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CHAPTER

HISTORY

Rocky Mountain Chapter’s Vision Statement We are committed to providing members with quality

educational programs and partnering opportunities,

empowering members to be successful in their field.

History of the SGMP Rocky Mountain Chapter

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SOCIETY OF GOVERNMENT MEETING

PROFESSIONALS

HISTORY OF THE

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHAPTER

IN THE BEGINNING… In1995, SGMP National President, Sadie Rogers, tasked all SGMP chapter presidents to write a

history of their chapter and bring the documents with them to the SGMP National Education

Conference. Presidents were given a set of questions (as outlined) to answer. Claudette Ferris

was the 1995 president of the Colorado Chapter and began writing this document. This

document remains a “living history” of the Rocky Mountain Chapter. The Chapter’s History

committee is tasked to keep this document updated in order to have a comprehensive archive of

the Rocky Mountain Chapter.

WHAT DATE DID YOUR CHAPTER ORGANIZERS BEGIN THE PROCESS? The Colorado Chapter organizers began the process in July 1985.

WHO WAS INVOLVED, AND WHAT AGENCY/PROPERTY DID THEY

REPRESENT? The first organizers of the organization were:

ORGANIZER PROPERTY/AGENCY

Becky Ellis Governor’s Court Hotel

Elly McFadden Radisson Hotel Denver

Virginia Burns US Environmental Protection Agency

Judy Albright State of Colorado/Central Services

Beverly Matulik State of Colorado/Department of Natural Resources

Donna Graige GSA

* Elly McFadden served as acting Chair until the election.

HOW LONG DID THE PROCESS OF ORGANIZATION TAKE? The process took approximately four months.

HOW MANY PRELIMINARY MEETINGS WERE HELD? WHERE? Since the Colorado Chapter was chartered in 1985, it was difficult to connect with any of the

originators to get background information on the formation of the Chapter.


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STORIES FROM THE EARLY DAYS Since the Chapter history project began in September 1995, and the Colorado Chapter was

chartered in 1985, it was difficult to connect with any of the originators to reminisce about the

early days.

DATE OF CHARTER October 21, 1985 - Colorado was the third SGMP Chapter to charter.

The following information was taken from the SGMP National newsletter, dated December

1985:

MILE HIGH CITY 3RD SGMP CHAPTER

“On Monday, October 21, 1985, the new Colorado Chapter of SGMP was

installed by National President, Bob Driscoll, at the Brown Palace Hotel in

Denver. The Denver Inn hosted the evening. Roger Smith, President, Denver

& Colorado Convention and Visitors Bureau, was the Emcee.

The Chapter was installed with 22 members and was attended by a total

of 65 people. Bob Driscoll presented a plaque to the incoming

President, Virginia Burns, of the Environmental Protection Agency.

The two people most instrumental in starting the Chapter are Becky

Ellis, Governor’s Court Hotel, and Elly McFadden, Radisson Hotel

Denver. Ms. McFadden served as Acting Chair until the election. Bob

Driscoll commended the Colorado group for putting the Chapter

together in a span of just four months.”

In an August 11, 1995, letter from Debbie Beamer, Beamer and Associates, to Colorado Chapter

President Claudette Ferris, Ms. Beamer stated that National Headquarters did not have any

records of the Colorado Chapter charter. The letter also stated “this was due to SGMP having

two other management companies before signing on with Beamer and Associates, Inc. in July

1988. Either those companies didn’t keep copies of charters or one was never provided to them.

Possibly the person responsible for helping Colorado Chapter didn’t give the information to the

office.”


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LIST OF CHARTER MEMBERS The names listed were taken from a December 30, 1985, letter from Saundra Cox, SGMP

National Treasurer, to Ronne J. Young, Colorado Chapter Treasurer:

CHARTER MEMBER CATEGORY AGENCY/PROPERTY

Judy Albright Planner

Virginia Burns Planner US EPA

Betty Chyko Planner

Elizabeth Cookson Planner

Bill Gavin Planner

Peggy Isakson Planner

Susan Valaskovic Planner

Phyllis Lilli Contract Planner

Paula Scheid Contract Planner

Ronne Young Contract Planner

Joan Badzik Supplier

ReBecca Dillahunty Supplier Still a Chapter member!

Becky Ellis Supplier

Toni Frost Supplier

Sandy Heilman Supplier

Christine Heyer Supplier

Susan Manildi Supplier

Lil Pfaff Supplier

John Quigley Supplier

Kelli Skinner Supplier

Susan Stubbe Supplier

Deannie Wood Supplier

FIRST SLATE OF OFFICERS

1985/1986 OFFICER POSITION

Virginia Burns President

Judy Albright President Pro-Tempore

Elly McFadden Vice President

Ronne Young Secretary

Donna Craig Treasurer

Cheryl Heckman Member at Large

Becky Ellis Member at Large

Bill Moody Member at Large

(Remaining slate of officers/years of service to be found later in document)


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ORIGINAL NAME OF CHAPTER? …If name was changed, date of change, new name and reason for change

The original name of the Chapter was the Colorado Chapter, although once in a while it was

referred to as the Denver Chapter in the National newsletters.

In November 1998, the Chapter changed its name to the Rocky Mountain Chapter to reflect

more of its encompassing states of New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming.

WAS THE CHAPTER ORIGINALLY PART OF ANOTHER CHAPTER?

No, the Colorado Chapter was never part of another chapter.

CHRONOLOGICAL HISTORY OF CHAPTER MEETING DATES,

EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES, INSTALLATION CEREMONIES,

SPECIAL EVENTS, AND OTHER IMPORTANT GATHERINGS The following is a chronological history of Chapter meetings and programs.

Unfortunately, for the first few years of the Chapter’s existence, records were not kept in

a central location for archival purposes; however, historical information has been kept in

the Chapter archives since 1995.

YEAR/DATE SPEAKER COMPANY PROGRAM

2012

April 24

Lynette Schick, CMP and Brett

Sterenson

Trade Show and Conference Etiquette

March 27 Garland Preddy, CGMP

Doing the Right Thing When No One is Looking (ethics)

February 28 Brandon Williams

Meeting Planning and Social Media or…Organizing

Chaos

January 24 Tyler James Ft Collins CVB

ReBecca Dillahunty, CMP Visit Denver

Putting CVBs to Work for Your Meetings (learn

what CVBs can offer to assist with planning meetings

and events)

Stacy Long Breckenridge CVB

Cheryl Blanton-Chisholm

Experience

Colorado Springs

January 21 Linda Hampton, CMP

Norris Conference

Center

Meeting Planning Boot Camp 101/Meeting and

Event Planning is a SNAP {the fundamentals of

planning a meeting}

2011


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December 13

Annual Holiday Event/Networking/Silent

Auction/Chapter Charity Selection for 2012

November 15 Jayne Kuryluk

Executive Director

of the Christian

Meetings and

Conventions

Association

(CMCA)

Meeting Planning Timeline Six to Twelve Months

Out {interactive program; each table was given a set of

card s representing meeting planning timelines and the

steps that need to be accomplished during each time

frame}

October 7-8

Fall Education Conference

September 27

Charles Sadler, CGMP, CHSP,

CHSC

SGMP Executive

Director & CEO

30 Years in Government Meetings {SGMP celebrates

30 years on Thursday, October 28. Explore how the

world of government meetings has changed since 1981;

look at how the hotel industry has shaped how we do

business, the role of the economy in planning

government meetings and the people and technologies

that have had a major impact on the industry}

Lynette Schick, CMP

Meeting Objectives

Consulting/SGMP

Gilmer Institute of

Learning Trustee

August 23 Mary Williams, CGMP Chapter President State of the Chapter/Committee Tradeshow

{committee recruitment}

July 26 Lynette Schick, CMP

Meeting Objectives

Consulting/SGMP

Gilmer Institute of

Learning Trustee

SGMP Mystery Solved: Return on Your

Investment/Bosses Recognition Day {insight into

what is involved in planning a meeting and the benefits

of being a member of SGMP}

June 22

Melody Kebe, CMP, CGMP

(Emcee) Honors and Awards Gala - "A Night With the

Stars" {outstanding award presentations}

May 24 Karl Mecklenburg

Former Denver

Bronco Leadership: What it is, What it Isn’t

April 26 Traci Brown

Mastering Magical Persuasion {how to get people to

like you using only body language; how to read body

language; how to uncover deep truths; how to detect

lies; picking out the unconscious leader of a group}

March

No chapter meeting

held

Chapter Members attended MIC Conference on

March 16

February 22 Mike Downard, CGMP

SGMP National

Headquarters Ten Excel Secrets Every Planner Should Know

January 25 Phil Morgan, CMP, CCM

SGMP Gilmer

Institute of Learning

Trustee Uncovering Norfolk’s Meeting Planning Treasurers

2010


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YEAR/DATE SPEAKER COMPANY PROGRAM December 14 Holiday Event and Silent Auction

November 16

Oz Hill, Principal/Senior

Manager

International

Security Solutions,

Inc. Looking Beyond the Peephole - Hotel Safety and

Security

October 1-3

Embassy Suites

Loveland Fall Education Conference

September 28 Satish Nair

Dotcom Research &

Training Improving Productivity at Work and Home

Through Technology

August 24

Creating a Winning Team (committee tradeshow

using a fun football them)

July 27 Micheline Brault

Colorado Division

of Youth

Corrections

Gender Matters {examine the scientific evidence that

documents the many biological gender differences

between males and females}

June 29

Honors and Awards Gala {outstanding award

presentations/installation of new Board of Directors}

May No chapter meeting due to SGMP National

Education Conference in Kansas City

April 27 Melody Kebe, CMP, CGMP

SGMP National

President

What's in Your SGMP Playbook? From the Locker

Room to the Playing Field (Gilmer Institute of

Learning approved program){developing a game plan

to be an effective and successful chapter}

March 23 Julie Rothschild-Gidney, CMP Helms Briscoe

The Government Meeting Toolbox - Gilmer Institute

of Learning approved program) - (nuts and bolts of

building a solid RFP, site inspection and contracts - an

interactive and fun learning activity)

February 23 Bruce Whittaker

Rocky Mountain

Hospitality Network

Another Meeting? Gilmer Institute of Learning

approved program) (tried and true practices of holding

a successful meeting)

January 26 Laura Stack, CSP The Productivity Pro

Understanding Time and Work Styles: Working

Together Productively as a High-Performance Team

{focusing on four specific work styles)

2009

December 8

Holiday event/Chapter member Bingo - Charity for

2010 selected

November 17 Mary Williams/Karen Davis Chapter Board

Win, Lose or Set! (North Carolina Chapter of the

Year Program) {industry standards for unique room

set ups - interactive and fun learning activity}

October 9-10 Fall Education Conference

September 22 Kimberly Pease Chapter President State of the Chapter/Bosses Recognition


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August 25 Victoria J. Stephens, CMP

Shades of a Green Meeting {benefits of producing

green meetings and events}

July 28 Chapter Committee Chairs

Committee Recruitment - highlight and recognize

Chapter committees and their importance to the

Chapter

June 23


presentation}

May 26 Tiffany Atchison

Contracting

Representative from

Federal Highway

Administration

Contracts and Liabilities {panel discussion including

information on the federal government's FedBizOps

program and how the government uses this program to

facilitate finding host hotels throughout the US} Teresa McNamara-Worcester

Director of Sales

and Marketing, Four

Points by Sheraton

Denver SE

April 28 Lynette Schick, CMP Meeting Industry Certifications

March

No meeting - Meetings Industry Council (MIC)

Education Conference - attendance by chapter

members

February 24 Jim Davidson

Speaking of

Adventure

Resilient Leadership and Engaged Leadership {correlating the analogies of high mountain rescues

with what it actually takes to have resilient leadership

and teamwork}

January 27 Ken Dubrovolny

Retired from

Colorado State

government

FISH Philosophy {the process, tools and language to

generate the skills necessary to design a workplace full

of inspiration, creativity and innovation}

2008

December 16 Kimberly Pease Chapter President Holiday Event/Meeting Planning Jeopardy

