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Conference Agenda March 8-10, 2015 Holiday Inn City Center Fort Smith, AR Agenda for March NIGP Conference Sunday, March 8, 2015 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Delegate Registration Hotel Atrium
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Welcome Reception Belle Star
Monday, March 9, 2015 7:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Delegate and Vendor Registration Hotel Atrium
7:00 – 7:45 a.m.
Breakfast Voucher for Full Breakfast Ballroom Pick up Voucher at Registration Table Hotel Atrium
7:45 – 8:00 a.m.
Opening Session: Lola Langley Mayor’s Welcome Sandy Sanders Featured Speaker: Mayor Sandy Sanders Ballroom
8:15 – 9:15 a.m.
Breakout Sessions: “Purchasing IT Equipment” Basic discussion regarding purchasing IT equipment Featured Panel: Mike Hill, Russell Gibson, Graham Henry, Jane Benton Conference Center: Belle Star
“Identity Theft” Discussion on how to protect yourself from identity theft Featured Presenter: Stephen Svetz, III Conference Center: Judge Parker Room “Talking Trash” Solid Waste Disposal is a dirty business. One that costs many agencies hundreds of thousands of dollars a year. Join Jack Adger as he uses a few procurement techniques to show that even when your contract is garbage, you can come out smelling like a rose! Featured Presenter: Jack Adger Conference Center: Razorback Room 9:15 – 9:30 a.m.
Break
9:30 – 10:45 a.m.
Breakout Sessions: “Contract Administration” Following a contract from cradle to grave Featured Presenter: Linda Fast Conference Center: Belle Star “Fraud” How to prevent and deal with fraud Featured Presenter: Calvin Webb Conference Center: Judge Parker Room “Navigating the Procurement Maze for K-12” How to survive procurement Jane Benton, prior State Procurement Director, will share guidelines to assist schools in their everyday purchasing procedures. Many tips and tricks will be shared to help schools efficiently work through the procurement process. Join this insightful session created specifically for school districts and charter schools. Featured Speaker: Jane Benton Conference Center: Razorback Room
11:00 – 12:15 p.m.
ARNIGP Recognition Luncheon Ballroom
12:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Vendor Exhibit Ballroom
2:30 p.m.
Refreshments for Delegates and Vendors
3:00 p.m.
Door Prize Drawings
4:30 p.m.
Shuttle Service to Movie House
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Movie and Dinner
Tuesday, March 10, 2015 7:00 – 7:45 a.m.
Breakfast Voucher for Breakfast Ballroom Pick up Voucher at Registration Table Hotel Atrium
7:45 – 9:00 a.m.
Breakout Sessions: “Basic Procurement: Playing the Game” Knowing the rules is the first step in learning the game, but even then, do you really understand it? This workshop will teach some fundamentals that will get you off the bench and into the game. From rookies to seasoned vets, there will something for all. The discussion will be lively, so don’t be surprised if the referees step in to break up a few strong disagreements! Featured Presenter: Jack Adger Conference Center: Razorback Room “Principled Center Negotiations” What procurement professionals need to know about negotiations? There is no “One Size Fits All” technique or strategy when it comes to negotiating. This session will focus on Principled Centered Negotiations. We will discuss negotiation strategies that will help you get to an agreement beneficial and satisfactory to all parties. Featured Presenter: Ray Burnett Conference Center: Ballroom
9:15 – 10:15 a.m.
Achieving MVP Status – Mind Exchange 1. Credit Cards – Norma Little 2. IT Equipment - Mike Hill 3. Disposal of eWaste – Robert Hunter 4. Cooperative Purchasing – Cassandra McCuien-Smith 5. Leasing Options – Lola Langley 6. Outsourcing – Robin Lancaster 7. Sales & Use Tax – Mackie Lowery & Justin Payne 8. Professional vs Technical Services – Liz Mentgen & Kelley Kelley Conference Center: Ballroom
10:15 – 10:30 a.m.
