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Okay everyone, I want you to get on your feet, raise your hands in the air and sing along with me to Kool & the Gang’s hit song Celebrate! “Celebration Time, Come On!” “Let’s all Celebrate and Have a Good Time” And, boy, do we have some Kool things to celebrate.
First off, let’s celebrate our Chapter members who have recently achieved professional certification. This is truly an amazing accomplishment that requires significant effort, dedication, and perseverance. Each and every time a procurement professional achieves certification, they not only benefit, but our Chapter benefits, and our profession benefits. And special thanks to Maria Hernandez, CAP, and Telma Bearden, CAP, who create the learning environments that help our members succeed. So, just when you thought we were done singing, “It’s Time to Come to Together” and raise a glass to our freshly minted certification recipients:

Hello AZNIGP Members-

We are already 3 months into 2026 and our chapter has been busy. We have attended the annual Leadership
Summit hosted by NIGP, celebrated Procurement Month, had our first career seminar of the year, and awarded several members Forum scholarships.
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We have a member spotlight on Becki Watson who has been in procurement for 27 years!

We are looking for our next leaders for Vice President and Treasurer for 2027. Applications are located in the document library. If you have questions please contact Susan Holt.

2026 The Purchasing Exchange Issue 1
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If you have ideas, suggestions or want to send pictures of AZNIGP events to be added to future newsletters, please contact the Newsletter Chair, Megan Adams .
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Thank you
AZNIGP Newsletter Committee

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