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August President's Message
Make it Rain!!
Just like a summer monsoon storm that first appears as a foreboding, towering wall of midnight-blue clouds darkening the eastern horizon, slowly creeping nearer, until deep in the night, it suddenly explodes over the Valley, stabbing down with radiating lightning, rolling thunder, roaring winds, and pelting rain….okay, maybe not exactly like that, but your AZNIGP Chapter is creating its own kind of wild weather by making it rain a multitude of events, activities, and professional development opportunities throughout the month of August!
I am very pleased to share that AZNIGP is a sponsor of our Community Outreach Charity’s Pickle Ball Tournament. The HUB is hosting this tournament on August 1st, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Dink & Dine Pickle Park, 1017 North Dobson Road, Mesa, Arizona. As a sponsor, we were able to nominate two Chapter members to compete in the tournament. Following a drawing, Kelly Greene, from Valley Metro and

Hello AZNIGP Members-
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The Chapter values your feedback and would appreciate your input in several areas, including your procurement background, events you have attended, chapter performance, communications and outreach, event logistics, and any additional suggestions you would like to share.

This survey is 100% anonymous, and your honest feedback will help us better serve our members, improve future events, and strengthen the value of your chapter membership.

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Hello AZNIGP Members-

We are halfway through 2026, and our chapter has been busy. We participated in the annual Pat's Run, held our annual Reverse Vendor Trade Show at ASU West Campus and our May Chapter Luncheon.
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National Forum is only a month away and we look forward to seeing everyone in Columbus, Ohio.
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Our annual Regional Conference committee is in full swing with the vendor registration open and member registration to be open shortly.
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We have a member spotlight on Karie Ingles who has been in procurement for over two decades.

We are looking for our next leaders for Vice President and Treasurer for 2027. Applications are located in the document library. If you have questions please contact Susan Holt.

The HUB (Helping Undo Barriers) was established in 2019 following a vision introduced by Sarah Arsenault to Jim Lee, CEO of Grad Solutions. Grounded in the belief that students cannot fully engage in academic learning without first addressing their basic and emotional needs, the HUB model prioritizes Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs as a foundation for academic success and critical thinking. Recognizing that many students were unsuccessful in traditional school settings due to unmet barriers, the HUB was designed to identify, research, and respond to those challenges in real time. As barriers emerge or trend upward, the HUB adapts by developing targeted supports to remove them. Staffed by graduates who are the face of each HUB, mentors, social workers, and dedicated HUB managers, each HUB is intentionally designed to be a warm, safe environment where students are supported holistically and empowered to become their best selves. To learn more about The HUB go to www.mystudenthub.org.