Educational
Opportunities
National education conferences and regional education conferences are held
annually. SGMP educational programs at both the annual conferences and local
monthly meetings, instruct on how to produce effective agency meetings that are
conducted within budget allocations and per diem allowances. Valuable tools that
help sharpen planning skills are shared so that public funds are spent
economically and in a manner that produces results.
Membership Directories
Each member of the Society is presented with a comprehensive membership
directory upon admission to SGMP. Each year a directory is printed and forwarded
to members in good standing.
Newsletters
SGMP's magazine Government Meetings Advantage presents information about
government contracting, travel regulations, and timely articles about the
meetings industry. It is published quarterly. The Tennessee Chapter publishes a
comprehensive bi-monthly chapter newsletter.
Membership
Categories
SGMP Offers...
Four main
categories of membership in SGMP. Upon submission, your application is presented
to the SGMP Board of Directors for approval. In order to maintain the membership
balance, a supplier applicant must join with a planner applicant.
Government Planner
Federal, state, or local government employees who have the responsibility for
planning or implementing any type of meeting, conference, or convention as part
of their official duties. Employees of private organizations, a majority of
whose membership is comprised of government employees, may also qualify as
government planners if they plan and implement meetings as part of their
official duties.
Contract Planner
Individuals,
organizations, or companies operating under contract to government planners to
assist in the planning or implementation of meetings, conferences, or
conventions. Contracting organizations may include fraternal and recreational
groups, labor unions, and professional associations. Companies that operate
under contract or commission to planners and suppliers will be considered
suppliers.
Supplier
Companies or individuals who solicit business from and/or who provide facilities
and services to government planners outside of direct assistance in the planning
and implementation of meetings. Suppliers include hotel representation firms,
travel agencies convention & visitors bureaus, consulting firms, registration
services, airlines, printers, exhibit managers, security services, etc.
Educator/Student
Individuals who are educators or students who would not otherwise qualify for
any other membership category. This is a nonvoting category and does not count
toward planner/supplier "matching" requirements. This category is not open to
anyone who would be eligible for any one of the three other membership
categories. Note: If a person qualifies for membership in more than one
category, he/she must join at the highest membership category for which they are
eligible.
Membership Fees
Membership fees cover a one-year period, based on the anniversary date of
admission to SGMP.
Current Membership Fees are:
Government Planner $50
Contract Planner $75
Supplier $300
Educator/Student $25
Retiree $25
25th Anniversary Membership Fee:
To celebrate SGMP’s 25th Silver Anniversary a special annual membership fee of
$25.00 for new government planners is being offered until April 30, 2007. In
honor of SGMP’s founder, Sam Gilmer, 27 chapters across the nation are offering
the S.A.M. (Silver Anniversary Membership) to federal, state and local
government individuals who plan government meetings and events.
Our Membership Chair is Chapter 2nd
Vice President Scarlett
Coffman. She can be contacted at
scarlett_coffman@daveandbusters.com
SGMP Contract Planner verification form.pdf
SGMP Membership Application.pdf
SGMP Name
Change Form.pdf
SGMP Planner Profile.pdf