Break
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
“Emotional Intelligence” Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand and manage our emotion and those around us. This quality enables us to manage relationships, navigate social networks, and influence and inspire others. Featured Presenter: Dr. Kim Gordon Conference Center: Ballroom
11:30 – 12:15
ARNIGP Business Meeting Door Prizes Conference Center: Ballroom
Delegate Registration Hotel Atrium
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Welcome Reception Belle Star
Monday, March 9, 2015 7:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Delegate and Vendor Registration Hotel Atrium
7:00 – 7:45 a.m.
Breakfast Voucher for Full Breakfast Ballroom Pick up Voucher at Registration Table Hotel Atrium
7:45 – 8:00 a.m.
Opening Session: Lola Langley Mayor’s Welcome Sandy Sanders Featured Speaker: Mayor Sandy Sanders Ballroom
8:15 – 9:15 a.m.
Breakout Sessions: “Purchasing IT Equipment” Basic discussion regarding purchasing IT equipment Featured Panel: Mike Hill, Russell Gibson, Graham Henry, Jane Benton Conference Center: Belle Star
“Identity Theft” Discussion on how to protect yourself from identity theft Featured Presenter: Stephen Svetz, III Conference Center: Judge Parker Room “Talking Trash” Solid Waste Disposal is a dirty business. One that costs many agencies hundreds of thousands of dollars a year. Join Jack Adger as he uses a few procurement techniques to show that even when your contract is garbage, you can come out smelling like a rose! Featured Presenter: Jack Adger Conference Center: Razorback Room 9:15 – 9:30 a.m.
Break
9:30 – 10:45 a.m.
Breakout Sessions: “Contract Administration” Following a contract from cradle to grave Featured Presenter: Linda Fast Conference Center: Belle Star “Fraud” How to prevent and deal with fraud Featured Presenter: Calvin Webb Conference Center: Judge Parker Room “Navigating the Procurement Maze for K-12” How to survive procurement Jane Benton, prior State Procurement Director, will share guidelines to assist schools in their everyday purchasing procedures. Many tips and tricks will be shared to help schools efficiently work through the procurement process. Join this insightful session created specifically for school districts and charter schools. Featured Speaker: Jane Benton Conference Center: Razorback Room
11:00 – 12:15 p.m.
ARNIGP Recognition Luncheon Ballroom
12:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Vendor Exhibit Ballroom
2:30 p.m.
Refreshments for Delegates and Vendors
3:00 p.m.
Door Prize Drawings
4:30 p.m.
Shuttle Service to Movie House
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Movie and Dinner
Tuesday, March 10, 2015 7:00 – 7:45 a.m.
Breakfast Voucher for Breakfast Ballroom Pick up Voucher at Registration Table Hotel Atrium
7:45 – 9:00 a.m.
Breakout Sessions: “Basic Procurement: Playing the Game” Knowing the rules is the first step in learning the game, but even then, do you really understand it? This workshop will teach some fundamentals that will get you off the bench and into the game. From rookies to seasoned vets, there will something for all. The discussion will be lively, so don’t be surprised if the referees step in to break up a few strong disagreements! Featured Presenter: Jack Adger Conference Center: Razorback Room “Principled Center Negotiations” What procurement professionals need to know about negotiations? There is no “One Size Fits All” technique or strategy when it comes to negotiating. This session will focus on Principled Centered Negotiations. We will discuss negotiation strategies that will help you get to an agreement beneficial and satisfactory to all parties. Featured Presenter: Ray Burnett Conference Center: Ballroom
9:15 – 10:15 a.m.
Achieving MVP Status – Mind Exchange 1. Credit Cards – Norma Little 2. IT Equipment - Mike Hill 3. Disposal of eWaste – Robert Hunter 4. Cooperative Purchasing – Cassandra McCuien-Smith 5. Leasing Options – Lola Langley 6. Outsourcing – Robin Lancaster 7. Sales & Use Tax – Mackie Lowery & Justin Payne 8. Professional vs Technical Services – Liz Mentgen & Kelley Kelley Conference Center: Ballroom
10:15 – 10:30 a.m.
Break
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
“Emotional Intelligence” Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand and manage our emotion and those around us. This quality enables us to manage relationships, navigate social networks, and influence and inspire others. Featured Presenter: Dr. Kim Gordon Conference Center: Ballroom
11:30 – 12:15
ARNIGP Business Meeting Door Prizes Conference Center: Ballroom
