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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
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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
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
CGMP Certified Government Meeting Professional
CHSP Certified Hospitality Sales Professional
CMP Certified Meeting Professional
Looking for Leaders
IACVB or DMAI (Destination Marketing
Association International)