CERTIFIED GOVERNMENT MEETING PROFESSIONAL

WHY SHOULD I BECOME A CERTIFIED WHY SHOULD I BECOME A CERTIFIED MEETING PROFESSIONAL? MEETING PROFESSIONAL?

CERTIFICATION DEMONSTRATES YOUR COMMITMENT TO THE PROFESSION

CERTIFICATION ENHANCES THE PROFESSION’S IMAGE PROFESSION’S IMAGE

CERTIFICATION REFLECTS ACHIEVEMENT ACHIEVEMENT

CERTIFICATION BUILDS SELF-ESTEEM SELF-ESTEEM

CERTIFICATION ESTABLISHES PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS

CERTIFICATION IMPROVES CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AND ADVANCEMENT

CERTIFICATION PREPARES YOU FOR GREATER ON-THE-JOB FOR GREATER ON-THE-JOB RESPONSIBILITIES RESPONSIBILITIES

CERTIFICATION PROVIDES FOR GREATER EARNINGS GREATER EARNINGSPOTENTIAL

CERTIFICATION IMPROVES SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

CERTIFICATION OFFERS GREATER PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION FROM PEERS RECOGNITION FROM PEERS

WHY CGMP? First Certification for Government –Federal –State –Local

EXAM PROCTORED BY UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) GRADUATE SCHOOL

Government Meeting Planning is Changing

Having broad knowledge and a Professional Designation will distinguish You From the Crowd

 “Certification Programs are a Win-Win Situation; the Certifiers Benefit; and so does any Customer, Client or Employer who relies on the Certification. That should explain why within a decade, every Market Leader in every Global Industry will offer Certification Programs for its Key Employees.” FORTUNE MAGAZINE

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS  MUST BE A MEMBER OF SGMP IN GOOD STANDING FOR NOT LESS THAN ONE YEAR

 GOVERNMENT PLANNER  CONTRACT PLANNER

 SUPPLIERS TO BE ELIGIBLE TENTATIVE DATE JUNE 2006

 HAVE AT LEAST ONE YEAR OF MEETING PLANNING EXPERIENCE

 MUST ATTEND ALL THREE SESSIONS AND TESTING FAILURE TO PASS THE TEST FAILURE TO PASS THE TEST Can retest with next session for $100

PASSING EXAM  CERTIFICATION CERTIFICATE  THE RIGHT TO USE CGMP DESIGNATION ON BUSINESS CARDS, LETTERHEADS, SIGNATURE LINES

PASSING EXAM  RECOGNITION IN THE SGMP ADVANTAGE MAGAZINE ADVANTAGE MAGAZINE  CGMP PIN

COURSE CONTENT  DAY 1 : OVERVIEW/ADMINISTRATION AND EVENT MANAGEMENT FACILITIES & SERVICES PART I OVERVIEW/ADMINISTRATION AND EVENT MANAGEMENT FACILITIES & SERVICES PART I

COURSE CONTENT  DAY 2: EVENT MANAGEMENT FACILITIES AND SERVICES PART II

COURSE CONTENT  DAY 3: FINANCIAL AND RISK MANAGEMENT

TUITION  $650 THREE DAYS OF CLASSROOM TRAINING (25 to 30/class) THREE DAYS OF CLASSROOM TRAINING (25 to 30/class) MATERIALS MATERIALS EXAM EXAM

CLASSROOM TRAINING  USDA GRADUATE SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS  CEUs

REFERENCE MATERIALS  CONVENTION INDUSTRY COUNCIL (CIC) MANUAL  CGMP MANUAL

EXAM  MIX OF 100 MULTIPLE CHOICE AND TRUE/FALSE QUESTIONS  TWO HOURS  SCORE OF 80 TO PASS

REIMBURSEMENT BEING DISCUSSED

2006 COURSE DATES  ATLANTA, GEORGIA FEBRUARY 27 – MARCH 1, 2006 EXAM DATE: MARCH 2, 2006  DENVER, COLORADO MAY 21-23, 2006 SGMP CONFERENCE EXAM DATE: MAY 24, 2006

2006 COURSE DATES  WASHINGTON, D.C. JULY, 2006  CHICAGO, ILLINOIS SEPTEMBER, 2006  DALLAS, TEXAS NOVEMBER, 2006

RECERTIFY IN 3 YEARS  MEMBERSHIP CURRENT NO BREAK FOR THREE YEARS  WRITE ARTICLES FOR ADVANTAGE MAGAZINE

RECERTIFICATION  ARTICLES FOR LOCAL CHAPTER NEWSLETTERS  PARTICIPATE IN TWO OF CHAPTER MONTHLY PROGRAMS

ADDITIONAL POINTS  SERVING ON CHAPTER OR NATIONAL COMMITTEES  SERVING ON CHAPTER OR NATIONAL BOARD  RECRUIT THREE PLANNER MEMBERS

