Legislative Objectives Carol Cooper, C.P.M. TxPPA Legislative Chair Rick Dollahan Gaines County Auditor 0.50

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1 SPRING WORKSHOP 2008 University of Texas at Austin Thompson Conference Center Program Outline Tuesday, February 26, :00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. Registration 01:00 p.m. Presidential Welcome Jack Beacham, C.P.M. Legislative Objectives Carol Cooper, C.P.M. TxPPA Legislative Chair Rick Dollahan Gaines County Auditor :30 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Legislative Timeline and Process Shanna Igo, Director of Legislative Services Texas Municipal League :15 p.m. - 03:00 p.m. Legislative Roundtables Moderator, Carol Cooper, C.P.M :00 p.m. Break 03:15 p.m. 04:00 p.m. Group Discussion on Legislative Initiatives :00 p.m. 05:00 p.m. Group Consensus on Legislative Initiatives 1.00 Wednesday, February 27, :30 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. Registration 08:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Project Management Marilyn Gettinger :00 a.m. Break 10:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Construction T&C s Tom Barber :00 p.m. to 01:15 p.m. Working Lunch and Business Meeting :15 p.m. to 03:00 p.m. Alternative Procurement Methods for Construction Tom Barber :00 p.m. Break 03:15 p.m. to 05:00 p.m. Contract Management Marilyn Gettinger 1.75

2 Thursday, February 28, :30 a.m. to 09:00 a.m. Registration 08:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Winning Public Trust through Performance Leadership Kevin Baum 3.50 TOTAL CEU s 15.75

3 SPRING WORKSHOP 2008 University of Texas at Austin Thompson Conference Center Speaker Biographies / Program Abstract TOM R. BARBER Tom Barber is the Director, Construction/Surety Section of Coats, Rose, Yale, Ryman & Lee, P.C. Mr. Barber has been involved in the construction industry for over 30 years. Tom began his career as an engineer and contractor prior to becoming an attorney in His practice emphasizes the representation of owners, sureties, general contractors and subcontractors, focusing on full investigation and administration of construction contract and subcontract defaults on behalf of owners, sureties and general contractors. Education: Oklahoma State University, B.S.M.E.; University of Arkansas at Little Rock, J.D. Tom has been named a Texas Super Lawyer by Texas Monthly Magazine (October 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007). Construction T&C s this session will outline and explain the essential important and often controversial terms and conditions of a construction contract, from a public owner's perspective. Key contractual elements such as scheduling, changes, claims, surety and insurance requirements, as well as payment and termination provisions will be discussed and contrasted from the owner and contractor perspectives. Alternative Delivery Methods for Construction due to recent legislation, many public works can be delivered using one of a variety of project delivery methods, such as Design/Build, Construction Manager At Risk, Competitive Sealed Proposals, etc. This session will explain the types of delivery methods available, selection considerations and associated procurement requirements. KEVIN BAUM Kevin Baum is the Founder and President of incentergy, and Austin-based organizational and leadership development consulting group with clients around the world. Kevin is a 21-year veteran of government service, and is the former assistant fire chief and fire marshal with the Austin, Texas fire department. Kevin is a recognized leader in performance management, and his innovative ideas on organizational performance and leadership have been published in journals in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, South Africa, Australia, and China. Winning Public Trust Through Performance Leadership - Does government make a difference? Is there value in your services, your products or your programs? If so, can you prove it in a way that makes an impact on your citizens, customers and stakeholders...in a way that they can see themselves and the value your services bring to them? Think about this: in the absence of data or outcome information on the value of your services, your citizens will write their own script of your value, and when it comes to government, that script will always be wrong. Always. If we are going to change the conversation on the value of government service and win public trust in the process, we have got to begin to communicate in a way that demonstrates value, not volume. We have got to begin to take risks and lead the conversation, not simply react to public opinion. Join us in this fun, exciting and extremely popular program as Kevin Baum explores the Six Fatal Mistakes in Government Performance Accountability -- how to find them and how to fix them. This program has motivated government leaders around the world, and will give you the tools and inspiration to make a difference in your community, and win public trust in the process! CAROL COOPER, C.P.M. Carol has been in the purchasing and supply profession for twenty-nine (29) years. She has both public and private sector experience in a variety of industries. Carol is Director of Material Management for the City of Garland, Texas. She has been with Garland for twelve (12) years. Carol led her department in the receipt of the Achievement of Excellence in Procurement award for 10 consecutive years and the

