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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Well, here we are at the end and this is my last letter to the membership. It has been an adventure, a learning experience, and a lot of fun. Thank you all. To the 2011 Board and Officers – we had our share of issues but everyone pulled together and did a great job – I appreciate each one of you. Big thanks to everyone that assisted with our Adopt-A-Platoon drive. Your generosity made their Christmas a bit brighter. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Happy Kwanzaa everyone. It is Christmas in the heart that puts Christmas in the air. ~W.T. Ellis No matter how carefully you stored the lights last year, they will be snarled again this Christmas. ~Robert Kirby What is a snowman’s favorite food? Burr - itos

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VICE-PRESIDENT We are not going to have a speaker this month but we do have a great program scheduled! The Holiday Committee has been working very hard to bring together a great Christmas luncheon so that you can fellowship eating some delicious food. This is a time to see sit back, take a breath and reflect on the past year. Our new Officers and Board members for our Chapter will be installed and this is also the time we recognize our members for their hard work and efforts for assisting with our many activities during the past year. Don’t forget to bring your items for Adopt-A-Platoon. I have thoroughly enjoyed serving the Chapter as Vice-President over the last six months. It is my hope that you found the speakers interesting, engaging and insightful. Thank you very much for your support.

Tim Ellinor 2011 TACNIGP Vice-President

UPCOMING NIGP TRAINING for 2011

Ethics: A Survival Kit for Public Procurement (Bartow) 

Mid FL15‐Dec

Sourcing in the Public Sector (Pompano Beach) 

SEFL NIGP25‐27‐Jan

Introduction to Pubic Procurement (Pompano Beach) 

SEFL NIGP15‐17‐Feb

CPPB Review (Hollywood) 

SEFL NIGP15‐16‐Mar

World Class Procurement Practices (Miami) 

SEFL NIGP11‐12‐May

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Richard Wendi Mark Richlyn Shelia Delores Sharon 

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NOVEMBER MINUTES CHAPTER MEETING

TALLAHASSEE AREA CHAPTER OF NIGP, INC. Date: November 8, 2011 Location: Tallahassee/Leon County Civic Center Number in Attendance: 62 Call to Order: President Donna Smith called the meeting to order at 12:08 PM. Pledge: Byron Saper, Dept. of Juvenile Justice, FDLE Invocation: Keith Roberts, Leon County Minutes: Motion to approve the October General Membership Meeting Minutes and seconded. Motion passed. New Members and Guests: No new members or guests attended. Job Opportunities: Purchasing Agent 3 – Dept. of Economic Opportunity President: Operation Adopt-A-Platoon. Last date of collection is December 13, the Holiday Luncheon. Mailing to begin tomorrow. Treasurer: See the November Newsletter.

Elections: Chair Wendi Sellers stated that as there is one nominee for each position, that the membership forgoes the balloting process and accept the slate of candidates. Mark Lovell seconded, motion passed. The 2012 Board will be Gloria Dixon, Karen Freytag, Nancy Jewett, Ed Valla, Jason Ouzts and Wendi Sellers. The 2012 Officers are Keith Roberts, President, Jessie Moseley, Vice President, Don Tobin, Treasurer and Sonya Avant, Secretary.

Introduction of Speaker: President Donna Smith introduced Ms. Sharon Ofuani, the Executive Director of Big Bend crime Stoppers. Ms. Ofuani told a story about a tragic crime that occurred on July 23, 2007 and reminded the audience that crime has no boundaries and no one is immune. Send tips: Text "BBCS" plus your message to CRIMES. Sign up for alerts at www.BBCSI.org. Ms. Ofuani’s big message was “Help a neighbor, Love your family, Fight for a cause.” Monthly Drawings: The winner of January’s Free Lunch drawing was Rebecca Hale. Adjourn: Motion by Wendi Sellers, second by Ed Valla, motion passed. Respectfully submitted – Brenda Wells TACNIGP 2011 Board Member

NOVEMBER MINUTES BOARD MEETING

TALLAHASSEE AREA CHAPTER OF NIGP, INC. Date: November 15, 2011 Location: Betty Easley 4075 Esplanade Way, Rm 166 Members Present: Donna Smith, President; Wendi Sellers, Past President, Gloria Dixon and Brenda Wells, David Callaway and Bill Spencer, Ed Valla, Charles Day. 2012 Board and Officers Present; Keith Roberts, President, Jessie Moseley, Vice President, Don Tobin, Treasurer, Sonya Avant, Secretary and Board Member – Nancy Jewett. Members Absent: Tim Ellinor, Vice President; Mark Lovell, Treasurer, Susan Barr, Secretary. Officers Reports:

a. President – No report b. Vice President – No report. c. Treasurer – No report. d. Secretary -no report.

