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CHAPTERHISTORY

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5/7/2023

History of the SGMP Rocky Mountain Chapter

SOCIETY OF GOVERNMENT MEETING PROFESSIONALS

HISTORY OF THEROCKY MOUNTAIN CHAPTER

IN THE B EGINNING… In1995, SGMP National President, Sadie Rogers, tasked all SGMP chapter presidents to write a history of their chapter and bring the documents with them to the SGMP National Education Conference. Presidents were given a set of questions (as outlined) to answer. Claudette Ferris was the 1995 president of the Colorado Chapter and began writing this document. This document remains a “living history” of the Rocky Mountain Chapter. The Chapter’s History committee is tasked to keep this document updated in order to have a comprehensive archive of the Rocky Mountain Chapter.

WHAT DATE DID YOUR CHAPTER ORGANIZERS BEGIN THE PROCESS?The Colorado Chapter organizers began the process in July 1985.

WHO WAS INVOLVE, AND WHAT AGENCY/PROPERTY DID THEY REPRESENT?The first organizers of the organization were:

ORGANIZER PROPERTY/AGENCYBecky Ellis Governor’s Court HotelElly McFadden Radisson Hotel DenverVirginia Burns US Environmental Protection AgencyJudy Albright State of Colorado/Central ServicesBeverly Matulik State of Colorado/Department of Natural ResourcesDonna Graige GSA

* Elly McFadden served as acting Chair until the election.

HOW LONG DID THE PROCESS OF ORGANIZATION TAKE?The process took approximately four months.

HOW MANY PRELIMINARY MEETINGS WERE HELD? WHERE?Since the Colorado Chapter was chartered in 1985, it was difficult to connect with any of the originators to get background information on the formation of the Chapter.

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STORIES FROM THE EARLY DAYSSince the chapter history project began in September 1995, and the Colorado Chapter was chartered in 1985, it was difficult to connect with any of the originators to reminisce about the early days.

DATE OF CHARTEROctober 21, 1985 - Colorado was the third SGMP Chapter to charter.

The following information was taken from the SGMP National newsletter, dated December 1985:

MILE HIGH CITY 3RD SGMP CHAPTER

“On Monday, October 21, 1985, the new Colorado Chapter of SGMP was installed by National President, Bob Driscoll, at the Brown Palace Hotel in Denver. The Denver Inn hosted the evening. Roger Smith, President, Denver & Colorado Convention and Visitors Bureau, was the Emcee.

The Chapter was installed with 22 members and was attended by a total of 65 people. Bob Driscoll presented a plaque to the incoming President, Virginia Burns, of the Environmental Protection Agency.

The two people most instrumental in starting the Chapter are Becky Ellis, Governor’s Court Hotel, and Elly McFadden, Radisson Hotel Denver. Elly served as Acting Chair until the election. Bob Driscoll commended the Colorado group for putting the Chapter together in a span of just four months.”

In an August 11, 1995, letter from Debbie Beamer, Beamer and Associates, to Colorado Chapter President Claudette Ferris, Ms. Beamer stated that National Headquarters did not have any records of the Colorado Chapter charter. The letter also stated “this was due to SGMP having two other management companies before signing on with Beamer and Associates, Inc. in July 1988. Either those companies didn’t keep copies of charters or one was never provided to them. Possibly the person responsible for helping Colorado Chapter didn’t give the information to the office.”

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LIST OF CHARTER MEMBERS The names listed were taken from a December 30, 1985, letter from Saundra Cox, SGMP National Treasurer, to Ronne J. Young, Colorado Chapter Treasurer:

CHARTER MEMBER CATEGORY AGENCY/PROPERTYJudy Albright PlannerVirginia Burns Planner US EPABetty Chyko PlannerElizabeth Cookson PlannerBill Gavin PlannerPeggy Isakson PlannerSusan Valaskovic PlannerPhyllis Lilli Contract PlannerPaula Scheid Contract PlannerRonne Young Contract PlannerJoan Badzik SupplierReBecca Dillahunty Supplier

Still an active member as of January 2012

Becky Ellis SupplierToni Frost SupplierSandy Heilman SupplierChristine Heyer SupplierSusan Manildi SupplierLil Pfaff SupplierJohn Quigley SupplierKelli Skinner SupplierSusan Stubbe SupplierDeannie Wood Supplier

FIRST SLATE OF OFFICERS

1985/1986 OFFICER POSITIONVirginia Burns PresidentJudy Albright President Pro-Tempore Elly McFadden Vice President Ronne Young SecretaryDonna Craig TreasurerCheryl Heckman Member at LargeBecky Ellis Member at LargeBill Moody Member at Large

(Remaining slate of officers/years of service to be found later in document)

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ORIGINAL NAME OF CHAPTER? …If name was changed, date of change, new name and reason for change

The original name of the Chapter was the Colorado Chapter, although once in a while it was referred to as the Denver Chapter in the National newsletters.

In November 1998, the Chapter changed its name to the Rocky Mountain Chapter to reflect more of its encompassing states of New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming.

WAS THE CHAPTER ORIGINALLY PART OF ANOTHER CHAPTER?

No, the Colorado Chapter was never a part of another chapter.

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CHRONOLOGICAL HISTORY OF CHAPTER MEETING DATES, EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES , INSTALLATION CEREMONIES, SPECIAL EVENTS, AND OTHER IMPORTANT GATHERINGSThe following is a chronological history of Chapter meetings and programs. Unfortunately, for the first few years of the Chapter’s existence, records were not kept in a central location for archival purposes, but were obtained from the Chapter archives in 1995.

DATE SPEAKER COMPANY PROGRAM

2012 January 24 Tyler James Ft Collins CVB

ReBecca Dillahunty, CMP Visit Denver

Putting CVBs to Work for Your Meetings (learn what CVBs can offer to assist with planning meetings and events)

Stacy Long Breckenridge CVB

Cheryl Blanton-ChisholmExperience Colorado Springs

January 21** Linda Hampton, CMP Norris Conference Center

Meeting Planning Boot Camp 10/Meeting and Event Planning is a SNAP {the fundamentals of planning a meeting}

2011

December 13 Annual Holiday Event/Silent Auction

November 15 Jayne Kuryluk

Executive Director of the Christian Meetings and Conventions Association (CMCA)

Meeting Planning Timeline Six to Twelve Months Out {interactive program; each table was given a set of card s representing meeting planning timelines and the steps that need to be accomplished during each time frame}

October 7-8 Fall Educational Conference


September 27Charles Sadler, CGMP, CHSP,

CHSCSGMP Executive Director & CEO

30 Years in Government Meetings {SGMP celebrates 30 years on Thursday, October 28. Explore how the world of government meetings has changed since 1981; look at how the hotel industry has shaped how we do business, the role of the economy in planning government meetings and the people and technologies that have had a major impact on the industry}Lynette Schick, CMP

Meeting Objectives Consulting/SGMP Gilmer Institute of Learning Trustee

August 23 Mary Williams, CGMP Chapter PresidentState of the Chapter/Committee Tradeshow {committee recruitment}

July 26 Lynette Schick, CMP

Meeting Objectives Consulting/SGMP Gilmer Institute of Learning Trustee

SGMP Mystery Solved: Return on Your Investment/Bosses Recognition Day {insight into what is involved in planning a meeting and the benefits of being a member of SGMP}

June 22

Honors and Awards Gala - "A Night With the Stars" {outstanding award presentations/installation of new Board of Directors}

May 24 Karl Mecklenburg Former Denver Bronco Leadership: What it is, What it Isn’t

April Traci Brown

Mastering Magical Persuasion {how to get people to like you using only body language; how to read body language; how to uncover deep truths; how to detect lies; picking out the unconscious leader of a group}

March MIC Conference

February 22Charles SadlerMike Downard

SGMP Executive Director & CEO - Membership Manager Ten Excel Secrets Every Planner Should Know

January 25 Phil Morgan, CMP, CCMSGMP Gilmer Institute of Learning Trustee Uncovering Norfolk’s Meeting Planning Treasurers


2010 December November October Fall Educational Retreat

September Satish Nair, PhD

Improving Productivity at Work and Home Through Technology (Does the fast changing pace of technology make your head spin? This program will explore various software options to improve productivity)

August Rocky Mountain Chapter

Committee Chairs

Creating a “Winning Team” (Join us for another committee recruiting campaign! Follow up to the April program, this year’s program on Chapter committee’s will take participants from the locker room to the playing field)

July Micheline Brault

Gender Matters {examine the scientific evidence that documents the many biological gender differences between males and females}

June Honors and Awards Gala {outstanding award presentations/installation of new Board of Directors}

May No chapter meeting due to National Education Conference

April 27 Melody Kebe, CMP CGMP SGMP National President

What's in Your SGMP Playbook? From the Locker Room to the Playing Field (Gilmer Institute of Learning approved program){developing a game plan to be an effective and successful chapter}


March 23 Julie Rothschild-Gidney, CMP

The Government Meeting Toolbox - Gilmer Institute of Learning approved program) - (nuts and bolts of building a solid RFP, site inspection and contracts - an interactive and fun learning activity)

February 23 Bruce WhittakerRocky Mountain Hospitality Network

Another Meeting? Gilmer Institute of Learning approved program) (tried and true practices of holding a successful meeting

January 26 Laura Stack, CSP The Productivity Pro

Understanding Time and Work Styles: Working Together Productively as a High-Performance Team {focusing on four specific work styles)

2009

December 8 Holiday event/Chapter member Bingo - Charity for 2010 selected

November 17 Mary Williams/Karen Davis Chapter Board

Win, Lose or Set! (North Carolina Chapter of the Year Program) {industry standards for unique room set ups - interactive and fun learning activity}

October 9-10 Fall Educational ConferenceSeptember 22 Kimberly Pease Chapter President State of the Chapter/Bosses Recognition

August 25 Victoria J. Stephens, CMP Shades of a Green Meeting {benefits of producing green meetings and events}

July 28 Chapter Committee Chairs

Committee Recruitment - highlight and recognize Chapter committees and their importance to the Chapter

June 23 Honors and Awards Gala {outstanding award presentations/installation of new Board of Directors}


May 26 Tiffany Atchison

Contracting Representative from Federal Highway Administration Contracts and Liabilities {panel discussion including

information on the federal government's FedBizOps program and how the government uses this program to facilitate finding host hotels throughout the US} Teresa McNamara-Worcester

Director of Sales and Marketing, Four Points by Sheraton Denver SE

April 28 Lynette Schick, CMP Meeting Industry Certifications

March

No meeting - Meetings Industry Council (MIC) Educational Conference - attendance by chapter members

February 24 Jim Davidson Speaking of Adventure

Resilient Leadership and Engaged Leadership {correlating the analogies of high mountain rescues with what it actually takes to have resilient leadership and teamwork}

January 27 Ken DubrovolnyRetired from Colorado State government

FISH Philosophy {the process, tools and language to generate the skills necessary to design a workplace full of inspiration, creativity and innovation}

2008 December 16 Kimberly Pease Chapter President Holiday Event/Meeting Planning Jeopardy

November 18 Ken DubrovolnyRetired from Colorado State government

Generations at Work {the difference between veterans, baby boomers, Generation X, Generation Y, Millennials}