4 Excellence in Innovative Supply Management award for 5 consecutive years. Carol serves on the Board of Directors of the Texas Municipal League (TML). She is the Legislative Liaison to the newly formed Texas Public Purchasing Association (TxPPA). Legislative Roundup Carol will moderate group discussion of important legislative concerns; we will break into roundtables by entity types; and convene again to come to a consensus on legislative initiatives for the 2009 Legislative Session. RICK DOLLAHAN Rick is the Gaines and Dawson County Auditor. Prior to his appointment, he retired as a Command Chief Master Sergeant after serving almost 27-years in the U.S. Air Force. He has served on the TACA Board of Directors as a member and then officer since 2003, and is currently the President Elect and Law Study Chair. He also recently completed the year long and by invitation only 2007 TAC Leadership Foundation Leadership Class. Mr. Dollahan has three Associate Degrees and a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree, Accounting major, from Texas Tech University. Legislative Objectives - To begin a dialogue, effectively collaborate and work closely with the TxPPA, County Treasurer s, Judges and Commissioners and any other affected parties to provide the Legislature with relevant information to facilitate a review and update of the county procurement statutes. (The HOUSE COMMITTEE ON COUNTY AFFAIRS has included Item number two (2). Examine county procurement statutes to identify areas for increasing efficiency without sacrificing internal controls. on its Interim Study Charges). MARILYN GETTINGER Marilyn Gettinger owns and manages the consulting firm, New Directions Consulting Group. Marilyn created the organization in 1993 with the mission to assist companies in making the most of their precious resources. She designs customized training programs and consulting services to support organizations that must change to meet the demands of the 21st century. She has consulted with organizations to improve purchasing, inventory, and supply chain processes. Marilyn helps promote other businesses through her involvement at both Bergen Community College and Kean University s Small Business Development Center s small business workshops. She holds a C.P.M., an MBA in Business, and is certified in Materials Management from Bloomfield College. Project Management - This session will provide an overview of the project planning process; discuss resource management; cover the goal setting process; introduce motivational ideas to keep the project alive; show steps in managing the project to completion; offer tools to stay on target; explain project planning charts; and discuss the many software management options for project management. Contract Administration This session will differentiate between contract administration vs. contract management; discuss strategic issues and risks in the public arena; provide steps in taking ownership of the contract developed and written by other departments; goals and objectives of contract management; the 21 st century business and work environment; the mechanics of successful relationships; contract performance management; renewals; communication channels; managing multiple contracts; effective feedback to contract writers; and the debriefing process. SHANNA IGO Shanna is the Director of Legislative Services for the Texas Municipal League where she coordinates and implements the legislative policy program for the 1,167 member cities and their mayors and council members. She has been with TML for 19 years. She has worked in the Texas Senate as a legislative aide and as the Committee Director for the Senate State Affairs Committee. Shanna is a graduate of Texas A&M University where was named as Distinguished Student and to the Dean s Honor Roll. Legislative Timeline and Process It is NOT too soon to start planning and preparing for the 2009 Legislative Session. This session will give you an overview of the legislative process and provide the timeline for getting resolutions presented, approved and endorsed by your legislators and governing boards.

