About Us
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SGMP is a nonprofit, professional organization whose members are planners from federal, state, county and local government entities and providers of meeting services and facilities. Our objectives are to enhance the quality and promote the cost-effectiveness of government meetings. Improving the knowledge base and expertise of individuals in the planning and management of government meetings is achieved by offering educational opportunities at chapter and national levels. SGMP also provides a platform for the discussion of mutual objectives and industry accepted practices for conducting meetings of the government.
The Atlanta Chapter of SGMP was chartered in September 1986.
The Atlanta Chapter has been very active, focused primarily on monthly educational programs and featuring guest speakers and member-conducted, innovative professional training. Community service projects, local and regional educational conferences, CMP study groups, Silent Auctions, and a variety of member social activities round out a typical chapter year.
Highlights of the chapter's history include:
1990 - Hosted the SGMP National Educational Conference.
1995 - Won "Newsletter of the Year".
1995 - Atlanta Chapter Founding Member and former Chapter President, Sadie Rogers, was elected President of the National Board of Directors for 1995-1997.
1996 - First Chapter Educational Conference conducted in Savannah, Georgia.
1997 - First Regional Educational Conference with the Florida Capital Chapter and the Tennessee Chapter in Macon, Georgia.
1999 -Atlanta Chapter develops its first Strategic Plan.
2000 - National SGMP President, Lynette Schick, speaks at the Fourth Annual Regional Educational Conference in Athens, Georgia.
2000 - Won the Membership Award in San Diego at the National Conference.
2001 - The Chapter takes its meeting "on the road" to Huntsville, AL.
2001 - Silent Auction breaks the record, bringing in over $5000 for the Scholarship Fund.
2002 - Inaugural "Patrons and Partners Night" to recognize both our supportive employers and our spouses / partners.
2002 - Peach Beat wins 2nd place for 2001 newsletter of the year and a special award - "The Emeril Lagasse 'BAM' Award for 'Chef's Corner'"
2003 - Peach Beat wins 3rd place for 2002 newsletter of the year.
2004 - Peach Beat wins 3rd place for 2003 newsletter of the year.
2005 - The Atlanta Chapter and the Central Florida Chapter partner to sponsor the 2005 Southeast Regional Education Conference (SREC) in Tybee Island, Georgia. 140 attended this conference.
The Atlanta Chapter led all chapters in a monetary donation to the charity supported at the national conference in Sacramento, California
ROI - Chapter generated $5.1 million in business for Atlanta Chapter Suppliers
2006 - The Peach Beat Newsletter wins Newsletter of the Year (1st Place) for the 2005 newsletter editions in national competition at the national conference in Denver, Colorado.
Darryl Arancio receives the Sam Gilmer Award (SGMP's top honor) as the Supplier of the Year at the national conference in Denver.
The Atlanta Chapter celebrated its 20th year in existence! Vickie Grace, one of the founding members is still an active member. Go Vickie!
2007 - The Atlanta Chapter becomes the second largest chapter in SGMP with 219 members, surpassing the Sacramento (CA) Chapter! The only chapter larger than Atlanta: NATCAP (DC)
Ruth Harris, CMP, CTAS, CGMP, receives the Sam Gilmer Award (SGMP's top honor) as the Planner of the Year at the national conference in Atlantic City.
2010 - The Atlanta Chapter officially changed it name to the Georgia Peach Chapter SGMP whichbetter reflects the more diverse membership that it has. Members are from all over the state of Georgia and not just the metro Atlanta area.