October 29

Supplier Appreciation Event/SGMP membership drive event in lieu of Fall Educational Conference this year {planners provided fall themed baskets for our silent auction and as door prizes}


September 23 ReBecca Dillahunty, CMP Visit DenverBringing Meetings to Denver {an informative program on Denver}

August Meeting cancelled due to Democratic National Convention held in Denver

July 22 Jerry StrickerDeputy Chief, Golden Fire Dept

Hotel Safety {fire safety and how it relates to us when conducting meetings in hotels}


May 27 Ann Vanderslice Wealth Designs

Emergenetics Personality Profile {an interactive exercise where members discovered how personalities relate to other colors of the rainbow}

April 22 Laura KruzinaLegal Counsel from the Department of Treasury

The Hatch Act and Briefing on the Democratic National Convention coming to Denver in August 2008 Vicki Kelly Denver Metro CVB

March


February 14 Tim Hammon Czarnowski Tradeshow Etiquette 101 {tradeshow do's and don'ts}

January 22 Stella NashUS Department of Agriculture

Healthy Meetings {information and insight on how to plan meetings with a healthy and appetizing menu}

2007

December 11 Chris Blumke Décor & More

Enhancing Your Environment, Decorations, Room Sets! {using décor creatively and what locations you can use décor for meetings}


November 20 Kim Bartles/Ron LillichEnvironmental Protection Agency

Conducting Green Meetings: EPA regulation regarding holding green meetings - Green Meetings Act Bill H.R. 3037


September 25 Kimberly Pease Chapter President

You are the Weakest Link - Goodbye! {modeled after the BBC game - contestants and judges were randomly selected from the audience to play the Weakest Link - Meeting Style}

August 28 Chapter Committee Chairs Committee Expo and Recruitment

July 24 Bob FarmerProductivity Management Group (PMG)

Networking and Marketing for Results {pointers/techniques to market yourself and/or your organization; get the results you need; gain valuable insights on how to turn each encounter into a win/win}


May 22 Ann McGurty What's Going on Here? {how to be a more effective meeting planner and hotel sales person}

April 24 David Sett

Division Counsel for Central Federal Lands Highway Division/Federal Highway Administration

Government Ethics {governmental rules on acceptance of gifts; providing ref reshments for conferences and meetings; update on the current status of Amendment 41}

March 27 Bob Farmer, ModeratorProductivity Management Group (PMG)

Goals, Objectives and Budgeting for Your Meeting {panelists were asked about their goals and objectives for having a successful meeting and to share a success they have had}

Mo Goldman Contract Planner Kristin Duncan, CHSP Leslie Navarro, CMP Julie Baehr, CGMP


February 27 Lynette Schick, CMPPast SGMP National President

Will You Be Ready When Disaster Strikes? {planning for pandemic and epidemic emergencies during meetings}

January 23 Cynthia Vanucci, Ph. D. Metropolitan State College

Arranging Meetings 101 {meeting planning basics and how to share the knowledge with a new meeting planner}

2006

December 12 Karen Weber Denver University

Holiday Event/Food and Beverage Tips {panel discussion was held on food & beverage costs and tricks to lower those costs}

Diana Burdette-Lincoln Golden Hotel Mary Beth Bannon 240 Union Restaurant

November 14

Room Settings {attendees numbered off into three separate groups; each group was given a BEO from which they had to perform a room set up; after all the rooms were set, the attendees were given time to discuss how this process was accomplished}

October 6-8 Fall Educational ConferenceSeptember 26 Terri Trevino, CGMP Chapter President State of the Chapter

August 22 Tim Mathy SpeakInc

Booking Speakers Through a Speakers Bureau {the services available from a speakers bureau; they are a one-stop shop to gain information on available speakers in your area; they can search for speakers based on your requirements and a ssist quickly as they generally have a pol of speakers on hand}


July 25 Debbi Beldon, CMP

Senior Account Executive, Western Regional Office, Conferon Global Services

Coffee, Tea or Meetings - panel discussion {panelists were asked why are government packages not in per diem? Are per diems different or the same for just traveling or meeting? Why is coffee expensive? Why do planners have problemns doing business with suppliers? What about offering different packages from the hotels?}


May No meeting - SGMP National Education Conference

April 25 Debbi Beldon, CMP

Senior Account Executive, Western Regional Office, Conferon Global Services

2006 Meeting Industry Trends {changing economy, new meeting technologies, the "wow" expectations for today's meetings, other hot issues facing the meetings industry}

March 28Bruce R. Whitaker, CMP,

CHME

President, Rocky Mountain Hospitality Network

Continuing Education and Certification in the Hospitality Industry {why the letters CMP, CHME, CHSP behind someone's name are so important to suppliers and to the planners who work with them; learn what each of these certifications mean, the importance of obtaining them, how to obtain them}

Charles Sadler, CHSP SGMP Deputy Director

Certified Government Meeting Professional (CGMP) Certification {learning about SGMP's own certification and how to achieve this designation}

February 28 Terri Trevino

Fed Rooms {information for federal travelers on how to use FedRooms and how hotels can sign up to be a part of this program}


January 24 Cynthia Vannucci, Ph. D. Metropolitan State College

Are Meetings Making You Sick? {how to identify and respond to food-borne illnesses that may happen at your meetings; how to recover from bad press and corrct public relations responses}

2005

December 13 Paul Aguiar

Group Sales Manager/Four Points by Sheraton Denver Cherry Creek

How to Sell Your Event to a Supplier {how to make RFPs appealing to suppliers; the RFP and negotiation process; relationships with hotels; the amount of business a prospective RFP will bring in; the particulars that suppliers look at}

November 15 Debra Crum

Business Utilization Development Specialist/U.S. Bureau of Land Management

Working With the Government {key areas covered: acceptable methods for soliciting government business; difference between simple purchase and formal contracting processes; what the dollar amount is that kicks the event into the more formal process} John Cisneros

Small Business Development Coordinator/State of Colorado/Division of Finance and Procurement


September 27 Paul O. Radde, Ph. D The Thrival InstituteAudience Center Seating {learning various room setups}

August 23 Austin McLoughlin Event Technologies

Audience Response {audience participation in a "live" audience response demonstration. The benefits: the audience gets instantaneous feedback and develops and enthusiastic response to the information provided.}


July 26 Yurii Land, CMPMeeting & Event Manager/Conferon, Inc

Meeting Diagramming Software Made Easy {the variety of meeting diagram software available: meeting matrix, room viewer and CADD; the basics of diagramming tools, contrast between the software; cost vs capability; demonstration of the diagramming tools; list of web sites of diagramming software programs}


May 11 Susan Stensland

General Manager/Hampton Inn Denver West Federal Center

Colorado Tourism and Its Impact on the State {how tourism impacts the state}

April 26 Lynette Schick, CMP

Mystery Solved: Your ROI (Return on Investment) in SGMP {the mission, services available and important role SGMP plays in government and government meetings}

March


February 22 Lenora Lancaster State Travel Manager Meeting Travel Arrangements {an overview of the required rules and regulations that must be followed when making travel arrangements on the state and federal level, as well as updates/changes that have taken place in the last year} Vickie Smith

Federal National Business Center


January 25 Debra Fine

The FINE Art of Small Talk {how to feel more comfortable in any type of social situation; how to start a conversation; adopt listening skills to be a better conversationalist; feel more at ease at meetings, tradeshows; turn every conversation into an opportunity for success}

2004

December 14 Barbara Guest Moderator

Keeping Your Signals Straight {getting the most from tradeshows; conference and tradeshow etiquette panel discussion}

November 30 Terri Trevino

Evaluations - Learning to Give and Receive Feedback {identifying reasons why feedback is important; how to give and receive verbal and written constructive feedback as related to meeting management}


September 28 Lynn PedigoU.S. Department of Homeland Security

Preparing for a Disaster {what it takes for a property to become a FEMA-approved place of public accommodation; safety concerns/issues should be addressed when planning an event and what to look for when conducting a site visit}

August 24 Scott Rosthauser Lakeside Consulting

21st Century Customer Service {understanding what customers want and developing a relationship with them rather than allowing customer service to be driven by "just the details"}


July 27 Kay Bothwell, CMP

Terminology Jeopardy {meeting planning terminology covered: lodging rates, meeting room setup, contracts, etc.} The Executive Director and members of the SGMP National Board were also in attendance.


May 18 Clay VelardeSummerfield Suites by Wyndham

Return on Investment (ROI) {panel discussion on ROI; what things are considered when determining the ROI on any piece of business; examples of meeting requirements; how they determine the ROI to see if the e vent would be a good match for their property}

Steve Ferency Renaissance Denver Hotel

Wendy Wong Hilton DTCApril 27 Lynette Schick, CMP

Ethics - What is Ethically Correct? {how to be an ethical survivor; surviving ethical business practices, comping customers and not breaking the law} Kay Bothwell, CMP

March 23 Jessica WanekaStore Manager for Brooks Brothers

Best Practices for Business Dressing {ways to build a solid wardrobe} Nick Hill

Associate, Brooks Brothers

February 24 Crystal Carter, CMP

Revving Up Your Chapter Membership: Getting People to Volunteer Within Your Chapter {the skill training it takes to have a really effective organization; maximizing volunteer contributions}

January 27 Kay Bothwell, CMP

Surviving the Meeting Profession: Be an SGMP Survivor {interactive session voting off a supplier or planner team that does not respond to the crisis; each day as planners and suppliers, we are faced with challenges and decision that affect people and business outcomes; decisions and reactions are based on our knowledge of dealing with people, crisis situations,

DATE SPEAKER COMPANY PROGRAMethics, finances and negative events that may occur, which we have no control over, but we can have positive input into the final outcome}. This was the First Place Program of the Year by the Old Dominion Chapter.

