Chapter Formation Information

Links Chapter Affiliation Agreement - Canada Chapter Affiliation Agreement - U.S. Chapter Formation Guide   Attachment A - NIGP ByLaws   Attachment B - Chapters Suggested Swearing-In Procedure for Chapter Officers

We are pleased to invite you to establish a local chapter of NIGP in your area. Chapter development unites the Procurement Professional community in a common purpose and enables the profession to advance its goals in a meaningful, and powerful, direction.

NIGP's network of affiliate chapters provides a gathering place for education, conversation and problem solving at the local and regional level. . NIGP helps its chapters get started by providing a Formation Guide that explains the progressive process of chapter formation requirements to begin formal recognition as a Chapter.

For further information, please contact chapters@nigp.org

Affiliate chapters of the Institute benefit from direct access to:

	An established core curriculum and technical courses designed to meet the needs of public purchasing officials.
	An accredited formally recognized Certification Program.
	Rebates and revenue sharing opportunities to support Chapter education, certification, and networking events at the local level.
	Bulk shipments of industry publications and magazine.
	Assistance in recruiting speakers on purchasing related topics.
	Member prospect listings and mailing labels.
	Promotional/marketing materials.
	Maximum opportunities to link and co-market chapter events on the Institute’s award winning web site.
	Access to low or no-cost legal consulting and incorporation services.
	No cost group tax-exemption program.
	Group rates on General Liability Insurance.
	Established award criteria and recognition programs.
	Leadership/skills training.
	NIGP Chapters shall have the right for its Chapter President to cast one vote on behalf of their Chapter on any matter brought before the Institute.
	Established, uniform and internationally accepted programs and services intended for promoting public purchasing excellence, effectiveness and increasing the public trust.

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Questions? Please contact chapters@nigp.org National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Inc. 151 Spring Street, Herndon, VA 20170-5223 Phone: 703-736-8900 • Fax: 703-736-2818 Toll-Free: 800-FOR-NIGP Copyright © 2002-2008 NIGP. All rights reserved.