May 24, 2017 - May 27, 2017
Rosen Centre Hotel
9840 International Drive Orlando, FL 32819
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Kent Rader
Comedian and Speaker
Known as the "World's Cleanest Comedian and Speaker," Kent Rader helps people
and associations learn and experience how laughter matters in reducing stress and
building quality organizations. Kent graduated from William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri with a B.S. in Accounting. He survived five years in public accounting
and twelve years as C.F.O. and C.E.O. of hospitals before becoming a professional
speaker in 1997. Kent has authored the stress reduction book titled Let It Go, Just
Let It Go and co-stars with Jan McInnis in the Baby Boomer Comedy Show, Clean
Comedy for People Born Before Seat Belts, Safety Helmets, and Facebook. He has
been heard on NPR's Talk of the Nation, Sirius Satellite radio. Kent is the winner of
the Branson Comedy Festival and has been seen on Comcast's comedy show,
Who's Laughing Now. His clean, stand-up comedy DVD-CD titled Kent Rader: The
Grand Wizard of Comedy was released on August 11, 2014.
Ryan Darby, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor - Psychology
Dr. Ryan Darby is an Organizational Consultant and Assistant Professor of Psychology at Flagler College. An expert on emotions in the workplace, he helps
organizations harness the power of their people to improve individual and organizational performance. He has published original research in leading academic journals including Cognition & Emotion, Basic and Applied Social Psychology, Psychosomatic Medicine, among others, and in leading industry journals
like the Gallup Business Journal. Ryan is also one of the co-creators of Gallup’s
Strengths Coach Certification Program. He received his doctorate and master’s
degree from the University of California, San Diego and his bachelor’s degree
from Brigham Young University.
Suzanne D’Agresta
Board Certified City, County, & Local Government Law
Suzanne D’Agresta is a shareholder with Garganese, Weiss & D’Agresta, P.A.
She is certified by The Florida Bar as a specialist in City, County and Local Government Law, and has significant experience in transactional and litigation
matters involving School Boards. Ms. D’Agresta currently serves as the school
board attorney for the School Board of Indian River County, and has performed significant legal work for the School Board of Osceola County, and other school boards and cities in Florida. She is a frequent speaker on such local
government issues as Sunshine Law, public records, public procurement, student discipline and employment matters.
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Special Event/Presidential Banquet
50th Anniversary Annual Conference
Professional Networking Special Event
Wednesday, May 24, 2017, 6:00 – 10:00
Theme: “Back To The Future”
We will start the evening with appetizers, then get ready to ‘strut’ your stuff and show off your
50s, 60s 70s, 80s, 90s or 2000s style for the judges. So…..dig way, way back in your closet or go
up into the attic, pull out some of your ‘threads’ from the past and come dressed in your favorite era from the 1950’s to the 2000’s. Think Sock Hop, Tie-Dye, Urban Cowboy, and Disco. Prizes
will be awarded for ‘Best Dressed’ in 4 categories and for overall winner. We will have music
from each era starting with the 1950s and working our way all the way ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE’
during the costume contest; with more music and dancing to close out the evening (cash bar
will be provided).
Presidential Banquet
Friday, May 26, 2017, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Theme: “Prom Night” – Colors: Black and Gold
President Diane Wetherington invites you to join her in honor of our 50th
Anniversary Presidential Banquet. The Banquet will be a dress-up affair; a
time to bring out the bow ties, tuxes, party dresses and add a little sparkle
and shine. Dinner will be served to the tables (your choice of beef or
chicken) and we will have a ‘toast’ later in the evening to celebrate this
momentous occasion (your choice of champagne or sparkling water).
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‘Hang Out’ in the 60’s inspired Hospitality Suite
Don’t be a ‘Bookbuster’ all Conference, come ‘Chill
Out’
It will be ‘a Gas’!
Celebrate 50 years of FAPPO with Trivia Games for
C$sh prizes
Caricature artist will be available Thursday evening for FREE drawings to preserve your memories
‘Be There or Be Square’
Hours
Wednesday, May 24th: (10:00pm-11:00pm)
Trivia at 10:30
Thursday, May 25th: (7:00pm-11:00pm)
Caricature Artist 7-9
Friday, May 26th: (5:00pm-6:00pm & 9:00pm-11:00pm)
Trivia at 9:30, 10:00 & 10:30
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Here’s how YOU can join the conversation:
Follow @FAPPO_Inc for news, resources and updates
about FAPPO and engage in the conference discussion
using #FAPPOConf.
“Like” the FAPPO fan page on Facebook to see how others
re discussing, teaching and sharing procurement news.
Join the FAPPO group on Linkedin to participate in
procurement discussions and information exchange
opportunities.
Subscribe to the official FAPPO Blog for access
to procurement articles and updates or to sub-
Don’t forget to visit our website at:
www.fappo.org
Calendar of Events:
www.fappo.org/CalendarEvent/List
Career Opportunities:
www.fappo.org/CareerOpportunity/List
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Norma Showley Scholarship
All proceeds from the Silent
Auction will go towards the
Norma Showley Scholarship
Foundation
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51st Annual FAPPO Conference and Trade Show
May 22, 2018 through May 25, 2018
Orlando, Florida
It’s never too early to begin planning! The 51st Annual FAPPO Conference and Trade
Show will be held at the Rosen Centre, Orlando on May 22-25, 2018.
