STATE OF THE CHAPTER Years Strong!

The Michigan Chapter of the Society of Government Meeting Professionals (MiSGMP) is dedicated to improving the knowledge and expertise of individuals in the planning and management of government meetings through education, training, industry relationships and mutual support.

Laurie Nickson President (Planner) Diane Dick 1 st Vice President (Planner) Nick Hussein 2 nd Vice President (Supplier) Annette Pepper Secretary (Planner) Nate Melvin Treasurer (Supplier) Chris Ward Director (Planner) Aimee George Director (Supplier) Amanda Toy Director (Supplier) Debbie Kopkau Past President (Planner)

1 st Strategic Focus:Membership Objective: Increase membership to 160. We are currently at 145! Membership drive happening now – use the MiSGMP promo business cards to recruit! 4

2 nd Strategic Focus: Education Objective: Provide educational programs to assist members. Published an annual calendar of events Increased monthly meeting attendance! All monthly meeting education sessions and AEC sessions approved by National. All can be used towards GMS certificate, CGMP recertification and CGMP certification and recertification. 5

3rd Strategic Focus:Communication Objective: Provide relevant, timely and consistent information. Quarterly newsletters produced s about programs and other relevant information are sent to members and prospective members MiSGMP has a presence on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Linked In! 6

4th Strategic Focus: Leadership Development Objective: Grow leadership roles from within membership. Creation of Board FAQs document Increased participation on committees 5 Chapter scholarships awarded for 2016 AEC 3 Chapter scholarships awarded for 2016 NEC 7

5th Strategic Focus: Visibility and Marketing Objective: Promote MiSGMP activities to grow awareness of the Chapter and the Society. Attended trade shows to promote MiSGMP Continued sponsor ‘bundles’ MiSGMP stress balls distributed in November 2015 MiSGMP promotional business cards distributed in March 2016 for purpose of recruitment MiSGMP polo shirts available now! Order deadline is April 22 nd ! 8

6th Strategic Focus: Relationships with National Objective: Maintain positive working relationships with National Board, National Staff and other Chapters. Election of Michelle Milligan as 1 st Vice President of SGMP, July 1, 2015 Andrew Silver serves as a GIL Trustee and was re-elected for MiSGMP members appointed to the SGMP Blue Ribbon Task Force (Char Alexander, Anissa Damon, Leonard LaFrance, Jamie Ralph and Andrew Silver) Nate Melvin, Treasurer, serves on the National Nominations and Elections Committee and the National Finance and Audit Committee 9

6th Strategic Focus: Relationships with National, continued Annette Pepper, Secretary, serves on the NEC Task Force Board members participate in monthly National membership calls and other relevant conference calls with National Monthly financials and reports submitted to National by Nate Melvin, Treasurer, and Laurie Nickson, President 10

6th Strategic Focus: Relationships with National, continued 2 MiSGMP members received National scholarships to attend NEC Slip and Fall: A Case of Personal Injury selected for mock court presentation at 2016 NEC At 2015 NEC, MiSGMP received 1 st Place for Communications of the Year and 2 nd Place for Programming of the Year MiSGMP submitted applications for Programming of the Year and Communications of the Year awards, to be awarded at the 2016 NEC! 11

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13 Total Revenue Budgeted $56,052 Currently at 66.86% of budget Currently at 75.36% of budget

14 Total Revenue Budgeted $73,050 Currently at 66.86% of budget Currently at 21.16% of budget National requires 80% of budget is used for education

Michelle Milligan, SGMP 1 st Vice President, will induct the MiSGMP Board at tonight’s banquet. Laurie NicksonPresident Diane Dick1 st Vice President Nate Melvin 2 nd Vice President Annette PepperSecretary Stacy YerbyTreasurer Leonard LaFranceDirector Nick HusseinDirector Chris WardDirector Debbie KopkauPast President 15

The Chapter is awarding MiSGMP Membership Longevity Awards at tonight’s banquet. 5 years 10 years 15 years 20 years 25 years 16

Advertising/SponsorshipsDiane Dick Annual Education ConferenceChris Ward CommunicationsAimee George WebsiteNate Melvin Community ServiceAmanda Toy EducationAnnette Pepper GMS CertificateDebbie Kopkau 17

Honors and AwardsAnnette Pepper MarketingAmanda Toy MembershipNick Hussein NominationsDebbie Kopkau Registration/Door PrizesDiane Dick ScholarshipsNate Melvin Special EventsLaurie Nickson 18

The MiSGMP Red Wicked Mango Hard Ale Petting Zoo/Hotel/ Retirement Home/ED Center? 19

More Awards for the Michigan Chapter at the 2016 National Educational Conference? Membership Drive—marketing cards available at registration! Road Rally in Grand Rapids – May 25, 2016 Increased member participation on committees! MiSGMP Governing Board Retreat June 20-21,2016 Banquet and Auction in Lansing – September 14, 2016 More GMS Certificates issued! Outstanding monthly education programs! And more!!! 20

View Upcoming Program Information and Register Online Review Your Attendance (8/2008 to present) Read Newsletters Look for Preferred Vendors Contact the Board Print Invoices Purchase Sponsorships Purchase Special Items (MiSGMP Shirts Currently) 21

Name changes Account changes Renew membership Register for NEC, CGMP or National Programs Society Information 22

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Mailing Address MiSGMP 5859 W. Saginaw Hwy, #144 Lansing, MI