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
February Education and Networking Meeting & Lunch February 9, 2023 Register to attend the Monthly Education and Networking Meeting being held February 9 in Hammond, La. The meeting will be held at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond. The speaker will be Robin A. Parker, Director of Marketing and Strategic Initiatives will present about the benefits of collaborating with university conference centers.
The Spring Community Involvement Campaign is underway! Bring peanut butter to donate at the February meeting for the Spread the Love Campaign! Donations may also be made by Feeding the Pig using the Sponsorship tab above.
Education on Demand
Chapter Policy Manual is Ready! The Louisiana Chapter Board Members approved the Chapter Policy Manual at the October Board Meeting. It is ready for your review now! Thanks to Allison Landry for all of the typing and editing! Thanks to Carolyn Barrett for all the reviewing and revising! The Board worked long hours to develop and implement the Policy Manual. | SGMP La Awards Announced at Annual Conference Luncheon Watch the video here. The members of SGMP La volunteer their time each year and serve on the Membership Committee, Community Involvement Committee, Fundraising Committee, contribute to the newsletter, and recruit new members. Once a year we recognize members for their commitment to achieving the mission of the SGMP La Chapter. The award recipients for 2022 were announced at the Luncheon held during Annual Conference: Melissa Lee Boyd, Planner of the Year Willma Harvey, Supplier of the Year Carolyn Barrett, President's Award Allison Landry, President's Award Connie Lanier, Program of the Year
Catherine Jensen, Novice Planner of the Year Taylor Beard Stanley, Novice Supplier of the Year LaBella's Catering, Silver Spoon Award Elizabeth “Betty” Joseph, Program of the Year Marriott Courtyard in Covington, Venue of the Year Visit Baton Rouge, Venue of the Year Allison Landry, Recognized Recruiter Susan Shaffette, Recognized Recruiter We were very fortunate to have four sponsors for the Annual Conference and Award Luncheon Louisiana River Parishes, Visit Kenner, Louisiana Northshore and Team Dynamics, LLC. We appreciate your support! 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
| Scholarships for Planner Members to Attend the National Education Conference are AvailableAttention SGMP Planner Members! The Rance R. Willis Planner Development Scholarship application for the 2023 SGMP National Education Conference (NEC) is now open. SGMP Planner Members are encouraged to apply for financial assistance to attend the NEC in exchange for volunteering to introduce speakers and moderate educational sessions. Completed applications are due by 5 pm EST, February 3, 2023. Apply online today at http://ow.ly/5Ct950MoEEP Recent Awards for SGMP La ChapterThe 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 AnniversaryThe Louisiana Chapter of the Society of Government meeting professionals was chartered in 2007. We officially celebrated our 15th anniversary at the April 14, 2022 meeting! Thank you to all of our chartering members! | Upcoming events
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Contact USSGMP Louisiana P.O. Box 84285 Baton Rouge, LA 70884
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