1. Carrie Woodell, President – Central Florida Chapter of NIGP
Chris Rewis, President – Mid Florida Chapter of NIGP
Chapter Collaboration Central Florida – Mid Florida Chapters “Sister Chapter Relationship”

2. Development timeline 10/19/2009 – initial email discussing idea
10/20/2009 – request to Jennifer Steffan for examples of other collaborative agreements
10/22/2009 – receipt of copy of Oregon and Columbia chapter’s Inter-chapter Agreement
10/27/2009 – received ok from Jennifer on idea for “sister chapter relationship”
11/17/2009 – sharing of membership rosters
01/04/2010 – development of Sister Chapter Agreement
01/15/2010 – approval of agreement by Mid Florida membership
01/22/2010 – approval of agreement by Central Florida membership
01/22/2010 – President of each chapter becomes honorary member of sister chapter
01/29/2010 – President of each chapter is set up in sister chapter’s database as a member, with access to chapter information
Carrie

3. Initial idea
The idea developed from a relationship built between Carrie and Chris through their work with FAPPO (Florida Association of Public Purchasing Officers)
Both were President-elect of their respective chapters
Discussion ensued with Jennifer Steffan, Chapter Relations Manager, regarding other collaborative efforts
Why enter into a “sister chapter relationship”?
Would there be cross-over of membership?
Our goal really isn’t to “merge” the chapters or completely share membership.  The thought behind it is more of collaboration amongst chapters to allow for shared resources for speakers, reciprocating reverse trade show participation among agencies and assisting in meeting minimum requirements for educational offerings.  We really have no interest in combining the chapters, we just want to work smart and collaborate as much as possible.  If we are able to form some sort of “sister chapter”, it would be just for the purposes of working together to accomplish things beneficial to both chapters. 
What would the benefits be?
Carrie

4. Development of Goals
Carrie and Chris outlined the reasons for establishing a collaborative agreement
Mutual support of educational, charitable, and fund-raising events
NIGP courses
Reverse trade shows
Other events, as developed
Mutual advertising of educational and fund-raising events
Other events, as developed (regional conference)
Chris

5. Development of Goals cont’d
Mutual sharing of contacts and information
Chapter insurance
Audit responsibilities
Career opportunities
Chapter structure ideas regarding committees
Chris

6. Creation of Sister Chapter
Carrie and Chris reviewed the Oregon-Columbia Agreement provided by Jennifer
Suggestions were discussed to tailor agreement to fit the needs of our chapters
Chris drafted the initial agreement for review and changes by Carrie
Final draft is created for execution
Carrie

7. Execution of Agreement
Chris presented the agreement to the Mid-Florida membership at the January 15, 2010 chapter meeting
The Mid-Florida membership unanimously agreed to enter into a “sister chapter relationship” with the Central Florida membership
Carrie presented the agreement to the Central Florida membership at the January 29, 2010 chapter meeting
The Central Florida membership unanimously agreed to enter into a “sister chapter relationship” with the Mid-Florida membership
Carrie

8. Carrie

9. Benefits
Mid-Florida is hosting a one-day diversity seminar for members of Central Florida and Mid-Florida chapters, at no cost to the membership of either chapter
Mid-Florida is sponsoring a class on LEEDs certification that will be open to both chapters, at no cost to the membership of either chapter
Central Florida and Mid-Florida plan to co-host an NIGP course sometime during this calendar year
The Central Florida chapter is the host of the 2013 Annual Forum, the Mid-Florida chapter will provide support
Chris & Carrie

10. Reciprocation

11. Reciprocation

12. Mutual Educational Opportunities

13. Strategic Alliance Initiatives
Both chapters have developed and formally adopted strategic plans
Central Florida chapter has identified the Sister Chapter relationship as one of its main priorities
Mid Florida chapter has discussed adding an action item related to the Sister Chapter relationship based on Central Florida’s plan
Carrie

14. Strategic Alliance Initiatives
Initiatives Include
Collaborate on 1 day regional conference
Collaborate on charitable opportunities
Collaborate on fund raising opportunities
Collaborate on educational opportunities
Intended Outcomes
Utilize shared resources to benefit both chapters
Realizing increased attendance at events
Opportunities to better serve both memberships