November 18 Ken Dubrovolny

Retired from

Colorado State

government

Generations at Work {the difference between

veterans, baby boomers, Generation X, Generation Y,

Millennia’s}

October 28

Supplier Appreciation Event/SGMP membership

drive event in lieu of Fall Education Conference this

year {planners provided fall themed baskets for our

silent auction and as door prizes}

September 23 ReBecca Dillahunty, CMP Visit Denver

Bringing Meetings to Denver {an informative

program on Denver}


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August Meeting cancelled due to Democratic National

Convention held in Denver

July 22 Jerry Stricker

Deputy Chief,

Golden Fire Dept

Hotel Safety {fire safety and how it relates to us when

conducting meetings in hotels}

June 24



May 27 Ann Vanderslice Wealth Designs

Emergenetics Personality Profile {an interactive

exercise where members discovered how personalities

relate to other colors of the rainbow}

April 22 Laura Kruzina

Legal Counsel from

the Department of

Treasury The Hatch Act and Briefing on the Democratic

National Convention coming to Denver in August

2008 Vicki Kelly Denver Metro CVB

March



members

February 14 Tim Hammon Czarnowski Tradeshow Etiquette 101 {tradeshow do's and don'ts}

January 22 Stella Nash

US Department of

Agriculture

Healthy Meetings {information and insight on how to

plan meetings with a healthy and appetizing menu}

2007

December 11 Chris Blumke Décor & More

Enhancing Your Environment, Decorations, Room

Sets! {using décor creatively and what locations you

can use décor for meetings}

November 20 Kim Bartles/Ron Lillich

Environmental

Protection Agency

Conducting Green Meetings: EPA regulation

regarding holding green meetings - Green Meetings Act

Bill H.R. 3037


September 25 Kimberly Pease Chapter President

You are the Weakest Link - Goodbye! {modeled

after the BBC game - contestants and judges were

randomly selected from the audience to play the

Weakest Link - Meeting Style}

August 28 Chapter Committee Chairs Committee Expo and Recruitment

July 24 Bob Farmer

Productivity

Management Group

(PMG)

Networking and Marketing for Results

{pointers/techniques to market yourself and/or your

organization; get the results you need; gain valuable

insights on how to turn each encounter into a win/win}


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June 26



May 22 Ann McGurty

What's Going on Here? {how to be a more effective

meeting planner and hotel sales person}

April 24 David Sett

Division Counsel for

Central Federal

Lands Highway

Division/Federal

Highway

Administration

Government Ethics {governmental rules on

acceptance of gifts; providing ref refreshments for

conferences and meetings; update on the current status

of Amendment 41}

March 27 Bob Farmer, Moderator

Productivity

Management Group

(PMG)

Goals, Objectives and Budgeting for Your Meeting {panelists were asked about their goals and objectives

for having a successful meeting and to share a success

they have had}

Mo Goldman Contract Planner

Kristin Duncan, CHSP

Leslie Navarro, CMP

Julie Baehr, CGMP

February 27 Lynette Schick, CMP

Past SGMP National

President

Will You Be Ready When Disaster Strikes? {planning for pandemic and epidemic emergencies

during meetings}

January 23 Cynthia Vanucci, Ph. D.

Metropolitan State

College

Arranging Meetings 101 {meeting planning basics

and how to share the knowledge with a new meeting

planner}

2006

December 12 Karen Weber Denver University

Holiday Event/Food and Beverage Tips {panel

discussion was held on food & beverage costs and

tricks to lower those costs}

Diana Burdette-Lincoln Golden Hotel

Mary Beth Bannon

240 Union

Restaurant

November 14

Room Settings {attendees numbered off into three

separate groups; each group was given a BEO from

which they had to perform a room set up; after all the

rooms were set, the attendees were given time to

discuss how this process was accomplished}


September 26 Terri Trevino, CGMP Chapter President State of the Chapter


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August 22 Tim Mathy Speak, Inc.

Booking Speakers Through a Speakers Bureau {the

services available from a speakers bureau; they are a

one-stop shop to gain information on available

speakers in your area; they can search for speakers

based on your requirements and assist quickly as they

generally have a pool of speakers on hand}

July 25 Debbi Beldon, CMP

Senior Account

Executive, Western

Regional Office,

Conferon Global

Services

Coffee, Tea or Meetings - panel discussion {panelists

were asked why are government packages not in per

diem? Are per diems different or the same for just

traveling or meeting? Why is coffee expensive? Why do

planners have problems doing business with suppliers?

What about offering different packages from the

hotels?}

June 28



May No meeting - SGMP National Education Conference

April 25 Debbi Beldon, CMP

Senior Account

Executive, Western

Regional Office,

Conferon Global

Services

2006 Meeting Industry Trends {changing economy,

new meeting technologies, the "wow" expectations for

today's meetings, other hot issues facing the meetings

industry}

March 28

Bruce R. Whitaker, CMP,

CHME

President, Rocky

Mountain

Hospitality Network

Continuing Education and Certification in the

Hospitality Industry {why the letters CMP, CHME,

CHSP behind someone's name are so important to

suppliers and to the planners who work with them;

learn what each of these certifications mean, the

importance of obtaining them, how to obtain them}

Charles Sadler, CHSP

SGMP Deputy

Director

Certified Government Meeting Professional

(CGMP) Certification {learning about SGMP's own

certification and how to achieve this designation}

February 28 Terri Trevino

Fed Rooms {information for federal travelers on how

to use FedRooms and how hotels can sign up to be a

part of this program}

January 24 Cynthia Vannucci, Ph. D.

Metropolitan State

College

Are Meetings Making You Sick? {how to identify and

respond to food-borne illnesses that may happen at

your meetings; how to recover from bad press and

correct public relations responses}


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2005

December 13 Paul Aguiar

Group Sales

Manager/Four

Points by Sheraton

Denver Cherry

Creek

How to Sell Your Event to a Supplier {how to make

RFPs appealing to suppliers; the RFP and negotiation

process; relationships with hotels; the amount of

business a prospective RFP will bring in; the

particulars that suppliers look at}

November 15 Debra Crum

Business Utilization

Development

Specialist/U.S.

Bureau of Land

Management

Working With the Government {key areas covered:

acceptable methods for soliciting government business;

difference between simple purchase and formal

contracting processes; what the dollar amount is that

kicks the event into the more formal process} John Cisneros

Small Business

Development

Coordinator/State of

Colorado/Division

of Finance and

Procurement


September 27 Paul O. Radde, Ph. D The Thrival Institute

Audience Center Seating {learning various room

setups}

August 23 Austin McLoughlin Event Technologies

Audience Response {audience participation in a "live"

audience response demonstration. The benefits: the

audience gets instantaneous feedback and develops and

enthusiastic response to the information provided.}

July 26 Yurii Land, CMP

Meeting & Event

Manager/Conferon,

Inc

Meeting Diagramming Software Made Easy {the

variety of meeting diagram software available: meeting

matrix, room viewer and CADD; the basics of

diagramming tools, contrast between the software; cost

vs. capability; demonstration of the diagramming tools;

list of web sites of diagramming software programs}

June 22



May 11 Susan Stensland

General

Manager/Hampton

Inn Denver West

Federal Center

Colorado Tourism and Its Impact on the State {how

tourism impacts the state}


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April 26 Lynette Schick, CMP

Mystery Solved: Your ROI (Return on Investment)

in SGMP {the mission, services available and

important role SGMP plays in government and

government meetings}

March



members

February 22 Lenora Lancaster

State Travel

Manager

Meeting Travel Arrangements {an overview of the

required rules and regulations that must be followed

when making travel arrangements on the state and

federal level, as well as updates/changes that have

taken place in the last year} Vickie Smith

Federal National

Business Center

January 25 Debra Fine

The FINE Art of Small Talk {how to feel more

comfortable in any type of social situation; how to start

a conversation; adopt listening skills to be a better

conversationalist; feel more at ease at meetings,

tradeshows; turn every conversation into an

opportunity for success}

2004

December 14 Barbara Guest Moderator

Keeping Your Signals Straight {getting the most from

tradeshows; conference and tradeshow etiquette panel

discussion}

November 30 Terri Trevino

Evaluations - Learning to Give and Receive

Feedback {identifying reasons why feedback is

important; how to give and receive verbal and written

constructive feedback as related to meeting

management}


September 28 Lynn Pedigo

U.S. Department of

Homeland Security

Preparing for a Disaster {what it takes for a property

to become a FEMA-approved place of public

accommodation; safety concerns/issues should be

addressed when planning an event and what to look for

when conducting a site visit}

August 24 Scott Rosthauser Lakeside Consulting

21st Century Customer Service {understanding what

customers want and developing a relationship with

them rather than allowing customer service to be

driven by "just the details"}


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July 27 Kay Bothwell, CMP

Terminology Jeopardy {meeting planning

terminology covered: lodging rates, meeting room

setup, contracts, etc.} The Executive Director and

members of the SGMP National Board were also in

attendance.

June 22



May 18 Clay Velarde

Summerfield Suites

by Wyndham Return on Investment (ROI) {panel discussion on

ROI; what things are considered when determining the

ROI on any piece of business; examples of meeting

requirements; how they determine the ROI to see if the

e vent would be a good match for their property}

Steve Ferency

Renaissance Denver

Hotel

Wendy Wong Hilton DTC

April 27 Lynette Schick, CMP

Ethics - What is Ethically Correct? {how to be an

ethical survivor; surviving ethical business practices,

compensating customers and not breaking the law} Kay Bothwell, CMP

March 23 Jessica Waneka

Store Manager for

Brooks Brothers

Best Practices for Business Dressing {ways to build a

solid wardrobe} Nick Hill

Associate, Brooks

Brothers

February 24 Crystal Carter, CMP

Revving Up Your Chapter Membership: Getting

People to Volunteer Within Your Chapter {the skill

training it takes to have a really effective organization;

maximizing volunteer contributions}

January 27 Kay Bothwell, CMP

Surviving the Meeting Profession: Be an SGMP

Survivor {interactive session voting off a supplier or

planner team that does not respond to the crisis; each

day as planners and suppliers, we are faced with

challenges and decision that affect people and business

outcomes; decisions and reactions are based on our

knowledge of dealing with people, crisis situations,

ethics, finances and negative events that may occur,

which we have no control over, but we can have

positive input into the final outcome}. This was the

First Place Program of the Year by the Old Dominion

Chapter.

