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Calendarof Events

May 16-18, 2007Annual Conference

Treetops ResortGaylord

Includes Wednesday classfor 2 CEUs, free of charge.See agenda, page 3 fordetails.

August 15-17, 2007LEAP CLASS

Planning,Scheduling &Requirements A

September 21, 2007LEAP CLASS

Principles andTechniques ofProblem Solving

October 8-10, 2008Annual Conference—

Mission Point, Mackinac Island

president electTwo Vie for Top OfficeLYNN ZATALOKIN is the Purchasing Manager of the County of Muskegonand has been employed in purchasing at the county for over 32 years. His officewas awarded the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing's OutstandingAgency Accreditation Achievement Award in 1999 and the National PurchasingInstitute's Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award in 2004. Amember of MPPOA for over 25 years, Zatalokin has served on the Board as aDirector chairing the 2005 and 2006 Vendor Expo Committee. He currentlyis Chair of the Marketing Committee. Zatalokin co-chaired the very successful2000 MPPOA Conference held in Muskegon. “I hope to finish my career byserving as MPPOA's president,” he says.

SYLVIA PAHL, Senior Buyer for the City of Kalamazoo, has been with the Cityfor 27 years. She is fluent in Spanish and provides translation services to herentity and to members of the community. Pahl currently serves on the MPPOAboard and has held the office of Treasurer. She has been Marketing Chair andcurrently chairs the Professional Recognition/Scholarships Committee. Shewas Buyer of the Year in 1999. Pahl has been an officer and board member ofher labor union for many years and mentors city employees. Her track record asa community and church volunteer, as well as her willingness to help guideMPPOA is legendary. “I would be privileged to serve as president,” she says,“and continue my work with the exceptional professionals in this greatorganization,” she says.

Online Voting begins April 30. Members will be sentan email prompt for online voting instructions.

Voting ends at the end of business on May 11.YOUR VOTE COUNTS—please participate.

Candidates for board vacancies and other offices are listed on page 4

If you are having trouble with the cost of the registration feefor the Annual Conference and would like to attend, even forone day—apply for a scholarship! Scholarships are alsoavailable for the registration fees for the NIGP Forum thisAugust.

For more information, or to apply, contact Sylvia Pahl atpahls@kalamazoocity.org.

We’ll pay your registration fee!

The final weeks for registration are upon us! Included in theconference is an opportunity for CPPOs and CPPBs to get 2

CEUs at no cost. See page 3 for details.

It’s a phenomenal resort, terrific learning opportunity and anexcellent chance to network with your fellow professionals.

For hotel rooms: call 1-888-TREETOPS

ANNUAL CONFERENCE May 16-18Treetops Resort

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President’s CornerMICHELLE SANDERS-WILSON

The Marvin Klang award will be presented to a deserving memberat the annual conference banquet on May 17 at 7:00PM.

Named for one of MPPOA’s founders, the Marvin Klang award isgiven to a member who epitomizes the values set forth by Klanghimself. Klang was instrumental in the very formation of MPPOAand a staunch supporter for many years. In addition, he served aseditor of The Spanner for a number of years.

Who will join this prestigious list of award winners?

