The National Association of Educational Procurement celebrated their 85th Birthday during October 2006. The Indiana Regional Meeting was held in St. Charles, Illinois and was shared with the states of Illinois and Wisconsin. The combined meeting permitted the Purchasing Staff to network and share common information.  The breakout sessions also contributed continuing education points for individuals working to obtain the C.P.M. or A.P.P. certification.

Ball State University was represented by Matt Stephenson, Director of Purchasing, Central Stores and Inventory Control, Rhodene Upchurch, Assistant Director of Purchasing, and Gayla Brasher, Purchasing Agent.