2003


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December 9 Cynthia Vanucci, Ph. D., CMP

Metropolitan State

College

Adult Learning Styles {examination of the "best

practices" of how planners and staff members in the

hotels' convention services, catering and sales

departments can help create the optimal adult learning

environment; best practices in developing the ideal

learning environment; factors that affect the learning

process and your ROI}

Dick Vickery

Metropolitan State

College

November 25 Richard S. Harter, CMP

President, Rocky

Mountain Chapter

MPI

Who's Who in the Meetings Industry Council (MIC)

{panel discussion regarding the benefits of belonging

to professional meeting/hospitality associations, in

addition to SGMP}

Debra A Beldon President, PCMA

Joan Tezak, CAE, CMP

Executive Director

CSAE

Kay Baker

President, National

Speakers

Association


July 22 Tom Dearth

Certified Neuro

Linguistic

Programming (NLP)

Master Practitioner

Do You Hear What I See? {lively, humorous

interactive session about "getting it right the first time,"

while planners and suppliers do their best to gather the

information accurately; problems arise due to

"different language," resulting in cloudy

interpretations}

June 24



May 27

ReBecca Dillahunty, CMP Denver Metro CVB Putting CVBs to Work for Your Meetings {how to

utilize CVBs for the benefit of meetings and events} Gail Schuster, CMP Denver Metro CVB

April 22 Shannon DeBus

The Meat and Potatoes of Meeting Planning {how to

get the most out of your catering dollars; helpful tips on

working with a catering manager to best stretch your

dollars; included are t hems, unusual menus and

creative ideas for meetings}

March 25 Dave Mueller Audio Imaging

AV Equipment {how to make an event successful by

using the right equipment}


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Meet the Candidates {board nominees gave a

presentation on their qualifications and their interest in

serving on the Chapter board of directors}

February 18 Lynette Schick, CMP

SGMP Immediate

National President

The Seven Deadly Sins of RFPs {what to include and

why; tips for distribution; what to look for in a

response}

January 28 Brad Cooper, MBA, MSPT

Nationally

recognized

speaker/author

Groundbreaking Results {various styles of

planners/suppliers and how to make the most of all

styles}

2002

December 10 James Lindquist

President, Positive,

Inc

The Value of Trust: Restoring Trust in Corporate

America {discovering what trust is; how to get trust;

how to keep trust; the value of trust and the positive

impact of trust on corporate profitability. Techniques

provided on how to apply it to one's personal life}

November 26 Christine Huffington, CHSP,

CMP

Are You Ready for the CMP? {presentation on the

benefits of receiving your CMP certification: what it

takes to get it, from the application to studying for the

test}

Joann Kanost

Paula Robinson, CMP

Joel Stewart, CMP


September 24

Tradeshow Etiquette {techniques for working/visiting

an appointment-only tradeshow}

August 27 Kay Bothwell, CMP Chapter President

State of the Chapter/Committee Recruitment {past

and future goals of the Chapter, as well as the goals of

each Chapter committee}

July 23

When Business is on the Menu {proper etiquette

techniques}

June 25



May 28

Combating Desk Rage and Rudeness in the

Workplace {survival techniques for dealing with

coworkers who lose their tempers}

April 23 Ethics {what role ethics have in meeting planning}

March 13

Meetings Industry Council Tradeshow/Forum {no

chapter meeting held}


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February 26

Physical and Mental Preparation to Take the CMP

Exam {how to take the fear and trepidation out of

taking the CMP exam}

January 9

How to Get the Most for Your Dollars - Incentives

That Work{rate programs (added incentives) offered

by the hotels that cause the planner to use that facility}

2001

December 11

Judge Julian - A Case of Cancellation {actual civil

suit that occurred some years ago, involving a

government meeting planner and a large hotel}

December 11 Charity Teddy Bear Drive - Child Rescue

Foundation

November 27

America's Hospitality Industry on Alert/Bosses Day

{leading experts in the hospitality and meetings

industry answer questions and give their insight into

the current situation since September 11, 2001}

October 5-8 Fall Educational Conference

September 25 Claudette Ferris, CPS Chapter President

State of the Chapter {past and future goals of the

Chapter}

August 28

Beyond the Edge {a virtual journey through the

Grand Canyon that highlights four principles:

commitment, response ability; powerful relationship

and fresh perspectives}

July 24

The Magic of a Mighty Memory {how to focus in on

meeting clients; recall names more efficiently; discover

your hidden photographic memories}

June 26



May 22

Delighting Your Customers - Exceptional Customer

Service {ideas, skills and suggestions to not only serve,

but also delight customers; how to communicate well in

person and over the phone; present a positive image;

transmit a positive attitude; create special

relationships}

April 24

Premier Lodging Program {updates on federal per

diems and other travel-related issues}

March Rocky Mountain Meetings Industry Council Forum

and Tradeshow {no Chapter meeting held}


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February 27

Planes, Trains & Automobiles…Travel Safety &

Security From the Experts {safety issues from the

hotel's perspective; general government and corporate

travel security}

January 23

How to Become a Most Valuable Player (MVP) {a

"magical" formula for building valued relationships

and working as a team}

2000

December 5

If You Aren't You, Who Will Be? {waking up to the

power of persevering in the face of change - wake up to

your own gifts and untapped potentials}

November 28

Who is Liable? You Decide {general liability terms

and requirements in a contract}


September 26

Walk a Conference Floor in My Shoes! {planners

and suppliers role play--they had to solve the

challenges that their counterparts face in pulling off the

perfect, no-hitch meeting}

August No Chapter Meeting held

July 25

Effective Internship Programs {successful internship

programs to heighten our perceptions of how interns

can benefit our companies}

June 27



May 23

Hotel Rooms, Supply/Demand and the Per Diem {how to avoid "hot dates" in Colorado and schedule

conferences accordingly; work with hotels during

"need" dates to get best overall package}

April 25

Tradeshow Etiquette {how to work a tradeshow for

both the planners and suppliers}

March 28

Bridging the Communication Gap/Bring Your Boss

{better communication; creating relationships;

providing the best possible service; clarifying contract

issues}

February 28

Demystifying the CMP {the process to take the CMP

exam}


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January 25

World Wide Web - Tools for the Trade {how to look

for government meetings on the internet; web-based

tools to help the planner}

1999

December 14 Robert Wendover From Ricky and Lucy to Beavis & Butthead {planning meetings for the new generations}

November 23 Laura Stack, CSP The Productivity Pro

Handling Information Overload {ways to implement

an effective paper management system; handle email

messages with ease; file and retrieve time-sensitive

documents}


September 28

Are You Liable? How to Protect Yourself in Hotel

Emergencies {handling emergencies and other risks

during meetings; legal liabilities; security in the hotel}

August No Chapter Meeting held

July 27

Value and Vision in a New Millennium {annual

strategic planning session}

June 22



May 25 Travel Regulations…How They can Affect You

{how the federal per diems impact state travel}

April 27

The Current Federal Travel Per Diem Situation {a

dialogue and information forum}

March 23

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: Changing

Definitions & Changing Expectations/Bring Your

Boss {effective management strategies for addressing

the issue}

February 23

Ethics: Where Do You Get Yours? {ethical decision

making in government}

January 26

Big Events, Heavy Hitters and Other Extraordinary

Feats of Meeting Planning {valuable tips about

planning for meeting events on a grand scale}

1998

December 8 City Lights & Silver Bells - Holiday Celebration of

Spirit & Song

November 24 Healthy Habits & Snack Food/Annual Silent

Auction



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September 22

On the Road Again…Tour of Unique and New

Denver Venues {sponsored and narrated by the

Denver Metro CVB}

August 25 Contract issues That Make Us Squirm

July 28 Annual Strategic Planning Session

June 23



May 28

Customer Service for the Ultimate Customer

April 28

Industry Forum - What's Happening in the

Government Market {panel discussion from state,

federal CVB and hotel industry}

March 24

The Year 2000 - Its Impact on You/Bosses

Recognition

February 24

Essential Image and Etiquette Skills for Meeting

Professionals {proper etiquette in appearance, dress,

introductions and handshakes}

January 27

Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) {tips on

completing the CMP application and taking the exam}

1997

December 9

A Gift of Music For You - Holiday

Luncheon/Annual Food/Toy Drive {donation to

Angel Tree Foundation and Food Bank of the Rockies}

November 25 Travel Safety/Annual Silent Auction

October Fall Education Conference

September 23 Creative Meeting and Menu Planning

August 26 Per Diems - An Allowance for Daily Expenditures

July 22

Relationships - Building a Bridge to a Successful

Future {annual strategic planning session where

members developed the Chapter's program direction

for 1997/1998}

June 6-8

Honors and Awards Gala Weekend {outstanding

award presentations/installation of new Board of

Directors}

May 25

Service Recovery {proactive steps to avoid "service

recovery" mistakes; specific steps to take to "recover"

when a mistake occurs}

April 27

Communication for Better Meetings {personality

styles by colors}


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March 23

Colorado's Growth Explosion/Bring Your Boss

{how will the future trends in business growth impact

you and the meetings industry}

February 23

Potpourri of Table Topics {Master Bills; Gratuities;

Ground Transportation; Fire Safety; Shipping;

Supplier Resource Council}

January 26 Audio Visual Equipment

1996

December 10 Holiday Lunch/Silent Auction

November 26 Exhibits: Making Them Work for You


September 24

CVB Jeopardy {the value and benefits that CVBs have

to offer}

August 27

Split Program - Back of the House Tour (planners);

Suppliers Roundtable {suppliers discussed ways to

be a resource to meeting planners}

July 23

Strategic Goals Mean Progress (SGMP) {annual

strategic planning session}

June 18-19

Honors and Awards Gala Weekend {outstanding

award presentations/installation of new Board of

Directors}

May 28 Negotiating Skills

April 23

Step 7: Test Your Meeting Planning Ethics IQ {state

and federal ethics policies}

March 26

Step 6: The Art of Proposal {international Do's and

Don'ts}

February 27

Step 5: The Meeting Environment {meeting room

layouts}

January 22

Step 4: The Procurement Process {informal/formal

RFPs, tax exempt guidelines; dollar thresholds and

contracts}

1995

December 12

Holiday Luncheon/Annual Silent Auction/Charity

Food Drive {donation to Angel Tree Foundation and

Food Bank of the Rockies}


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November 28

Step 3: Program Planning {how to develop an

interesting program; how to find, negotiate with and

book speakers; hotel point of view on setting your

agenda for best service}

October6-8 Fall Education Conference

September 26 Steve Hilberg

National SGMP

First Vice President Step 2: Developing Meeting Budgets That Make

Dollars and Sense {establishing a meeting budget}

August 22

Step 1: The First Step in Meeting Planning:

Developing Your Meeting Objective {establish

meeting objectives; tie logistics to objectives; how hotel

determines value of meeting}

July 25

Chapter Strategic Planning Session {gathered

information and ideas from Chapter members to assist

board and committees to plan for future}

June 10



May 23

Building Trust for Win-Win Professional and

Personal Relationships {ways to build trust between

planners and suppliers for better business

relationships; focused on how SGMP members value

getting involved}

April 18

The State of the Meetings Industry in Denver {panel

discussion centered on trends in the meetings market

and what government groups can expect to see in the

future}

March 28

Hot Tips for Government Meetings/Scholarship

Announcement {"hot tips" brochures presented;

scholarship winner to National Conference announced}

February 28

Marketing Your Meeting {how to market meetings

for greater attendance; brochure design; printing

information}

January 22

Designer Meetings {each table had to design tips on

the perfect meeting; "hot tips" transcribed into two

brochures}

1994

December 13

Holiday Event{silent auction and donation to Angel

Tree Foundation}


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November 22

How to Prevent Audio Visual Disasters {learn the

five steps of audio visual success and how to prevent

embarrassing situations}


September 22

Travel Agencies {meeting management services travel

agencies can provide meeting planners at no-to-low

cost}

August 23

Beyond Box Lunches/Committee Recruitment {tips

on what's hot and what's not in food and beverage

menus and independent catering business vs. hotel

catering}

July 21

CMP Certification Program/Visit by the SGMP

National Board {tips on the Certified Meeting

Professional designation}

June 12



May 24

Review of the National Conference in Phoenix {roundtable discussion and recap of the National

Conference}

April 26

RFPs and You {the criteria of a "request for

proposal" from the government--things to look for an

things to include}

March 22

GSA Hit List {details on how suppliers can get their

hotels listed and in compliance with the Fire Safety

Act}

February 22

Scared Safe {how to protect yourself from personal

attacks and violence--a combination of lecture and

staged crime scenario}

January 25

How to Enhance Your Memory {strategies and tips

to improve memory to enhance business and

networking skills}

1993

December 14

Annual Holiday Extravaganza/Silent Auction/State

of the Chapter {discussion of new membership

policies and future of the Chapter}

November 23 Meeting cancelled due to inclement weather

October 26

Humor in the Workplace {how to keep your wits in

the 1990s}

September Fall Education Conference


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YEAR/DATE SPEAKER COMPANY PROGRAM August 25

Tour of the New Denver International Airport

July 27

What You Never Knew Before About Contracts {what is and is not ethical involving contracts at the

state and federal level}

June 18



May 25

The Art of Working a Room {art of communication

skills}

April 27

Smart-Wise Planning Precedes the Meeting {panel

presentation on planning the meeting after the site has

been selected}

March 23 For Safety's Sake {tips on crime prevention}

February 23

Site Inspection - Spec Sheet {development and using a

site selection spec sheet}

January 26

Basic Budgeting for Meetings {setting up and

following a budget for meetings}

1992

November 24

Stress Management/Annual Silent Auction {are you

at your wits end?}


September 22

American Disabilities Act {how it affects the meeting

industry}

August 25 Fire Codes {what to do in case of a fire}

July No Chapter meeting held

June 26

Winners Party! {a celebration of Chapter volunteers

and installation of Board of Directors}

May 26 Speaking Effectively

April 28

Creating Innovative Food Functions {special

services meeting representatives hosted food stations}

March 24 Personality Differences {Myers-Briggs testing}

February 25

Hall of Life (Denver Museum of Natural History) {a

tour and lecture}

January 28

ABCs of Meeting Planning Contracts {the Ins and

Outs of contracting for the federal, state and hotel

industry}

1991

December 10 Comic Vision/Annual Food Drive


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November 21

Americans With Disabilities Act/Chapter

Fundraiser/Silent Auction {transporting persons with

disabilities}

October 22

Economy in Colorado {how it is affecting government

travel and the hotel industry}

September 27-28 Fall Education Conference

August 27 You'll Swear By Us--Not At Us {how CVBs can help}

July No Chapter meeting held

June 25

Getting the Most from Your Travel Dollars {experts

share their secrets on receiving airfare discounts,

group leverage and much more}

Installation of New Board of Directors

May 28

Keys to Successfully Marketing Your Next Meeting

{promotion and marketing techniques that will increase

the success and attendance of meetings and

conferences}

April 23

Communication Skills {improving the ability to

minimize confusion and achieve objectives from start to

finish in the meeting planning process}

March 26

Getting to Yes--Negotiate to Win {learning strengths

and weaknesses in getting what you need and what you

want}

February 26

The Work Force in the Year 2000 {will you be

employed? Will you be employable? If so, who will be

your coworkers?}

January 22 Budget Tips

1990

December 13 Charity Event/Food Bank of the Rockies

July/August No Chapter Meeting held

June 26 Installation of New Officers

May 23 Sexual Games People Play: Are They Legal?

