![]() The mission of the Kansas Association for Public Purchasing Professionals (KAPPP) is to encourage and provide opportunities for professional development and certification in the field of public purchasing. KAPPP is a chapter of the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP), an organization whose goal is to promote excellence through the pursuit of professional development. We are the 34th chapter in the 34th state, established in 1983. The goal of NIGP is simple: recognition and esteem for the government procurement profession and its dedicated practitioners. | ![]() APRIL 13, 2012 Spring Meeting in Hutchinson. Watch your inbox for more information. January 20, 2012 We respectfully accept the resignation of Joe Maize as President, and accept Robin Lynes as President and Linda Kelly as Vice President for the 2012 year. Board Meeting Minutes are now posted on our News page. The latest edition of our newsletter is now available on the News page. Check out our Professional Development page for upcoming training events. We are now on Twitter @KAPPP_NIGP KCRPE (Kansas City Regional Purchasing Exposition) is coming!! Mark your calendars for October 2-5, 2012 in Independence, Missouri at the Hilton Garden Inn. |









