ANNOUNCEMENTS

Important to know

October Education Meeting

• Join us on October 14 for a session on Building the RFP with Jenny Rozas of Baton Rouge Hilton Capitol Center as our speaker. 
• Due to continued COVID-19 considerations, this education opportunity will be delivered virtually. 
• Registration is required. Register today to secure your spot. There is a $17 cost to attend for all planners and suppliers. 

Attend a Board Meeting

• Did you know you can attend board meetings as an observer?
• Attending a board meeting is a great way to better understand the inner workings of our chapter and see decisions being made.
• Board meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 10:00 a.m. They precede our monthly education program.
• Contact the Chapter President if you are interested in attending a board meeting.

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!

SGMP Celebrates 40 Years

• 2021 is a year to celebrate! SGMP is celebrating 40 years of connecting meeting planners and suppliers.
• A task force created by National is working hard to create anniversary celebrations.
• As part of the celebration an SGMP cookbook is being compiled. Submit recipes and order your copy today!
• More information can be found here.

recent awards

We are proud to have brought back two honors from the National Education Conference (NEC) 2020. 

Membership Retention Best Practice Award 2020