ACT Branch up and running

The ACT branch is up and running with two events completed so far – the first was an afternoon seminar forum with the ACT Department of Treasury’s Procurement Solutions Division (responsible for ACT Government Procurement). Over 45 people heard Lincon Hawkans introduced the strategy for Canberra's century celebrations, John Robertson outlined the new government procurement guidelines and Jonathan Dutton explained the benefits of CIPSA.

Breakfast 'Roadmap' Event

A breakfast event was held to hear Dr Stephen L Starling speak about his “Roadmaps” methodology in the drive for value within the procurement function. Dr Starling also spoke later in the week at the CIPSA annual conference in Melbourne. The event was very well received by over 30 people and ACT will build upon these successes in the New Year with further information evenings and seminar events.

CIPSA Bid to DMO

CIPSA are currently tendering to DMO to join the Standing Offer Panel of professional bodies which are planned to be mapped on to the new job families defined within DMO as part of the professionalisation initiative.  A decision is expected prior to Christmas.  DMO have also shown interest in CIPSA helping them redesign their current and future procurement training programmes, and discussions around this have been ongoing now for the last few months.  A final Statement of Work required is currently anticipated before long.

Look out for more in 2006!

More events happening in this state will be organised for the New Year so stay tuned!!

Annual Members & Professional Associations Survey

This week is the last chance to respond to our CIPSA member survey. Simply go to www.beaton01.com and follow the links or respond to the link in our last email of 25th November.

The survey is run by Beaton Consulting on behalf of 20 not-for-profit organizations in Australia and will provide valuable member feedback for CIPSA after out first year and benchmark our performance against the other participants.

Respondants could win one of 12 substantial prizes – including two $2,500 vouchers for Peppers Resorts.

CIPSA Launch PMI service for members

CIPSA are delighted to launch their endorsement of the Performance of Manufacturing Index [PMI] and Performance of Services Index [PSI] which are compiled monthly by the AIG. Other supporters include PWC and NTC Research.

As a new benefit for CIPSA members, these indices will be e-mailed directly to all members on the 5th working day of each month as a new CIPSA member benefit. Members wishing not to receive this new monthly service are free to unsubscribe by reply or by emailing directly to info@cipsa.com.au

CIPSA Office closing for Christmas

After an amazing first year with almost 2000 members on board, a successful conference under our belt and a challenging new year ahead, CIPSA is closing their office for a short break to recharge our batteries! From the 23rd December to the 9th January, CIPSA will officially close. Queries can be made to info@cipsa.com.au, or leave a message on our 1300 765 142 number which will be attended to on the 10th January. If an urgent matter must be attended to, please contact 0404 452 861 during this period. We wish you all a very Merry Christmas, and a safe and happy New Year!

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Tel: 1300 765 142, Fax: 1300 765 143, Email: info@cipsa.com.au, www.cipsa.com.au