Educational Programs

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Time Management
Presented By: Bret Pinson
Pinson & Associates, LLC

Holiday Inn South Hotel
9940 Airline Highway (at I-12)
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Networking 11:30 AM & Lunch Program 12:00-1:00 PM


May 19-22, 2010

National Convention - Kansas City, MO
Hyatt and Westin Crown Center
http://www.sgmp.org/EducationConferenceInformation.asp

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Emergency Preparedness & Crisis Communications
Presented By: Veronica Musgrove
Governor's Office of Homeland Security
Holiday Inn Hotel
4848 Constitution Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Networking 11:30 AM & Lunch Program 12:00-1:00 PM

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Government Meeting Tool Box-Cost Effective Meetings
Presented By: Carolyn Barrett, CHSP, CHSC
Cambria Suites Hotel
4964 Constitution Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
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February 11, 2010

Hampton Inn New Orleans
Contract Negotiations
Networking 11:30 AM & Lunch Program 12:00-1:00 PM

January 14, 2010

Radisson Baton Rouge
2445 S. Acadian Thruway at I-10
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Doing Business with the Federal Gov't/Ethics
Networking 11:30 AM & Lunch Program 12:00-1:00 PM

Thursday, Nov 12, 2009

Boutin's Cajun Restaurant
8322 Bluebonnet Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA
Ice, Ice Breaker & Membership Social
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Thursday, Oct 8, 2009

Crowne Plaza Hotel-Creole Room
4728 Constitution Ave
Baton Rouge, LA

Creative Catering with Government Per Diem
Presented by Christina Rutherford Crowne Plaza Hotel

September 10, 2009

Livingston Building
1st floor conference room
1885 N. 3rd Street
Baton Rouge

Travel/airlines - BR airport

August 6, 2009

Mini Boot Camp in New Orleans with Charles Sadler,CHSP, CHSC, National Executive Director.

Do you need real facts and information to prospect and sell to the government market?

Learn more about
  • Bidding for Government Business
  • Responding to Government RFP's
  • The per diem process

July 9, 2009

Web Design and Development for Conference Administration
Louisiana Transportation Research Center (LTRC)
Room 175
4099 Gourrier Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
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June 11, 2009

Board of Directors Installation and "Bringing back the Conference"
Holiday Inn College Drive
4848 Constitution Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
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May 13-16, 2009

National Conference

The Galt House
Louisville, KY.
2009 National Planner Scholarship


April 26 - 27th, 2009

SGMP at the Paragon Casino, Marksville

  • Sunday or Monday night free overnight accommodations at the Luxury Paragon Resort.
  • Complimentary Lunch during the Program.
  • Complimentary Breaks
  • Complimentary certificate for up to $50 spa treatment at SPA LA VIE.

Suppliers will be provided a very attractive $69 room rate for the event, plus the registration cost (TBD).

Guest Speaker: ALAN THOMAS
THE ECONOMY, YOUR MEETINGS, AND YOUR JOB: HOW TO PROSPER IN TIMES OF PERIL

Monday, April 27, 2009
8:00am-11:00amMorning at leisure to make spa reservations, golf or enjoy the resort
11:00am-12:00pmWelcome & Networking with Chair Massages offer by Paragon’s Spa La Vie
12:00pm-1:00pmLunch
1:00pm-2:00pmEducation Session
2:00pm-2:15pmBreak
2:15pm-3:15pmContinuation of Education Session


March 12, 2009

Public Bid Laws Related to Meeting Planning
Presented by Rick McGimsey
Director & Assistant Attorney General, Civil Division

Sheraton Baton Rouge Convention Center Hotel
102 France St.
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
225-242-2600

Networking: 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Speaker & Lunch: 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm


February 12, 2009

"How to plan an off-site event"
Presented by Priscilla Mantilla, DMCP
Account Executive (Destination Management Company)
TBA Global, LLC

Country Inn and Suites, New Orleans
315 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-324-5400

Networking: 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Speaker & Lunch: 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm


Thursday, January 15, 2009

"Application of sales tax (hotel tax) for government events"
Presented by Steve Thomas,Chief Revenue Analyst
East Baton Rouge Parish

Louisiana Training & Research Center
4099 Gourrier (off Nicholson Drive at LSU)
Room 175
Networking: 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Speaker & Lunch: 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm


Thursday, July 10, 2008

National Presence
Charles Sadler, CHSP, Interim Director
Society of Government Meeting Professionals

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Charles will be speaking on "The Cost of Doing Business" and the importance of having a chapter in Louisiana. "Bring your Boss" this is an opportunity to bring your boss to lunch to see and hear about the "value" of your membership. Charles will be available to answer your questions about SGMP.

Program: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Embassy Suites Baton Rouge
4914 Constitution Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Directions: (225)924-6566