Chapter
History
The
Society of Government Meeting Professionals is a non-profit
professional organization of persons involved in planning
government meetings, and those individuals who supply
services to government planners. It is the only national
organization in the United States dedicated exclusively
to the government meeting market. The organization's
objectives are to enhance the quality and promote the
cost effectiveness of government meetings by improving
the knowledge and expertise of individuals through
education, training, and development of industry relationships.
The
Society of Government meeting professionals was established
in October 1981 in Washington, DC. Today, the Society
spans the nation with 26 chapters and more than 3,600
members. . . SGMP is managed by an Executive Director
and governed by a national board of directors and officers
elected by the membership.
The
Great Lakes State Chapter was established in 1990 and
re-named the Michigan Chapter in 2004. Since its inception
the Chapter has grown to over 120 members and represents
a cross section of government employees and service
providers from across the State. The Chapter holds
monthly educational meetings and annual educational
conference focusing on building the skills necessary
to plan better and more efficient government meetings,
as well as developing the relationships which will
enable planners and suppliers to work together more
effectively.
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