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CERTIFIED GOVERNMENT
MEETING PROFESSIONAL
WHY SHOULD I BECOME A CERTIFIED
MEETING PROFESSIONAL?
CERTIFICATION
DEMONSTRATES YOUR
COMMITMENT TO THE
PROFESSION
CERTIFICATION ENHANCES THE
PROFESSION’S IMAGE
CERTIFICATION REFLECTS
ACHIEVEMENT
CERTIFICATION BUILDS
SELF-ESTEEM
CERTIFICATION ESTABLISHES
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
CERTIFICATION IMPROVES
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AND
ADVANCEMENT
CERTIFICATION PREPARES YOU
FOR GREATER ON-THE-JOB
RESPONSIBILITIES
CERTIFICATION PROVIDES FOR
GREATER EARNINGS
POTENTIAL
CERTIFICATION IMPROVES
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
CERTIFICATION OFFERS
GREATER PROFESSIONAL
RECOGNITION FROM PEERS
WHY CGMP?
First Certification for Government
–Federal
–State
–Local
EXAM PROCTORED BY
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE (USDA)
GRADUATE SCHOOL
Government Meeting Planning is
Changing
Having broad knowledge and a
Professional Designation will
distinguish You From the Crowd
 “Certification Programs are a Win-Win
Situation; the Certifiers Benefit; and so does
any Customer, Client or Employer who relies
on the Certification. That should explain
why within a decade, every Market Leader
in every Global Industry will offer
Certification Programs for its Key
Employees.” FORTUNE MAGAZINE
6.26.00
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
 MUST BE A MEMBER OF SGMP IN GOOD
STANDING FOR NOT LESS THAN ONE
YEAR
 GOVERNMENT PLANNER
 CONTRACT PLANNER
 SUPPLIERS TO BE ELIGIBLE
TENTATIVE DATE
JUNE 2006
 HAVE AT LEAST ONE YEAR OF MEETING
PLANNING EXPERIENCE
 MUST ATTEND ALL THREE
SESSIONS AND TESTING
FAILURE TO PASS THE TEST
Can retest with next session for $100
PASSING EXAM
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CERTIFICATION CERTIFICATE
 THE RIGHT TO USE CGMP
DESIGNATION ON BUSINESS
CARDS, LETTERHEADS,
SIGNATURE LINES
PASSING EXAM
RECOGNITION IN THE SGMP
ADVANTAGE MAGAZINE
CGMP PIN
COURSE CONTENT
 DAY 1 :
OVERVIEW/ADMINISTRATION
AND EVENT MANAGEMENT
FACILITIES & SERVICES PART I
COURSE CONTENT
 DAY 2:
EVENT MANAGEMENT FACILITIES
AND SERVICES PART II
COURSE CONTENT
 DAY 3:
FINANCIAL AND RISK
MANAGEMENT
TUITION
 $650
THREE DAYS OF CLASSROOM
TRAINING (25 to 30/class)
MATERIALS
EXAM
CLASSROOM TRAINING
 USDA GRADUATE SCHOOL
TRANSCRIPTS
 CEUs
REFERENCE MATERIALS
 CONVENTION INDUSTRY
COUNCIL (CIC) MANUAL
 CGMP MANUAL
EXAM
 MIX OF 100 MULTIPLE CHOICE
AND TRUE/FALSE QUESTIONS
 TWO HOURS
 SCORE OF 80 TO PASS
REIMBURSEMENT
BEING DISCUSSED
2006 COURSE DATES
 ATLANTA, GEORGIA
FEBRUARY 27 – MARCH 1, 2006
EXAM DATE: MARCH 2, 2006
DENVER, COLORADO
MAY 21-23, 2006 SGMP CONFERENCE
EXAM DATE: MAY 24, 2006
2006 COURSE DATES
 WASHINGTON, D.C.
JULY, 2006
 CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
SEPTEMBER, 2006
 DALLAS, TEXAS
NOVEMBER, 2006
RECERTIFY IN 3 YEARS
 MEMBERSHIP CURRENT
NO BREAK FOR THREE YEARS
 WRITE ARTICLES FOR
ADVANTAGE MAGAZINE
RECERTIFICATION
 ARTICLES FOR LOCAL
CHAPTER NEWSLETTERS
 PARTICIPATE IN TWO OF
CHAPTER MONTHLY
PROGRAMS
ADDITIONAL POINTS
 SERVING ON CHAPTER OR
NATIONAL COMMITTEES
 SERVING ON CHAPTER OR
NATIONAL BOARD
 RECRUIT THREE PLANNER
MEMBERS
SAMPLE QUESTIONS
AN EXAMPLE OF A MANDATORY
SOURCE FOR PROCURING
SERVICES IS UNICOR?
