Welcome

Our mission is to enhance the knowledge and expertise of government meeting professionals. Our objectives are to improve the quality of, and improve the cost-effectiveness of, government meetings. SGMP is the only national organization in the U.S. dedicated exclusively to government meetings. SGMP delivers our membership value of education, resources, and networking to our nearly 2,000 members through 19 chapters nationwide.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

October 2022 Education Event

Register to attend the October 13, 2022 Monthly Networking and Education Event. There is a virtual and in-person attendance option for this meeting. Visit Lake Charles will be hosting the meeting and sponsoring the lunch at L'Auberge Casino and Resort! The speakers are Karen Kober, Hotel Sales Manager with L'Auberge and Taylor Beard Stanley with Visit Lake Charles. They will be presenting the topic Contract Negotiations and Planning!

The meeting will be held at the 777 Avenue L'Auberge in Lake Charles!

We have a block of sleeping rooms reserved for October 12th, if you need accommodations, email sharon@teamdynamicsweb.com

Education on Demand

Did you know SGMP National and the Gilmer Institute of Learning offer exclusive webinars, at no charge, to SGMP members as a membership benefit?
These high-quality industry education opportunities are eligible for pre-approved Contact Hour credits toward CGMP recertification.
Many of these webinars are available on demand for viewing at your leisure. Check them out here

Awards Galore!

The Louisiana Chapter received a certificate for having the greatest percentage of members present at the SGMP National Education Conference held in Pittsburgh in June! Geaux Team!

Chapter Operations Plan 7/22 to 6/23

The Board Members reviewed and revised the Chapter Operations Plan for July 2022 to June 2023. The goals and objectives in the plan guide the Board Members as they strive to achieve identified tasks critical to Chapter success. Read the Plan

Recent Awards for La Chapter of SGMP

The Louisiana Chapter was recognized for Chapter Operations Merit at NEC held in Pittsburgh in June 2022.

The Louisiana Chapter was recognized for Chapter Operations at NEC, which was held in Huntsville, Alabama in September 2021.

SGMP's Louisiana's 15th Anniversary

The Louisiana Chapter of the Society of Government meeting professionals was chartered in 2007. We officially celebrated our 15th anniversary at the April 14th meeting!

Special anniversary celebrations will be announced throughout the year. Make sure to read our newsletters and stay current with the posts on Facebook.

Thank you to all of our chartering members!

Upcoming events

October 2022 Education - Contract Negotiations & Planning

October 13, 2022 11:30 AM

Ballroom D L'Auberge @ 777 Ave L'Auberge, Lake Charles, LA 70601
November 2022 Education - Travel Regulations

November 10, 2022 11:30 AM

559 Third Street Baton Rouge, La 70801
December 2022 Chapter Retreat & Education Meeting (session 1 of 3)

December 08, 2022 1:00 PM

Doubletree by Hilton New Orleans Airport 2150 Veterans Boulevard, Kenner, La 70062

Learn more about National SGMP

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Contact US

SGMP Louisiana

P.O. Box 84285

Baton Rouge, LA 70884