As you begin the budget process for next fiscal year, the following rate schedule should
be used for calculating conference attendance expenses.
Conference Registration
$350.00 (Early Bird rate $300.00)*
Hotel rate (single/double)
$165.00 plus hotel tax (if applicable)
Self-Parking Rate
$15.00
Memorial Weekend Special:
May 25-28, 2018 $109.00 plus hotel tax
Please be sure to include your conference registration fee in your budget. We cannot
guarantee that a subsidy will be available for you to utilize at the Conference.
*Subject to Board approval in May 2017.
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COMMITTEES—2016-2017
AEP Sr. Representative
Mark Raiford, CPPB, FCPM, FCPA
AEP Jr. Representative
Barbara Grilli, CPPO, CPPB, C.P.M., FCCM
Appointments/Awards Entity
Chair Cheryl Olson, MBA, CPPO, C.P.M.,
CPM, FCCN
Keith Glatz, CPPO, FCPM, FCPA
By-Laws
Kelly Loll, C.P.M.
Education/Pro-Dev
Chair Kristine Rodriguez, CPPO, CPPB, FCCM
CER Tuition Reimbursement/Scholarships
Jessica Graham
Executive Director
Craig Rowley, C.P.M.
Fall Workshop Program
Chair David Santiago, CPPB, FCCN
David Boswell, CPPO, CPPB, SPSM
FAPPO Bucks
Chair Jaime Locklear, CPPB, FCCM
Celeste Gibbons-Peoples, CPPB, FCCM
Finance Chair
Mike Pershing, CPPB
Historian
Joe Benjamin, CPPO, CPPB, FCCM
Legislative Committee
Chair Bobbye Marsala, CPPO, CPPB, C.P.M.,
FCPM, FCPA
Juliet Misconi, CPPB
Brarbara Grilli, CPPO, CPPB, C.P.M., FCCM
Gregory Spearman, CPPO, FCCM
Chris Rewis, CPPO, CPPB
Membership/Outreach
Chair Marian Pace, CPPO, CPPB
Anne Heinen
Nominating
Fatima Calkins, CPPO, CPPB, FCCM, FCPM,
FCPA
NCPPC Representative (12/17)
Bobbye Marsala, CPPO, CPPB, C.P.M., FCPM,
FCPA
Parliamentarian
Rhonda Ulmer, C.P.M., CPPO
Resolutions/Awards Chair
David Nash, CPPO, CPPB
Past President
Joe Benjamin, CPPO, CPPB, FCCM
Presidential Advisors
Mark Raiford, CPPB, FCPM, FCPA
Denise Schneider, CPPO, C.P.M., CM, CPPB,
FCPM
Marian Pace, CPPO, CPPB
Carrie Wodell, MPA, CPPO, CFCM, CPPB,
C.P.M., FCPM
Cheryl Olson, MBA, CPPO, C.P.M., CPM, FCCN
Procedural Oversight
Chair Marian Pace, CPPO, CPPB
Jaime Locklear, CPPB, FCCM
Sergeant-at-Arms
Anthony McGee, MBA, CPPB
Social Responsive
Chair Teresa Smith, FCCM
Annmarie Wise
State Procurement/DMS Representative
Rosalyn Ingram
Strategic Plan Coordinator
Zulay Millan, CPPO, CPPB, FCCM
Survey/Research Coordinator
Kelly Loll, C.P.M.
Technology/Website
Chair Zulay Millan, CPPO, CPPB, FCCM
Carrie Woodell, MPA, CPPO, CFCM, CPPB,
C.P.M., FCPM
UPPCC Representative CPPB (12/15)
Alan Weaver, CPPO, CPPB, FCCN, FCPM,
FCCM
UPPCC Representative CPPO (12/15)
Carrie Woodell, MPA, CPPO, CFCM, CPPB,
C.P.M., FCPM
ANNUAL CONFERENCE COMMITTEES
Audio Visual/Technology Chair
Angela Thomas, MBA, CPPB, FCCM, CPPB
Michal Durdan, CPPB
Banquet Committee/Special Event
Chair Theresa Webb, CPPO, C.P.M.,
CPPB, FCCM
David Santiago, CPPB, FCCN
Mina Kaeding, CPPO, CPPB, FCCM
Mark Shuman, CPPO
Photography
Celeste Gibbons-Peoples
Program Chair
Fatima Calkins, CPPO, CPPB, FCCM,
FCPM, FCPA
Trade Show
Chair Brenda Leo
Angela Thomas, MBA, CPPB, FCCM
Ivette Rosario, CPPB, FCCM
Gina Jolly
Jessica Graham
Mark Shuman, CPPO, CPPB
Golf Tournament
Chair Jay Jackus, CPPO, CPPB
Anthony McGee, MBA, CPPB
VIP Coordinator
Cheri Alexander, C.P.M., CPPB
First Timers
Carrie Woodell, MPA, CPPO, CFCM,
CPPB, C.P.M., FCPM
Hospitality
Chair Diane Reed, CPPO, CPPB, FCCM,
FCCN
Gladys Marrozos, CPPB
Ashley Hanna, FCCM
Tammy Roberts, CPPB
Leticia Figueroa
Thank you Committee
Members !
Diane Wetherington
FAPPO President
2016– 2017
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