2003

December 9 Cynthia Vanucci, Ph. D., CMP Metropolitan State College

Adult Learning Styles {examination of the "best practices" of how planners and staff members in the hotels' convention services, catering and sales departments can help create the optimal adult learning environment; best practices in developing the ideal learning environment; factors that affect the learning process and your ROI}

Dick Vickery Metropolitan State College

November 25 Richard S. Harter, CMPPresident, Rocky Mountain Chapter MPI

Who's Who in the Meetings Industry Council (MIC) {panel discussion regarding the benefits of belonging to professional meeting/hospitality associations, in addition to SGMP}

Debra A Beldon President, PCMA Joan Tezak, CAE, CMP Executive Director CSAE

Kay BakerPresident, National Speakers Association Fall Educational Conference

October 6-8

July 22 Tom Dearth

Certified Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) Master Practitioner

Do You Hear What I See? {lively, humorous interactive session about "getting it right the first time," while planners and suppliers do their best to gather the information accurately; problems arise due to "different language," resulting in cloudy interpretations}



May 27ReBecca Dillahunty, CMP Denver Metro CVB Putting CVBs to Work for Your Meetings {how to

utilize CVBs for the benefit of meetings and events}Gail Schuster, CMP Denver Metro CVB

April 22 Shannon DeBus

The Meat and Potatoes of Meeting Planning {how to get the most out of your catering dollars; helpful tips on working with uour catering manager to best stretch your dollars; included are t hems, unusual menus and cr eative ideas for meetings}

March 25 Dave Mueller Audio ImagingAV Equipment {how to make an event successful bu using the right equipment}

Meet the Candidates {board nominees gave a presentation on their qualifications and their interest in serving on the Chapter board of directors}

February 18 Lynette Schick, CMPSGMP Immediate National President

The Seven Deadly Sins of RFPs {what to include and why; tips for distribution; what to look for in a response}

January 28 Brad Cooper, MBA, MSPTNationally recognized speaker/author

Groundbreaking Results {various styles of planners/suppliers and how to make the most of all styles}

2002

December 10 James Lindquist President, Positive, Inc

The Value of Trust: Restoring Trust in Corporate America {discovering what trust is; how to get trust; how to keep trust; the value of trust and the positive impact of trust on corporate profitability. Techniques provided on how to apply it to one's personal life}

November 26 Christine Huffington, CHSP, CMP

Are You Ready for the CMP? {presentation on the

DATE SPEAKER COMPANY PROGRAMbenefits of receiving your CMP certification: what it takes to get it, from the application to studying for the test}

Joann KanostPaula Robinson, CMP

Joel Stewart, CMPOctober 11-13 Fall Educational Conference

September 24 Tradeshow Etiquette {techniques for working/visiting an appointment-only tradeshow}

August 27 Kay Bothwell, CMP Chapter President

State of the Chapter/Committee Recruitment {past and future goals of the Chapter, as well as the goals of each Chapter committee}

July 23 When Business is on the Menu {proper etiquette techniques}


May 28

Combating Desk Rage and Rudeness in the Workplace {survival techniques for dealing with coworkers who lose their tempers}

April 23 Ethics {what role ethics have in meeting planning}

March 13 Meetings Industry Council Tradeshow/Forum {no chapter meeting held}

February 26

Physical and Mental Preparation to Take the CMP Exam {how to take the fear and trepidationn out of taking the CMP exam}

January 9

How to Get the Most for Your Dollars - Incentives That Work{rate programs (added incentives) offered by the hotels that cause the planner to use that facility}

2001


December 11

Judge Julian - A Case of Cancellation {actual civil suit that occurred some years ago, involving a government meeting planner and a large hotel}

December 11 Charity Teddy Bear Drive - Child Rescue Foundation

November 27

America's Hospitality Industry on Alert/Bosses Day {leading experts in the hospitality and meetings industry ansswer questions and give their insight into the current situation since September 11, 2001}


September 25 Claudette Ferris, CPS Chapter PresidentState of the Chapter {past and future goals of the Chapter}

August 28

Beyond the Edge {a virtual journey through the Grand Canyon that highlightes four principles: commitment, response ability; powerful relationship and f resh perspectives}

July 24

The Magic of a Mighty Memory {how to focus in on meeting clients; recall names more efficiently; discover your hidden photographic memories}


May 22

Delighting Your Customers - Exceptional Customer Service {ideas, skills and suggestions to not only serve, but also delight customers; how to communicate well in person and over the phone; present a positive image; transmit a positive attitude; create special relationships}

April 24 Premier Lodging Program {updates on federal per diems and other travel-related issues}


March Rocky Mountain Meetings Industry Council Forum and Tradeshow {no Chapter meeting held}

February 27

Planes, Trains & Automobiles…Travel Safety & Security From the Experts {safety issues from the hotel's perspective; general government and corporate travel security}

January 23

How to Become a Most Valuable Player (MVP) {a "magical" formula for building valued relationships and working as a team}

2000

December 5

If You Aren't You, Who Will Be? {waking up to the power of persevering in the face of change - wake up to your own gifts and untapped potentials}

November 28 Who is Liable? You Decide {general liability terms and requirements in a contract}


September 26

Walk a Conference Floor in My Shoes! {planners and suppliers role play--they had to solve the challenges that their counterparts face in pulling off the perfect, no-hitch meeting}

August No Chapter Meeting held

July 25

Effective Internship Programs {successful internship programs to heighten our perceptions of how interns can benefit our companies}



May 23

Hotel Rooms, Supply/Demand and the Per Diem {how to avoid "hot dates" in Colorado and schedule conferences accordingly; work with hotels during "need" dates to get best overall package}

April 25 Tradeshow Etiquette {how to work a tradeshow for both the planners and suppliers}

March 28

Bridging the Communication Gap/Bring Your Boss {better communication; creating relationships; providing the best possible service; clarifying contract issues}

February 28 Demystifying the CMP {the process to take the CMP exam}

January 25

World Wide Web - Tools for the Trade {how to look for government meetings on the internet; web-based tools to help the planner}

1999

December 14 Robert Wendover From Ricky and Lucy to Beavis & Butthead {planning meetings for the new generations}

November 23 Laura Stack, CSP The Productivity Pro

Handling Information Overload {ways to implement an effective paper management system; handle email messages with ease; file and retrieve time-sensitive documents}


September 28

Are You Liable? How to Protect Yourself in Hotel Emergencies {handling emergencies and other risks during meetings; legal liabilities; security in the hotel}

August No Chapter Meeting held


July 27 Value and Vision in a New Millennium {annual strategic planning session}


May 25 Travel Regulations…How They can Affect You {how the federal per diems impact state travel}

April 27 The Current Federal Travel Per Diem Situation {a dialogue and information forum}

March 23

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: Changing Definitions & Changing Expectations/Bring Your Boss {effective management strategies for addressing the issue}

February 23 Ethics: Where Do You Get Yours? {ethical decision making in government}

January 26

Big Events, Heavy Hitters and Other Extraordinary Feats of Meeting Planning {valuable tips about planning for meeting events on a grand scale}

1998

December 8 City Lights & Silver Bells - Holiday Celebration of Spirit & Song

November 24 Healthy Habits & Snack Food/Annual Silent Auction


September 22

On the Road Again…Tour of Unique and New Denver Venues {sponsored and narrated by the Denver Metro CVB}

August 25 Contract issues That Make Us SquirmJuly 28 Annual Strategic Planning Session



May 28 Customer Service for the Ultimate Customer

April 28

Industry Forum - What's Happening in the Government Market {panel discussion from state, federal CVB and hotel industry}

March 24The Year 2000 - Its Impact on You/Bosses Recognition

February 24

Essential Image and Etiquette Skills for Meeting Professionals {proper etiquette in appearance, dress, introductions and handshakes}

January 27Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) {tips on completing the CMP application and taking the exam}

1997

December 9

A Gift of Music For You - Holiday Luncheon/Annual Food/Toy Drive {donation to Angel Tree Foundation and Food Bank of the Rockies}

November 25 Travel Safety/Annual Silent AuctionOctober Fall Educational Confernce

September 23 Creative Meeting and Menu PlanningAugust 26 Per Diems - An Allowance for Daily Expenditures

July 22

Relationships - Building a Bridge to a Successful Future {annual strategic planning session where members developed the Chapter's program direction for 1997/1998}

June 6-8

Honors and Awards Gala Weekend {outstanding award presentations/installation of new Board of Directors}


May 25

Service Recovery {proactive steps to avoid "service recovery" mistakes; specific steps to take to "recover" when a mistake occurs}

April 27 Communication for Better Meetings {personality styles by colors}

March 23

Colorado's Growth Explosion/Bring Your Boss {how will the future trends in business growth impact you and the meetings industry}

February 23

Potpourri of Table Topics {Master Bills; Gratuities; Ground Transportation; Fire Safety; Shipping; Supplier Resource Council}

January 26 Audio Visual Equipment

1996 December 10 Holiday Lunch/Silent AuctionNovember 26 Exhibits: Making Them Work for YouOctober 11-13 Fall Educational Conference

September 24 CVB Jeopardy {the value and benefits that CVBs have to offer}

August 27

Split Program - Back of the House Tour (planners); Suppliers Roundtable {suppliers discussed ways to be a resource to meeting planners}

July 23 Strategic Goals Mean Progress (SGMP) {annual strategic planning session}

June 18-19

Honors and Awards Gala Weekend {outstanding award presentations/installation of new Board of Directors}

May 28 Negotiating Skills


April 23 Step 7: Test Your Meeting Planning Ethics IQ {state and federal ethics policies}

March 26 Step 6: The Art of Proposal {international Do's and Don'ts}

February 27 Step 5: The Meeting Environment {meeting room layouts}

January 22

Step 4: The Procurement Process {informal/formal RFPs, tax exempt guidelines; dollar thresholds and contracts}

1995

December 12

Holiday Luncheon/Annual Silent Auction/Charity Food Drive {donation to Angel Tree Foundation and Food Bank of the Rockies}

November 28

Step 3: Program Planning {how to develop an interesting program; how to find, negotiate with and book speakers; hotel point of view on setting your agenda for best service}

October6-8 Fall Education Conference

September 26 Steve HilbergNational SGMP First Vice President

Step 2: Developing Meeting Budgets That Make Dollars and Sense {establishing a meeting budget}

August 22

The First Step in Meeting Planning: Developing Your Meeting Objective {establish meeting objectives; tie logistics to objectives; how hotel determines value of meeting}

July 25

Chapter Strategic Planning Session {gathered information and ideas from Chapter members to assist board and committees to plan for future}



May 23

Building Trust for Win-Win Professional and Personal Relationships {ways to build trust between planners and suppliers for better business relationships; focused on how SGMP members value getting involved}

April 18

The State of the Meetings Industry in Denver {panel discussion centered on trends in the meetings market and what government groups can expect to see in the future}

March 28

Hot Tips for Government Meetings/Scholarship Announcement {"hot tips" brochures presented; scholarship winner to National Conference announced}

February 28

Marketing Your Meeting {how to market meetings for greater attendance; brochure design; printing information}

January 22

Designer Meetings {each table had to design tips on the perfect meeting; "hot tips" transcribed into two brochures}

1994

December 13 Holiday Event{silent auction and donation to Angel Tree Foundation}

November 22

How to Prevent Audio Visual Disasters {learn the five steps of audio visual success and how to prevent embarassing situations}



September 22

Travel Agencies {meeting management services travel agencies can provide meeting planners at no-to-low cost}

August 23

Beyond Box Lunches/Committee Recruitment {tips on what's hot and what's not in food and be verage menus and independent catering business vs hotel catering}

July 21

CMP Certification Program/Visit by the SGMP National Board {tips on the Certified Meeting Professional designation}


May 24

Review of the National Conference in Phoenix {roundtable discussion and recap of the National Conference}

April 26

RFPs and You {the criteria of a "request for proposal" from the government--things to look for an things to include}

March 22

GSA Hit List {details on how suppliers can get their hotels listed and in compliance with the Fire Safety Act}

February 22

Scared Safe {how to protect yourself from personal attacks and violence--a combination of lecture and staged crime scenario}

January 25

How to Enhance Your Memory {strategies and tips to improve memory to enhance business and networking skills}

1993


December 14

Annual Holiday Extravaganza/Silent Auction/State of the Chapter {discussion of new membership policies and future of the Chapter}

November 23 Meeting cancelled due to inclement weather

October 26 Humor in the Workplace {how to keep your wits in the 90s}

September Fall Educational ConferenceAugust 25 Tour of the New Denver International Airport