 TRUE
 FALSE
A CONTRACT IS AN AGREEMENT
ENFORCEABLE BY THE LAW?
 TRUE
 FALSE
ACQUISITIONS MADE BY THE
EXECUTIVE BRANCH USING
APPROPRIATED FUNDS ARE
GENERALLY CONTROLLED BY THE
FEDERAL ACQUISITIONS
REGULATIONS (FAR)?
 TRUE
 FALSE
OBJECTIVES ARE CREATED FROM
GOALS?
 TRUE
 FALSE
GENERALLY ADULT LEARNERS ARE
DE-MOTIVATED BY LENGTHY
LECTURES?
 TRUE
 FALSE
THE FISCAL YEAR FOR THE FEDERAL
GOVERNMENT BEGINS?
 1. December 31
 2. January 1
 3. September 30
 4. October 1
WHEN APPROPRIATED FUNDS ARE LEGALLY
AVAILABLE TO AN AGENCY, WHICH OF THE
FOLLOWING OBLIGATION CRITERIA DOES
NOT APPLY?
 1. The purpose of the obligation or expenditure
is authorized.
 2. The obligation occurs in the time limits
applicable
 3. The obligation & expenditures are within the
amounts Congress authorized
 4. The obligation & expenditures are no more
than 20% over the amounts Congress
authorized.
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR
REVIEWING APPORTIONMENT
REQUESTS AND MAKING FUNDS
AVAILABLE TO THE AGENCIES?
 1. GSA
 2. YOUR AGENCY
 3. OMB
 4. CONGRESS
YOU CAN REDUCE MEETING RISKS BY?

1. Conducting a demographic profile of potential
attendees
 2. Considering the time of year and location
 3. Conducting a site visit
 4. All of the above
IF A MEAL IS PROVIDED AS PART OF
YOUR EVENT?
 1. There is no change in the amount of per
diem that you will be reimbursed for
 2. Don’t eat the meal
 3. Submit travel reimbursement less the
scheduled cost for that meal
 4. Reduce the MIE by 10%
SUMMARY
OBTAINING YOUR CGMP:
 DEFINES ABILITY TO “GET THE
JOB DONE”
 ESTABLISHES LEVEL OF
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE
 ADDS CREDIBILITY TO MEETING
PLANNER
 REFLECTS PROFESSIONAL
COMPETENCY WITHIN AGENCY
Certified Hospitality Sales Professional
CHSP
SGMP Offers CHSP
Today, a sales professional needs the
competitive edge to succeed. The
Certified Hospitality Sales Professional
(CHSP) designation elevates credibility
and confidence. It emphasizes the
ability to meet demanding industry
standards for sales professionalism
and expertise.
Qualifications for CHSP
Certification
Candidates may pursue the CHSP
designation through one of two options: Plan
A emphasizes an education background;
Plan B emphasizes industry experience. All
plans require documented evidence of
managerial experience and successful
completion of a comprehensive
examination.
Plan A Eligibility
Education Emphasis
 At least a 2-year hospitality degree or
sales/marketing degree from an
accredited institution
OR
Successful completion of the
Educational Institute's 5 Course
Marketing and Sales Management
Session
Plan B Eligibility
Experience Emphasis
 Current employment at a lodging
hospitality company in a hospitality
sales-related position in which 50
percent or more of the position duties
and responsibilities involve sales to
individuals or groups, with at least one
year of full time experience in such a
position.
SGMP CHSP 2006 Review Session
 The CHSP Review Program is a pre-conference
program
 Registration Fee for SGMP member
Before 5/1/06 = $225.00
After 5/1/06 = $250.00
 Review Session
Tuesday, May 23, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Wednesday, May 24, 9:00 am to 11:00 am
(Includes the review course, breaks and lunch)
The Exam
 Exam Fee is $275.00 through the Educational
Institute of AHLA, offered by SGMP’s Rance
R. Willis Education Foundation (savings of $75)
 This fee covers all materials and exam
 Study Guides shipped to you 2-3 weeks after your
application is approved
 Deadline for applying is April16, 2006
 Application must be sent to Educational Institute in
Orlando, Florida. NOT SGMP
http://www.ei-ahla.org/certification_chsp.asp
SGMP Pre-Conference Courses
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CHSP Certified Hospitality Sales Professional
CMP Certified Meeting Professional
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