1976 Frank PennoniState Purchasing Director

1977 John HuzarCity of Detroit

1978 Jack StandleyKent County

1979 Acie MichoDelta Community College

1980 Willard KaneCity of Kalamazoo

1981 Art CarneyCity of East Lansing

1982 Boyd HartmanKalamazoo ValleyCommunity College

1983 Roy GeerMacomb County RoadCommission

1984 Vaughan McKinchCity of Lansing

1985 John WestGenesse County

1986 Vincent OcchipintiCity of Grand Rapids

1987 Anne HulceWashtenaw County

1988 Jeffrey WhiteState of Michigan

1989 Wallace EvansMacomb County

1990 Ron JoyceLake Orion Com. Schools

1991 Sue TaylorSulzer Plasma Technik, Inc.

1992 Douglas SmithCity of Ann Arbor

1993 Linda Satchfield ConnersCity of Grand Rapids

1994 Jane ParksCity of Battle Creek

1995 David LoweRoyal Oak Public Schools

1996 Michael M. GlassonGenesee County

1997 Carol HohnkeAnn Arbor TransportationAuthority

1998 Joseph M. HyllaOakland County

1999 Rae TownselCity of Southfield

2000 Nick LamCity of Kalamazoo

2001 Margaret CunninghamCity of Jackson

2002 Sharon PickettRoad Commission forOakland County

2003 Mike MeyerCity of Midland

2004 Mike LasleyCity of Farmington Hills

2005 Janeil ValentineIngham County

2006 Jean FarrisCity of Rochester Hills

Welcome to the President’s Corner!

As I pen my final message, I want to take the time toreflect on the past year as president of MPPOA. It hasbeen an amazing ride. We’ve accomplished a great dealsince last May and there’s even more to come.

A special thank you goes to our entire board for theirtireless dedication and hard work over the past year:Scott Guzzy, Cheryl McCaffery, Janice Sierzenga,Roberta Narlock, Kerry Bright, Jana Daroczy, MansfieldMatthewson, Sylvia Pahl, Stephanie Robinson, DeborahScully, and Lynn Zatalokin. I want to thank our supportstaff as well: Maryellen Jansen and Sally Hawk.

Our annual conference is quickly approaching. Pleasejoin us May 16 – 18, 2007 in Gaylord, MI at the beautifulTreetops Resort. The topic “R U Certifiable?” hasextraordinary training sessions geared towardsprofessional certification. Registration is going on now.Please hurry so that you won’t miss this wonderfulopportunity.

In addition, there are several LEAP classes scheduled forthe coming months and I want to encourage the entiremembership to attend.

It has been a pleasure to serve as your president and I amurging the entire membership to continue to supportpresident-elect, Scott Guzzy in his endeavors as he grabsthe torch and continues to lead the organization togreater heights.

Thank you for allowing me to serve as your president overthe past year. I look forward to continuing to serve you inother areas of the organization.

Gratefully submitted,

Michelle

on house bills 4487 & 4488MPPOA takes stand

Our highest award

President-Elect Scott Guzzy has sent a letter to Representative SteveTobocman regarding House Bill 4487 and 4488. These bills containobjectionable language regarding cooperative bulk purchasingbetween the state and local governments. Former MPPOA President,Mike Lasley urged MPPOA members “…to prepare resolutionssupported by their city council to Rep. Tobocman and their local staterepresentatives, as well.”

To see the bills in their entirety, visit michigan.gov, or email Guzzy toobtain a copy: guzzys@oakgov.com

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Hotel Registration

Please call 1-888-TREETOPS to register.

TUESDAY, May 15, 20074:00PM-6:00PM CPPB and CPPO Test Review7:00PM MPPOA Board of Director’s Meeting

WEDNESDAY, May 16, 2007

8:00AM-Noon CPPB and CPPO Testing7:30AM-Noon UPPCC Writing Workshop - 2 re-certification points- led by NIGP professional

Continental Breakfast. (You must already be certified to participate.)REGISTER NOW at NIGP.org to guarantee your place. NO COST

8:00AM-9:45AM Why Become Certified?—led by Ken Koester, CPPO, NIGP board member9:45AM-11:45 Writing RFPs in the Electronic World—led by Mike Lasley and Renee MarshNoon Lunch on own2:00PM-5:00PM Golf Outing for Vendors

Box lunch2:00PM-4:00PM Professional Leadership for Public Purchasing—led by Ken Koester, CPPO7:00PM Casual Dinner and Banquet—Social Event (with vendors)

THURSDAY, May 17, 20078:00AM-10:00AM Keynote Speaker—Hayes Jones, Former Director Oakland County Economic

