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

August 2022 Education Event

Register to attend the August 11, 2022 Monthly Networking and Education Event. There is a virtual and in-person attendance option for this meeting. DOTD will be hosting the meeting in Baton Rouge and the speaker is Connie Lanier with the University of New Orleans presenting the topic Using Microsoft OneNote for More Efficient Meeting Planning !

The meeting will be held at the DOTD Building @ 4099 Gourrier Street in Baton Rouge!

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

September 2022 Education

September 08, 2022 11:30 AM

Holiday Inn Express & Suites New Orleans Airport South – 100 James Drive East – St. Rose, Louisiana – 70087
October 2022 Education

October 13, 2022 11:30 AM

Ballroom D L'Auberge @ 777 Ave L'Auberge, Lake Charles, LA 70601
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

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Contact US

SGMP Louisiana

P.O. Box 84285

Baton Rouge, LA 70884