Conference Committees: 2016 MAGPPA Conference Chair Nicci Wangerin Door Prize Chair Eugene Perry Education (Property) Chair Ross Campbell Education (Purchasing) Chair Sam Lemonis Entertainment Chair Clora Nixon-Mitchell Facility Chair Sherriel Moore Fun Run Chair Phil Cumberland Golf Tournament Chair Billy Beard MAGPPA Store & Booth Chair Janet Beech Photography Chair Kristen Eaton Post Party Chair Edward Williams Program Ad Chair Jessica Webb Quality Control Chair Teresa Cooper Registration (Delegate) Chair Susan Thames Registration (Vendor) Chair Shelly Carver Theme/Décor Chair Symone Bounds Vendor Expo Chair Scott Myrick
Sunday, October 23, 2016 (Dress Attire: Casual) 10:00-3:00 MAGPPA Annual Golf Tournament Location: The Beau Pre 1:00 4:30 Delegate and Vendor Registration 1:00 5:00 Vendor Booth Set-up Location: Natchez Convention Center Natchez Trace Dinner on your own 5:30 6:30 Delegate and Vendor Registration Magnolia Bluff 5:30 6:30 1st Timers Meeting Location: Magnolia Bluff, Natchez Room 6:30 10:00 Welcome Reception Delegates Only (Dress Attire: Themed Attire) Appetizers will be provided Location: Magnolia Bluff Entertainment By: Champagne Jam Sponsored By: Truckworx Kenworth 10:00 12:00 Hospitality Suite Location: Magnolia Bluff Bar Lounge Sponsored By: RJ Young *Shuttle Service will be provided daily, please see the shuttle schedule insert in your packet*
Monday, October 24, 2016 (Dress Attire: Business Casual) 7:00 3:00 Delegate and Vendor Registration 7:00 9:45 Vendor Expo Booth Set-up 8:45 9:00 Coffee service and assorted pastries (Delegates and Vendors) Location: Natchez Convention Center, 2nd Floor River Suites 9:00 9:45 Opening Ceremony Location: Natchez Convention Center, 2nd Floor River Suites 10:00 12:30 Vendor Expo Vendor Hospitality Room located on first floor for refreshments and client vendor conversations. 11:00 11:45 MSTUG Class What can AT&T provide on the State of MS Contract? Presenter: AT&T Location: Natchez Convention Center, 2nd floor, St. Francisville 12:30 1:30 Luncheon (Vendor Expo will be closed at this time) Conference Badge Required Location: Natchez Convention Center, 2nd Floor River Suites 1:30 3:00 Vendor Expo Re-Open 3:15 Door Prize Giveaway (Must be present to win!!) 5:00 7:00 Canvas and Cocktails (Must be pre-registered) Location: The Natchez Community Center, 215 Franklin St, Natchez, MS 39120 Dinner on your own 7:30 10:00 Monday Night Social (Dress Attire: Themed Attire) Taste of Natchez Appetizers and food sampling Location: The Grand Hotel Entertainment: Cha Cha Boo Sponsored by: C-Spire 10:00-12:00 Hospitality Suite at Bowie s Tavern: Buck Sullivan *Shuttle Service will be provided daily, please see the shuttle schedule insert in your packet*
Tuesday, October 25, 2016 (Dress Attire: Business Casual) Breakfast on your own 7:00 8:15 Delegate Registration 8:30 11:45 MAGPPA Information and QCT Booth 8:30-9:15 NIGP Representative Presenter: Debbie Kaminski Room: TBA 8:30 9:15 Leadership I 2017/18 MAGPPA Officers Only Presenter: Mike Stopnick 8:30 9:15 Procurement - Procurement Card & Travel Card Presenter: Ron Sager 8:30 9:15 General - Benefits of E-Sourcing Presenter: Ellen Nasrallah Rooms: Convention Center, 2nd floor, New Orleans & Baton Rouge 8:30 9:15 Property - Let s Get Engaged Presenter: Judy Raney 8:30 9:15 MSTUG -The World of Security Presenter: Fortinet Inc. 9:30 10:15 General - Taking Advantage of Web (open to all members) Presenter: Mike Stopnick 9:30 10:15 Procurement - NASPO Value Point Presenter: Voight Shealy 9:30 10:15 General - RFP Part I Presenter: David Nash Room: Convention Center, 2nd floor, New Orleans & Baton Rouge
9:30 10:15 Property - Gov Authorities Presenter: Scott Rhodes 9:30 10:15 MSTUG - The Paperless Office and Adobe Sign Presenter: Adobe Inc. 10:30 11:15 General - Great Leaders Are Great Listeners Presenter: Dr. John Igwebuike 10:30 11:15 Procurement - OSA Legislative Updates, Gov t Authorities Presenter: Mark Johnson 10:30 11:15 General - RFP Part II Presenter: David Nash Room: Convention Center, 2nd floor, New Orleans & Baton Rouge 10:30 11:15 Property - MMRS, Inventory In Magic Part I Presenter: Chester Bishop & Logan Litchliter 10:30 11:15 MSTUG - Data Virtualization Presenter: MNJ Technologies/Veeam 11:45 2:15 Business Luncheon Location: Natchez Convention Center, Nashville Room Speaker: David Nash, Dr. Igwebuike, and Debbie Kaminski New officer induction and to vote on the 2019 Annual Conference location 2:15 5:00 MAGPPA Information and QCT Booth Re-Open 2:30 3:15 General - Construction Contract Clauses, What Do They Mean? Presenter: Mark Herbert 2:30 3:15 Procurement - Legislative Updates, Authorities Presenter: OSA
2:30 3:15 General - Test Prep Presenter: David Nash Rooms: Convention Center, 2nd floor, New Orleans & Baton Rouge 2:30 3:15 Property MMRS, Inventory In Magic Part II Presenter: Chester Bishop & Logan Litchliter 2:30 3:15 MSTUG - AV Technologies with Digital Signage Presenter: Venture/ViewSonic 3:30 4:30 MSTUG - DocuWare and Cloud-Based OnBoarding Presenter: Ricoh Rooms: Convention Center, 2nd floor, Concordia & Greenville 3:30 4:30 State Agency Q & A (Roundtable Discussion) Room: Convention Center, 2nd floor, New Orleans & Baton Rouge 3:30 4:30 Counties and Municipalities Q & A (Round Table Discussion) 3:30 4:30 Property Q & A (Round Table Discussion) 3:30 4:30 Community and Junior College and School Districts Q &A (Roundtable Discussion) Dinner On Your Own 7:00 10:00 Presidential Reception (Dress Attire: Themed Attire) Heavy hors d oeuvres Location: The Dunleith Historic Inn Entertainment: Hunter Gibson and the Gators Sponsored by: C-Spire 10:00-12:00 Hospitality Suite: Buck Sullivan (Bar/Lounge at Magnolia Bluff) *Shuttle Service will be provided daily, please see the shuttle schedule insert in your packet*
Wednesday, October 26, 2016 (Dress Attire: Business Casual) 6:00 7:00 Fun Run/Walk or Just Rolling On The River Location: The Riverwalk Gazebo across from The Grand Hotel 8:00 9:00 Closing Southern Breakfast Location: Convention Center, Nashville Room Gold Sponsored: NASPO Value Point 9:00 10:30 Closing Reception Location: Convention Center, Nashville Room Gold Sponsor: Jeff Martin Auctioneers, Inc. 10:30 Door Prize Giveaway (Must be present to win!!)