1. CERTIFIED GOVERNMENT MEETING PROFESSIONAL

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

3. CERTIFICATION DEMONSTRATES YOUR COMMITMENT TO THE PROFESSION

4. CERTIFICATION ENHANCES THE PROFESSION’S IMAGE PROFESSION’S IMAGE

5. CERTIFICATION REFLECTS ACHIEVEMENT ACHIEVEMENT

6. CERTIFICATION BUILDS SELF-ESTEEM SELF-ESTEEM

7. CERTIFICATION ESTABLISHES PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS

8. CERTIFICATION IMPROVES CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AND ADVANCEMENT

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

10. CERTIFICATION PROVIDES FOR GREATER EARNINGS GREATER EARNINGSPOTENTIAL

11. CERTIFICATION IMPROVES SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

12. CERTIFICATION OFFERS GREATER PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION FROM PEERS RECOGNITION FROM PEERS

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

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

15. Government Meeting Planning is Changing

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

17.  “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 6.26.00

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

19.  GOVERNMENT PLANNER  CONTRACT PLANNER

20.  SUPPLIERS TO BE ELIGIBLE TENTATIVE DATE JUNE 2006

21.  HAVE AT LEAST ONE YEAR OF MEETING PLANNING EXPERIENCE

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

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

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

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

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

27. COURSE CONTENT  DAY 3: FINANCIAL AND RISK MANAGEMENT

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

29. CLASSROOM TRAINING  USDA GRADUATE SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS  CEUs

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

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

32. REIMBURSEMENT BEING DISCUSSED

33. 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

34. 2006 COURSE DATES  WASHINGTON, D.C. JULY, 2006  CHICAGO, ILLINOIS SEPTEMBER, 2006  DALLAS, TEXAS NOVEMBER, 2006

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

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

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

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

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

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

41. OBJECTIVES ARE CREATED FROM GOALS?  TRUE  FALSE

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

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

44. 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.

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

46. 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

47. 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%

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

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

50. Certified Hospitality Sales Professional Certified Hospitality Sales ProfessionalCHSP

51. 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.

52. 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.

53. 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

54. 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.

55. SGMP CHSP 2006 Review Session  The CHSP Review Program is a pre-conference program  Registration Fee for SGMP member Before 5/1/06 = $225.00 Before 5/1/06 = $225.00 After 5/1/06 = $250.00 After 5/1/06 = $250.00  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)

56. The Exam  Exam Fee is $275.00 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 http://www.ei-ahla.org/certification_chsp.asp http://www.ei-ahla.org/certification_chsp.asp http://www.ei-ahla.org/certification_chsp.asp

57. 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)