WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC PURCHASERS

AGENDA

V.A.L.U.E. Annual Meeting & WAPP Spring Conference
March 11-12, 2010
Crowne Plaza Milwaukee - Wauwatosa
10499 Innovation Drive
Wauwatosa, WI  53226


Thursday, March 11

8:00 A.M. Registration/Continental Breakfast - Jean Kienzle, Supervisor of Purchasing/Business Office  Manager, Elmbrook Schools
 
8:30 A.M. WELCOME - Jill Didier, Mayor, City of Wauwatosa
GREETINGS AND INTRODUCTIONS - bill Kurer, CPPO, Purchasing Agent, Washington County
 
8:40 A.M. V.A.L.U.E. ANNUAL Business Meeting - bill Kurer, CPPO, Purchasing Agent, Washington County
  • New Member Recognition and Participation Awards - Jean Kienzle, Supervisor of Purchasing/BO Manager, Elmbrook Schools
  • Treasurer's Report - JoAnne Jacobson, Business Manager Secretary, Port Washington/Saukville School District
  • Update on Strategic Plan - Bill Kurer, CPPO, Purchasing Agent, Washington County
  • Election of Treasurer - Nominee - JoAnne Jacobson, Business Manager Secretary, Port Washington/Saukville School District
  • Election of Chairperson - Nominee - Bill Kurer, CPPO, Purchasing Agent, Washington County
9:15 A.M. OPEN FORUM DISCUSSION/BID REPORTS - Karen Bollinger, CPPB, Sr. Buyer, Waukesha County
(V.A.L.U.E. CONTRACT LISTING included in Registration Folder)
 
9:45 A.M. BREAK
 
10:00 A.M. INFORMATIONAL SESSION
  • Auto Industry Updates - Scott Kussow, Director of Commercial & Fleet Sales, Ewald Automotive Group.
  • Recycled Paper - Roger Adams, Business Imaging Specialist, Unisource (how recycled paper pricing & quality have changed & market future.
  • Electronic Equipment Recycling - Karen Bollinger, CPPB, Waukesha County
  • State of Wisconsin Act 50
  • Beautiful City of Wauwatosa - Energy Plan - Nancy Welch, Director of Community Development, City of Wauwatosa (learn about the City's proactive approach to energy conservation).
11:30 A.M. Networking Luncheon - Crowne Plaza
 
12:30 P.M. Jones Island Water Treatment Plant tour - Kathleen Oestreich, Senior Contract Administrator, Milwaukee Metro Sewerage District (MMSD)
  • As a national leader in wastewater treatment and regional leader in watershed protection, MMSD is committed to carrying out its mission through policies, practices and programs that focus on environmental, economic and social sustainability for current and future generations.  Learn about the sustainability initiatives of MMSD through a review of the MMSD Sustainability Policy and a plant tour of Jones Island.
  • Green Building Improvements - John Wiesinger, Manager of Facilities
  • MMSD's Sustainable Plan/Projects & Overview of Jones Island Reclamation Facility - Karen Sands, Manager of Sustainability

(Transportation will be provided, departing from the Crowne Plaza at 12:30 P.M. and returning to the Crowne Plaza at 4:00 P.M.  Participation may require walking outdoors.  Please dress appropriately.  No open toe shoes.  Hard hates and safety glasses will be provided).
 
4:00 P.M. Adjournment
  
4:00 P.M. WAPP Presidents' Council Meeting
 
5:30 P.M. NETWORKING DINNER - Cheesecake Factory (Not included in registration fee - pay at restaurant).
 

Friday, March 12
7:30 A.M. WAPP COOPERATIE PURCHASING COMMITTEE & STANDARDS GROUP COMMITTEE MEETING - Bob Anderson, Purchasing Manager, WTCS Purchasing Consortium
 
8:00 A.M. Registration/Continental Breakfast
 
8:30 A.M. WAPP BUSINESS MEETING - WAPP President, Dale DeNamur, CPPB, Buyer, Brown County
  • Welcome and Introductions
  • Approval of Minutes
  • Treasurer's Report
  • Old Business
  • New Business
  • Announcements
  • Adjournment

COMMON PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS
 
9:00 A.M. STATE PROCUREMENT UPDATES - Helen McCain, State Procurement Director, Wisconsin DOA
 
9:15 A.M. COOPERATIVE PURCHASING UPDATE -  Bob Anderson, Purchasing Manager, WTCS Purchasing Consortium
 
9:30 A.M. GREEN PURCHASONG 101 - Paula Levin, Associate with the Delta Institute (www.delta-institute.org).

Green Momentum is here, and governments have positioned themselves as leaders.  With increasing momentum, green policies and programs have taken shape as government agencies hunt for the most effective targets, incentives and rewards.  Green can be as much about doing the right thing for the environment as it is about being fiscally and socially responsible.

This session will utilize best practices that will allow you ro understand:

  • Benefits of "going green;"
  • Challenges to "going green" and how to overcome them;
  • Components to green purchasing policies;
  • Identifying and specifying for environmentally friendly products;
  • Overview of green labels and third-party certifications; and
  • Greening your IFB's and RFP's.
12:00 Noon Networking Luncheon - Crowne Plaza
 

NOTE 1:  Members attending both days of this WAPP chapter conference may earn 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 at noon, confirming your attendance and the number of hours earned towards your CPPB or CPPO.

NOTE 2: For a map and driving directions, click on the following link or on the hotel name in the header above.  That will take you to the hotel's website where you can find directions.  Crowne Plaza Milwaukee - Wauwatosa