July 27

What You Never Knew Before About Contracts {what is and is not ethical involving contracts at the state and federal level}


May 25 The Art of Working a Room {art of communication skills}

April 27

Smart-Wise Planning Precedes the Meeting {panel presentation on planning the meeting after the site has been selected}

March 23 For Safety's Sake {tips on crime prevention}

February 23 Site Inspection - Spec Sheet {development and using a site selection spec sheet}

January 26 Basic Budgeting for Meetings {setting up and following a budget for meetings}

1992

November 24 Stress Management/Annual Silent Auction {are you at wits ends?}



September 22 American Disabilities Act {how it affects the meeting industry}

August 25 Fire Codes {what to do in case of a fire}July No Chapter meeting held

June 26 Winners Party! {a celebration of Chapter volunteers and installation of Board of Directors}

May 26 Speaking Effectively

April 28 Creating Innovative Food Functions {special services meeting representatives hosted food stations}

March 24 Personality Differences {Myers-Briggs testing}

February 25 Hall of Life (Denver Museum of Natural History) {a tour and lecture}

January 28

ABCs of Meeting Planning Contracts {the Ins and Outs of contracting for the federal, state and hotel industry}

1991 December 10 Comic Vision/Annual Food Drive

November 21

Americans With Disabilities Act/Chapter Fundraiser/Silent Auction {transporting persons with disabilities}

October 22 Economy in Colorado {how it is affecting government travel and the hotel industry}

September 27-28 Fall Educational Conference

August 27 You'll Swear By Us--Not At Us {how CVBs can help}July No Chapter meeting held


June 25

Getting the Most from Your Travel Dollars {experts share their secrets on receiving airfare discounts, group leverage and much more}

Installation of New Board of Directors

May 28

Keys to Successfully Marketing Your Next Meeting {promotion and marketing techniques that will increase the success and attendance of meetings and conferences}

April 23

Communication Skills {improving the ability to minimize confusion and achieve objectives from start to finish in the meeting planning process}

March 26

Getting to Yes--Negotiate to Win {learning strengths and weaknesses in getting what you need and what you want}

February 26

The Work Force in the Year 2000 {will you be employed? Will you be employable? If so, who will be your coworkers?}

January 22 Budget Tips

1990 December 13 Charity Event/Food Bank of the RockiesJuly/August No Chapter Meeting held

June 26 Installation of New OfficersMay 23 Sexual Games People Play: Are They Legal?

February 27 The Basics of Meeting Planning &Creativity & Unique Convention Planning

January 23 Making the Most of Your Food Budget

1989 December 19 Holiday Event

DATE SPEAKER COMPANY PROGRAMAugust 22 Working With Different Personality Types

July No Chapter meeting heldJune 27 Credit Card Industry and FraudMay 23 CMP ProgramApril 25 Humor in Meeting Planning

March 28 Site Tour for Upcoming SGMP Annual Meeting/Volunteering by Chapter Members

February 28 Everything You Wanted to Know About Meeting Planning but Were Afraid to Ask

January 24 Roundtable Discussions

1988 December 11 Holiday EventJanuary 24 Presentation bu Denver CVB

1987 July 28 Travel - Getting the Best Value

February 24 The Art of Hotel Negotiation

1986 December 17 Holiday EventNovember 11 Spending Government Money Powerfully

October 28 Convention and Visitors Bureau--What Can They do for Me?

August No Chapter meeting heldJuly 25 Mini Tradeshow {special event}June 24 The Per Diem DilemmaMay 13 The Impact of Gramm Rudman

April 8 Travel Agency Role in Meeting and Travel PlanningFebruary 11 When am I Tax Exempt?

DATE SPEAKER COMPANY PROGRAMJanuary 14 Evaluating Meetings

CHAPTER EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES

DATE LOCATION THEME SPEAKERS TOPICS

October 6-8, 2011Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center SGMP is Sheer Magic

Robin Rose/Robin Rose Training & Consulting Your Best Under Pressure

Breckenridge, CO Managing Challenging Change

Lynette Schick, CMP/Meeting Objectives Consulting

Seating to Meet Your Objectives

Kim Mears/Mears InteractiveLeveraging LinkedIn for Meeting Professionals

Billy Wells, CTSAV Basics for Today & Tomorrow

Scott Collinsworth, CTS - Image Audivisuals, Inc.

New for 2011: the Fall Educational Conference started at 1:00 p.m. with the opening session, followed with two more educational sessions and the evening reception. The Conference closed Saturday night following the evening's banquet.

October 1-2, 2010Embassy Suites Loveland, CO

Celebrating 25 Years as a Rocky Mountain Chapter Scott Friedman

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Government Meeting

DATE LOCATION THEME SPEAKERS TOPICSThe Best Way to Predict the Future is to Create It

Mike Downard/SGMP National Membership Director Membership

Mary Williams, CGMP/Chapter President State of the Chapter

Dean Savoca

Mastering the Zone: How to Discover Your Success Strategies and get Results Now

Melody Kebe, CMP,CGMP/SGMP National President The Cost of Doing Business

New for 2010: the Reverse Tradeshow. Suppliers bought table space; planners were assigned a table. The Suppliers worked the room by meeting each of the planners.October 2010 marks the Rocky Mountain Chapter's 25th anniversary

October 9-11, 2009Crowne Plaza Hotel Colorado Springs, CO

Blackbelt for Education

Kyle Eastham/Black Belt Performance

Building on Professional and personal Success

How to Kick Butt Without Breaking a Nail and/or Body Part (personal safety)

Carla Cannonito, CGMP/IHGFederal Business Opportunity Demystified

Freddie and Keith Templeton/Rocky Mountain Events Consultants LLC

Pearls of Wisdom and Event Planning

October 2008No educational conference was held

October 2007 Winter Park Lodge Wide Open Spaces Jim Davidson/Speaking of

DATE LOCATION THEME SPEAKERS TOPICSAdventure

October 2006

October 7-9, 2005The Great Divide Lodge Breckenridge, CO

Climb to the Peaks of Education With SGMP

John M. Wagner/Warwick Hotel GM

PEAK Your Performance for Successful Management

Steven Santomo/The Great Divide & Lodge GM PEAK Your Customer Skills

Larry Grandison

SGMP Education Summit

ReBecca Dillahunty, CMP/Sr. Convention Sales Manager

- Denver CVB October 2004 October 2003

October 11-13, 2002Holiday Inn Grand Junction, CO

Surviving The ABCs of Meeting Planning Philip Levy, CMP Meetings and Travel at Risk

Dean SmithCan You Identify a FEMA-Compiant Facility?

Ruth Harris, CMP Surviving a Crisis, Part I & II Christopher Thompson

October 5-7, 2001The Inn at Keystone Keystone, CO

The ABCs of Meeting Planning Steve Hilberg Elementary Math {Budgeting}

Jay Dikeman Algebra {Rates & Programs} Paula Robinson, CMP

Tim StachelskiElementary Media {AV Equipment}

Cynthia Vannucci, Ph.D., CMPMiddle School Art Class {Marketing}

Ruth Harris, CMP Certified Meeting Professional

DATE LOCATION THEME SPEAKERS TOPICS{CMP}

ReBecca Dillahunty, CMP

Middle School Tutoring {Working with Convention Bureaus}

Lori Just

Donna Graige

Communications {Per Diem Rates/Premier Lodging Update}

Charlotte HovisMiddle School Home Ec {Food & Beverage}

Wendy WorleyShop Class {Layout, Design & Seating}

New for 2001: the Chapter did the first "by appointment-only" tradeshow. Planners would make a 10-minute appointment to visit one-on-one with the hotel suplier. It was very beneficial to both planners and suppliers.

October 6-8, 2000Adams Mark Hotel Denver, CO

Tools for Change in the Workplace Dr. Gary Copeland The Power to Change

Handling Change Without Collapsing

Turning Rejection Into Success

Educational Conference Committee

So You Want to be a Millionaire? {CMP questions game}

October 8-10, 1999Iron Horse Resort Winter Park, CO Peak Performance Sean Joyce, Ph. D. Maximizing Your Potential

John A. Jensen Finding the Silver Lining ReBecca Dillahunty, CMP Planner/Supplier panel to

educate both groups on better communication, creating relationships and providing the best possible service

Linda Holland Phyllis Meyer, CHME

Philip Levy CMP

October 8-9, 1998Holiday Inn Southeast Denver, CO

Meetings & Technology in the Michael Clark

Anticipating Technological Demands in the Meetings

DATE LOCATION THEME SPEAKERS TOPICSYear 2000 Industry

Mickey Moore CMP Terminology of Technology Nancy Bigley Dancing With Chaos Erik Porter & Mark Sedlacek Using the Internet

ReBecca Dillahunty CMPSelling to the Government Market

Barbara CVeVas CMPMeeting Planning Basics and Beyond

New in 1998: a different version of the Supplier Tradeshow was held, called the “Dine Around,” where suppliers paid for a table, rather than an exhibit booth. This was held during lunch, and suppliers were given the opportunity to meet one-on-one with planners and other suppliers {progressive dinner theme}. Every table had a different menu item, and suppliers were given 10 minutes to promote their property.

October 10-12, 1997Little America Cheyenne, WY True Colors Cynthka Ryk

Focusing on the value and importance of equity, diversity and appreciating differences

October 11-13, 1996Copper Mountain Resort Copper Mountain, CO

Fall Educational Conference Olympiad Dr. Dale Henry The Drive Attitude

Jay Dikeman, CHASailing the Winds of Change on the 7 Cs

Curtis JensenPromotional Publications and Free Publicity

Burton MitchellArbitration and Mediatiion in the Hospitality Industry

Owen WelcherThe World Wide Web - A Tool for Planners

Theodosia Southern

Creative Problem Solving Through the Development of Personal Responsibility

Karen Susman Take This Job and Love it

October 6-8, 1995Holiday Inn Estes Park, CO

Meeting Planning Can Be Murder Dr. Mark S. Albert Waves of Change

DATE LOCATION THEME SPEAKERS TOPICS We're in the People Business

Edward E. Scannell, CMP, CSPWe Have to Stop Meeting Like This

Melody Soell Take This Job and Humor It Craig Sommer Maximizer for Windows

The Colorado Chapter celebrated its 10-year anniversary with cake and champagne at the 30s-style costume/murder mystery banquet. A slide show was presented reflecting the people and events throughout the 10 years.