5 SPRING WORKSHOP 2008 TEXAS PUBLIC PURCHASING ASSOCIATION EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP AND LEGISLATIVE FORUM University of Texas at Austin Thompson Conference Center Austin, TX REGISTRATION FORM (For additional registration, duplicate this form) TxPPA s very first official event for members, an educational workshop and legislative forum, the TxPPA Spring Workshop 2008, will be held February 26, 27, and 28, 2008 in Austin, Texas. The Legislative Forum is scheduled for Tuesday (February 26), from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; General Educational Sessions are planned for Wednesday (February 27), from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Thursday (February 28) from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. COST Conference Member / Non-Member $85 Accommodations Radisson Hotel & Suites $85-Single / $125-Double * Austin-Town Lake Reservations: * Must register by February 3, 2008 for above rates PAYMENT I have enclosed a check payable to TxPPA in the amount of $ I have issued a Purchase Order and TxPPA may bill my entity referencing PO # TxPPA may bill my Credit Card / Purchasing Card the total amount of $ Visa MasterCard American Express Discover Expiration Date: Name on Card: Card Number # PARTICIPANT INFORMATION NAME TITLE AGENCY PHONE ADDRESS FAX CITY, STATE ZIP ADDRESS NOTICE: CONFERENCE IS LIMITED TO FIRST 192 PAID REGISTRANTS CANCELLATION POLICY: Full refund will be given if cancellation is made 10 days prior to Conference. CONFERENCE REGISTRATION IS PAYABLE TO: Texas Public Purchasing Association 1821 Rutherford Lane, Suite 400 Austin, TX telephone fax Federal ID# txppa.org

6 THE THOMPSON CONFERENCE CENTER. WHERE PEOPLE AND IDEAS MEET. PARKING MAP FOR THOMPSON CONFERENCE CENTER thompson conference center at the university of texas at austin fax: www. utexas. edu/ cee/ tcc

7 RADISSON AUSTIN TOWN LAKE GUEST INFORMATION We are pleased to extend a very special group rate for your *Guestrooms as follows: Single Rate: $85.00 Dbl Rate: $ Triple Rate: $ Quad Rate: $ *Or the prevailing government Per Diem rate at time of arrival. Maximum 4 guests per room. Valid government I.D. required at time of check-in. If any attendees would prefer a suite, we are happy to offer a discounted suite rate as follows: Single: $ Double: $ Triple: $ Quadruple: $ All room rates are net, non-commissionable, and are quoted exclusive of applicable state and local occupancy taxes, currently 15% (6% state and 9% local). CONVENTION RATE AVAILABILITY The above convention rates will apply 3 days prior and 3 days after your convention dates, based upon availability RESERVATION PROCEDURES Each attendee will be responsible for calling in his/her reservation to our Reservations Department directly with the hotel at (512) or with our toll free national reservation center line at (800) , by the designated cut-off date of Monday 02/04/ :OO0O AM CST, Please have your attendees reference the Texas County Purchasing Association room block. Reservations can also be made via the Internet at using internet promotional code TPAO8. All reservations must be guaranteed to a credit card or a deposit of one night s room and tax. All reservation cancellations must be received by 6:00 PM on the day of arrival to avoid a charge of one night s room and tax. RESERVATIONS CUT-OFF DATE The Hotel agrees to hold the above-noted room block until midnight 02/03/2008 CST. At that time, rooms not covered by a rooming list or individual reservations shall, subject to the terms hereof concerning guarantees, deposits and cancellation, be released from your room block and the hotel shall have the right to resell any such rooms so released. We will continue to accept reservations from your attendees after that date at prevailing room rate, subject to availability.

8 Rooms can be held beyond the cut-off date should your organization wish to provide a written financial guarantee for such rooms for the entire length of stay. Reservations that are made after the cut-off date and consumed during your meeting will be attributed to your overall group room block performance when such reservations can be identified. PARKING The Radisson Hotel & Suites Town Lake - Downtown Austin currently offers covered self-parking for all hotel overnight guests for $15.00 per day. Valet parking is available for $20.00 per night for overnight guests. Parking for meeting and event attendees is based upon availability for $6.00 per entry. Parking rates are subject to change without notice. For your group, we would discount self overnight parking at $12.00 per day PAYMENT PROCEDURES Room, tax and incidental charges shall be paid by each individual upon departure with credit card, cash or check. Radisson Hotel & Suites Austin Town Lake 111 Cesar Chavez at Congress Austin, TX Resv: