Legacy AwardSGMP is excited to announce the debut of the new Legacy Award. This award recognizes SGMP members, who over the course of their membership years with SGMP have made significant contributions to SGMP by volunteering with SGMP, assisting with the growth of SGMP, and proven their leadership skills with a dedication to the betterment and sustainability of SGMP. Qualifications
SGMP encourages our members and leaders to nominate individuals for this new award. Nominate a member for the Legacy Award2024 RecipientsTecumseh Yvette Deloney CMP, CGMP
Why have you continued your membership in SGMP? As the years went by, realized my ROI had become greater than I could have ever imagined. Becoming involved with the Chapter, signing up for the Leadership Development class, contracting business with SGMP Supplier Members, running for chapter board positions [never imagining I would one day serve as the Chapter President] and years later elected to serve four two-years terms on the National Board and currently serving as a Gilmer Institute of Learning Trustee. I’m an avid believer, you must invest in the organization to reap the benefits. SGMP offers a variety of opportunities for members through education, networking, and leadership. Carolyn Barrett CGMP, CHSP
Why have you continued your membership in SGMP? The friendships and relationships I have made within this group are priceless. My husband and I have moved around the country and at each stop I was welcomed at the local SGMP chapter with open arms. Mr. Timothy S. Perry
How would you prepare for future success in the government meeting industry? You have to stay current and avail yourself of any and all educational opportunities. Marie Cicogni
Why have you continued your membership in SGMP? Primarily the professional relationships and lifelong friendships formed over the years. Additionally, the opportunity to be involved with a group of people determined to continue providing the best possible learning and networking environment for Chapter members. I want the opportunity to serve and give back to our chapter in whatever way I can. Dr. James Louis Moran Jr.
How would you prepare for future success in the government meeting industry? I will apply all that I have learned through SGMP to my future endeavors, including state government, private entities, and community organizations with which I have memberships. It continues to benefit me greatly by spreading the knowledge to those I come in contact with. Melody Kebe CMP, CGMP
Why have you continued your membership in SGMP? I am very passionate about SGMP and have learned so much from both fellow planner and supplier members over the course of 30 years as a member. More importantly, are the relationships built and witnessing the hard work done by others that make an impact in the meetings industry. Chele A Clark CGMP
Why have you continued your membership in SGMP? I believe in mission of SGMP. We need to continue to educate both our planners and suppliers. The rules and regulations are ever changing and planners and suppliers need to be on top of that. The next generation of planners and suppliers need the foundation that SGMP has created to help them have successful, elegant and cost effective meetings. Kristi Reed
Why have you continued your membership in SGMP? I have been a member for going on 30 years. Besides making lifelong friendships, the GOSGMP chapter has built its foundation on supporting each other, learning from each other and empowering each other. Education has played a huge part on how to work together in a successful way. Things change all the time and keeping up on "what's happening now" benefits both sides of the relationship (suppler/planner). It's been in-valuable. We have an amazing chapter and I look forward to its continued success. Stephanie Wohlfert CMP, CTA
Why have you continued your membership in SGMP? I maintain my membership in SGMP because it provides me with incredible networking opportunities and outstanding education sessions which enhance my professional development and leadership skills. Michelle Chiaravalli MSW, LMSW, CGMP
Why have you continued your membership in SGMP? SGMP is a family. I am very thankful for all the friendships and business relationships I have developed over the years in SGMP. Laurie Anne Nickson CMP, GMS
How would you prepare for future success in the government meeting industry? I have retired from the industry but remain an active member of MiSGMP/SGMP, encouraging and mentoring members, and potential members, to take advantage of the leadership, networking, and professional development opportunities to support their personal and professional success as well as the success of the industry. Pat Walters Burch CGMP, GMS, CHDT
How would you prepare for future success in the government meeting industry? Certifications and participation. You must be present to win and advance. Attend events even if you don't think there will be a direct benefit. It's usually at those times that serendipity is at its highest influence. Debbie A Kopkau MBA, CAE, CMP, GMS
How would you prepare for future success in the government meeting industry? We need to continue to keep the information flowing between planners and suppliers in an organization like MiSGMP. I continue to teach others about industry standards while sharing the successes and challenges that I have faced in my 30-year career. This industry is not something that people seek out to do but it is very rewarding and humbling and needs to be boasted. |
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Visit Kenner
Minnesota Department of Transporation (retired)
Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown Arena
FAMU College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Retired Government Planner
Rocky Mountain Chapter
The Grand Hotel in Salem
Choose Lansing
Third Circuit Court - Family Assessment Services
Michigan SGMP
The Burch Group
Michigan School Business Officials (MSBO)