February 27 The Basics of Meeting Planning &Creativity &

Unique Convention Planning

January 23 Making the Most of Your Food Budget

1989

December 19 Holiday Event

August 22 Working With Different Personality Types


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YEAR/DATE SPEAKER COMPANY PROGRAM July No Chapter meeting held

June 27 Credit Card Industry and Fraud

May 23 CMP Program

April 25 Humor in Meeting Planning

March 28 Site Tour for Upcoming SGMP Annual

Meeting/Volunteering by Chapter Members

February 28 Everything You Wanted to Know About Meeting

Planning but Were Afraid to Ask

January 24 Roundtable Discussions

1988


January 24 Presentation by Denver CVB

1987

July 28 Travel - Getting the Best Value

February 24 The Art of Hotel Negotiation

1986


November 11 Spending Government Money Powerfully

October 28 Convention and Visitors Bureau--What Can They

do for Me?

August No Chapter meeting held

July 25 Mini Tradeshow {special event}

June 24 The Per Diem Dilemma

May 13 The Impact of Gramm Rudman

April 8 Travel Agency Role in Meeting and Travel Planning

February 11 When am I Tax Exempt?

January 14 Evaluating Meetings

CHAPTER EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES

DATE LOCATION THEME SPEAKERS TOPICS


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October 6-8, 2011

Beaver Run Resort &

Conference Center SGMP is Sheer Magic

Robin Rose/Robin Rose

Training & Consulting Your Best Under Pressure

Breckenridge, CO

Managing Challenging

Change

Lynette Schick, CMP/Meeting

Objectives Consulting

Seating to Meet Your

Objectives

Kim Mears/Mears Interactive

Leveraging LinkedIn for

Meeting Professionals

Billy Wells, CTS

AV Basics for Today &

Tomorrow

Scott Collinsworth, CTS

- Image Audio Visuals, Inc.

New for 2011: the Fall Educational Conference started at 1:00 p.m. with the opening session, followed with two more educational sessions and the

evening reception. The Conference closed Saturday night following the evening's banquet.

October 1-2, 2010

Embassy Suites

Loveland, CO

Celebrating 25 Years

as a Rocky Mountain

Chapter Scott Friedman

A Funny Thing Happened on

the Way to the Government

Meeting

The Best Way to Predict the

Future is to Create It

Mike Downard, CGMP/SGMP

National Membership Director Membership

Mary Williams, CGMP/Chapter

President State of the Chapter

Dean Savoca

Mastering the Zone: How to

Discover Your Success

Strategies and get Results

Now

Melody Kebe,

CMP,CGMP/SGMP National

President The Cost of Doing Business

New for 2010: the Reverse Tradeshow. Suppliers bought table space; planners were assigned a table. The Suppliers worked the room by meeting each

of the planners.

October 2010 marked the Rocky Mountain Chapter's 25th anniversary

October 9-11, 2009

Crowne Plaza Hotel

Colorado Springs, CO Black belt for

Education

Kyle Eastham/Black Belt

Performance

Building on Professional and

Personal Success

How to Kick Butt Without

Breaking a Nail and/or Body

Part (personal safety)

Carla Cannonito, CGMP/IHG

Federal Business Opportunity

Demystified

Freddie and Keith

Templeton/Rocky Mountain

Events Consultants LLC

Pearls of Wisdom and Event

Planning


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October 28, 2008 No conference was held

Supplier

Appreciation event

was held in lieu of

conference

October 5-7, 2007

Winter Park Mountain

Lodge Wide Open Spaces

Jim Davidson/Speaking of

Adventure; Lynn Reimer/ North

Metro Task Force and Kell

Hulsey/Greeley Police Dept.;

Lynette Schick, CMP.

Climbing out - Strength

Through Life’s Adventures;

Recognizing/dealing with

meth labs at hotel properties;

Industry certifications.

October 6-8, 2006

Evergreen Lodge

Vail, CO Oktoberfest

Andy Gore, Member CVBs,

Third Party Planners

Planning Different Types of

Meetings

October 7-9, 2005

The Great Divide Lodge

Breckenridge, CO

Climb to the Peaks of

Education With

SGMP

John M. Wagner/Warwick Hotel

GM

PEAK Your Performance for

Successful Management

Steven Santomo/The Great

Divide & Lodge GM PEAK Your Customer Skills

Larry Grandison

SGMP Education Summit

ReBecca Dillahunty, CMP,

Sr. Convention Sales Manager

Denver CVB

October 8-10, 2004 Cheyenne, WY “Stay on the Right

Track” with SGMP! Live the Legend and Learn!

October 10-12, 2003

The Inn at Aspen

Aspen, CO

Side By Side

Partners In Planning

Terrie Trevino

Kay Bothwell, CMP

Steve Collins

ReBecca Dillahunty

Put Your Best Foot Forward;

We’re Not Playing the Hokie

Pokie (writing RFPs and

setting up site visits).

Learn the Jargon (hotel lingo)

Dating Game (supplier and

planner needs)

What’s My Meeting Worth?

(The bottom line dollars and

cents value to the hotel of your

RFP).

October 11-13, 2002

Holiday Inn

Grand Junction, CO Surviving The ABCs

of Meeting Planning Philip Levy, CMP Meetings and Travel at Risk

Dean Smith

Can You Identify a FEMA-

Compliant Facility?

Ruth Harris, CMP Surviving a Crisis, Part I & II

Christopher Thompson

October 5-7, 2001

The Inn at Keystone

Keystone, CO The ABCs of Meeting

Planning Steve Hilberg Elementary Math {Budgeting}


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Jay Dikeman Algebra {Rates & Programs}

Paula Robinson, CMP

Tim Stachelski

Elementary Media {AV

Equipment}

Cynthia Vannucci, Ph.D., CMP

Middle School Art Class

{Marketing}

Ruth Harris, CMP

Certified Meeting Professional

{CMP}

ReBecca Dillahunty, CMP

Middle School Tutoring

{Working with Convention

Bureaus}

Lori Just

Donna Graige

Communications {Per Diem

Rates/Premier Lodging

Update}

Charlotte Hovis

Middle School Home

Economics{Food &

Beverage}

Wendy Worley

Shop Class {Layout, Design &

Seating}

New for 2001: the Chapter did the first "by appointment-only" tradeshow. Planners would make a 10-minute appointment to visit one-on-one with the

hotel supplier. It was very beneficial to both planners and suppliers.

October 6-8, 2000

Adams Mark Hotel

Denver, CO Tools for Change in

the Workplace Dr. Gary Copeland The Power to Change

Handling Change Without

Collapsing

Turning Rejection Into

Success

Educational Conference

Committee

So You Want to be a

Millionaire? {CMP questions

game}

October 8-10, 1999

Iron Horse Resort

Winter Park, CO Peak Performance Sean Joyce, Ph. D. Maximizing Your Potential

John A. Jensen Finding the Silver Lining

ReBecca Dillahunty, CMP Planner/Supplier panel to

educate both groups on better

communication, creating

relationships and providing the

best possible service

Linda Holland

Phyllis Meyer, CHME

Philip Levy CMP

October 8-9, 1998

Holiday Inn Southeast

Denver, CO

Meetings &

Technology in the

Year 2000 Michael Clark

Anticipating Technological

Demands in the Meetings

Industry

Mickey Moore CMP Terminology of Technology

Nancy Bigley Dancing With Chaos

Erik Porter & Mark Sedlacek Using the Internet

ReBecca Dillahunty CMP Selling to the Government


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Market

Barbara CVeVas CMP

Meeting Planning Basics and

Beyond

New in 1998: a different version of the Supplier Tradeshow was held, called the “Dine Around,” where suppliers paid for a table, rather than an

exhibit booth. This was held during lunch, and suppliers were given the opportunity to meet one-on-one with planners and other suppliers {progressive

dinner theme}. Every table had a different menu item, and suppliers were given 10 minutes to promote their property.

October 10-12, 1997

Little America

Cheyenne, WY True Colors Cynthka Ryk Focusing on the value and

importance of equity, diversity

and appreciating differences

October 11-13, 1996

Copper Mountain Resort

Copper Mountain, CO Fall Education

Conference Olympiad Dr. Dale Henry The Drive Attitude

Jay Dikeman, CHA

Sailing the Winds of Change

on the 7 Cs

Curtis Jensen

Promotional Publications and

Free Publicity

Burton Mitchell

Arbitration and Mediation in

the Hospitality Industry

Owen Welcher

The World Wide Web - A

Tool for Planners

Theodosia Southern

Creative Problem Solving

Through the Development of

Personal Responsibility

Karen Susman Take This Job and Love it

October 6-8, 1995

Holiday Inn

Estes Park, CO Meeting Planning

Can Be Murder Dr. Mark S. Albert Waves of Change

We're in the People Business

Edward E. Scannell, CMP, CSP

We Have to Stop Meeting

Like This

Melody Soell Take This Job and Humor It

Craig Sommer Maximizer for Windows

The Colorado Chapter celebrated its 10-year anniversary with cake and champagne at the 30s-style costume/murder mystery banquet. A slide show

was presented reflecting the people and events throughout the 10 years.

October 1994

Beaver Run

Resort/Breckenridge Hilton Take SGMP to the

Summit Dr. Mark Albert

A New Look at Stress

Management

Breckenridge, CO Rick Gabrielsen, CFBE

What Events Planners Need to

Know About Liquor Liability

Mary Jaster

A Guide to Planning

Accessible Meetings

Kelly Moneyhan, CHSE

Government Meetings:

Dollars and Cents to the

Bottom Line


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October 1993

Denver Hilton South

Denver, CO

Professional Meeting

Management - The

Secret to a Successful

Government Meeting Mark Towers

Communicating Confidence,

Understanding the

Customer/Supplier

Relationship and Managing

Meetings

John Wagner

Training Sales Staff to Work

in the Government Market

October 1992

Holiday Inn Grand

Junction, CO

Wind Down Your

Meeting Planning

Worries

Conflict Resolution - Resolve

Controversy

Team Building--An

Innovative Approach

Murder Mystery costume

party on Saturday evening

{everyone dressed in '30s-

style costumes}

September 27-29, 1991

Ramada Inn Ft.

