Carrie Woodell, President – Central Florida Chapter of NIGP Chris Rewis, President – Mid Florida Chapter of NIGP Chapter Collaboration Central Florida – Mid Florida Chapters “Sister Chapter Relationship”

Development timeline 10/19/2009 – initial email discussing idea 10/20/2009 – request to Jennifer Steffan for examples of other collaborative agreements 10/22/2009 – receipt of copy of Oregon and Columbia chapter’s Inter-chapter Agreement 10/27/2009 – received ok from Jennifer on idea for “sister chapter relationship” 11/17/2009 – sharing of membership rosters 01/04/2010 – development of Sister Chapter Agreement 01/15/2010 – approval of agreement by Mid Florida membership 01/22/2010 – approval of agreement by Central Florida membership 01/22/2010 – President of each chapter becomes honorary member of sister chapter 01/29/2010 – President of each chapter is set up in sister chapter’s database as a member, with access to chapter information Carrie

Initial idea The idea developed from a relationship built between Carrie and Chris through their work with FAPPO (Florida Association of Public Purchasing Officers) Both were President-elect of their respective chapters Discussion ensued with Jennifer Steffan, Chapter Relations Manager, regarding other collaborative efforts Why enter into a “sister chapter relationship”? Would there be cross-over of membership? Our goal really isn’t to “merge” the chapters or completely share membership.  The thought behind it is more of collaboration amongst chapters to allow for shared resources for speakers, reciprocating reverse trade show participation among agencies and assisting in meeting minimum requirements for educational offerings.  We really have no interest in combining the chapters, we just want to work smart and collaborate as much as possible.  If we are able to form some sort of “sister chapter”, it would be just for the purposes of working together to accomplish things beneficial to both chapters.  What would the benefits be? Carrie

Development of Goals Carrie and Chris outlined the reasons for establishing a collaborative agreement Mutual support of educational, charitable, and fund-raising events NIGP courses Reverse trade shows Other events, as developed Mutual advertising of educational and fund-raising events Other events, as developed (regional conference) Chris

Development of Goals cont’d Mutual sharing of contacts and information Chapter insurance Audit responsibilities Career opportunities Chapter structure ideas regarding committees Chris

Creation of Sister Chapter Carrie and Chris reviewed the Oregon-Columbia Agreement provided by Jennifer Suggestions were discussed to tailor agreement to fit the needs of our chapters Chris drafted the initial agreement for review and changes by Carrie Final draft is created for execution Carrie

Execution of Agreement Chris presented the agreement to the Mid-Florida membership at the January 15, 2010 chapter meeting The Mid-Florida membership unanimously agreed to enter into a “sister chapter relationship” with the Central Florida membership Carrie presented the agreement to the Central Florida membership at the January 29, 2010 chapter meeting The Central Florida membership unanimously agreed to enter into a “sister chapter relationship” with the Mid-Florida membership Carrie

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Benefits Mid-Florida is hosting a one-day diversity seminar for members of Central Florida and Mid-Florida chapters, at no cost to the membership of either chapter Mid-Florida is sponsoring a class on LEEDs certification that will be open to both chapters, at no cost to the membership of either chapter Central Florida and Mid-Florida plan to co-host an NIGP course sometime during this calendar year The Central Florida chapter is the host of the 2013 Annual Forum, the Mid-Florida chapter will provide support Chris & Carrie

Reciprocation

Reciprocation

Mutual Educational Opportunities

Strategic Alliance Initiatives Both chapters have developed and formally adopted strategic plans Central Florida chapter has identified the Sister Chapter relationship as one of its main priorities Mid Florida chapter has discussed adding an action item related to the Sister Chapter relationship based on Central Florida’s plan Carrie

Strategic Alliance Initiatives Initiatives Include Collaborate on 1 day regional conference Collaborate on charitable opportunities Collaborate on fund raising opportunities Collaborate on educational opportunities Intended Outcomes Utilize shared resources to benefit both chapters Realizing increased attendance at events Opportunities to better serve both memberships