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Compass Points – News for the Public Purchasers Association of Northern Ohio

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Volume Three • Issue Twelve • November 1, 2017

“Don’t worry about getting it right. Just get it started.” ~Marie Forleo

At PPANO, November is the time for our “Annual Meeting”… a cause for celebration, for reflection, for moving

forward. It’s a time when we as an organization stand up, unified… because we are continuing to make a positive impact

for our profession in Northern Ohio

In this our last issue of Compass Points for 2017, I have tossed and turned, written and re-written, thought and rethought

and whittled away to a crossroad that our Country is experiencing in these most difficult of days. We are crossing the lines

of social and political interaction and in the process forgetting about some of the basic tenants of our obligations as United

States citizens... or are we? In 2016, Colin Kaepernick, a free agent NFL quarterback, who was at the time playing with

the San Francisco 49ers, sat and later knelt during the playing of the National Anthem in protest of police brutality and

racial inequality... his actions set in motion a loud statement of grievance for reform of a government that was missing the

mark in protecting the lives and liberties of some of its own. In 2017, in response to comments made by our President, the

numbers joining his protest grew to over 200 in one weekend of NFL games and more in other sports and entertainment

venues around the world.

When the founding fathers of this Country signed their names to the Declaration of Independence, they did so as a stand of

solidarity against political alliance with Britain, most certainly an act of courage that required great personal sacrifice. We

didn’t even have the flag as we know it today, and, it was more than 100 years later before the Star Spangled Banner was

adopted as our National Anthem. Yet, these 56 patriots (including eight from Britain) felt it their obligation and

unalienable right to express concern for their “life, liberty and pursuit of happiness.”

Kneeling or sitting before the Flag or during the National Anthem, both, symbols which celebrate our freedom, would not

be my choice or platform of protest… but, whether or not we are all in agreement of how we choose to petition the

government to respond to our concerns, our choices clearly define our right to say “yes” or “no”, which by its very nature

is one of the principles of the real liberty that makes America a great country.

The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 to advocate patriotism. Today, it’s America’s

largest veteran’s service organization that continues to uphold time-honored values.

Much like PPANO, the American Legion’s success depends on active membership, participation and volunteerism. I’m

not saying, that your active participation in PPANO will change the moral fiber of our Country, we still have much to do

in that arena… but, standing up for something you believe in WILL impact an organization that has learned that the secret

to getting it right… is getting it started and doing it right. That doesn’t always happen the first time, but, lessons are

learned when you engage and perfection comes to those who grow from the experiences.

I can’t condone the behaviors or commentary that comes from the leadership and mentors of this Country… most of it has

no place in the governing of this great land… but, we don’t change the problem by creating new ones, and, we can’t

always fight those who are calling for reform in their own chosen ways. We change the problems by coming together and

getting it right… by advocating new direction with random acts of kindness… by making a positive impact with the

authenticity of our lives. Mother Teresa said it best, when she said: “I alone cannot change the world, but, I can cast a

stone across the waters to create many ripples.”

We’ve got work to do PPANO… get your stones!! ~Steve Sammons

News for the Public Purchasers Association of Northern Ohio


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Located next to the Akron Civic Theatre on Main Street in

downtown Akron, Lock 3 has hosted millions of visitors

since its opening in 2003.

Winter is a blast at Lock 3, with a host of attractions

including Ohio's largest seasonal outdoor ice skating rink, Reindeer Run sledding hill, holiday

shopping, Breakfast's with Santa, Polar Putt-Putt and more. Join us on Friday November 24th

at 7pm for our Grand Opening celebration at the Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony and Welcome

Santa Parade!

The City of Akron and Downtown Akron Partnership will light up the night sky over Lock 3. The half hour

program will feature singing, lighting of the City of Akron Christmas Tree and a must see pyrotechnics

show. It is also tradition for guests to stay after the show and ice skate into the night.

Meet us back here on Saturday morning Saturday November 25th at 11am. This annual family

tradition features over 75 units including marching bands, floats, costumed characters, dance groups and

area organizations. The parade will end with Santa coming to town! Santa will stop at the main stage for

the end of the parade entertainment and then come to Lock 3 to meet everyone. All Lock 3 attractions will

be open. For more information check out the website at www.lock3live.com.

Ma & Pa’s Horse-drawn Sleigh Rides

Cost for Ma & Pa’s Horse-drawn Sleigh Rides: Family rates start at $20/adult and $5-10 per child. Couples

rate ranges from $50-65.

