Government Connections - Summer 2011 - (Page 9) EDITOR’S LETTER G Society of Government Meeting P Government overnm Professionals CONNECT TO GOVERNMENT MEETINGS. SUMMER 2011 • VOL 2, ISSUE 4 SGMP- Successful Strategic Sustainability By Charles Sadler, CGMP, CHSP, CHSC Executive Director & CEO Published for Society of Government Meeting Professionals 908 King Street, Lower Level Alexandria, VA 22314 703-549-0892 Fax: 703-549-0708 www.sgmp.org EXECUTIVE EDITOR Charles Sadler, CGMP, CHSP, CHSC MANAGING EDITOR Lisa Silverman, MA, CGMP ASSISTANT EDITOR Rob Bergeron, CAE, CGMP Address editorial comments and questions to Charles Sadler, Editor, Government Connections, 908 King Street, Lower Level, Alexandria, VA 22314. AS A NEW national board of directors becomes part of SGMP’s national leadership team with SGMP headquarters and the Gilmer Institute of Learning, it becomes increasingly important to ensure that we are all prepared to make decisions and create strategies that will sustain the organization though challenging political and economic climates. The first 30 years of SGMP have been fueled by a strong period of growth, and members can rest assured that we will continue to push SGMP forward in the next 30 years. We are committed to providing outstanding member benefits and continuing to be the number one resource for government meeting planners and suppliers. 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Unsolicited materials should be accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope. PUBLISHED JULY 2011/SGM-Q0211/5446 The best way for us to be successful is to develop strategies that will help us meet our goals. This includes expanding our services and outreach into areas such as an online education system, an increased social media presence and larger and more exciting national conferences. Our strategy will explain how the key functional areas of generating revenue, maximizing human capital and adhering to our mission will interact to develop a stronger SGMP. The foundation of this strategy will be in the leadership teams’ commitment to continually improving member resources while never losing sight of the original vision Sam Gilmer had in 1981. The roots of strategy are in competition. The word “strategic” comes from the Greek “strategos,” which means “a general set of maneuvers carried out to overcome an enemy during combat.” The heritage of “overcoming an enemy” is alive and well in business strategy today. SGMP must operate as a business if it is to gain its market share of planner members and supplier partners, publicize our products and services, and gather marketing intelligence to meet member and industry needs for sustained survival. Organizations that invest adequately in their infrastructure and long-term planning are the ones that survive and thrive. SGMP is prepared to develop a broad strategy to compete in a diverse and ever-changing market. Our current and perspective members will see the specific steps being taken by our leadership teams as we continue to expand our education programs, resources and networking capabilities. We will develop additional member benefits and invest in resources that can successfully advance our goals, mission and outreach, therefore successfully sustaining our performance and our position in the meetings industry. This is the big picture view of how we see ourselves as an organization. I encourage each of you to stay in touch with your membership and take advantage of the new initiatives rolling out this fiscal year. I am very excited to take SGMP to higher levels with the newly-installed national board. Our potential is unlimited and I am confident that we have the right strategies to successfully reach our goals, effectively sustain SGMP and grow to even better fulfill Sam Gilmer’s vision of being the only organization specifically for government meeting planners and suppliers. I look forward to having you along for this next step in our journey! www.sgmp.org 9 http://www.sgmp.org http://www.naylor.com http://www.naylor.com http://www.sgmp.org Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Government Connections - Summer 2011 Government Connections - Summer 2011 President’s Letter Editor’s Letter Going Places Education Edge That’s Technology Supplier Strategy Plan Green Travel Tips and Trends Good to Know Dieting on a Per Diem NEC 2001 Highlights Beyond the Budget Women in Government The Contract Planner 30 Years of Government Meetings Membership News SGMP Nation Conference Connection Advertisers’ Index The Meeting Minute Government Connections - Summer 2011 http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/naylor/SGMQ0412 http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/naylor/SGMQ0312 http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/naylor/SGMQ0212 http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/naylor/SGMQ0112 http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/naylor/SGMQ0411 http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/naylor/SGMQ0311 http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/naylor/SGMQ0211 http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/naylor/SGMQ0111 http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/naylor/SGMQ0410 http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/naylor/SGMQ0310 http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/naylor/SGMQ0210 http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/naylor/SGMQ0110 http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/naylor/SGMQ0409 http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/naylor/SGMQ0309 http://www.nxtbookMEDIA.com
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