October 1994Beaver Run Resort/Breckenridge Hilton

Take SGMP to the Summit Dr. Mark Albert

A New Look at Stress Management

Breckenridge, CO Rick Gabrielsen, CFBEWhat Events Planners Need to Know About Liquor Liability

Mary JasterA Guide to Planning Accessible Meetings

Kelly Moneyhan, CHSE

Government Meetings: Dollars and Cents to the Bottom Line

October 1993Denver Hilton South Denver, CO

Professional Meeting Management - The Secret to a Successful Government Meeting Mark Towers

Communicating Confidence, Understanding the Customer/Supplier Relationship and Managing Meetings

John WagnerTraining Sales Staff to Work in the Government Market

October 1992Holiday Inn Grand Junction, CO

Wine Down Your Meeting Planning Worries

Conflict Resolution - Resolve Controversy

Team Building--An Innovative Approach

Murder Mystery costume party on Saturday evening {everyone dressed in '30s-style costumes}

DATE LOCATION THEME SPEAKERS TOPICS

September 27-29, 1991Ramada Inn Ft. Collins, CO

Meeting Planning in the 90s--Cover Your Bases

Tom Tayon/Ray Mohr/Nick Melliadis

Getting to Yes/Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In

Scott G. Halford

Perfect Meetings with Pizzazz--How to Get Into the Major Leagues

Jim Kutsko GRASP the Future

August 1990Sheraton Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO

Educational Conference Yvonne Spaulding

Ed Scannell

October 1989 Denver, COOktoberfest Fall Retreat Carl Thompson

Sandi Lynn

CHAPTER SPECIAL EVENTS

DATE EVENTSeptember 21, 1993 An outing with the Colorado Chapter SGMP to a Colorado Rockies vs. San Diego Padres Baseball

game

August 1994 Supplier Appreciation Night(BBQ sponsored by planners to show Chapter suppliers how much they are appreciated

December 1999 Supplier Appreciation (Goodie bags filled with cookies and nuts were hand-delivered by planner members of the Board to each Supplier to show our appreciation of them; all suppliers appreciated the bags)

July 2001 Supplier Appreciation(“Thank You” goodie bags were given to all the member suppliers by planner members of the Board to show our appreciation of them; all suppliers appreciated the bags)

FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES Details, Successes, as well as failures and reasons

SILENT AUCTIONS/FOOD DRIVES

The Colorado Chapter holds an annual silent auction to raise money for charitable donations and to provide planner members with financial assistance to attend the annual National Education Conference.

The Chapter Treasurer sends a letter to all supplier members to solicit items for purchase in the silent auction. Items are collected and minimum bids are assigned to each.

On the day of the auction, a copy of the item is placed on a table with a bid sheet announcing the minimum bid. Members bid on the items they would like to purchase in specific increments. Bidding is usually 30-45 minutes in length. Once bidding is complete, committee members review bid sheets and announce the highest bidders.

December 1989 - First charitable event for the Chapter - a canned food drive to the Denver Victims Service Center, a local agency dedicated to helping the innocent victims of crime. $200 and food items were donated.

1991 sets new record - HUGE SUCCESS - November 21, 1991 - $1,100 raised - record amount to date. Of that money, $500 was donated to Angel Tree Project, an organization that gives to children whose parents are incarcerated. Also contributed to the Educational fund to continue building on our programming.

December 1992 - The Chapter raised more than $800 from Silent Auction; $500 was given to Angel Tree Foundation. This was also the annual food drive for Food Bank of the Rockies.

December 1993 - The Chapter raised $1,437 from the Silent Auction; $500 was donated to Angel Tree Foundation; the balance went to the Scholarship Fund. Non-perishable donations were given to the Food Bank of the Rockies.

December 1994 - The Chapter raised $2,074 at the Annual Silent Auction; $500 was donated to Angel Tree Foundation and the balance going towards the Scholarship Fund. Non-perishable items were given to the Food Bank of the Rockies.

December 1995 - The Chapter raised over $1,400 from the Silent Auction; $500 was donated to Angel Tree Prison Fellowship, with the balance going to the Scholarship Fund.

Also, 250 pounds of food was collected (185 meals) from Chapter members for the Food Bank of the Rockies.

In 1996, in addition to the Chapter holding its annual silent auction, a live auction was held for “goodie-filled” balloons. The Chapter raised $1,300 from the auctions. A check for $500 was

donated to Angel Tree Foundation.

In October 1997, at the Annual Fall Education Conference, the Chapter held a “live auction.” Donations were from planners, suppliers and guests. Two auctioneers conducted the auction; the Chapter raised $1730.

In November 1997, at the Chapter’s Annual Silent Auction, $1839 was raised; $300 was donated to Angel Tree Foundation.

In December 1997, the Chapter also held its annual food/toy drive with donations going to Food Bank of the Rockies.

In December 1998, at the Chapter’s Annual Silent Auction, $1,464 was raised; $300 was donated to Angel Tree Foundation.

1999 - There was no Annual Silent Auction held.

2000- The Chapter held a mini-Silent, seeking donations from both Planners and Suppliers. The Chapter raised $ .

In January 2001, in order to offer scholarships for planners (registration fees to the National Conference), Suppliers were asked to “donate” a themed-basket or other items that would be raffled off. The Chapter raised approximately $500 between January – April. Five planners received their registration fees to the National Conference in Kansas City.

At the October 2001 Fall Educational Conference, the Chapter raised more than $700 at the Chinese Auction, which raised money towards educational scholarships. All Chapter members supplied donations.

At the October 2002 Fall Educational Conference, the Chapter raised $1,056 at the Chinese Auction, which raised money towards educational scholarships. Donates were supplied by all Chapter members.

April 27, 2010 – The chapter raised $350 in cash donations for a raffle. The chapter matched that amount and donated $1,000 to Cancer Action for the National Education Conference national charity held in Kansas City, MO.

GOLF TOURNAMENTS

On Friday, September 16, 1994, the first Colorado Chapter SGMP golf tournament was held at the Wellshire Golf Course, which raised $1,404.50 for education and scholarships.

In September 1995, the second annual Colorado Chapter SGMP golf tournament raised $1,100 for education and scholarships.

In 1997, the Chapter had a miniature golf tournament, which raised $800.

There have been no golf tournaments since 1997.

COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTSDecember 14, 2004 - Members contributed canned food items for the Foodbank of the Rockies.

December 13, 2005 – The chapter assisted the Denver Human Services by providing Christmas gifts to the teenagers in the Denver area.

COOPERATION WITH OTHER CHAPTERS

None.

PUBLIC/COMMUNITY RELATIONS

In August 1995, the Chapter formed its first Public Relations Committee. Press releases were sent monthly to various newspapers: The Denver Post, Rocky Mountain News, Denver Business Journal, Stateline (a Colorado employee newsletter), announcing our monthly chapter meetings and special conferences. These notices were published in the calendar sections of each newspaper on the Monday prior to the monthly meeting. Meeting notices were also sent to Meetings in the West, a meetings publication from California. Announcements were also sent to the media in Utah, Wyoming and New Mexico to reach our members in those outlying states.

In 1997, the Chapter participated in Kid’s Cafe, part of Network for the Needy, and members volunteered one day a month serving hot meals to kids who came from needy families. It was quite a rewarding experience for all those who volunteered.

In October 1997, the Chapter was the fourth SGMP Chapter to have its own web page: www.osburn.net/sgmp. The Web page included the names of the Board members, a complete copy of the newsletter, membership information, and information on the annual education conference. The Web page was created and updated by Gary Osburn (the husband of one of our Chapter members). In October 1998, the Chapter web page was changed to: www.colosgmp.org, and in 1999, it was changed to www.sgmp-rockymt.org to reflect the Chapter’s new name. In July 2002, the Chapter signed a contract with a new Webmaster.

CHAPTER AWARDS PROGRAMThe Colorado Chapter’s Awards Recognition was established in 1989 under President Lynette Schick and was originally part of the September educational conference. Carl Thompson and Sandi Lynn, National Board officers, were in attendance.

In 1990 and 1991, the awards recognition was held at the June meeting and was a very special event. In June 1992, the Awards banquet became a weekend venture and held in our mountain

http://www.sgmp-rockymt.org/

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properties. Families were highly encouraged to attend. Friday nights were usually get-togethers; Saturday activities were planned or just time for families to roam the sites of the city. The formal banquet and recognition was held on Saturday evening with music and dancing.

Themes were given to our awards weekends:

YEAR THEME1995 Denim to Diamonds1996 50s1997 A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes

The Awards Committee usually begins preparing 10 months prior to the event. In April, nomination forms are sent to Chapter members in good standing asking them to nominate an individual they feel should earn the recognition of Outstanding Planner of the Year and Outstanding Supplier of the Year. The Chapter President awards the “President’s Award” to an individual who he/she feels has done exemplary service for the Chapter.

Outgoing Board members receive gifts of appreciation, which are chosen by the Chapter President.

1992 Board members received monogrammed plaques1997 Board members received monogrammed clocks/business cardholders

1998Board members received monogrammed wooden desk/pen sets, depicting the Colorado Rocky Mountain/SGMP logo

1999Board members received personal monogrammed wooden pens in a habndsome wooden holder engraved with the SGMP/RMC logo

2000Board members received monogrammed blue desk plaques, depicting the Rocky Mountain SGMP logo

2001Board members received monogrammed white acrylic desk plaques plus a personal gift from the chapter president

The Chapter President may also give a personal note of thanks and gift to the Board of Directors. Committee chairman are recognized for their dedication with Certificates of Appreciation. All members who have served on committees receive Certificates of Appreciation.

In August 1997, since the awards weekends were not as profitable as anticipated, and attendance became lower each year, the Board approved to move the awards banquet back to the June monthly meeting, being a more formal occasion. The Board felt that when a member receives a special award, it’s more rewarding to have all Chapter members share in their joy. Starting in June 2009, the Awards Gala was once again moved to being an evening reception.

YEAR OUTSTANDING PLANNER OUTSTANDING SUPPLIER PRESIDENT'S AWARD

2012 2011 Chele Clark, CGMP Kimberly Forge Chele Clark, CGMP2010 Mary Williams Joseph Powell Linda Walters2009 Joanne Kanost, CMP, CGMP Karen Davis Leslie Navarro, CMP

Karen Davis2008 Kimberly Pease Angela Blackstock Angela Blackstock2007 Kay Bothwell, CMP Gia Joko 2006/2007 Board of Directors

* Kimberly Pease * Gia Joko * Mary Williams * Angela Blackstock * Leslie Navarro, CMP * Linda Walters * Joann Kanost, CMP, CGMP * Barbara Guest

2006 Barbara Guest ReBecca Dillahunty, CMP Kay Bothwell, CMP2005 Linda Schmitt Steve Ferency Terri Trevino

Cathy Pergola, CHSP2004 Dr. Cynthia Vannucci, CMP Cathy Pergola, CHSP Terri Trevino

Barbara Guest

2003 Kay Bothwell, CMPChristine Huffington, CHSP, CMP Claudette Ferris CPS

2002 Claudette Ferris CPS Christine Huffington, CHSP Sydney Hoskins2001 Kay Bothwell Sydney Hoskins Lynette Schick, CMP2000 Linda Schmitt Susan Cecere-Fisher, CHME ReBecca Dillahunty, CMP1999 Henrietta Cullinane, CMP Melinda Welling Claudette Ferris CPS1998 Claudette Ferris CPS ReBecca Dillahunty, CMP n/a1997 Rasa Eglite Darsey Gordon Lynette Schick, CMP1996 Cindy Nelson, CMP Alan Cardenas CHSP Linda Schmitt1995 Diane Caponera Charlotte Corvi Margaret Martin1994 Lynette Schick Elizabeth Lyons Claudette Ferris CPS1993 Pamelia Nixon Tom Pickering Ted Davis1992 Alyson Sneddon Tim Litherland Claudette Ferris 1991 Margaret Martin Philip Levy Deb Guerrie Tim Litherland

1990 Len Hooper Lil Pfaff Tim Litherland1989 Lynette Schick Philip Levy Cynthia Askew

In June 1998, the Chapter Annual Awards Banquet was held at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, with 73 in attendance, which included spouses, guests, and bosses. Neale Brown, news anchor for KUSA-Channel 9 TV, was our emcee and introduced the committee

chairmen and presented the outstanding awards.