Collins, CO

Meeting Planning in

the 90s--Cover Your

Bases

Tom Tayon/Ray Mohr/Nick

Melliadis

Getting to Yes/Negotiating

Agreement Without Giving In

Scott G. Halford

Perfect Meetings with

Pizzazz--How to Get Into the

Major Leagues

Jim Kutsko GRASP the Future

August 1990

Sheraton Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, CO Educational

Conference Yvonne Spaulding

Ed Scannell

October 1989 Denver, CO Oktoberfest Fall

Retreat Carl Thompson

Sandi Lynn

CHAPTER SPECIAL EVENTS

DATE EVENT

September 21,

1993

An outing with the Colorado Chapter SGMP to a Colorado Rockies vs. San

Diego Padres Baseball game

August 1994 Supplier Appreciation Night (BBQ sponsored by planners to show Chapter suppliers how much they are

appreciated

December 1999 Supplier Appreciation (Goodie bags filled with cookies and nuts were hand-delivered by planner

members of the Board to each Supplier to show our appreciation of them;

all suppliers appreciated the bags)


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July 2001 Supplier Appreciation

(“Thank You” goodie bags were given to all the member suppliers by

planner members of the Board to show our appreciation of them; all

suppliers appreciated the bags)

October 28, 2008 Supplier Appreciation Luncheon – Tradeshow and baskets provided to

supplier members

FUNDRAISING/SILENT AUCTIONS/FOOD DRIVES

Early on the Colorado Chapter held annual silent auctions to raise money for charitable

donations and to provide planner members with financial assistance to attend the annual National

Education Conference.

The Chapter Treasurer sent a letter to all supplier members to solicit items for purchase in the

silent auction. Items were collected and minimum bids were assigned to each.

On the day of the auction, a copy of the item is placed on a table with a bid sheet announcing the

minimum bid. Members bid on the items they would like to purchase in specific increments.

Bidding was usually 30-45 minutes in length. Once bidding was complete, committee members

review bid sheets and announced the highest bidders.

December 1989 - First charitable event for the Chapter - a canned food drive for the Denver

Victims Service Center, a local agency dedicated to helping the innocent victims of crime. $200

and food items were donated.

1991 sets new record - HUGE SUCCESS - November 21, 1991 - $1,100 raised – a record

amount. Of that money, $500 was donated to the Angel Tree Project, an organization that gives

to children whose parents are incarcerated. Funds also helped the Chapter educational fund to

continue building on our programming.

December 1992 - The Chapter raised more than $800 from Silent Auction; $500 was given to

the Angel Tree Foundation. The Chapter also held the annual food drive for Food Bank of the

Rockies.

December 1993 - The Chapter raised $1,437 from the Silent Auction; $500 was donated to the

Angel Tree Foundation; the balance went to the Chapter scholarship fund. Non-perishable

donations were given to the Food Bank of the Rockies.

December 1994 - The Chapter raised $2,074 at the Annual Silent Auction; $500 was donated to

the Angel Tree Foundation and the balance went towards the Scholarship Fund. Non-perishable

items were given to the Food Bank of the Rockies.


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December 1995 - The Chapter raised more than $1,400 from the Silent Auction; $500 was

donated to the Angel Tree Prison Fellowship, with the balance going to the Chapter scholarship

fund. Two hundred fifty pounds of food was also collected (185 meals) from Chapter members

for the Food Bank of the Rockies.

In 1996, in addition to the Chapter holding its annual silent auction, a live auction was held for

“goodie-filled” balloons. The Chapter raised $1,300 from the auctions. A check for $500 was

donated to the Angel Tree Foundation.

In October 1997, at the Annual Fall Education Conference, the Chapter held a “live auction.”

Donations were from planners, suppliers and guests. Two auctioneers conducted the auction; the

Chapter raised $1730.

In November 1997, at the Chapter’s Annual Silent Auction, $1839 was raised; $300 was


In December 1997, the Chapter also held its annual food/toy drive with donations going to the

Food Bank of the Rockies.

In December 1998, at the Chapter’s Annual Silent Auction, $1,464 was raised; $300 was


1999 - There was no Annual Silent Auction held.

2000- The Chapter held a mini-silent auction, seeking donations from both Planners and

Suppliers. .

In January 2001 – In order to offer scholarships for planners (to cover registration fees to attend

the National Education Conference), Suppliers were asked to “donate” a themed-basket or other

items that would be raffled off. The Chapter raised approximately $500 between January and

April. Five planners received their registration fees to attend the National Education Conference

in Kansas City.

At the October 2001 Fall Education Conference, the Chapter raised more than $700 during a

Chinese auction, which raised money towards educational scholarships. All Chapter members

supplied donations.

At the October 2002 Fall Education Conference, the Chapter raised $1,056 at the Chinese

auction, which raised money towards educational scholarships. Donations were supplied by all

Chapter members.

December 14, 2004 - Members contributed canned food items for the Foodbank of the Rockies.

November 8, 2007 – Members contributed 319 pounds of non-perishable food items for the

Serving Up Hope Luncheon benefitting The Food Bank of the Rockies.


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October 8, 2008 – Five boxes and eight bags of food was collected along with $44 and donated

to the Jeffco Action Center.

April 27, 2010 – The chapter raised $350 in cash donations for a raffle. The chapter matched

that amount and donated $1,000 to Cancer Action, the national charity for the National

Education Conference held in Kansas City, MO.

GOLF TOURNAMENTS

On Friday, September 16, 1994, the first Colorado Chapter SGMP golf tournament was held at

the Wellshire Golf Course, which raised $1,404.50 for education and scholarships.

In September 1995, the second annual Colorado Chapter SGMP golf tournament raised $1,100

for education and scholarships.

In 1997, the Chapter had a miniature golf tournament, which raised $800.

There have been no golf tournaments since 1997.

COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS

Over the years, the Chapter’s Community Service Committee has worked to help organizations

in the local area including Denver Human Services, Jeffco Action Center, Food Bank of the

Rockies, and other local food banks.

December 13, 2005 – The Chapter assisted the Denver Human Services by providing Christmas

gifts to the teenagers in the Denver area.

August - December 2007 – Marine Unit and Adopt a Family

How would you feel if you were in a foreign country and fighting for your country and not

receiving mail? This has been discovered with a Marine regiment in Iraq -- 3/5 India Company,

2nd Platoon. We received the names of 10 soldiers who apparently aren’t receiving mail. Every

other month, cards were placed on the tables at our meeting for Chapter members to send their

greetings to our servicemen. We also want to assist a Colorado serviceman’s family during the

holidays. This was our way to show that we care for those who are left behind. While our

military men are serving their country, their families are stateside trying to cope with everyday

life on a very tight budget. Thanks to Crystal Strain, Family Program Specialist, Joint Force

Headquarters, the Chapter was approved to help a young military family. Due to confidentiality

and Privacy Act, we were not given the names of the family, just the ages and gender of the

children. The husband has recently joined the service and will not be home for the holidays and

the mother is raising a 2 month baby and a 2 ½ year old. A message was put out to Chapter

members and thanks to their help nine bags of goodies for the children and the mother were

delivered to the Joint Force Headquarters office.


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March 2008 - One of our Chapter members, Greg Martinez, is serving in Iraq and asked if the

Chapter could send soccer balls for the kids in Iraq. We would like to be able to send a box of

soccer balls every month while Greg is in Iraq for the next 6 months. Bring a soccer ball to a

meeting and the Chapter will cover the costs of shipping.

COOPERATION WITH OTHER CHAPTERS

February 2011 and February 2012 - Rocky Mountain Chapter members attended the Region V

Partners in Education (PIE) Conference.

PUBLIC RELATIONS

In August 1995, the Chapter formed its first Public Relations Committee. Press releases were

sent monthly to various newspapers: The Denver Post, Rocky Mountain News, Denver Business

Journal, Stateline (a Colorado employee newsletter), announcing our monthly Chapter meetings

and special conferences. These notices were published in the calendar sections of each

newspaper on the Monday prior to the monthly meeting. Meeting notices were also sent to

Meetings in the West, a meetings publication from California. Announcements were also sent to

the media in Utah, Wyoming and New Mexico to reach our members in those outlying states.

In 1997, the Chapter participated in Kid’s Cafe, part of Network for the Needy, and members

volunteered one day a month serving hot meals to kids who came from needy families. It was

quite a rewarding experience for all those who volunteered.

In October 1997, the Chapter was the fourth SGMP Chapter to have its own web page:

www.osburn.net/sgmp. The web page included the names of Chapter Board members, a

complete copy of the newsletter, membership information, and information on the annual

National Education Conference. The web page was created and updated by Gary Osburn (the

husband of one of our Chapter members). In October 1998, the Chapter web page was changed

to: www.colosgmp.org, and in 1999, it was changed to www.sgmp-rockymt.org to reflect the

Chapter’s new name. In July 2002, the Chapter signed a contract with a new Webmaster. The

chapter changed Webmaster’s. The Chapter’s website is currently www.sgmprockymtn.com.

2007 - Chapter Public Relations Committee chair, Raya Waldron, has been actively advertised

our Chapter in the Colorado Department of Health & Environment newsletter, the Colorado

Statesman, and the Golden Sentinel. Since January 2007, we added our Chapter events in the

community calendar sections of the Westward Magazine and The Denver Post. On June 30,

2007, Anne Frye, Linda Walters, and Kimberly Pease, attended a Denver Federal Executive

Board training event at the Arvada Performing Arts Center and set up our Rocky Mountain

Chapter information booth. This event was attended by 300 federal employees. Anne, Linda, and

Kimberly handed out more than 150 brochures to prospective members inviting them to attend

one of our luncheons and get to know our Chapter.

http://www.colosgmp.org/

http://www.sgmp-rockymt.org/

http://www.sgmprockymtn.com/


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On July 31, 2007 – the Chapter attended and exhibited at “The Event Planners Expo” at the

DoubleTree Hotel.

On September 6, 2007 - CJ Beasley gave a briefing on the Chapter’s mission to members to the

Denver Federal Executive Board at their monthly meeting. This meeting was attended by

Executive level managers (GS15’s to SES) from the following federal agencies: Fish & Wildlife

Service, General Services Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Defense

Finance Accounting Agency, Defense Finance and Accounting Service, The Office of

Personnel Management, Denver Metro Combined Federal Campaign, The National Business

Center, Rocky Mountain Cooperative Administrative Support, Health & Human

Services/Administration for Children and Families, Western Management Development Center,

The Corporation for National and Community Service, Defense Contract Management

Agency/Lockheed Martin, and the USDA Food & Nutrition Service. CJ handed out our Chapter

brochure and spoke to the group about what SGMP can do for their federal organizations as far

as a return on their investment in our membership.

October 2008 - Destination Colorado and Colorado Meetings + Events Town Hall Kimberly Pease and Chele Clark participated on a panel consisting of in-state and out-of-state meeting

planners representing various segments of the meeting industry.

Fall 2008 – The Chapter had an article in the Denver Federal Center’s Community News

giving a synopsis of SGMP and upcoming Chapter events.

December 2008 – An article on SGMP was published in the Colorado “Stateline” magazine.

December 2008 – The Chapter’s Public Relations Committee announced that Chapter Supplier

members/properties could purchase a banner to advertise on the Chapter’s website.

December 2008 – An article entitled “Meeting Planning 101” was published in the U.S. Dept. of

Transportation, Federal Highway Administration’s December issue.

SGMP’s Rocky Mountain Chapter has been a member of the Meetings Industry Council of

Colorado (MIC) since 2000. The Chapter is one of 13 member associations. MIC is a coalition

of professional meetings industry-related organizations. Its underlying purpose is to strengthen

the relationships among participating organizations through increased communication. MIC

hosts an annual educational conference that the Chapter sponsors and exhibits at as well as

members participates in.

CHAPTER AWARDS PROGRAM The Colorado Chapter’s Awards Recognition was established in 1989 under President Lynette

Schick and was originally part of the September education conference. Carl Thompson and

Sandi Lynn, both National Board officers, were in attendance.


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In 1990 and 1991, the awards recognition was held at the June meeting and was a very special

event. In June 1992, the Awards banquet became a weekend venture and was held in one of our

mountain properties. Families of Chapter members were encouraged to attend. Friday nights

were usually get-togethers; Saturday activities were planned or just time for families to roam the

sites of the city. The formal banquet and recognition was held on Saturday evening with music

and dancing.

