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WHAT IS Society of Government Meeting Professionals?
Government Meeting Planners - Click Image for Information for a  Free Lunch!
Click Image to the left for PDF version of December eFlash
October-December 2011 Newsletter
SGMP needs members for Committees
How to Join (Click link for information on Becoming a Member /  Membership Applications are Below)

Government Planner and Contract Planner Application

Supplier and Associate Supplier Membership Application
Join SGMP Heart of Illinois Chapter on Facebook
HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER:
Visit the membership section of the SGMP website at http://www.sgmp.org for additional details on SGMP membership and for the membership application.  Or call your membership chairs:

Maria Rutter
President Abraham Lincoln Hotel
701 E. Adams St.
Springfield, IL  62701
(217) 321-2435 (w)
mrutter@palhacc.com
   

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Hello fellow Heart of Illinois Members -- Greetings from Aurora  and Happy 2012!
My name is Michelle Glosser and I am the Heart of Illinois Nomination and Election Chair. I want to HIGHLY encourage each one of you to stop and reflect on who you would like to see active on the SGMP Heart of Illinois Chapter Board of Directors for 2012-2014.  Even consider nominating yourself.  Yes, you may do that, also!   I used to be intimidated with the process-what if I was nominated and didn't collect enough votes?  That's embarrassing, right?  NAH, we all know SGMP is a close knit, comfortable group and we all want what's truly best for our chapter.  So, get out of your comfort zone, nominate someone you respect and envision doing a great job for SGMP. If you have any questions on completing the forms, please DO NOT hesitate to call or email me.
OPEN NOMINATION PERIOD:  begins Monday, January 9 and closes Friday, January 20, 2012.  Voting will be conducted via SURVEY MONKEY on Monday, February 20.

SGMP Call for Nominations (Click this link for a PDF file with more information and the Nomination form)

If you have any questions on completing the forms, please DO NOT hesitate to call (800-477-4369) or email me.
SGMP:
A non-profit professional organization of persons involved in planning government meetings either on a full or part time basis and those individuals who supply services to government planners.

OUR OBJECTIVES:
Improve the quality and promote cost-effectiveness of government meetings. SGMP is the only national organization in the United States dedicated exclusively to government meetings. SGMP delivers our membership value of education, resources and networking to our 3,500 members and through 32 chapters nationwide.

LOCAL CHAPTER / SGMP HEART OF ILLINOIS CHAPTER: We are lucky to have a local chapter serving Springfield and the surrounding area! SGMP Heart of Illinois Chapter meets on a monthly basis in Springfield, Illinois to allow for our government meeting planners and suppliers to build meeting planning skills while networking with others! SGMG Heart of IL is celebrating 21 years locally and 30 years nationally. NOW until December 31, 2011, all new "Planners" may join for the first year at $30.00.

SGMP - Why would I join SGMP?

As a member of the Heart of Illinois SGMP Chapter you will be able to:

  • Expand your knowledge and understanding of government meetings through monthly education programs, special events and by attending the national conference centering on professional and personal development.


  • Get connected with others in the government meeting industry. Meet others that do your job and those that can help make your job easier. Networking opportunities abound allowing chapter members to increase contacts and professional resources.


  • Stay on the cutting edge with updates on the latest in the government meeting industry through the informational and educational resources provided in the Heart of Illinois newsletter, SGMP's nationally distributed industry magazine Advantage Magazine, national website http://sgmp.org and http://www.sgmp-illinois.org, the Heart of Illinois Chapter website.


  • Get involved and become an active member! It is as simple as attending a monthly educational and networking luncheons or breakfasts. Step it up by volunteering on a committee of your choice. Take the lead by serving on the Board of Directors. Share your knowledge by presenting a program at a chapter meeting.


  • Take advantage of SGMP's resources to provide you with guidance and advice on all phases of planning, executing and evaluating government meetings.

    • MEMBERSHIP ANNUAL DUES: SPECIAL PRICING, ACT NOW until December 31, 2011, all new "Planners" may join for the first year at $30.00.

    GOVERNMENT PLANNER - $55
    Individuals who are employed by federal, state, or local governments who have the responsibility for planning or implementing any type of meeting - on a full- or part-time basis - as part of their official duties. [Employees of military and quasi-government organizations or associations where a majority of their membership is comprised of government employees may also qualify.]

    CONTRACT PLANNER - $140
    Individuals, organizations or companies operating under contract to (and receiving payments directly from) government agencies to assist in the planning or implementing of any type of meeting. [Contract planner members must not work for an organization that receives commission from suppliers.]

    ****Government Planner 30th Anniversary Special Now Extended Until March 31, 2012****    Click this Link for Application/Information
    NEW - Job Posting Listed