At the 2001 Awards Banquet, the Chapter was honored to have as its Master of Ceremonies actor John Ashton. Colorado State Representative Debbie Stafford gave the official oath of office to the new Chapter officers.

At the 2002 Awards Banquet, the Chapter was honored to have Colorado State Representative Debbie Stafford as its Mistress of Ceremonies, who also gave the official oath of office to the new Board of Directors.

In 1998, the Chapter created two new awards: New Member of the Year and Company of the Year. Criteria for the New Member of the Year included: a) nominee must be a member in good standing and have joined within 18 months of nomination date, b) nominee must be an active member of a committee, c) nominee may not be a member of the Awards Committee and d) nominee must have attended a minimum of three meetings.

Candidates for the Outstanding Planner, Outstanding Supplier and New Member of the Year had to submit their qualifications: a) professional achievements, b) contributions to SGMP, c) participation in other community, civic, or other voluntary or professional organizations and d) continuing education credentials, awards, honors.

Criteria for Company of the Year included: a) nominee must be a property/company which holds SGMP membership, b) nominee must provide a consistently high level of customer service, c) nominee must maintain a superior overall atmosphere and quality of product and d) nominee’s representative must have demonstrated active involvement in SGMP. Their qualifications also included having to list how many SGMP functions they hosted or had participated in.

Qualifications for all candidates were reviewed by three judges not affiliated with SGMP but were in the meetings/travel industry.

AND THE WINNERS ARE:

YEAR NEW MEMBER OF THE YEAR COMPANY OF THE YEAR2011 N/A The Brown Palace & Spa2010 Joseph Powell (Supplier) Crowne Plaza Colorado Springs

Rachel Carmen (Planner) 2009 N/A Holiday Inn Denver Lakewood2008 Chele Clark Golden Hotel2007 Raya Waldron Millennium Harvest House Boulder

2006 Diane Burdette-LincolnBreckenridge Hospitality & Lodibng/Great Divide Lodge

2005 Kristin Duncan, CHSP Renaissance Hotel Denver2004 Carolyn Israel & Janet Cowley Denver Metro CVB

YEAR NEW MEMBER OF THE YEAR COMPANY OF THE YEAR2003 Cathy Pergola DoubleTree Hotel Denver Boulder2002 Amy Rezvani, CHSP Keystone Resort2001 Michael DuBe Holiday Inn Southeast2000 Kay Bothwell Regal Harvest House1999 Ronda Morrow Holiday Inn Northglenn1998 Alethea "Bunny" Osburn Holiday Inn Southeast

In May 1998, the Chapter also initiated the “Silver Plate Award” (later changed to “Culinary Award for Excellence”). Criteria for this award includes: a) nominee must have demonstrated the most creativity and culinary talent in their presentation at a monthly SGMP meeting, b) meeting must have been held from the previous May through April of the current year and c) property where the annual award dinner and/or conference is held is not eligible until the following year.

AND THE WINNERS for the “CULINARY AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE” ARE:

YEARCULINARY AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

2011 The Warwick Hotel2010 Millennium Harvest House2009 Doubletree Hotel Denver Tech2008 Warwick Hotel2007 Doubletree Denver North2006 Marriott Denver West2005 Sheraton Denver West2004 Marriott Denver West2003 Doubletree Hotel Denver Tech2002 Admas Mark Hotel Denver2001 Holiday Inn Northglenn2000 Holiday Inn Southeast1999 Holiday Inn Southeast

Honors and Awards Gala 2011In 2011, the Chapter presented the first “Veteran’s Awards” for those members who have provided ongoing support to the chapter since (or before) 1995:

Cheryl Blanton-Chisolm ReBecca Dillahunty, CMP Claudette M. Ferris, CPS/CAP,CGMP Joann Kanost, CMP, CGMP Sharon Kirts Leslie Navaro, CGMP Stephanie Samano Lynette Schick, CMP

Linda Schmitt Mary Williams, CGMP

These properties were also recognized for their ongoing support of the Chapter since (or before) 1995:

The GEM award was presented to Mark Richardson.

The “Star” Recognition Award was presented to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment for its ongoing continued support of chapter members/leaders for the past 20+ years.

CHAPTER NEWSLETTER When started; how often? Published?

The Rocky Mountain Chapter publishes its newsletter Mountain Views every other month. The first newsletter was published in June 1989.

In June 2007, the newsletter editor completely revamped the newsletter, giving it a more professional appearance.

At the 2010 National Education Conference, the “Mountain Views” newsletter placed third in the National Newsletter of the Year competition. This is the FIRST time that the chapter newsletter had ever placed in the national competition.

SUCCESSFUL FUNDRAISING EFFORTS (Program, Educational Conference, Fundraiser, Membership Drive, Etc)

As of May 1996, the Chapter’s most successful fundraising activity was the 1994 Silent Auction, which raised $2,074. Of that amount, $500 was donated to Angel Tree Foundation and the remainder, $1,574, went for scholarships for members to attend the National Education Conference.

OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION

In 1993, the Chapter began a pilot program targeted at higher-level managers in government, entitled “SGMP Awareness Program.” The intent of the program is to introduce SGMP to the top decision makers and promote the organization as a cost-saving measure, both in staff time and dollars spent, in order to obtain the endorsement of SGMP from the top down. This is an ongoing project of the Chapter.

In May 1994, the Chapter established its Bylaws, which were approved by the National Board

and the membership; each member received a copy of the finalized Bylaws. In 2003, under the direction of the SGMP National Board, all SGMP chapters operate under the SGMP National Bylaws. Committee Policies and Procedures were also established in 1994 and are revised as needed.

The Chapter Board of Directors receives a complete packet of Bylaws and Committee Policies and Procedures in their Board handbooks. Committee chairmen are given copies of their respective committee policies.

In 1995, the Chapter first contracted with a management company to handle all Chapter mailings, registrations, Chapter archives, name tags, membership directories, to name a few. Committee chairmen are responsible for coordinating with the contractor for mailings, which saves on postage because several items can be mailed to the membership at one time.

In March 1995, in an effort to recruit new members, the Chapter Membership Committee conducted a “Meeting Planning Basics” one-day seminar. The cost of registration included a one-year’s membership in SGMP for new members. Current Chapter members were given the opportunity to attend at a reduced rate.

The agenda included a back of the house tour, negotiations, meeting room setup, and contracts. Members had the opportunity to talk to suppliers at the trade show.

In April 1997, the class was taught by Lynette Schick CMP.

In order to provide the best service to our Chapter members, the Chapter contracted with a voice messaging service, giving the Chapter one central number (303-402-7777), which contained pertinent updated information on Chapter activities. When the Chapter contracted with its new management company, the number was changed (720-529-8766). A member of our management company returns calls within 24 hours.

In July 1997, the Chapter members, at the annual strategic planning session, developed a Chapter theme: “Relationships--If you Build Them, Success Will Follow.” This message was printed on all agendas, programs, letterhead, etc.

In September 2000, the Chapter hired its third management Company, Catalyst Meetings and Conferences, bringing our Chapter to new levels of professionalism. There is a dedicated phone line just for our Chapter, and we have a centralized mailing address.

9249 S. Broadway, #506Littleton, CO [email protected]

In January 2006, the Chapter hired a new management company, The Meeting Edge, with Anne O’Neill being the primary contact. Our chapter’s newest address is:

http://www.catalystmeetings.com/

mailto:[email protected]

SGMP Rocky Mountain Chapterc/o The Meeting Edge7000 Broadway Suite 320Denver, CO [email protected]

In May 2010, the Rocky Mountain Chapter ended its contract with The Meeting Edge so that the chapter members could play more active roles in the chapter. Roles from the management company were divided up among the chapter board and committee chairs. The money that was used to pay the management company was then spent on quality speakers and/or education programs and scholarships.

On January 21, 2012, the Chapter held a “Meeting Planning 101 Boot Camp. Approximately 20 members were in attendance. Three contact hours were given to attendees to apply to their CGMP recertification.

Certified Government Meeting Professional ( CGMP ) Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)

On July 20-23, 2010, the CGMP course was held in Denver, Colorado, with 15 members in attendance. All successfully passed!

As of January 2012, the Rocky Mountain Chapter currently has 20 members who hold the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation and 11 who hold the CMP (Certified Meeting Professional designation; several members hold both certifications.

August 2012 the Chapter will hold its second CGMP course in Denver .

COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS

2000 Children’s Hospital Teddy Bear Drive

o New toys were donated to Children’s Hospital for children who are in the hospital for an extended period of time. Members were able to donate on an individual basis.

Denver Rescue Missiono The Chapter as a whole gave a monetary donation of $250.

2001 Greyhound Rescue Association.

o Members of the Colorado Greyhound Association foster dogs until they can hopefully be adopted. Chapter members individually gave monetary donations (totaling $60), as well as donating dog food, toys, etc.

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o The Chapter gave teddy bars to Children’s Hospitalo For every $10 monetary and/or toy donation, a raffle was held for both a

palm pilot or a weekend stay Denver Rescue Mission

o The Chapter made a monetary contribution of $250 to the Mission

Food Bank of the Rockieso The Chapter also gave non-perishable items to the Food Bank.

2002 Chapter members donated non-perishable items for fire fighters in Colorado.

2003 Chapter members donated 500 pounds of women’s clothing for Mi Casa Resource Center

for Women, Inc, which offers free job training, job placement assistance and ongoing help in traditional and non-traditional careers, primarily to Latinas and youth. They also offer skills classes in small business development and GED preparation.

The chapter donated a multitude of teddy bears for Children’s Hospital Annual Teddy Bear Drive

The chapter raised $250 for the Denver Rescue Mission The chapter donated $250 to the Colorado Fireman’s Fund The chapter donated candy, soap and other hygiene products to the Salvation Army for

the fire fighters fighting the forest fires in Colorado The chapter donated teddy bears to be used by police and fire fighters for children who

have gone through a traumatic experience.

2005 Chapter members donated non-perishable items for Food Bank of the Rockies. The

chapter also adopted a unit station in Iraq (the 793rd Medical Detachment) to show its support for our troops and to make the holidays brighter for our brave service men and women stationed in Iraq. Many items were collected for a very large “care package.”

Chapter members donated school supplies for the Annual School Supply Drive for the Denver Human Services.

2006 Chapter members donated non-perishable food items for the Jeffco Action Center food

bank. Jeffco Action Center is a haven of hope for so many in Jefferson County.

