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The Central Florida Chapter of National Institute of Governmental Purchasing was founded in 1987 with fifty members as the 52nd NIGP Chapter. Today the Chapter has 265 members and has been growing every year. The Central Florida Chapter works hard to promote and support professional development for its diverse members and strives to maintain the highest standard of ethics, integrity, public trust and awareness. The Chapter meets bi-monthly at the City of Lake Mary Community Center in Lake Mary. It is located on 260 North Country Club Road, Lake Mary Florida 32746-3030. Each meeting includes lunch, a speaker covering a Purchasing topic, and a business meeting. The Chapter has a cooperative purchasing committee (SICOP) who work towards putting out annual bids that all of the agencies can purchase from. The SICOP committee meeting is held before each of the Chapter meetings. Annually, the agencies get together for a Reverse Trade Show to raise money for the Chapter. Profits from the Reverse Trade Show are used to run the Chapter and are also given out as scholarships to the membership (40 - $250 scholarships in 2004!) to promote Professional Development within the membership. During the Holiday Season, the Chapter also donates to the Second Harvest Food Bank and to other agencies in need of help. There are many benefits provided to the membership of the Central Florida Chapter of NIGP. These include:Recertification Points for C.P.P.B. and C.P.P.O.NIGP classes sponsored locallyCooperative Purchasing BidsPurchasing Topics taught by qualified speakersGreat Networking with your Purchasing PeersChapter Awards - Buyer, Member and Purchasing Manger of the YearScholarships to attend NIGP classes or seminarsVendor outreach through the Reverse Trade ShowMembership is only $35 per year and is due by December 31st for the next year. New members are encouraged and welcome to join at any time during the year. It's as easy as "clicking" link on the Membership Application page. We hope to see you at our next meeting!