President's MessageTxPPA Members,
Happy New Year! As we begin this new year together, I want to extend my sincere best wishes to each of you and express how honored I am to serve as President of the Texas Public Purchasing Association. Stepping into this role is both humbling and exciting. I am deeply grateful for the trust you have placed in me and for the dedication each of you brings to our profession and to this association. TxPPA continues to thrive because of engaged, passionate members who are committed to excellence in public procurement. In the year ahead, my focus will be on continuing to strengthen our association by expanding professional development opportunities, enhancing member benefits, and ensuring TxPPA remains a valuable resource for learning, connection, and growth. I am committed to building on the strong foundation laid by past leaders and to working collaboratively with our Board, committees, and members to move TxPPA forward. Together, we will face challenges, embrace new opportunities, and continue to elevate the public procurement profession across Texas. I am truly excited about what we can accomplish as a team this year. Thank you for your continued support, your engagement, and your commitment to TxPPA. I look forward to connecting with many of you in the coming months—especially at our upcoming Spring Conference in Rockwall. Here’s to a successful, rewarding, and impactful year ahead. Warm regards, Shawn Willett, NIGP-CPP, CPPO President, Texas Public Purchasing Association |
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The Benefits of MembershipProfessional Development Opportunities:
TxPPA rigorously determines member needs and coordinates multiple training opportunities throughout the year. Annual Conferences: Each year, we present a spring and fall conference where members can meet, participate in professional development classes and seminars, join member discussions, get up to date on industry changes and legislation in public purchasing, and improve their professional standing - and their value to their employer! Legislative Updates: TxPPA tracks issues, bills and legislative changes relevant to public purchasing in Texas and provides informed counsel for laws and lawmakers that will improve the efficiency and effectiveness of public procurement in Texas. When laws change or new developments occur, our members are first to know! Communications: Access to TxPPAConnect (our members-only listserv), LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook updates, and other online professional tools. Our TxPPAConnect service is a Listserv which automatically forwards email from you to members who have subscribed to the service. Replies are also distributed to subscribers; it's a great way to share ideas and learn how other professionals deal with challenging situations. To send a message to other subscribers, just email [email protected] and the system will automatically distribute your message. If you have subscribed and are not receiving messages, your spam filters may be trapping the messages. Speak with your IT department and have them "white list" mail coming from [email protected]. Networking Opportunities: Our members have the opportunity to network with colleagues from across Texas at conferences and meetings and through our online tools. These networking opportunities promote the exchange of ideas, experiences, and fraternity in Texas public purchasing. |
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