Themes were given to our awards weekends, such as:

YEAR THEME

1995 Denim to Diamonds

1996 50s

1997 A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes

The Awards Committee usually began preparing 10 months prior to the event. In April,

nomination forms were sent to Chapter members in good standing asking them to nominate an

individual they felt should earn the recognition of Outstanding Planner of the Year and

Outstanding Supplier of the Year. The Chapter President awards the “President’s Award” to an

individual who he/she feels had provided exemplary service to the Board and/or Chapter.

Outgoing Board members receive gifts of appreciation, which are chosen by the Chapter

President.

The Chapter President may also give a personal note of thanks and gift to the Board of Directors.

Committee chairman are recognized for their dedication with a Certificate of Appreciation. All

members who have served on committees receive Certificates of Appreciation.

In August 1997, since the awards weekends were not as profitable as anticipated, and attendance

became lower each year, the Board approved to move the Awards Banquet back to the June

monthly meeting, being a more formal occasion. The Board felt that when a member received a

special award, it’s more rewarding to have all Chapter members share in their joy. Starting in

June 2009, the Awards Gala was once again moved to being an evening reception.

1992 Board members received monogrammed plaques.

1997 Board members received monogrammed clocks/business cardholders.

1998

Board members received monogrammed wooden desk/pen sets, depicting the Colorado

Rocky Mountain/SGMP logo.

1999

Board members received personal monogrammed wooden pens in a wooden holder

engraved with the SGMP/Rocky Mountain Chapter logo.

2000

Board members received monogrammed blue desk plaques, depicting the Rocky

Mountain SGMP logo.

2001

Board members received monogrammed white acrylic desk plaques plus a personal gift

from the Chapter President.


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In June 1998, the Chapter Annual Awards Banquet was held at the Arvada Center for the Arts

and Humanities, with 73 in attendance, which included spouses, guests, and bosses. Neale

Brown, news anchor for KUSA-Channel 9 TV, was our emcee and introduced the committee

chairmen and presented the outstanding awards.

At the 2001 Awards Banquet, the Chapter was honored to have as its Master of Ceremonies actor

John Ashton. Colorado State Representative Debbie Stafford gave the official oath of office to

the new Chapter Board of Directors.

At the 2002 Awards Banquet, the Chapter was honored to have Colorado State Representative

Debbie Stafford as its Mistress of Ceremonies, who also gave the official oath of office to the

new Chapter Board of Directors.


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YEAR OUTSTANDING PLANNER OUTSTANDING SUPPLIER PRESIDENT'S AWARD

2012

2011 Chele Clark, CGMP Kimberly Forte Chele Clark, CGMP

2010 Mary Williams Joseph Powell Linda Walters

2009 Joanne Kanost, CMP, CGMP Karen Davis Leslie Navarro, CMP

Karen Davis

2008 Kimberly Pease Angela Blackstock Angela Blackstock

2007 Kay Bothwell, CMP Gia Joko 2006/2007 Board of Directors

* Kimberly Pease

* Gia Joko

* Mary Williams

* Angela Blackstock

* Leslie Navarro, CMP

* Linda Walters

* Joann Kanost, CMP, CGMP

* Barbara Guest

2006 Barbara Guest ReBecca Dillahunty, CMP Kay Bothwell, CMP

2005 Linda Schmitt Steve Ferency Terri Trevino

Cathy Pergola, CHSP

2004 Dr. Cynthia Vannucci, CMP Cathy Pergola, CHSP Terri Trevino

Barbara Guest

2003 Kay Bothwell, CMP

Christine Huffington, CHSP,

CMP Claudette Ferris, CPS

2002 Claudette Ferris CPS Christine Huffington, CHSP Sydney Hoskins

2001 Kay Bothwell Sidney Hoskins Lynette Schick, CMP

2000 Linda Schmitt Susan Cecere-Fisher, CHME ReBecca Dillahunty, CMP

1999 Henrietta Cullinane, CMP Melinda Welling Claudette Ferris, CPS

1998 Claudette Ferris CPS ReBecca Dillahunty, CMP n/a

1997 Rasa Eglite Darcy Gordon Lynette Schick, CMP

1996 Cindy Nelson, CMP Alan Cardenas CHSP Linda Schmitt

1995 Diane Caponera Charlotte Corvi Margaret Martin

1994 Lynette Schick Elizabeth Lyons Claudette Ferris, CPS

1993 Pamelia Nixon Tom Pickering Ted Davis

1992 Alyson Sneddon Tim Litherland Claudette Ferris

1991 Margaret Martin Philip Levy Deb Guerrie

Tim Litherland

1990 Len Hooper Lil Pfaff Tim Litherland

1989 Lynette Schick Philip Levy Cynthia Askew


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In 1998, the Chapter created two new awards: New Member of the Year and Company of the

Year.

Criteria for the New Member of the Year included: a) nominee must be a member in good

standing and have joined within 18 months of nomination date, b) nominee must be an active

member of a committee, c) nominee may not be a member of the Awards Committee and d)

nominee must have attended a minimum of three Chapter meetings over the year.

Candidates for the Outstanding Planner, Outstanding Supplier and New Member of the Year had

to submit their qualifications: a) professional achievements, b) contributions to SGMP, c)

participation in other community, civic, or other voluntary or professional organizations, and d)

continuing education credentials, awards, honors.

Criteria for Company of the Year included: a) nominee must be a property/company which holds

SGMP membership, b) nominee must provide a consistently high level of customer service, c)

nominee must maintain a superior overall atmosphere and quality product, and d) nominee’s

representative must have demonstrated active involvement in SGMP. Their qualifications also

included having to list how many SGMP functions they hosted or had participated in.

Qualifications for all candidates were reviewed by three judges not affiliated with SGMP but

were in the meetings/travel industry.

AND THE WINNERS ARE:

YEAR NEW MEMBER OF THE YEAR COMPANY OF THE YEAR

2011

N/A (Veteran Awards were given out

to members and properties) The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa

2010 Joseph Powell (Supplier) Crowne Plaza Colorado Springs

Rachel Carmen (Planner)

2009 N/A Holiday Inn Denver Lakewood

2008 Chele Clark Golden Hotel

2007 Raya Waldron Millennium Harvest House Boulder

2006 Diane Burdette-Lincoln

Breckenridge Hospitality &

Lodging/Great Divide Lodge

2005 Kristin Duncan, CHSP Renaissance Hotel Denver

2004 Carolyn Israel & Janet Cowley Denver Metro CVB

2003 Cathy Pergola DoubleTree Hotel Denver Boulder

2002 Amy Rezvani, CHSP Keystone Resort

2001 Michael DuBe Holiday Inn Southeast

2000 Kay Bothwell Regal Harvest House

1999 Ronda Morrow Holiday Inn Northglenn

1998 Alethea "Bunny" Osburn Holiday Inn Southeast


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In May 1998, the Chapter also initiated the “Silver Plate Award” (later changed to “Culinary

Award of Excellence”). Criteria for this award includes: a) nominee must have demonstrated

the most creativity and culinary talent in their presentation at a monthly SGMP meeting, b)

meeting must have been held from the previous May through April of the current year, and c)

property where the annual award dinner and/or conference is held is not eligible until the

following year.

AND THE WINNERS for the “CULINARY AWARD OF EXCELLENCE” ARE:

YEAR

CULINARY AWARD OF

EXCELLENCE

2011 Warwick Hotel

2010 Millennium Harvest House Boulder

2009 Doubletree Hotel Denver Tech Center

2008 Warwick Hotel

2007 Doubletree Denver North

2006 Marriott Denver West

2005 Sheraton Denver West

2004 Marriott Denver West

2003 Doubletree Hotel Denver Tech Center

2002 Adams Mark Hotel Denver

2001 Holiday Inn Northglenn

2000 Holiday Inn Southeast

1999 Holiday Inn Southeast

Honors and Awards Gala 2011

In 2011, the Chapter presented the first “Veteran’s Awards” for those members who have

provided ongoing support to the chapter prior to1995:

Cheryl Blanton-Chisholm

ReBecca Dillahunty, CMP

Claudette M. Ferris, CPS/CAP,CGMP

Joann Kanost, CMP, CGMP

Sharon Kirts

Leslie Navarro, CMP, CGMP

Stephanie Samano

Lynette Schick, CMP

Linda Schmitt

Mary Williams, CGMP


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These properties were also recognized for their ongoing support of the Chapter prior to 1995:

DoubleTree Hotel Denver at Stapleton

Experience Colorado Springs

Visit Denver

Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center

DoubleTree Hotel Denver North

The Stanley Hotel

Red Lion Denver Central

A GEM award was presented to Mark Richardson (for his support of the Chapter).

A “Star” Recognition Award was presented to the Colorado Department of Public Health and

Environment for its ongoing continued support of Chapter members/leaders for the past 20+

years.

An “Honorarium” Award was presented to Melody Kebe, CGMP, past SGMP National

President, for her ongoing support of the Chapter.

GEM Awards

Beginning in 2008 a “GEM of our Society” Award was created by the Chapter Board to honor

members for their outstanding commitment and dedication who actively contribute to the success

of the Chapter. Recipients of this Award are:

July 22, 2008 - Kim Kobetz (Hawks), CMP

September 23, 2008 – Donna Horii

October 2008 - Carolyn Bentsel, SGMP Membership Services Manager (via USPS delivery)

October 2, 2010 – Stacy Long

June 28, 2011 – Mark Richardson

CHAPTER NEWSLETTER

The Rocky Mountain Chapter publishes its newsletter Mountain Views every other month. The

first newsletter was published in June 1989.

In June 2007, the newsletter editor completely revamped the newsletter, giving it a more

professional appearance.

At the 2010 National Education Conference, the “Mountain Views” newsletter placed third in the

National Newsletter of the Year competition. This is the FIRST time that the Chapter newsletter

had ever placed in the national competition.

In January 2012, the newsletter changed production from bi-monthly to quarterly.


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SUCCESSFUL FUNDRAISING EFFORTS (Program, Fall Education Conference, Fundraising, Membership Drive, etc.)

As of May 1996, the Chapter’s most successful fundraising activity was the 1994 Silent

Auction, which raised $2,074. Of that amount, $500 was donated to the Angel Tree Foundation

and the remaining $1,574, went for scholarships for Chapter members to attend the National

Education Conference.

OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION

In 1993, the Chapter began a pilot program targeted at higher-level managers in government,

entitled “SGMP Awareness Program.” The intent of the program is to introduce SGMP to the

top decision makers and promote the organization as a cost-saving measure, both in staff time

and dollars spent, in order to obtain the endorsement of SGMP from the top down. This is an

ongoing project of the Chapter.

In May 1994, the Chapter established its Bylaws, which were approved by the National Board

and the membership; each member received a copy of the finalized Bylaws. In 2003, under the

direction of the SGMP National Board, all SGMP Chapters were directed to operate under the

SGMP National Bylaws. Committee Policies and Procedures were also established in 1994 and

are revised as needed.

The Chapter Board of Directors received a complete packet of Bylaws and Committee Policies

and Procedures in their Board handbooks. Committee chairmen are given copies of their

respective committee policies.

In 1995, the Chapter first contracted with a management company to handle all Chapter

mailings, registrations, Chapter archives, name tags, membership directories, to name a few.

Committee chairmen were responsible for coordinating with the management company for

mailings, which saved on postage because several items can be mailed to the membership at one

time.

In March 1995, in an effort to recruit new members, the Chapter Membership Committee

conducted a “Meeting Planning Basics” one-day session. The cost of registration included a

one-year’s membership in SGMP for new members. Current Chapter members were given the

opportunity to attend at a reduced rate.

The agenda included a back of the house tour, negotiations, meeting room setup, and contracts.

Members had the opportunity to talk to suppliers at a trade show.

In April 1997, a similar session was taught by Lynette Schick, CMP.


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In order to provide the best service to our Chapter members, the Chapter contracted with a voice

messaging service, giving the Chapter one central number (303-402-7777), which contained

pertinent updated information on Chapter activities. When the Chapter contracted with its new

management company, the number was changed (720-529-8766), and a member of our

management company returned calls within 24 hours.

