Dear AZNIGP Members,
I hope this message finds you well and filled with the same sense of pride and accomplishment that I feel as we reflect on the success of our first Career Seminar. Your attendance and enthusiasm made our first in-person training event of this year a resounding success. I want to extend my gratitude to everyone involved in organizing the Career Seminar I, from our new Chair, Jeremiah Weiner, to all the veterans who show up time after time. Your dedication and professionalism ensured that everything ran smoothly, allowing for a seamless learning experience for all members in attendance.
Forum Scholarships and Buyer/Manager of the Year were also announced during the Career Seminar. 1GPA Forum Scholarships were awarded to
Selena Leon and
Bertha Arenas. Our 1st Timer Forum Scholarship was awarded to
Megan Adams. The five $1,000 Forum Scholarships were awarded to
Tasia Grzecka, J
esse Atoigue,
Jesus Valentin,
Alicia Ruiz and
Barbara Corella. Buyer of the Year was awarded to
Maria Cerda and Manager of the Year was awarded to
Lisa Goodman. Congratulations everyone!
As we celebrate our achievements, I am excited to announce upcoming events that promise to build upon the momentum generated by our successful Career Seminar I:
Registration to the
Intro to Procurement class (April 22-23) in Queen Creek is still open.
o $356 for Member of National
o $436 for Non-Members of National
Registration is open to
AZNIGP Chapter Training Meeting scheduled for May 7, 2024 at ADOT-HRDC.
Registration is open to
AZNIGP 2024 Reverse Vendor Trade Show scheduled for May 9, 2024 at Tempe Center for the Arts. Please support this event and the vendor community by registering your agency today!
Registration is open to
AZNIGP August Career Seminar II scheduled for August 6, 2024 at Desert Willow Conference Center, sponsored by 1GPA.
Scholarships! We limited scholarships available to members on a first come-first serve basis:
o Regular Scholarship (Up to $1,000) – open throughout 2024
Applications are posted to our website and submissions should be sent to Vice President, Bill Munch at
bmunch@vsit.org.
Your active participation is essential to the success of these upcoming events. I encourage each of you to mark your calendars and make a commitment to join us as we continue our journey of professional growth and development.
Thank you for your ongoing support, participation, and dedication. Here's to a successful April filled with collaboration and beautiful weather!
Sincerely,
Haydee Nora, MPA, CPPO
AZNIGP 2024 President