PRESENT/ PAST ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHAPTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICER POSITION COMMENTSJanuary 1 – June 30, 2012 Mary Williams, CGMP President Chele Clark, CGMP First Vice President Karen Davis Second Vice President MaryLou Wallace Secretary Kimberly Forte Treasurer

Pamela Temple, CMP, CGMP Planner DirectorVacant Supplier DirectorKim Hawks, CMP, CGMP Supplier Director N/A Immediate Past President October 2011 – December 2011 October 2011 – December 2011Mary Williams, CGMP President Chele Clark, CGMP First Vice President Karen Davis Second Vice President MaryLou Wallace Secretary Kimberly Forte Treasurer

Pamela Temple, CMP, CGMP Planner DirectorOctober 2011/Replaced Rachel Carmen

Joseph Powell Supplier Director Resigned December 2011Kim Hawks, CMP, CGMP Supplier Director N/A Immediate Past President July 1, 2011 - October 2011 OFFICER POSITION COMMENTSMary Williams, CGMP President Chele Clark, CGMP First Vice President Karen Davis Second Vice President MaryLou Wallace Secretary Kimberly Forte Treasurer Rachel Carmen, CGMP Planner Director Resigned August 2011Joseph Powell Supplier Director Kim Hawks, CMP, CGMP Supplier Director N/A Immediate Past President July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012 OFFICER POSITION COMMENTSMary Williams, CGMP President Chele Clark, CGMP First Vice President Karen Davis Second Vice President MaryLou Wallace Secretary Kimberly Forte Treasurer Rachel Carmen, CGMP Planner Director Joseph Powell Supplier Director Kim Hawks, CMP, CGMP Supplier Director Replaced Carly HaydenN/A Immediate Past President July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012 OFFICER POSITION COMMENTSMary Williams, CGMP President Chele Clark, CGMP First Vice President Karen Davis Second Vice President

MaryLou Wallace Secretary March 2011/replaced Kimberly Pease

Kimberly Forte Treasurer

Rachel Carmen, CGMP Planner Director March 2011/replaced Danielle DeLeon

Joseph Powell Supplier Director Kim Hawks, CMP, CGMP Supplier Director Replaced Carly HaydenN/A Immediate Past President July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2012 (elected) OFFICER POSITION COMMENTSMary Williams, CGMP President Chele Clark, CGMP First Vice President Karen Davis Second Vice President Kimberly Pease Secretary Resigned March 2011Kimberly Forte Treasurer Danielle DeLeon Planner Director Resigned March 2011Joseph Powell Supplier Director Carly Hayden, CMP Supplier Director N/A Immediate Past President

2009/2010 * effective February 1, 2010 OFFICER POSITION COMMENTSLeslie Navarro, CMP President Replaced Kimberly PeaseVacamt First Vice President Karen Davis Second Vice President Mary Williams Secretary Kimberly Forte Treasurer Joann Kanost, CMP, CGMP Planner Director Chele Clark Planner Director Carly Hayden, CMP Supplier Director Kay Bothwell, CMP Immediate Past President Replaced Barbara Guest2009/2010 OFFICER POSITION COMMENTSKimberly Pease President Leslie Navarro, CMP First Vice President Karen Davis Second Vice President Mary Williams Secretary Kimberly Forte Treasurer Replaced Scott HooverJoann Kanost, CMP, CGMP Planner Director

Chele Clark Planner Director Replaced Gia JokoCarly Hayden, CMP Supplier Director Barbara Guest Immediate Past President Resigned January 20102008/2010 OFFICER POSITION COMMENTSKimberly Pease President Leslie Navarro, CMP First Vice President Karen Davis Second Vice President Mary Williams Secretary Scott Hoover Treasurer ResignedJoann Kanost, CMP, CGMP Planner Director Gia Joko Supplier Director Resigned Carly Hayden, CMP Supplier Director Barbara Guest Immediate Past President In June 2008, chapter members voted to have the Chapter Board of Directors serve for two-year terms

2007/2008 OFFICER POSITION COMMENTSKimberly Pease President Cheryl (CJ) Beasley First Vice President Gia Joko Second Vice President Mary Williams Secretary Angela Blackstock Treasurer Joann Kanost, CMP, CGMP Planner Director Leslie Navarro, CMP Planner Director Karen Davis Supplier Director Barbara Guest Immediate Past President 2006/2007 - February 1 - June 2007 OFFICER POSITION COMMENTSKay Bothwell, CMP President Replaced Terri TrevinoMary Williams First Vice President Gia Joko Second Vice President Kimberly Pease Secretary Angela Blackstock Treasurer Joann Kanost, CMP, CGMP Planner Director Linda Walters Supplier Director Leslie Navarro, CMP Planner Director

Barbara Guest Immediate Past President July 1, 2006 - January 31, 2007 OFFICER POSITION COMMENTSTerri Trevino, CGMP President Resigned January 2007Kay Bothwell, CMP First Vice President Gia Joko Second Vice President Kimberly Pease Secretary Angela Blackstock Treasurer Mary Williams Planner Director Linda Walters Supplier Director Director Barbara Guest Immediate Past President 2005/2006 OFFICER POSITION COMMENTSBarbara Guest President Lenora Lancaster First Vice President Cathy Pergola, CHSP Second Vice President Kay Bothwell, CMP Secretary Gia Joko Treasurer Terri Trevino, CGMP Planner Director Jane Deegan Supplier Director Kristin Duncan Supplier Director Kay Bothwell, CMP Immediate Past President 2004/2005 OFFICER POSITION COMMENTSBarbara Guest President Terri Trevino First Vice President Cathy Pergola, CHSP Second Vice President Mary Davis Secretary Clayton Velarde Treasurer Lenora Lancaster Planner Director Dr. Cynthia Vannucci, CMP Supplier Director MelanieDonahue Supplier Director Kay Bothwell, CMP Immediate Past President 2003/2004 OFFICER POSITION COMMENTSKay Bothwell, CMP President Terri Trevino First Vice President Vacant Second Vice President Barbara Guest Secretary Clayton Velarde Treasurer Lenora Lancaster Planner Director

Dr. Cynthia Vannucci, CMP Supplier Director Cathy Pergola, CHSP Supplier Director Claudette Ferris CPS Immediate Past President 2002/2003 OFFICER POSITION COMMENTSKay Bothwell, CMP President Linda Schmitt First Vice President Philip Levy, CMP Second Vice President Resigned October 2002Joann Kanost, CMP Secretary Colleen Banks Treasurer Paula Robinson, CMP Planner Director Sydney Hoskins Supplier Director Christine Huffington, CHSP,CMP Supplier Director Claudette Ferris CPS Immediate Past President 2001/2002 OFFICER POSITION COMMENTSClaudette Ferris CPS President Stephanie Samano First Vice President Shannon DeBus Second Vice President Kay Bothwell Secretary Sydney Hoskins Treasurer Crystal Carter Planner Director Kelly Wilson Supplier Director Christine Huffington, CHSP,CMP Supplier Director Linda Schmitt Immediate Past President 2000/2001 OFFICER POSITION COMMENTSClaudette Ferris CPS President Linda Schmitt First Vice President Beth Thomas, CMP Second Vice President Alethea "Bunny" Osburn Secretary Sydney Hoskins Treasurer Crystal Carter Planner Director Shannon DeBus Supplier Director Susan Cecere-Fisher, CHMS Supplier Director Vacant Immediate Past President 1999/2000 OFFICER POSITION COMMENTSHenrietta Cullinane, CMP President Claudette Ferris CPS First Vice President Mark Goodman Second Vice President Mary Thompson Secretary

Melinda Welling Treasurer Linda Schmitt Planner Director Stephanie Smith Planner Director Susan Cecere-Fisher, CHMS Supplier Director Barbara Broadbooks, CMP Immediate Past President 1998/1999 OFFICER POSITION COMMENTSHenrietta Cullinane, CMP President Claudette Ferris CPS First Vice President ReBecca Dillahunty, CMP Second Vice President Helen Van DeMark Secretary Melinda Welling Treasurer Rasa Eglite Planner Director Kim Orr Planner Director Susan Thompson Supplier Director Barbara CVeVas, CMP Immediate Past President 1997/1998 OFFICER POSITION COMMENTSBarbara CVeVas, CMP President Henrietta Cullinane, CMP First Vice President Carolyn Barrett Second Vice President David Thomas Secretary Herminia Vigil Treasurer Rasa Eglite Planner Director ReBecca Dillahunty, CMP Supplier Director Darsey Gordon Supplier Director Claudette Ferris CPS Immediate Past President 1996/1997 - January 1 - June 30, 1997 OFFICER POSITION COMMENTSBarbara CVeVas, CMP President Replaced Margaret MartinHenrietta Cullinane, CMP First Vice President Replaced Barbara CVeVasDiane Caponera Second Vice President Elizabeth Lyons, CMP Secretary Herminia Vigil Treasurer Rasa Eglite Planner Director Lynn Cave Supplier Director Lynette Schick, CMP Planner Director Claudette Ferris CPS Immediate Past President 1996/1997 - July 1 - December 31, 1996 OFFICER POSITION COMMENTSMargaret Martin, CMP President Resigned December 1996Barbara CVeVas, CMP First Vice President

Diane Caponera Second Vice President Elizabeth Lyons, CMP Secretary Herminia Vigil Treasurer Henrietta Cullinane, CMP Planner Director Gina Dukehart Supplier Director Lynette Schick, CMP Planner Director Claudette Ferris CPS Immediate Past President 1996/1997 - July 1 - December 31, 1996 OFFICER POSITION COMMENTSMargaret Martin, CMP President Resigned December 1996Barbara CVeVas, CMP First Vice President Diane Caponera Second Vice President Elizabeth Lyons, CMP Secretary Herminia Vigil Treasurer Henrietta Cullinane, CMP Planner Director Gina Dukehart Supplier Director Lynette Schick, CMP Planner Director Claudette Ferris CPS Immediate Past President 1995/1996 OFFICER POSITION COMMENTSClaudette Ferris CPS President Cindy Nelson, CMP First Vice President/Planner

Jerad BacharSecond Vice President/Supplier

Yvonne Montoya-Nelson Secretary Christi Windle Treasurer Diane Caponera Planner Director Alan Cardenas, CHSP Supplier Director Sandra Jacquez Planner Director Linda Schmitt Immediate Past President 1994/1995 OFFICER POSITION COMMENTSLinda Schmitt President Claudette Ferris CPS First Vice President/Planner

Elizabeth Lyons Second Vice President/Supplier

Diane Caponera Secretary Craig Sommer Treasurer Jerad Bachar Supplier Director Cynthia Nelson, CMP Planner Director Charlotte Corvi Supplier Director Margaret Martin Immediate Past President 1993/1994

OFFICER POSITION COMMENTSMargaret Martin President Ted Davis First Vice President/Planner

Tim LitherlandSecond Vice President/Supplier

Claudette Ferris CPS Secretary Craig Sommer Treasurer Russ Kraus Planner Director ReBecca Dillahunty, CMP Supplier Director Linda Schmitt Planner Director Lynette Schick Immediate Past President 1992/1993 OFFICER POSITION COMMENTSMargaret Martin President Ted Davis First Vice President/Planner