When: Annually from December 1 through the end of February

Where: Main Market Road, (State Route 422), Troy Township, Ohio

Phone: 440-548-5521

Web: http://www.maandpas.com/

Ma & Pa’s Horse-drawn Sleigh Rides: How does “Dashing through the snow in a one horse open sleigh” sound? The excursion begins at Ma and Pa’s

1820’s log cabin where you will find various rustic items such as chainsaw carved bears, log furniture, hunting, fishing, and everything for the rustic

home. Then out into the woods one of their draft horses will pull one of two old fashioned sleighs, wandering out into an open field where, during the

evening rides, the horses often stop so that guests can gaze up into the star filled sky. When the trip has ended, visitors are welcomed back to the cabin

for hot chocolate or maple coffee and cookies baked by Ma herself!

http://www.lock3live.com/

https://www.ohiotraveler.com/ma-pas-horse-drawn-sleigh-rides-3/

http://www.maandpas.com/


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“Maybe who we are isn’t so much about what we do, but, rather what we’re capable of when we least expect it.” ~ Jodi Picoult

MEETING SCHEDULE Tuesday, November 7, 2017

PPANO Annual Meeting & Aquarium Tour 8:00am – 11:30am WINDOWS ON THE RIVER (*free parking) 2000 Sycamore Street Cleveland, Ohio 44113

OUTREACH COMMITTEE January 28-31, 2018

2018 Ohio Parks & Recreation Association

(OPRA) Conference & Trade Show KALAHARI CONVENTION CENTER

7000 Kalahari Drive

Sandusky, Ohio 44870 “MARK IT DOWN” - FUTURE EVENTS Friday, April 20, 2018

PPANO 2018 TRADE SHOW 9AM – 12NOON Corporate College East 4400 Richmond Road Warrensville Heights, Ohio 44128

Friday, September 14, 2018

PPANO 5th Annual Golf Tournament 8AM – 4PM

Cleveland Metroparks Big Met Golf Course 4811 Valley Parkway Fairview Park, Ohio 44126

*Watch for the DALE CARNEGIE SESSIONS in the educational offerings for 2018. Your Education Team is busy adding pizzazz to your class opportunities.

CHAPTER OFFICERS

Charlie Rosol, CPPO, CPPB

President

Cleveland Metroparks

[email protected]

John Highman

Vice President

City of Canton

[email protected]

April Locker

Secretary

Cuyahoga County Public Library

[email protected]

Louis Catalusci

Treasurer

Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority

[email protected]

Shawn Becker

Member At Large

Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority

[email protected]

Mark Evangelista, MBA, CPPO, C.P.M.

Past President

Cleveland Metroparks

[email protected]

Thomas Patterson, CPPB

CO-OPP President

City of Westerville

[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]







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PPANO ANNUAL MEETING & AQUARIUM TOUR Tuesday, November 7, 2017

8:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Windows On The River (Free Parking)

2000 Sycamore Powerhouse

Cleveland, Ohio 44113

8:00 - 9:00 Registration & Breakfast

9:00 - 9:30 Call to Order/Ice Breaker/Approval of minutes

9:30 – 9:45 Committee Reports

9:45 - 10:00 Awards

10:00 - 10:15 Break

10:15 - 11:15 Carl Bonitto - Speaker

11:15 - Cleveland Aquarium Tour for Pre-Registered Members

Guest Speaker: CARL BONITTO – NIGP AREA 3 CHAPTER AMBASSADOR

“NIGP Membership Benefits and Resources”

Carl Bonitto Chapter Ambassador has over 14 years of procurement

experience and received his CSCMP designation through the Supply Chain

Management Association in 2009.

He currently is on the Ontario Public Buyers Association (An NIGP Chapter)

Certificate program advisory board as an instructor teaching courses in the

Principles of Effective Public Purchasing since 2010. He also sits on the

business faculty advisory committee at Loyalist College. He gained his

procurement experience in a variety of business sectors including Automotive, Technology, Food, Sporting Goods and Municipal government.

His current role as the Manager of Purchasing and Risk Management Services for the County of

Northumberland allows him to procure a variety of goods and services for their seven diverse

departments. Items include Construction, IT and Consulting services. On the risk management side he

administers all of the legal challenges and claims received by the County.

ADJOURN


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November/December WEBINAR Schedule

Webinar 111417: Digital Signatures - It's About Time

Dates: Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Time: 2-3:30pm EST

Contact Hours: 1.0

Instructor: Mr. Michael R. Thornton, CPPO

Purchasing Manager, City of Leesburg, FL

The use of digital signatures is common place in the private sector, commercial transactions, and even when applying to

universities. But how can public procurement transition away from the pen to implementing and taking advantage of the efficiencies

available using digital signatures? This session will provide you with an overview of the different types of digital

signatures/certificates, the methods and technology solutions available, and, most importantly, the requirements that make digital

signatures legally binding.