Old Business: a. Holiday Centerpieces are purchased. b.Two – 25 pound cartons have been mailed to Adopt-A-Platoon c. Last collection day is December 13. New Business: Keith Roberts outlined his ideas and budget for 2012. Board meeting will be moved to the Leon County Operation Center on Blair Stone Road and be held a week in advance of the Monthly luncheons (versus one week after the Chapter meetings.) President Smith signed the 2012 contract with the Civic Center at the request of the incoming Board (President Smith motioned, Charles Day seconded, motion passed.) Based on Survey Monkey results, no monthly Chapter meetings will be held for June or July. Chapter meetings will be held 10 months per year (Bill Spencer motioned, David Calloway seconded, motion passed.). Holiday Party: Turkey should already be sliced and served in chafing dishes. A roast beef carving station was requested. A better arraignment of food lines was requested to help members be served quickly. Holiday Chair will discuss with the Civic Center contact. Committee Reports: Volunteer Committee: No report. Scholarship Committee: No report. . Adjourn Respectfully submitted by Donna Smith, 2011 President – Tallahassee Area Chapter of NIGP

Supporting our Nation’s deployed U.S. Troops is a gift we give ourselves as they serve on our behalf! We support our Nation’s Troops asking nothing in return except for the honor of letting them know they are never forgotten!

There are approximately 35 male Soldiers in your US Army Platoon and they are deployed from Colorado to Afghanistan. Please do not expect responses back in a timely manner due to the nature of their job. Just know that the support and letters that you do send are worth their weight in gold!

About Your Platoon: This is an Infantry Platoon with 4th Infantry Division; they’re located in southern Afghanistan and operate in a fairly remote area supporting the locals and Afghan National Army. Because they are so remote, they are separated internally and don’t have many luxuries. Your support will be great way to help build morale within the platoon. CONDITIONS: Your Soldiers are located on a remote base with no running water, using bottled water for drinking & cleaning and power is 220V. There is NO PX Store and NO Chow Hall. They use a cook trailer to heat pre-made meals and depend on care packages for needed items & snacks. REQUESTS: Basic care package supplies including non-perishable healthy pocket snacks (nuts, seeds, power/protein/granola bars, dried fruits, jerky, short slim jims, trail mixes), drink mix singles, crackers, cheese (Velveeta travels well), beef summer sausage, foods that can be made with hot water like pasta, ramen noodles, cup o noodles, pop-top canned food (fruits, pasta etc), ready to eat meals, tuna pouches, pop tarts, cookies, travel size hygiene products, bath wipes, baby wipes, hand sanitizer gel/wipes, foot powder, nail clippers/files, soft toilet paper, blankets and anything to help boost Soldier’s morale: lots of letters/mail, current magazines, Comics, DVD’s, Music CD’s, board games, sports balls, Frisbees, assorted puzzle books, dartboard w/extra darts, blank greeting cards to send home, pens etc. Cold Weather Needs: Clothing such as undershirts, black, army green or brown winter boot socks, black mittens or gloves, blankets and hand/foot warmers. Special Request: X-Box and PS3 games. The game systems were donated by our own soldiers. They just need games to play on them. Please send hygiene items separate from food items. OPERATION CRAYON SCHOOL SUPPORT: Your Soldiers are trying to help repair the only school building in their area and would appreciate any school supplies that you can send in your care packages… paper, pencils, pens, crayons, book bags, children’s clothing (grade 1-8), chalk, glue sticks etc. They are hoping to have the building repaired by Fall when school should start again. The commitment you embrace on behalf of our Troops is very difficult when Troops themselves are in a situation where they cannot respond to their supporters. But know that you are making a difference and when the Troops receive your gifts, letters and cards, it raises morale and puts a smile on their faces! OUR TROOPS ARE DEPENDING ON US! CARE PACKAGE IDEAS & MAILING INFORMATION: There are certain care package items our deployed Troops want and need most. Please visit the AAP website at www.adoptaplatoon.org and click on CARE PACKAGE IDEAS & MAILING INFORMATION. Restrictions for military mail that cannot be sent to the Troops include:

• Obscene articles in the form of prints, paintings, cards, films, videotapes, etc. • Any matter depicting nude or seminude persons, pornographic or sexual items, or non-authorized political

materials. • Bulk quantities of religious materials contrary to the Islamic faith cannot be sent. Items for the personal use

of the addressee are permissible if a Service Member in your assigned Platoon/Unit has requested religious publications / materials.

• Pork or pork by-products are not allowed. Do not send products packaged in glass. • Use zip lock type baggies to add a bit more protection when sending foods. Send only pre-packaged, store

bought food products. We thank you with all our hearts for helping to ensure that our U.S. Service Members are not forgotten and being among those who defend the freedoms of our country. THANK YOU FOR BEING A PART OF THE ADOPTAPLATOON PATROITIC TEAM WHO STAND BEHIND OUR TROOPS! God Bless our Peace Makers!

TACNIGP BUDGET DECEMBER 2011

Money Market – $130,000.00

Checking Account – 6,456.41

Total – 136,456.41

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Do you have something you would like to add to the newsletter? Is there a writer in you just itching to get out? Please consider preparing an article for the newsletter! You may choose any topic you wish (almost!). Writing an article for a professional association newsletter brings many great returns; among them are personal satisfaction and recognition, but most of all you have an opportunity to share your accumulated experience, knowledge and wisdom with other TACNIGP members. CPPO’s and CPPB’s may even be eligible for a recertification point from NIGP for published articles. Please e-mail me at newsletter@tacnigp.com before the first Thursday of the month. Thank you.

Jessie Moseley, Newsletter Editor

Tallahassee Area Chapter of NIGP Post Office Box 922

Tallahassee, Florida 32302 Phone: (850) 414-6148

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