June 2007 Agenda

7:30 A.M.	Registration
8:30 A.M.	Welcome and Introductions
8:45 A.M.	Resources for Green Procurement - Chris Newman, Environmental Protection Agency. Chris will give an overview of several of the EPA programs for green procurement, including e-Peat, Energy Star, Office Suppllies, Office Furnishings and Smart Way Transport. He will also provide resources for creating specifications for green procurements.
10:45 A.M.	Break
11:00 P.M.	Natural Step Program and Paper Procurement - Andrew Statz, City of Madison. Andrew will present the City of Madison's Natural Step program and highlight Madison's efforts to purchase environmentally friendly paper products.
12:15 P.M.	Lunch
1:30 P.M.	Tour of Cascade Asset Management Computer Recycling Facility - Cascade Asset Management is a Madison based computer recycling company. They will be giving us an introduction to their recycling process and conducting a tour of the facility. Transportation to the facility and back to the Olbrich will be provided.
5:30 P.M.	Networking with Colleagues - followed by dinner at Angelo's Restaurant, 5801 Monona Drive.

7:30 A.M.	Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30 A.M.	Welcome and Introductions
8:45 A.M.	The Politics of Green Initiatives - Jeff Neubauer, Kranz, Inc.
10:00 A.M.	Break
10:15 A.M.	Updates State Bureau of Procurement - Helen McCain Vendor Registration and Bid Posting System - Linda Dupuis
11:15 A.M.	WAPP Business Meeting – Linda Dupuis, President Minutes Treasurer's Report Elections Old Business New Business
12:00 P.M.	Lunch

NOTE: Members attending both days of this WAPP chapter conference will earn up to 11 contact hours towards NIGP certification. Contact hours must be prorated for members who can attend only a portion of the meeting. If interested, WAPP certificates will be available following the Friday business meeting, confirming your attendance and the number of hours earned towards your CPPB or CPPO.