Government Connections - Winter 2012 - (Page 37) MEMBERSHIP NEWS SGMP Headquarters Staff Executive Director & CEO Charles Sadler, CGMP, CHSP, CHSC $30 for SGMP’s 30th Anniversary THIS YEAR, SGMP has been celebrating the 30th anniversary of our historic founding. On Thursday, October 27, 2011, we formally acknowledged this event on Gilmer-Founders Day. As many of our members also know, the history of SGMP is not that of one single person, but it did start with one single vision. That single vision has held true for more than 30 years. It came from Sam O. Gilmer, who realized in 1981 that none of the existing meetings industr y organizations addressed the unique needs of those whose work was impacted by the rules and reg ulation s of t he federal gover nment. So Gilmer – w ith the help of many others, but especially Dave Dubois and Jim Horvath – stepped up to create a new association. They held their initial organization meeting with 70+ other government meeting professionals on Thursday, October 29, 1981, in Washington, DC. extended and is now available for planners who join SGMP through March 31, 2012. The special rate applies only to a government meeting planner who has never been an SGMP member or who has not been a member for at least 12 months. SGMP has posted a 30th Anniversary Special membership application on our website under “membership applications.” These tools have been created for your use to promote this special offer in celebration of this important milestone in SGMP’s history. Any questions on this program may be directed to Charles Sadler, CGMP, CHSP, CHSC, or Mike Downard, CGMP, at SGMP headquarters. Thirty years ago this year our vision was simple – provide government meeting professionals with education, resources and networking to do a better job at their jobs. That vision became the mission of SGMP – to enhance the knowledge and expertise of government meeting professionals by improving the quality of, and promoting the cost-effectiveness of, government meetings. This May, SGMP will host our 30 th annual National Education Conference (NEC). The theme of the first NEC— “Spending Government Money Powerfully” – was a nod to our initials and to our focus on improving our industry by educating our members. We look forward to celebrating our 30th with you and your new member colleague! G There is no better way today to spend government money powerfully than to join SGMP at our special $30 rate. Please invite a colleague to join SGMP by March 31st as part of this cost-effective promotion and celebration. Deputy Director Rob Bergeron, CAE, CGMP Membership Services and IT Director Mike Downard, CGMP Education & Training Manager Lisa Silverman MA, CGMP 100 individuals in 1981 formed the foundation for what is now 3,500 members nationwide. Our 33 chapters in 2012 now average 100 members per chapter. What can you do to continue SGMP’s success and growth? How about inviting a government planner to join your chapter at a special rate of $30! Accountant Anna Marie Stewart Conference & Meetings Manager Krystal Bushell, CGMP With a nod to ESPN Film’s awardwinning 30-for-30 documentary series, SGMP is now offering a 30th anniversary introductory membership for 30 dollars—“$30 for 30th!” This special, limited-time incentive offer has been www.sgmp.org 37 http://www.sgmp.org Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Government Connections - Winter 2012 President’s Letter Editor’s Letter Going Places Education Edge That’s Technology Supplier Strategy Plan Green Travel Tips & Trends Good to Know Dieting on a Per Diem Budget Boosters Location, Location, Location OGE Proposes Ethics Changes The Evolution of e-RFPs Organizing More Effective Meetings 7 Deadly Sins of Small Meetings SGMP Nation Membership News Conference Connection Advertisers’ Index The Meeting Minute Government Connections - Winter 2012 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