2006 Annual Conference

National Association of State Procurement Officials
2006 Annual Conference agenda and Presentations
The Grove Hotel * August 28 - 31, 2006 * Boise, Idaho

Monday, August 28th

9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Registration

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
MMCAP Briefing
Conducted by Paul Stembler (MN)

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WSCA luncheon

1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
NIGP Training - Adding Value
Conducted by Darin Matthews CPPO, C.P.M.
Handout:  How Purchasing Can Add Value

4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
New Member Orientation
Conducted by Carol Wilson (CT)

5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
President's Reception

8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
NASPO Hospitality Suite

Tuesday, August 29th

7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Registration

7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.
Continental Breakfast

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Opening Session

9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Welcome to Idaho--Pamela I. Ahrens, Director, Department of Administration (ID)
Pledge of Allegiance
National Anthem--Performed by James Jirak
Roll Call--Jack Gallt - NASPO Director

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m
Keynote Address
Presented by Mr. John Di Frances

10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 
Morning Break

11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Performance Measurement & Validation of Savings
Moderated by Mike Smith (IL)
Panelists: Dianne Lancaster (OR), Charles Covington (FL), Ron Bell (VA)
Handouts:  FL Validation of Savings and FL Pest Control

12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Cronin Club Luncheon and Awards Ceremony

2:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Presentation and Summary by Cronin Gold Recipients
A presentation and summary of the top innovative state government procurement practices, as recognized by NASPO in both the Classic and IT categories.
Hawaii Cronin Presentation
NY HIRE Cronin Presentation

Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Awards
Greg Smith, Administrator (NV)

3:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Afternoon Break

3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Emergency Preparedness
Presenters: Denise Lea (LA), Don Buffum (MS)

7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
NASPO Hospitality Suite

Wednesday, August 30th

7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Continental Breakfast

8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Cooperative Purchasing
Presenters: Vern Jones (AK), Greg Smith (NV), Jeff Holden (SD)

9:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Morning Break

10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Self-Funded Procurement: Using Alternative Revenue Sources
Presenter: Jack Zeigler (WA)

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch On Your Own

1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
What's Your Problem?
Moderated by Jan Cox (ID)

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Offsite Dinner Function - Thunder Mountain Train

9:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m.
NASPO Hospitality Suite

Thursday, August 31st

7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Continental Breakfast

8:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
NASPO Business Meeting
(Closed Session - State Members and Designees Only)
2006 NASPO President's Report

11:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Morning Break

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Procurement Training & Certification Programs
Presenters: Ron Bell (VA), Don Buffum (MS), Russ Rothman (FL)

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Regional Meetings
Southern Moderator: Voight Shealy (SC)
Midwest Moderator: Mike Smith (IL)
Eastern Moderator: Walt Bikowitz (NY)

1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
New Board Orientation Meeting

1:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Member Networking Time

7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Cocktail Reception

7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
State Dinner