SAMPLE QUESTIONS AN EXAMPLE OF A MANDATORY SOURCE FOR PROCURING SERVICES IS UNICOR?  TRUE  FALSE

A CONTRACT IS AN AGREEMENT ENFORCEABLE BY THE LAW?  TRUE  FALSE

ACQUISITIONS MADE BY THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH USING APPROPRIATED FUNDS ARE GENERALLY CONTROLLED BY THE FEDERAL ACQUISITIONS REGULATIONS (FAR)?  TRUE  FALSE

OBJECTIVES ARE CREATED FROM GOALS?  TRUE  FALSE

GENERALLY ADULT LEARNERS ARE DE-MOTIVATED BY LENGTHY LECTURES?  TRUE  FALSE

THE FISCAL YEAR FOR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT BEGINS?  1. December 31  2. January 1  3. September 30  4. October 1

WHEN APPROPRIATED FUNDS ARE LEGALLY AVAILABLE TO AN AGENCY, WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING OBLIGATION CRITERIA DOES NOT APPLY?  1. The purpose of the obligation or expenditure is authorized.  2. The obligation occurs in the time limits applicable  3. The obligation & expenditures are within the amounts Congress authorized  4. The obligation & expenditures are no more than 20% over the amounts Congress authorized.

WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEWING APPORTIONMENT REQUESTS AND MAKING FUNDS AVAILABLE TO THE AGENCIES?  1. GSA  2. YOUR AGENCY  3. OMB  4. CONGRESS

YOU CAN REDUCE MEETING RISKS BY?  1. Conducting a demographic profile of potential attendees  2. Considering the time of year and location  3. Conducting a site visit  4. All of the above

IF A MEAL IS PROVIDED AS PART OF YOUR EVENT?  1. There is no change in the amount of per diem that you will be reimbursed for  2. Don’t eat the meal  3. Submit travel reimbursement less the scheduled cost for that meal  4. Reduce the MIE by 10%

SUMMARY OBTAINING YOUR CGMP:  DEFINES ABILITY TO “GET THE JOB DONE”  ESTABLISHES LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE

 ADDS CREDIBILITY TO MEETING PLANNER  REFLECTS PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCY WITHIN AGENCY

Certified Hospitality Sales Professional Certified Hospitality Sales ProfessionalCHSP

SGMP Offers CHSP Today, a sales professional needs the competitive edge to succeed. The Certified Hospitality Sales Professional (CHSP) designation elevates credibility and confidence. It emphasizes the ability to meet demanding industry standards for sales professionalism and expertise.

Qualifications for CHSP Certification Candidates may pursue the CHSP designation through one of two options: Plan A emphasizes an education background; Plan B emphasizes industry experience. All plans require documented evidence of managerial experience and successful completion of a comprehensive examination.

Plan A Eligibility Education Emphasis  At least a 2-year hospitality degree or sales/marketing degree from an accredited institution OR Successful completion of the Educational Institute's 5 Course Marketing and Sales Management Session

Plan B Eligibility Experience Emphasis  Current employment at a lodging hospitality company in a hospitality sales-related position in which 50 percent or more of the position duties and responsibilities involve sales to individuals or groups, with at least one year of full time experience in such a position.

SGMP CHSP 2006 Review Session  The CHSP Review Program is a pre-conference program  Registration Fee for SGMP member Before 5/1/06 = $ Before 5/1/06 = $ After 5/1/06 = $ After 5/1/06 = $  Review Session Tuesday, May 23, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Tuesday, May 23, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Wednesday, May 24, 9:00 am to 11:00 am Wednesday, May 24, 9:00 am to 11:00 am (Includes the review course, breaks and lunch)

The Exam  Exam Fee is $ through the Educational Institute of AHLA, offered by SGMP’s Rance R. Willis Education Foundation (savings of $75)  This fee covers all materials and exam  Study Guides shipped to you 2-3 weeks after your application is approved  Deadline for applying is April16, 2006  Application must be sent to Educational Institute in Orlando, Florida. NOT SGMP

SGMP Pre-Conference Courses  CGMP Certified Government Meeting Professional  CHSP Certified Hospitality Sales Professional  CMP Certified Meeting Professional  Looking for Leaders  IACVB or DMAI (Destination Marketing Association International)