In July 1997, the Chapter members, at the annual strategic planning session, developed a

Chapter theme: “Relationships--If you Build Them, Success Will Follow.” This message was

printed on all agendas, programs, letterhead, etc.

In September 2000, the Chapter hired its third management Company, Catalyst Meetings and

Conferences, bringing our Chapter to new levels of professionalism. There was a dedicated

phone line just for our Chapter, and we had a centralized mailing address.

9249 S. Broadway, #506

Littleton, CO 80126

[email protected]

www.catalystmeetings.com

In January 2006, the Chapter hired a new management company, The Meeting Edge, with Anne

O’Neill, being the primary contact. Our Chapter’s new mailing address was:

SGMP Rocky Mountain Chapter

c/o The Meeting Edge

7000 Broadway Suite 320

Denver, CO 80221

303-457-2119

[email protected]

In May 2010, the Rocky Mountain Chapter ended its contract with The Meeting Edge so that the

Chapter members could play more active roles in the Chapter, in addition to saving

administrative costs. Roles from the management company were divided up among the Chapter

Board members and committee chairs. The money that was used to pay the management

company was then spent on quality speakers and/or education programs and scholarships.

The Chapter’s contact info changed to:

SGMP Rocky Mountain Chapter

P.O. Box 461103

Glendale, CO 80246

303-675-6681

[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

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On January 21, 2012, the Chapter held a “Meeting Planning 101 Boot Camp” morning session.

Approximately 20 Chapter members attended. Three contact hours were given to attendees to

apply to their CGMP recertification.

Certified Government Meeting Professional (CGMP)

Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)

On July 20-23, 2010, the CGMP course was held at the Loews Denver Hotel in Denver,

Colorado, with 14 Chapter members in attendance. All successfully passed!

As of January 2012, the Rocky Mountain Chapter currently has 20 members who hold the

CGMP designation and 11 who hold the CMP; several members hold both certifications.

August 14-17, 2012 the Chapter will hold its second CGMP course at the Sheraton Denver Tech

Center in Denver.

COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS

2000

Children’s Hospital Teddy Bear Drive

o New toys were donated to the Children’s Hospital for children who were in the

hospital for an extended period of time. Members were able to donate on an

individual basis.

Denver Rescue Mission

o The Chapter as a whole gave a monetary donation of $250.

2001

Greyhound Rescue Association.

o Members of the Colorado Greyhound Association foster dogs until they

can hopefully be adopted. Chapter members individually gave monetary

donations (totaling $60), as well as donating dog food, toys, etc.

Children’s Hospital

o The Chapter gave teddy bears to the Children’s Hospital

o For every $10 monetary and/or toy donation, a raffle was held for a palm

pilot and a weekend stay

Denver Rescue Mission

o The Chapter made a monetary contribution of $250 to the Mission

Food Bank of the Rockies

o The Chapter also gave non-perishable items to the Food Bank.


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2002 Chapter members donated non-perishable items for fire fighters in Colorado.

2003

Chapter members donated 500 pounds of women’s clothing for Mi Casa Resource Center

for Women, Inc, which offers free job training, job placement assistance and ongoing

help in traditional and non-traditional careers, primarily to Latinas and youth. They also

offer skills classes in small business development and GED preparation.

The Chapter donated a multitude of teddy bears for the Children’s Hospital Annual

Teddy Bear Drive

The Chapter raised $250 for the Denver Rescue Mission

The Chapter donated $250 to the Colorado Fireman’s Fund

The Chapter donated candy, soap and other hygiene products to the Salvation Army for

the fire fighters fighting the forest fires in Colorado

The Chapter donated teddy bears to be used by police and fire fighters for children who

have gone through a traumatic experience.

2005

Chapter members donated non-perishable items to the Food Bank of the Rockies. The

Chapter also adopted a unit stationed in Iraq (the 793rd

Medical Detachment) to show its

support for our troops and to make the holidays brighter for our brave service men and

women stationed in Iraq. Many items were collected for a very large “care package.”

Chapter members donated school supplies for the Annual School Supply Drive for

Denver Human Services.

2006

Chapter members donated non-perishable food items for the Jeffco Action Center food

bank. Jeffco Action Center is a haven of hope for so many people in Jefferson County.

Chapter members collected 200 pounds of non-perishable food items for the Network for

the Needy Luncheon to benefit the Food Bank of the Rockies.

2007

Chapter members support the SGMP National Charity – Arc of Atlantic County in

Atlantic City, NJ.

PRESENT/ PAST ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHAPTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OFFICER POSITION COMMENTS

January 1 – June 30, 2012

Mary Williams, CGMP President

Chele Clark, CGMP First Vice President

Karen Davis Second Vice President

MaryLou Wallace Secretary

Kimberly Forte Treasurer

Pamela Temple, CMP, CGMP Planner Director

Mark Richardson Supplier Director

March 2012/replaced

Joseph Powell who


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resigned in January 2012

Kim Hawks, CMP, CGMP Supplier Director

N/A Immediate Past President

October 2011 – December 2011






Pamela Temple, CMP, CGMP Planner Director

October 2011/replaced

Rachel Carmen who

resigned in August 2011

Joseph Powell Supplier Director



July 1, 2011 - October 2011







Rachel Carmen, CGMP Planner Director Resigned August 2011




July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012







Rachel Carmen, CGMP Planner Director




July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012





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March 2011/replaced

Kimberly Pease who

resigned in February 2011


Rachel Carmen, CGMP Planner Director

March 2011/replaced

Danielle DeLeon who

resigned in July 2010


Kim Hawks, CMP, CGMP Supplier Director Replaced Carly Hayden


July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2012 (elected)





Kimberly Pease Secretary Resigned February 2011


Danielle DeLeon Planner Director Resigned July 2010


Carly Hayden, CMP Supplier Director Resigned


2009/2010 * effective February 1, 2010


Leslie Navarro, CMP President

Replaced Kimberly Pease

who resigned January

2010

Vacant First Vice President


Mary Williams Secretary


Joann Kanost, CMP, CGMP Planner Director

Chele Clark Planner Director

Carly Hayden, CMP Supplier Director

Kay Bothwell, CMP Immediate Past President Replaced Barbara Guest

2009/2010


Kimberly Pease President


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Leslie Navarro, CMP First Vice President



Kimberly Forte Treasurer Replaced Scott Hoover


Chele Clark Planner Director Replaced Gia Joko


Barbara Guest Immediate Past President Resigned January 2010

2008/2010



Leslie Navarro, CMP First Vice President



Scott Hoover Treasurer Resigned


Gia Joko Supplier Director Resigned


Barbara Guest Immediate Past President

In June 2008, Chapter members voted to have the Chapter Board of Directors serve for two-year

terms

2007/2008



Cheryl (CJ) Beasley First Vice President

Gia Joko Second Vice President


Angela Blackstock Treasurer


Leslie Navarro, CMP Planner Director

Karen Davis Supplier Director


2006/2007 - February 1 - June 2007


Kay Bothwell, CMP President Replaced Terri Trevino


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Mary Williams First Vice President Replaced Kay Bothwell


Kimberly Pease Secretary


Joann Kanost, CMP, CGMP Planner Director Appointed to board

Linda Walters Supplier Director

Leslie Navarro, CMP Planner Director Appointed to board


July 1, 2006 - January 31, 2007


Terri Trevino, CGMP President Resigned January 2007

Kay Bothwell, CMP First Vice President


Kimberly Pease Secretary


Mary Williams Planner Director

Linda Walters Supplier Director

Vacant Director


2005/2006


Barbara Guest President

Lenora Lancaster First Vice President

Cathy Pergola, CHSP Second Vice President

Kay Bothwell, CMP Secretary

Gia Joko Treasurer

Terri Trevino, CGMP Planner Director

Jane Deegan Supplier Director

Kristin Duncan Supplier Director

Kay Bothwell, CMP Immediate Past President

2004/2005


Barbara Guest President

Terri Trevino First Vice President

Cathy Pergola, CHSP Second Vice President

Mary Davis Secretary

Clayton Velarde Treasurer

Lenora Lancaster Planner Director

Dr. Cynthia Vannucci, CMP Supplier Director

Melanie Donahue Supplier Director


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Kay Bothwell, CMP Immediate Past President

2003/2004


Kay Bothwell, CMP President

Terri Trevino First Vice President

Vacant Second Vice President

Barbara Guest Secretary

Clayton Velarde Treasurer

Lenora Lancaster Planner Director

Dr. Cynthia Vannucci, CMP Supplier Director

Cathy Pergola, CHSP Supplier Director

Claudette Ferris, CPS Immediate Past President

2002/2003


Kay Bothwell, CMP President

Linda Schmitt First Vice President

Philip Levy, CMP Second Vice President Resigned October 2002

Joann Kanost, CMP Secretary

Colleen Banks Treasurer

Paula Robinson, CMP Planner Director

Sydney Hoskins Supplier Director

Christine Huffington, CHSP, CMP Supplier Director


2001/2002


Claudette Ferris, CPS President

Stephanie Samano First Vice President

Shannon DeBus Second Vice President

Kay Bothwell Secretary

Sydney Hoskins Treasurer

Crystal Carter Planner Director

Kelly Wilson Supplier Director

Christine Huffington, CHSP, CMP Supplier Director

Linda Schmitt Immediate Past President

2000/2001



Linda Schmitt First Vice President

Beth Thomas, CMP Second Vice President

Alethea "Bunny" Osburn Secretary


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Sydney Hoskins Treasurer

Crystal Carter Planner Director

Shannon DeBus Supplier Director

Susan Cecere-Fisher, CHMS Supplier Director

Vacant Immediate Past President

1999/2000


Henrietta Cullinane, CMP President

Claudette Ferris CPS First Vice President

Mark Goodman Second Vice President

Mary Thompson Secretary

Melinda Welling Treasurer

Linda Schmitt Planner Director

Stephanie Smith Planner Director

Susan Cecere-Fisher, CHMS Supplier Director

Barbara Broadbooks, CMP Immediate Past President

1998/1999


Henrietta Cullinane, CMP President

Claudette Ferris CPS First Vice President

ReBecca Dillahunty, CMP Second Vice President

Helen Van DeMark Secretary

Melinda Welling Treasurer

Rasa Eglite Planner Director

Kim Orr Planner Director

Susan Thompson Supplier Director

Barbara CVeVas, CMP Immediate Past President

1997/1998


Barbara CVeVas, CMP President

Henrietta Cullinane, CMP First Vice President

Carolyn Barrett Second Vice President

David Thomas Secretary

Herminia Vigil Treasurer


ReBecca Dillahunty, CMP Supplier Director

Darsey Gordon Supplier Director


1996/1997 - January 1 - June 30, 1997



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Barbara CVeVas, CMP President Replaced Margaret Martin

Henrietta Cullinane, CMP First Vice President Replaced Barbara CVeVas

Diane Caponera Second Vice President

Elizabeth Lyons, CMP Secretary



Lynn Cave Supplier Director

Lynette Schick, CMP Planner Director


1996/1997 - July 1 - December 31, 1996


Margaret Martin, CMP President Resigned December 1996

Barbara CVeVas, CMP First Vice President




Henrietta Cullinane, CMP Planner Director

Gina Dukehart Supplier Director



1996/1997 - July 1 - December 31, 1996


Margaret Martin, CMP President Resigned December 1996

Barbara CVeVas, CMP First Vice President




Henrietta Cullinane, CMP Planner Director

Gina Dukehart Supplier Director



1995/1996



Cindy Nelson, CMP First Vice President/Planner

Jerad Bachar

Second Vice

President/Supplier

Yvonne Montoya-Nelson Secretary

Christi Windle Treasurer

Diane Caponera Planner Director


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Alan Cardenas, CHSP Supplier Director

