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National Education Conference & Expo
Registration for the 2013 SGMP National Education Conference & Expo in Orlando, FL is now open. Join us on May 22-24, 2013 at the Rosen Shingle Creek.
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SGMP's Mission & Objectives have served the government meeting professional for 30 years!
Our mission is to enhance the knowledge and expertise of government meeting professionals. Our objectives are to improve the quality of, and promote 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 3,500 members and through 32 chapters nationwide.

President's Vision 2011-2013

SGMP has had 14 national presidents over the last 31 years and each one has brought a special vision to advance our Mission & Objectives
Our current president's vision is for SGMP to be the premier member-based and member-focused organization in the meetings industry, specializing in the government market. We will accomplish this through: 1) continued growth at a sustainable level, 2) industry-leading educational resources and, 3) expanded national opportunities for member involvement.

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2013-2015 National Board Nominations & Elections
We are pleased to announce the board-elect for the 2013-2015 National Board of Directors. Please congratulate your new leaders. Information on the past process of elections can be found on the nomination & election process page.
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Subject Matter Experts Needed
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SGMP Elects 2013-2015 Board of Directors
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SGMP Names Bergeron as Executive Director & CEO
The Society of Government Meeting Professionals (SGMP) announced today that Robert Bergeron, CGMP, has been named as executive director & CEO. Bergeron has served as Acting Executive Director since May. ......details

2013 NEC Registration Now Open!
We are excited to announce that registration for the 2013 SGMP National Education Conference & Expo (2013 NEC) in Orlando on May 22-24, 2013, is now available to all SGMP members....details