Development & Community Affairs and Olympic Gold Medal WinnerContinental Breakfast

10:00AM-2:00PM Vendor ShowLunch served during show in Convention Center

2:30PM-5:00PM What does Proposal II mean to me? —presented by Miller-Canfield

6:30PM Social Hour7:00PM Award Banquet

Buyer, Manager and Entity of the Year AwardsMarvin Klang Award

FRIDAY, May 18, 20078:00AM-10:00AM General Membership Meeting with election results,

swearing-in ceremony for President-ElectFull breakfast

10:00AM-Noon Roundtable DiscussionsNoon Conference Adjourned

ANNUALCONFERENCE

May 16-18Treetops Resort, Gaylord

AGENDAto play in the

3rd AnnualGolf Scramble

Wednesday, May 16starting at 2:00PM

Treetops ResortFour Person 18 HoleScramble for MPPOAMembers, Spouses,Guests, and Vendors.

PRIZES: Ladies and Men’s Longest

Drive, Closest to the Pin, and

Longest PuttBox lunch and

evening banquet included

$85—MPPOA member $120.00—Vendors,

Spouse or Guest

For additional information, or to sign up,

contact Scott Guzzy:guzzys@oakgov.com

call at 248.858.5484.

there’s still room

Sign up today atMPPOA.net

for hotelreservations, call

1-888-Treetops

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Douglas Glaser has been a Purchasing Agent for the WayneCounty Airport Authority for more than two years. His interestin purchasing can be traced to when he was an undergraduatestudent at Michigan State University, He majored in SupplyChain Management—a degree which focuses on purchasing,operations management and logistics. “I worked in logistics forRail Services, Inc., and later for Ogihara America in operationsmanagement as a Production Manager. Glaser has also served asthe Director of Finance and Purchasing for Campus Crusade forChrist at Kent State University and worked for Camp RichardsonResort in Lake Tahoe, California, as an intern in purchasing.

“The Wayne County Airport Authority is my first purchasingposition for a public entity. I can honestly say that I have lovedevery day since I started,” says Glaser. He is pursuing hisMasters of Public Administration (MPA) and is planning to takethe CPPB exam in the summer of 2007. He has also openeddialogue with the faculty of Eastern Michigan University’sPolitical Science Department about adding a “PublicProcurement” course to the list of MPA electives.

“ I am passionate about nature and the environment,” saysGlaser. “I enjoy hiking, camping, and spending the summer dayson the lake with my family. I am also involved in my church whereI lead a young adult ministry.” Glaser recently bought his firsthouse where I lives with his two dogs: Annie and Charlie.

Member ProfileDoug Glaser

New MembersSandra Rollenhagen

Village of RavennaHeidi Dziak

Ann ArborTransportation Authority

Jessica RitchieBirmingham Public Schools

Vicky GundlachOakland Schools

Janice Sierzenga, Secretary Janice Sierzenga has worked in the City of SterlingHeights for 26 years, 14 as the Purchasing Manager.She previously served as an MPPOA Board Memberin 1999-2001 and 2002-03 and has been Secretaryto the Board since 2005.

Stephanie Robinson, BoardStephanie Robinson, CPPB, is a Senior Buyer for theCity of Lansing, where she has worked for 9 years; 8of them as Senior Buyer. Robinson is currently anappointed board member.

Mansfield Matthewson,TreasurerMansfield Matthewson, C.P.M., has his Bachelor ofScience degree from Michigan State University. He isDirector of Purchasing for Grand Rapids CommunityCollege. As an appointed member of the Board, he haschaired the Vendor Exposition Committee.

Up for election unopposed

Christine Miller, BoardChristine has worked for Ottawa County for 8 years;7 of them as the County’s only buyer. She holds herBachelor of Arts Degree in Business Managementfrom Cornerstone University . She is a member of theSpring Lake Village Planning Commission.

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Congratulations!Our latest CPPO is

Sheila L. AndersonWayne County Airport Authority

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