Hello Chapter Members,
Chapter Check In: Join us virtually on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 12 PM for a Points to Progress Turning Engagement into Scholarships presentation and discussion! We will explore the Chapter’s Professional Development (Pro-D) and Scholarship Program and how you and your agency can benefit from Chapter involvement. Register on our website for this event! CFC NIGP Scholarship Program - Points to Progress - Events - Central Florida Chapter of NIGP
Reverse Trade Show. Join us on Friday, November 7, 2025 at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Orlando at SeaWorld!!!
- Event Registration. Registrations for agencies are located at Home - Central Florida Chapter of NIGP on the home page.
- Earlybird ends Tuesday, September 30th, 2025.
- FULL DAY REGISTRATION CUT OFF is Sunday, October 6th, 2025 as we need to provide the lunch order.
- Vendor Registration. The registration link is www.govtradeshow.com. Please continue to invite your vendors!
- Volunteers. You will be contacted this month to discuss your responsibilities.
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- Heidee Santiago-Rullan
- Kristine Rodriguez
- Inga Campbell Fegley
- Maria Green
- Jennifer Deveaux
- Rachel Horne
- John Jankowich
- Susan Ziegler
- Roberta Stanton
- Myra White
December Chapter Meeting: Please join us on Friday, December 5th, 2025, for our Chapter Membership Meeting and State of the Chapter. We will vote on the Board of Directors’ approved nominees for the three (3) new board positions! Price is $15 in person, including lunch, and $0.00 virtual attendance. The Chapter Membership Meeting and presentation is 12:00 PM (lunch in-person), 12:30 PM meeting, and State of the Chapter at 1PM. Register at December 5, 2025 Membership Meeting and State of the Chapter - Events - Central Florida Chapter of NIGP
2025 Scholarship Deferment Survey. Do you have scholarship funds? The Chapter’s 2025 Scholarship Deferment Survey is open on our website! The five (5) question survey allows you to defer unused scholarship fund to the following year. The survey closes on December 15th, 2025. NOTE: This is the last day to register for the survey. Log in on the website. Go to Member Resources, select Surveys, select the 2025 Scholarship Deferment Survey. Complete the survey and submit response. Surveys - Central Florida Chapter of NIGP
Pro-D Opportunities Scholarships. The 2026 schedule is below. Please sign up for opportunities through the Survey section of our website. Remember to sign in to your account first! Surveys - Central Florida Chapter of NIGP.
- Feb 10-11, 2026 Introduction to Public Procurement VIRTUAL $383 value
- Mar 10-11, 2026 Core Certificate: Foundations of Planning and Analysis VIRTUAL $383 value
- Apr 14-15, 2026 Core Certificate: Foundations of Strategy and Policy VIRTUAL $383 value
- Apr 28-29, 2026 Specialization Certificate: Cloud Procurement VIRTUAL $383 value
- Jun 09-11, 2026 Specialization Certificate: Construction Procurement VIRTUAL $536 value
- Jun 23-25, 2026 Core Certificate: Foundations of Sourcing and Contracting VIRTUAL $536 value
- Core Certificate Three (3) Course Bundle VIRTUAL $1,302 value
- Other Pro-D opportunities may include NIGP VCON, Aug 2026 NIGP FORUM, and in person classes.
Engagement. I want to encourage members to evaluate talents and strengths and identify if there are any committees or task forces opportunities that you would be willing to volunteer for in 2026/2027. Committee chair, member, and RTS positions are available. We have a lot of work to do as a chapter this year and we can benefit from having active volunteers. Please do not hesitate to contact me or one of the other board members with any questions you might have. Let’s make this year a fantastic year for your Chapter!
Thank you!
Tabatha Freedman, MBA, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, CPPB
2022-2025 President
president@cfcnigp.org