone: (240) 313-2337 Fax: (240) 313-2331
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Procurement Tools for Ensuring Contractors Performance on Public Construction Projects. (Hagerstown) Instructor – Michael Purdy
Contract Administration Training (BWI) Instructor – Sally Barkley
Tina Dagenhart, CPPB Education Chair Phone: 240-313-2335 [email protected]
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4 Ways To Make Your New Year's Resolutions Stick In 2015
As the New Year approaches, many people begin scrambling to list all the things they’re going to do to make 2015 their best year ever. Despite the high hopes and good intentions, however, most people fail to turn their New Year’s resolutions into reality.
The statistics on the chances you’ll maintain change are fairly dismal. Most studies show resolutions begin to drop off after a week and only about 40% of those who made resolutions actually stick to their goals. If you’ve encountered difficulties following through with your goals, resolve to make 2015 different.
No matter what your goals are, here are the keys to making those New Year’s resolutions stick:
1. Identify Your Readiness to Change
Sometimes, the pressure to establish a New Year’s resolution makes people choose a goal before they’re ready to commit. Although they may feel motivated initially, they haven’t really thought about all the work their resolution entails. Thinking, “I guess I should get healthier next year,” without committing to eating healthy and exercising isn’t likely to bode well.
There’s no reason you need to take action on January 1. Rather than saying, “I’m going to quit smoking cold turkey at midnight,” a more reasonable solution might be, “I’m going to spend the month of January researching my options to quit.” This can increase your motivation to quit, while also giving you time to create a plan that you’ll be prepared to follow through with.
2. Believe You Can Do It
A lot of people try to create change, despite a nagging voice in their heads that says, “This will never work.” If your thoughts constantly drag you down and beat you up, your chances of success are greatly diminished. You’ll likely talk yourself out of taking action as soon as the going gets rough. Creating long-lasting change requires confidence.
If you struggle with self-doubt, write down all the evidence that suggests you’ll be able to reach your goal. Read that list daily to affirm your strengths and reduce your negative thinking. Learn to recognize and replace your irrational thoughts with more productive and helpful monologues.
3. Think Constructively About Setbacks
Almost every behavioral change involves at least one or two setbacks. Whether it’s picking up a cigarette or skipping a few workouts at the gym, most people backslide occasionally. The way you respond to those setbacks, however, is what determines the likelihood of reaching your goals.
If you convince yourself you’re a complete failure after you make a mistake, you’ll likely kiss your New Year’s Resolution goodbye. Sometimes, people mistakenly assume success is all or nothing – “If I mess up once, I must be a failure.” If, however, you anticipate setbacks, and only view them as temporary, you’ll increase the chances that you’ll successfully learn from your mistakes.
4. Build Mental Strength
For many people, New Year’s resolutions focus on tangible changes – like losing weight, paying off debt, or quitting smoking. Although tangible – and measurable – goals are important, it’s impossible to reach those goals without mental strength.
No matter what your goals are, building mental strength will help you reach them. Just like physical strength requires ongoing exercise, so does mental strength. Commit to building your mental muscle by conducting daily exercises that will help you get stronger. Increasing your mental strength will help you follow through with your goals, even as your motivation declines – which, for many people, is mid-January.
Rather than spend all your time thinking about what your resolution will be, focus on the strategies that will help you stay on track. Decide to make 2015 about creating a new you, complete with a plan that will help you stick to your goals throughout the year. Amy Morin is a psychotherapist and the author of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do.
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Top Ten New Year’s Resolutions for 2015
Stop Smoking
Take Health Seriously Lose Weight
Enjoy Life More Quit Drinking
Organize Yourself Learn Something New
Get Out of Debt Spend More Time With Family
Help People
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Director Curry’s Kitchen
Black-Eyed Peas with Bacon and Pork Ingredients
1 pound dried black-eyed peas (fresh or canned black-eyed peas can be substituted)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 ounces pork shoulder, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
4 strips thick sliced bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium onion, small diced
4 garlic cloves, sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
4 cups chicken stock
2 cups water
3 bay leaves
Hot-pepper vinegar, as desired
If using dried black-eyed peas, put them in a large pot and cover with about 4 inches of water.
Soak the peas overnight, and then drain the water and rinse. Alternatively, you can "quick-soak"
the peas by bringing them and the water to a boil for 2 minutes. After this, remove them from the heat, cover the pot and soak the peas for 1 hour. Then, drain and rinse the peas.
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the pork.
Sear until the pork is browned on all sides, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the bacon, onion and garlic to
the pot and cook, stirring, until the onion and garlic are lightly browned, about 6 to 8 minutes.
Add the salt, black pepper, cayenne and garlic powder. Cook until the entire mixture is coated
with the spices, about 2 minutes. Pour in the stock and water and drop in the bay leaves.
Bring the mixture to a boil, and then reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for about 30 minutes.
When the pork begins to fall apart, add the prepared peas to the pot and simmer until the peas
are very soft, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
Note: Using the back of a spoon, smash some of the peas against the inside of the pot then stir
them into the mixture. This will break up some of the peas and give them a creamier consistency.
Alternatively, you can puree 1 cup of the peas and broth in a blender or a food processor,
then return the puree to the pot). Taste for seasonings, and add some hot-pepper vinegar, if desired.
Discard the bay leaves and transfer the black-eyed peas to a serving bowl.
Pork - the pig's spine makes it physically incapable of looking behind itself. Therefore,
eating pork represents letting go of the past and looking forward toward the future.
Peas (Wealth) - Penny like appearance.
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Letter From the Editor
Happy New Year! Welcome 2015! Although 2014 was a great year and I couldn’t think of a better group of individuals to share it with, I do welcome the New Year. MPPA had many accomplishments last year and we welcomed many new members… Our membership continues to grow as you read this newsletter. The word is out people… MPPA ROCKS! We have such a great organization for communicating and connecting with others in the field of procurement, fantastic opportunities for education, what else can I say…resources, resources, resources!! I know 2015 will be just as successful if not MORE successful than 2014. We as a group can accomplish so much together, so keep up the good work. Get involved! Volunteer for a committee, volunteer for one of our community service activities, just volunteer! Being a member of such a successful organization is very rewarding. I wish you all the best as we start another year, another journey, another adventure! See you all soon!
Brandi
“Tomorrow, is the first blank page of a 365 page book. Write a good one.” – Brad Paisley
Future Issue Publication Dates Deadline for Submittals
March 1, 2015 February 20, 2015 May 1, 2015 April 17, 2015 July 1, 2015 June 19, 2015 September 1, 2015 August 21, 2015 November 1, 2015 October 23, 2015 Please send all contributions to:
THE FINE PRINT
Brandi J. Naugle, CPPB – (Editor) Washington County Purchasing Department
100 West Washington Street, Room 320 Hagerstown, MD 21740
240-313-2337 [email protected]