www.sgmp.org

 

Welcome to the website for the Heart of America SGMP chapter.  We are thrilled that you are interested in growing your career in government meeting planning, whether as a planner or supplier.  We provide increased awareness for everyone!

The Heart of America chapter is located in the heart of the U.S. and offers a wide variety of educational training sessions through our monthly programs. Training sessions include, but are not limited to, government ethics, contracting and negotiating tips, government travel do's and don'ts, understanding the government market, communication skills, meeting planning skills for the novice and advanced, green meetings, FEMA requirements, and leadership development. SGMP is recognized as the expert for government meetings and is an integral part of the meetings and hospitality industry.

Our chapter typically meets on the third Wednesday of each month.  Please watch our calendar of events for upcoming programs and locations. If you are already an SGMP member: "thank you." If you are not yet a member, I encourage and invite you to join a wonderful opportunity in education, resources and networking.

Tausha Freeman, CGMP
President


  

Congratulations to our 2011 award winners!

Planner of the Year: Danna O'Neill - United States Army Corps of Engineers

Supplier of the Year: Lori Haskell - Hilton KCI

Property of the Year: Great Wolf Lodge

Program of the Year: "CGMP Jeopardy" Tausha Freeman

Above and Beyond Recipient: Jenai Ballinger - The Elms Resort & Spa

 

 

ATTENTION HEART OF AMERICA MEMBERS

 

In honor of SGMP's 30th anniversary a cookbook is being born. Cheryl Wierenga is our cookbook liason and will be working with us to showcase our chapter. Below is the link to the Survey Monkey that is set up for members to enter their favorite recipes and SGMP stories.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SGMP30thAnniversaryCookbook 

 

If you have any questions please contact Cheryl at 503-331-4972 or cwierenga@portlanddoubletree.com.