Our Spring 2008 Conference was held in Murfreesboro, TN. 

TENNESSEE ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC PURCHASING

 SPRING CONFERENCE AGENDA

APRIL 9 – 11,  2008  

WINGATE INN                 

MURFREESBORO, TN

The agenda was as follows:

SPRING CONFERENCE AGENDA (PDF Format)

The TAPP Spring Conference was a great success this year and enjoyed by all.
This success was due to the hard work of many. We would like to take a moment to recognize
all those that participated in making this event informative and fun for everyone.

Steve Cole - Graphic Designer and Artist Extraordinaire for designing and creating the lovely
new logo for TAPP.  Steve donated his time and talents so that our membership could enjoy a
logo that demonstrates our love of State and our Organization. Steve is the husband of our
Treasurer Paula Cole.

George Street - Many special thanks to George for continuing to update our website year after year.
He is a treasured member and one of the first members in this group when TAPP was started. His continued
participation is truly an asset to this group. We voted and have made George an honorary member of TAPP for his
efforts.

Rex Gaither - From the Town of Smyrna, for graciously devoting his time and expertise in auditing our books
for many years.

Speakers - This Spring we were so fortunate to have such a varied and exciting group of speakers.
They were very gracious in sharing their knowledge and expertise with our membership. They are one of the reasons
we meet and have discussions. We are thankful for their participation.

Michelle Elliott, Atty. for the Town of Smyrna
Rick Hall, University of TN
George Street, State of TN
Pamela Sharpe, Title VI, State of TN
Vicki Ingram & Lawrence Jackson from the "Keep America Beautiful" program
Mike Perry, Assistant Commissioner for the State of TN, Dept. of Gen. Svcs., Purchasing Division
Crystal Lysinger, State of TN, "Going Green"

In addition to the fine people listed, we want to thank the hotel, Wingate Inn for all of the great services they provided to our group.

They were most accommodating.   All of these folks participated in making this conference such a joy to be a part of.

But most of all we want to thank all of our wonderful members.

Our membership is up this year and we appreciate each and every one of you for making this all possible.

We are looking forward to the Fall Conference taking place November 3-5 at the Music City Road Hotel and Inn in beautiful
Pigeon Forge, TN.  

Music Road Hotel & Convention Center
303 Henderson Chapel Rd.
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Phone: (865) 429-7700
or Toll Free 1-866-758-0998
 

Please let all your fellow members know and check the website often.


Your 2008 Officers