Webinar - Removing the Mystery of RFP Evaluations

Dates: Wednesday, December 6, 2017

Time: 2-3:30pm EST

Contact Hours: 1.0

Instructor: Ms. Stacy Lynn Adams, CPPB

Division of Procurement Services, State of South Carolina

Conducting RFPs can be intimidating for many procurement professionals – but that does not have to be the case! We will

examine real-life examples of potential evaluation criteria and price scoring methodologies to discover what works best for varying

situations. Pick up tips on who to include on evaluation panels, as well as the keys to conducting successful, professional panel

meetings.


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In the last edition of “Compass Points” I wrote about my experiences at

NIGP Leadership Development Symposium and how it opened my eyes to the vast professional network of

chapter and NIGP leaders that we have to turn to. As I alluded to then, it was eye opening. This past August, I

had the opportunity to take part in another professional development first, my first NIGP Annual Forum and

Products Exposition. I am happy to report back again, that it was another phenomenal even hosted by the

NIGP. If my network expanded tenfold at Symposium, it grew exponentially at Forum. As we all know, the

daily grind of working in public procurement is extremely rewarding, but can also be challenging and taxing at

the same time. Taking time away from the office to network and learn with and from likeminded professionals

was extremely refreshing. Whether someone is a buyer in a Florida Park system or a Contract Manager for a

West Coast City, we all face many of the same issues and can learn from one another. In addition to moving

forward with my own professional development,

I have two main goals that I want to achieve after my first Forum experience. First, I want to continue to see

PPANO evolve and grow as an organization expending our network and offerings. We have come a long way

in three years, but I know that we have the talent within our ranks to become a group that makes other Chapters

say “WOW!” Second, it is my hope that PPANO can continue to look for ways to expend our member

involvement with NIGP.

As I mentioned at the last meeting, and we will be looking at again soon, the PPANO Board is close to

announcing at least one new program to make this a reality. I am going to close

this article the same way I closed my last. My challenge for each and every

member of PPANO is to think about how you can get involved, both with

PPANO or NIGP. You never know where it could lead!

Start planning now for the 2018 NIGP Forum in Nashville, TN.


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NIGP COURSE ALIGNMENT TO THE UPPCC BODY OF KNOWLEDGE

DOMAIN I

Procurement Administration

Contract Administration in the Public Sector

Developing and Managing Requests for Proposals in the Public Sector

Fundamentals of Leadership & Management

Introduction to Public Procurement

Legal Aspects of Public Procurement

Sourcing in the Public Sector

Strategic Procurement Planning

DOMAIN II

Sourcing







DOMAIN III

Negotiation Process





DOMAIN IV

Contract Administration





DOMAIN V

Supply Management




DOMAIN VI





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PPANO Members,

As we close another successful year I would like to take a few moments to thank everyone for the generous donation of your time and

commitment to our AWESOME organization.

In 2017, our dedicated officers, board members and committees were hard at work and held four successful educational classes (two classes

via a grant by US Communities), a “Meet, Greet and Eat”, organized four chapter meetings, golf outing, revised the By-Laws and much more.

Membership is holding steady and the Membership Committee is working diligently recruiting new members. As part of our commitment to the

outreach program; PPANO will be attending the Ohio Parks Recreation Association Conference (OPRA) - January 29-30, 2018. This will be a

great way to showcase our chapter’s mission, vision and value to several hundred government entities in Northeast Ohio as well as other

entities throughout our State.

Please save the date for the following:

1. Trade Show on April 20, 2018 Corporate College East.

2. Annual Golf Outing on September 14, 2018 at Big Met Golf Course.

With that said we need your help for these events. Keep an eye out for volunteer opportunities via Member Connect.

Please utilize the Professional Development Assistance funds (PDA’s) to attend a class, forum, NIGP registration, etc. These funds are

available to YOU our members. It doesn’t take much to get a few hundred dollars.

As we move forward I encourage all of you to get involved at some level. Join a committee, attend a class, volunteer at a PPANO event, etc.

PPANO values your time, commitment, and passion to keep us thriving.

Thank you for all that you do.

Charlie Rosol, CPPO, CPPB PPANO President Buyer 216-635-3225 (Office) 216-635-3286 (Fax) clevelandmetroparks.com

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