Tim LitherlandSecond Vice President/Supplier

Claudette Ferris CPS Secretary Philip Levy Treasurer Pamelia Nixon Planner Director Gwen Crawford Planner Director Tom Pickering Supplier Director Lynette Schick Immediate Past President 1991/1992 OFFICER POSITION COMMENTSLen Hooper President Margaret Martin Vice President - Planner Cynthia Askew Vice President - Supplier Pat Cevera Secretary Tim Litherland Treasurer Tom Pickering Supplier Director Sondra Cook Planner Director Alysson Sneddon Planner Director Lynette Schick Immediate Past President 1990/1991 OFFICER POSITION COMMENTSLynette Schick President Len Hooper Vice President - Planner Lil Pfaff Vice President - Supplier Pat Cevera Secretary Tim Litherland Treasurer Char Partelow Supplier Director Shirley Ashlock Planner Director

Cynthia Askew Supplier Director Peggy Isakson Immediate Past President 1989/1990 OFFICER POSITION COMMENTSLynette Schick President Sharon Kirts Vice President - Planner Lil Pfaff Vice President - Supplier Alysson Sneddon Secretary Mark Valenti Treasurer Len Hooper Member-at-Large/Planner Terry Bohannon Member-at-Large/Planner Philip Levy Member-at-Large/Supplier Virginia Burns Immediate Past President 1988/1989 OFFICER POSITION COMMENTSPeggy Isakson President Lynette Schick Vice President - Planner Angie Sether Vice President - Supplier Alysson Sneddon Secretary Eilene Treasurer Philip Levy Member-at-Large Lil Pfaff Member-at-Large Veanne Stocking Member-at-Large Virginia Burns Immediate Past President October 27, 1987 marked the second anniversary of the Colorado Chaper SGMP. The anniverary was held at the charter site of the Chapter - the historic Brown Palace Hotel. Guest speaker for the evening was Andrea Storey, National Board. Her topic was "New Chapters to be Chartered -- the Growth of the Organization." Officers were installed that evening. Virginia Burns gave a short "thank you" to the outgoing Board. Andrea then presented plaques to the Board. 1987/1988 OFFICER POSITION COMMENTSPeggy Isakson President Angie Sether Vice President - Planner Glenda Straub Vice President - Supplier Linda Larson Secretary/Treasurer Mark Valenti Member-at-Large Sharon Kirts Member-at-Large Maureen Rettenmaier Member-at-Large Virginia Burns Immediate Past President 1986/1987 OFFICER POSITION COMMENTSVirginia Burns President Lil Pfaff Vice President

Sharon Chorpenning Secretary Peggy Isakson Treasurer Elly McFadden Member-at-Large Becky Ellis Member-at-Large Angie Sether Member-at-Large Judy Goodman Member-at-Large

NATIONAL LEVELATTENDANCE AT SGMP ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES (Dates Places, Number of Attendees)

Attendance at the Annual Education Conferences began in 1986, since the Colorado Chapter was not formed until October 1985.

DATES LOCATION

NUMBER OF CHAPTER

ATTENDEESMay 16-18, 2012 New Orleans, LA June 8-11, 2011 Norfolk, VA 28

May 19-22, 2010 Kansas City, MO 33May 13-16, 2009 Louisville, KY 28June 8-11, 2008 Dallas, TX 45May 2-5, 2007 Atlantic City, NJ 44

May 24-28, 2006 Denver, CO May 18-21, 2005 Sacramento, CA May 26-30, 2004 Nashville, TN May 21-25, 2003 Orlando, FL May 15-19, 2002 Norfolk, VA 22June 6-10, 2001 Kansas City, MO 25May 3-7, 2000 San Diego, CA 31June 9-13, 1999 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 30

April 22-26, 1998 Traverse City, MI 30April 30 - May 4, 1997 Long Beach, CA 35

May 15- 19, 1996 Dallas, TX 38April 26-30, 1995 Tampa, FL 40

May 4-8, 1994 Phoenix, AZ 45February 18-21, 1993 Kansas City, MO 57

April 2-5, 1992 Baltimore, MD 30March 2-5, 1991 Seattle, WA 30April 19-22, 1990 Atlanta, GA 10April 13-16, 1989 Denver, CO 20April 21-24, 1988 Chicago, IL 20

February 12-15, 1987 Washington, DC 20March 6-9, 1986 Richmond, VA 10

NATIONAL AWARDS WON

NATIONAL AWARDS DATE2011 Sam Gilmer Planner of the Year - CLAUDETTE M. FERRIS, CPS/CAP, CGMP June 2011

Chapter Website Recognition - One of the four chapters that received recognition for meeting criteria as outlined in National Website Policy C-18 May 2010Newsletter of the Year - 3rd Place - Received check for $100 and a certificate May 2010Leadership - Chapter Merit May 2010Member Retention - for having 89.9% retention May 2010New Member - for having 6.1% membership growth May 2009Program of the Year - Second Place - So You Want to be a CMP? (received $200) May 2003Program of the Year - Second Place - The ABCs of Meeting Planning - the 2001 Fall Educational Conference (received $200) May 2002Program of the Year - Second Place - Healthy Habits (received $100) June 1999Program of the Year - Third Place - Strategic Planning Session (received $100) May 1997Membership

May 1996

* Chapter with the Best Growth Rate (38 new members) * Chapter with the Best Rate of Retention (97%) - for each award, the Chapter received two free registrations to the 1997 SGMP Annual Conference in Long Beach

Program of the Year - Second Place - Designer Meetings (received $100)1995 Sam Gilmer Supplier of the Year – PHILIP LEVY May 19951994 Program of the Year - Second Place - Request for Proposals for Government Meetings (received $100) May 1995Sam Gilmer Planner of the Year – LYNETTE SCHICK May 19941993 Chapter of the Year (first chapter to be recognized for this prestigious honor (received $500) May 19941993 Program of the Year - First Place (received $250 and a plaque) May 1994Best Attendance - 57 members (received $250) February 19931991 Program of the Year - First Place - Negotiations/Bring Your Boss Night (received $250/plaque) April 1992SGMP Chapter Members of the Year - Becky Ellis & Elly McFadden April 1986National Board of Directors' Award - Becky Ellis & Elly McFadden April 1986

MEMBERS WHO SERVED ON SGMP’S NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MEMBER OFFICER POSITION DATESClaudette M. Ferris, CPS/CAP, CGMP Planner Director 2007 - 2011Claudette M. Ferris, CPS/CAP, CGMP Secretary 2003 - 2007Lynette Schick, CMP Immediate Past President 2001 - 2007Lynette Schick, CMP President 1999 - 2001Lynette Schick, CMP First Vice President 1997 - 1999Philip Levy Supplier Director 1993 - 1995Lynette Schick Planner Director 1991 - 1993Virginia Burns Planner Director 1989 - 1990Elly McFadden Member-at-Large 1985-1986

MEMBERS WHO SERVED ON SGMP’S GILMER INSTITUTE OF LEARNING (GIL) MEMBER OFFICER POSITION DATES

Lynette Schick, CMP Gilmer Institute of Learning /Education Trustee

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CHAPTER PRESIDENTS’ ROUNDTABLE (CPR)

Members Who Served as Chapter Presidents Roundtable (CPR) OfficersMEMBER OFFICER POSITION DATEKay Bothwell, CMP Recorder 2003-2004Claudette Ferris CPS Chairman 2000-2001The CPR was abolished in 2007

REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES

Members Who Served as Regional RepresentativesMEMBER REGIONAL POSITION DATEGia Joko Region 5 Supplier Representative 2007-2008Regional Representatives were abolished in July 2009

MEMBERS WHO SERVED AS NATIONAL COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN

MEMBER COMMITTEE DATE

Claudette Ferris CPS/CAP Sam Gilmer Institute Scholarship Committee Board Liaison

2006-2007

MEMBER COMMITTEE DATE

Claudette Ferris CPS/CAP Honors and Awards 2003-2007

Lynette Schick, CMP Annual Conference Education 2004-2005

Lynette Schick, CMP Nominations and Elections 2001-2007

Claudette Ferris CPS Bylaws 1997 – 2001

Lynette Schick, CMP Annual Educational Conference 1997-1999

Philip Levy, CMP Awards Committee 1993-1995

NATIONAL MEETINGS HOSTED (Include Annual Conferences, National Board Meetings, Dates)

September 1988 - National Board Meeting /Chapter President’s Roundtable

After only four short years as a Chapter, the Colorado Chapter hosted the 1989 Annual Conference in Denver. On the following page is a press release announcing the conference:

PRESS RELEASE ANNOUNCING THE SEVENTH ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Denver, Colorado, is the site of the Seventh Annual Conference of the Society of Government Meeting Planners. The Conference will be held at the Sheraton Hotel DTC, April 13-16, 1989. The Conference will include a series of professional and instructional seminars, an education exhibit session, and the annual membership meeting of The Society. This forum will provide meeting planners the opportunity to exchange ideas, as well as meet many national and local suppliers. The registration fee for the Conference (for meeting planners) is $75.

SGMP is a non-profit educational society, dedicated to improving the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of government meetings. Meeting planners from all levels of government (city, county, state, and federal) should plan to attend this informative Conference.

Those interested in attending should contact Lynette Schick, President, Colorado Chapter, at 331-4620 for further information.

November 8, 1991 - The Colorado Chapter hosted a reception for the SGMP National Board of Directors at the Red Lion Hotel in Denver.

July 22, 1994 - The Colorado Chapter hosted the National Board meeting at the Radisson Hotel in Denver. On Thursday, July 21, 1994, the Chapter held its monthly Chapter meeting in order for the members to get to meet the “Stars” of our organization, the National Board of Directors.

July 1999 – National Board Meeting with newly elected President Lynette Schick CMP, held at the Holiday Inn SE. The Rocky Mountain Chapter Board of Directors also held its meeting at this time in order to get acquainted with the National officers. A welcome reception was held for all Chapter members.

January 19-20, 2001 – The National Board, Chapter Presidents’ and Second Vice Presidents’ Roundtables all met in Denver at the Adams Mark Hotel Denver. A welcome reception was held on January 18, 2001 for the Rocky Mountain Chapter members to meet their peers from other states.

July 2005 - Several members of the SGMP National Board, along with Carl Thompson, Executive Director, attended the July 2005 Chapter meeting. They were in town after attending the CIC Hall of Leaders gala the previous evening.

September 2005 - The September 2005 Joint Leadership Forum was held in Denver at the Grand Hyatt Regency. Attendees included members of the National Board, both the Executive and Deputy Directors, Chapter Presidents Roundtable and the Supplier Leadership Roundtable. Attendees got a feel of the sites and sounds of Denver for the upcoming 2006 National Conference to be held in Denver.

May 24-28, 2006 – “The SGMP Educational Summit” The 24thAnnual Educational Conference was held at the new Hyatt Regency Convention Center; the tradeshow was held at the convention center. …..The Mile High City of Denver attracted more than 870 members to the educational summit amid the beautiful Rockies. Mountains and people were moved with the keynote speaker Steve Ford, actor and son of the late former President Gerald Ford. Steve gave us insight into the White House through the experience of his truly American family and the foundation. Workshops covered ROI, meeting planning, supplier skills, technology trends and legal reviews. Suppliers and planners were given a free night to make plans with each other, plus a night to explore downtown Denver, in the first Network Night. The annual tradeshow was pure red, white and blue, from patriotic decor and Uncle Sam to the entertainment of the Liberty Belles, not to mention the Big Blue Bear that looked over the convention center all week.

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