Sandra Jacquez Planner Director

Linda Schmitt Immediate Past President

1994/1995


Linda Schmitt President

Claudette Ferris, CPS First Vice President/Planner

Elizabeth Lyons

Second Vice

President/Supplier

Diane Caponera Secretary

Craig Sommer Treasurer

Jerad Bachar Supplier Director

Cynthia Nelson, CMP Planner Director

Charlotte Corvi Supplier Director

Margaret Martin Immediate Past President

1993/1994


Margaret Martin President

Ted Davis First Vice President/Planner

Tim Litherland

Second Vice

President/Supplier

Claudette Ferris CPS Secretary

Craig Sommer Treasurer

Russ Kraus Planner Director

ReBecca Dillahunty, CMP Supplier Director

Linda Schmitt Planner Director

Lynette Schick Immediate Past President

1992/1993


Margaret Martin President

Ted Davis First Vice President/Planner

Tim Litherland

Second Vice

President/Supplier

Claudette Ferris CPS Secretary

Philip Levy Treasurer

Pamelia Nixon Planner Director

Gwen Crawford Planner Director

Tom Pickering Supplier Director


1991/1992



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Len Hooper President

Margaret Martin Vice President - Planner

Cynthia Askew Vice President - Supplier

Pat Cevera Secretary

Tim Litherland Treasurer

Tom Pickering Supplier Director

Sondra Cook Planner Director

Alysson Sneddon Planner Director


1990/1991


Lynette Schick President

Len Hooper Vice President - Planner

Lil Pfaff Vice President - Supplier

Pat Cevera Secretary

Tim Litherland Treasurer

Char Partelow Supplier Director

Shirley Ashlock Planner Director

Cynthia Askew Supplier Director

Peggy Isakson Immediate Past President

1989/1990


Lynette Schick President

Sharon Kirts Vice President - Planner

Lil Pfaff Vice President - Supplier

Alysson Sneddon Secretary

Mark Valenti Treasurer

Len Hooper Member-at-Large/Planner

Terry Bohannon Member-at-Large/Planner

Philip Levy Member-at-Large/Supplier

Virginia Burns Immediate Past President

1988/1989


Peggy Isakson President

Lynette Schick Vice President - Planner

Angie Sether Vice President - Supplier

Alysson Sneddon Secretary

Eilene Treasurer

Philip Levy Member-at-Large

Lil Pfaff Member-at-Large


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Veanne Stocking Member-at-Large


October 27, 1987 marked the second anniversary of the SGMP Colorado Chapter The anniversary was

held at the charter site of the Chapter - the historic Brown Palace Hotel. Guest speaker for the evening

was Andrea Storey, from the National Board. Her topic was "New Chapters to be Chartered -- the

Growth of the Organization." Officers were installed that evening. Virginia Burns gave a short "thank

you" to the outgoing Board. Andrea then presented plaques to the Board.

1987/1988


Peggy Isakson President

Angie Sether Vice President – Planner

Glenda Straub Vice President – Supplier

Linda Larson Secretary/Treasurer

Mark Valenti Member-at-Large

Sharon Kirts Member-at-Large

Maureen Rettenmaier Member-at-Large


1986/1987


Virginia Burns President

Lil Pfaff Vice President

Sharon Chorpenning Secretary

Peggy Isakson Treasurer

Elly McFadden Member-at-Large

Becky Ellis Member-at-Large

Angie Sether Member-at-Large

Judy Goodman Member-at-Large


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NATIONAL LEVEL

ATTENDANCE AT SGMP ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES

(Dates Places, Number of Attendees)

Attendance at the Annual Education Conferences began in 1986, since the Colorado Chapter was

not formed until October 1985.

DATES LOCATION

NUMBER OF

CHAPTER

ATTENDEES

May 16-18, 2012 New Orleans, LA

June 8-11, 2011 Norfolk, VA 28

May 19-22, 2010 Kansas City, MO 33

May 13-16, 2009 Louisville, KY 28

June 8-11, 2008 Dallas, TX 45

May 2-5, 2007 Atlantic City, NJ 44

May 24-28, 2006 Denver, CO

May 18-21, 2005 Sacramento, CA

May 26-30, 2004 Nashville, TN

May 21-25, 2003 Orlando, FL

May 15-19, 2002 Norfolk, VA 22

June 6-10, 2001 Kansas City, MO 25

May 3-7, 2000 San Diego, CA 31

June 9-13, 1999 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 30

April 22-26, 1998 Traverse City, MI 30

April 30 - May 4, 1997 Long Beach, CA 35

May 15- 19, 1996 Dallas, TX 38

April 26-30, 1995 Tampa, FL 40

May 4-8, 1994 Phoenix, AZ 45

February 18-21, 1993 Kansas City, MO 57

April 2-5, 1992 Baltimore, MD 30

March 2-5, 1991 Seattle, WA 30

April 19-22, 1990 Atlanta, GA 10

April 13-16, 1989 Denver, CO 20

April 21-24, 1988 Chicago, IL 20

February 12-15, 1987 Washington, DC 20

March 6-9, 1986 Richmond, VA 10


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NATIONAL AWARDS WON

NATIONAL AWARDS DATE

2011 Sam Gilmer Planner of the Year -

Claudette M. Ferris, CPS/CAP, CGMP June 2011

Chapter Website Recognition - One of the four chapters that received

recognition for meeting criteria as outlined in National Website Policy C-

18 May 2010

Newsletter of the Year - 3rd Place - Received check for $100 and a

certificate May 2010

Leadership - Chapter Merit May 2010

Member Retention - for having 89.9% retention May 2010

New Member - for having 6.1% membership growth May 2009

Program of the Year - Second Place - So You Want to be a CMP?

(received $200) May 2003

Program of the Year - Second Place - The ABCs of Meeting Planning -

the 2001 Fall Educational Conference (received $200) May 2002

Program of the Year - Second Place - Healthy Habits (received $100) June 1999

Program of the Year - Third Place - Strategic Planning Session

(received $100) May 1997

Membership

May 1996

* Chapter with the Best Growth Rate (38 new members)

* Chapter with the Best Rate of Retention (97%)

- for each award, the Chapter received two free registrations to the

1997 SGMP Annual Conference in Long Beach

Program of the Year - Second Place - Designer Meetings (received $100)

1995 Sam Gilmer Supplier of the Year – Phillip Levy May 1995

1994 Program of the Year - Second Place - Request for Proposals for

Government Meetings (received $100) May 1995

1994 Sam Gilmer Planner of the Year – Lynette Schick May 1994

1993 Chapter of the Year (first chapter to be recognized for this

prestigious honor (received $500) May 1994

1993 Program of the Year - First Place (received $250 and a plaque) May 1994

Best Attendance - 57 members (received $250) February 1993

1991 Program of the Year - First Place - Negotiations/Bring Your Boss

Night (received $250/plaque) April 1992

SGMP Chapter Members of the Year - Becky Ellis & Elly McFadden April 1986

National Board of Directors' Award - Becky Ellis & Elly McFadden April 1986


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MEMBERS WHO SERVED ON SGMP’S NATIONAL BOARD OF

DIRECTORS

MEMBER OFFICER POSITION DATES

Claudette Ferris, CPS/CAP, CGMP Planner Director 2007 - 2011

Claudette Ferris, CPS/CAP, CGMP Secretary 2003 - 2007

Lynette Schick, CMP Immediate Past President 2001 - 2007

Lynette Schick, CMP President 1999 - 2001

Lynette Schick, CMP First Vice President 1997 - 1999

Philip Levy Supplier Director 1993 - 1995

Lynette Schick Planner Director 1991 - 1993

Virginia Burns Planner Director 1989 - 1990

Elly McFadden Member-at-Large 1985-1986

MEMBERS WHO SERVED ON SGMP’S GILMER INSTITUTE OF

LEARNING (GIL)

MEMBER OFFICER POSITION DATES

Lynette Schick, CMP Gilmer Institute of Learning /

Education Trustee

2011-2012

CHAPTER PRESIDENTS’ ROUNDTABLE (CPR)

Members Who Served as Chapter Presidents Roundtable (CPR) Officers

MEMBER OFFICER POSITION DATE

Kay Bothwell, CMP Recorder 2003-2004

Claudette Ferris, CPS Chairman 2000-2001

The CPR was abolished in 2007

REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES

Members Who Served as Regional Representatives

MEMBER REGIONAL POSITION DATE

Gia Joko Region 5 Supplier Representative 2007-2008

Regional Representatives were abolished in July 2009


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MEMBERS WHO SERVED AS NATIONAL COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN

MEMBER COMMITTEE DATE

Claudette Ferris, CPS/CAP Sam Gilmer Institute Scholarship

Committee Board Liaison

2006-2007

Claudette Ferris, CPS/CAP Honors and Awards 2003-2007

Lynette Schick, CMP Annual Education Conference 2004-2005

Lynette Schick, CMP Nominations and Elections 2001-2007

Claudette Ferris CPS Bylaws 1997 – 2001

Lynette Schick, CMP Annual Education Conference 1997-1999

Philip Levy, CMP Awards Committee 1993-1995

NATIONAL MEETINGS HOSTED

September 1988 - National Board Meeting /Chapter President’s Roundtable

After only four short years as a Chapter, the Colorado Chapter hosted the 1989 Annual

Conference in Denver:

PRESS RELEASE ANNOUNCING THE SEVENTH ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Denver, Colorado, is the site of the Seventh Annual Conference of the

Society of Government Meeting Planners. The Conference will be held at

the Sheraton Hotel DTC, April 13-16, 1989. The Conference will include

a series of professional and instructional seminars, an education exhibit

session, and the annual membership meeting of The Society. This forum

will provide meeting planners the opportunity to exchange ideas, as well

as meet many national and local suppliers. The registration fee for the

Conference (for meeting planners) is $75.

SGMP is a non-profit educational society, dedicated to improving the

efficiency and cost-effectiveness of government meetings. Meeting

planners from all levels of government (city, county, state, and federal)

should plan to attend this informative Conference.

Those interested in attending should contact Lynette Schick, President,

Colorado Chapter, at 331-4620 for further information.


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November 8, 1991 - The Colorado Chapter hosted a reception for the SGMP National Board of

Directors at the Red Lion Hotel in Denver.

July 22, 1994 - The Colorado Chapter hosted the National Board meeting at the Radisson Hotel

in Denver. On Thursday, July 21, 1994, the Chapter held its monthly Chapter meeting in order

for the members to get to meet the “Stars” of our organization, the National Board of Directors.

July 1999 – National Board Meeting with newly elected President Lynette Schick CMP, at the

Holiday Inn Denver Southeast. The Rocky Mountain Chapter Board of Directors also held its

meeting at this time in order to get acquainted with the National officers. A welcome reception

was held for all Chapter members.

January 19-20, 2001 – The National Board, Chapter Presidents’ and Second Vice Presidents’

Roundtables all met in Denver at the Adams Mark Hotel Denver. A welcome reception was held

on January 18, 2001 for the Rocky Mountain Chapter members to meet their peers from other

states.

July 2005 - Several members of the SGMP National Board, along with Carl Thompson,

Executive Director, attended the July 2005 Chapter meeting. They were in town after attending

the CIC Hall of Leaders gala the previous evening.

September 2005 - The September 2005 Joint Leadership Forum was held in Denver at the

Grand Hyatt. Attendees included members of the National Board, the Executive and Deputy

Directors, Chapter Presidents Roundtable and the Supplier Leadership Roundtable. Attendees

got a feel of the sites and sounds of Denver for the upcoming 2006 National Conference to be

held in Denver.

May 24-28, 2006 – “The SGMP Educational Summit” The 24th

Annual Educational

Conference was held at the new Hyatt Regency Convention Center; the tradeshow was held at

the Colorado Convention Center.

…..The Mile High City of Denver attracted more than 870 members to the educational summit

amid the beautiful Colorado Rockies. Mountains and people were moved with the keynote

speaker Steve Ford, actor and son of the late former President Gerald Ford. Steve gave us

insight into the White House through the experience of his truly American family and the

foundation. Workshops covered ROI, meeting planning, supplier skills, technology trends and

legal reviews. Suppliers and planners were given a free night to make plans with each other,

plus a night to explore downtown Denver, during the first Network Night. The annual tradeshow

was pure red, white and blue, from patriotic decor and Uncle Sam to the entertainment of the

Liberty Belles, not to mention the Big Blue Bear that looked over the convention center all week.

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