Tennessee Association of Public Purchasing (TAPP)

 


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TAPP Officers for 2009

President                     Robert Bryant

Vice President            Brian Wilcox

Secretary                     Pamela Cotham

Treasurer                     Teresa Johnson

 

Welcome

The Tennessee Association of Public Purchasing (TAPP) is a non-profit organization comprised of public purchasing professionals, who share a common objective – to increase the awareness of public purchasing practices.  TAPP is open to all public institutions, consisting of individuals whose vocation pertains to work in the procurement and/or material management profession. 

Mission

The mission of TAPP is to provide educational and networking opportunities in a professional, effective and ethical manner for the members of the Tennessee Association of Public Purchasing by promoting membership; expanding member  services; collecting and disseminating information resources; and sponsoring professional certification.

TAPP Information

Contact us:

Send e-mail request for additional information regarding the TAPP organization to:

 

Sondra.Howe@tn.gov

 

 

Remember any item for the website should be e-mailed as a Word Document attachment to the President no later than the 15th of each month to be posted by the end of that same month.
 

Our Fall Conference was held October 28 – 30 at the Music Road Hotel and Convention Center in Pigeon Forge, TN.  The meeting was a great success. Our chapter was very proud to receive several recognition awards from NIGP.  See Photos under MEETINGS.

 

 

 

 

 

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    Message from the President   

            

    

      Welcome to the TAPP website! 

  TAPP MEMBERS

Did you know you are a member of an organization that is now 20 years old? Or that this chapter of the National Institute of Government Purchasing (NIGP) experienced an 82.8% increase in membership in 2009?  That was the second largest percentage of increase in the Southeast Region.  Obviously TAPP is alive and well and experiencing great things.  The Fall Conference was another example of excellence at work.

As with any organization, you always get more out of it when you actively participate. The perfect example is Susan White who continues to work closely with the present Board of Directors and is directly responsible for the huge success we have experienced in membership growth.  Please, do not hesitate to contact any officer and let us know what you would like to be a part of Conference planning, programs, contacting speakers, and professional development are areas you can work in. We would like to update our membership directory with current member pictures and information.  We need a TAPP photographer to take pictures at events.  So, Jump in and volunteer.  You will enjoy the experience.

As Purchasing professionals we face some of the most challenging times in our history. Budgets have been cut drastically. We are asked to do more with less.  TAPP provides the means of networking that allows us to talk about those challenges and find out how our peers are handling similar issues.  Your officers look forward to working with you in 2010 and continuing to grow what is already a very successful organization.

Robert Bryant,

City of Clarksville

President

 Click on the following links to see the awards received from NIGP.

NIGP Congratulations Letter

20 Year Certificate

Chapter Membership Letter

Membership Achievement Certificate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

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 Last updated: 01/04/10.