Educational Programs
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Holiday Social
Renaissance Baton Rouge
7000 Bluebonnet Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Sponsorships for your Conference (guest speaker - Denny Bond) Courtyard by Marriott
2421 S. Acadian Thruway
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Thursday, October 13, 2011
SGMP:Celebrating 30 years of Government Meeting Planning Holiday Inn Baton Rouge
4848 Constitution Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Marriott Hotel BR
Discrimination & ADA Regulations for Conferences
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Business Etiquette
Presented by: Cookie Tuminello
Hilton - LAFAYETTE
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Embassy Suites
Ten Excel Secrets Every Planner Should Know
Jenny Speights - Speaker
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center
Uncovering Norfolk's Meeting Planning Secrets-CEU course
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Radisson Hotel
The Cost of doing Business-CEUs course
11:30 networking & Noon lunch & program
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Holiday Inn South BR
9940 Airline Highway
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Hotel Safety & Security-Looking Beyond the Peephole
Guest Speaker: Wendell Carrier
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Holiday Inn Super Dome N.O.
Sexual Harassment
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Crowne Plaza Baton Rouge
4728 Constitution Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
What's in your SGMP Playbook-From the Locker Room to the Playing Field
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Membership Social
Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center
1001 South Peters Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Thursday, October 14, 2010
After the Sale - CVB Services
Marriott Baton Rouge
5500 Hilton Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Effective Meetings for Planners & Participants
Crowne Plaza Baton Rouge
4728 Constitution Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Networking 11:30 AM & Lunch Program 12:00-1:00 PM
Thursday, August 12, 2010
So You Have to Plan Another Meeting-Meeting Timelines
Hilton Capital Center
Lafayette Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
Networking 11:30 AM & Lunch Program 12:00-1:00 PM
Thursday, July 8, 2010
The State of State Travel
Presented By: Tammy Toups
Louisiana State Travel Office
Embassy Suites Hotel
4914 Constitution Ave (off College Dr)
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Networking 11:30 AM & Lunch Program 12:00-1:00 PM
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
Photo Gallery >>
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-11:00am | Morning at leisure to make spa reservations, golf or enjoy the resort |
| 11:00am-12:00pm | Welcome & Networking with Chair Massages offer by Paragon’s Spa La Vie |
| 12:00pm-1:00pm | Lunch |
| 1:00pm-2:00pm | Education Session |
| 2:00pm-2:15pm | Break |
| 2:15pm-3:15pm | Continuation 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