Gilmer Institute of Learning Trustees

The mission of the Gilmer Institute of Learning is to enhance the purpose and goals of The Society by providing support to our members and chapters through educational opportunities, certifications, training, resources, scholarships and funding. The Gilmer trustees have responsibility in the following areas:

Scholarship & Certification

• Develop and recommend policies for national NEC scholarships
• Review applications for national NEC scholarships
• Manage national NEC scholarship recipients’ requirements and duties
• Advise chapter boards on NEC scholarships policies and best practices
• Develop and recommend policies for national CGMP scholarships
• Review and provide updates to CGMP program, as needed
• Develop and recommend policies for the CGMP certification/re-certification process

	Scholarship & Certification Trustee Dina Fong, CGMP California Department of Education Sacramento, CA
	Scholarship & Certification Trustee Jennifer Middleton, CGMP Sonesta Simply Suites Huntsville Huntsville, AL

Education & Programming

• Provide support for chapters’ submissions of monthly programs
• Advise chapters on government meetings content for monthly programs
• Provide input on education core competencies
• Provide input on NEC education session content, speakers and structure

	Education & Programming Trustee Ellen O'Boyle, CGMP Environmental Protection Agency Washington, DC
	Education & Programming Trustee Chris McLaughlin, CGMP Aimbridge Hospitality Omaha, NE

Fundraising

• Organize and promote the annual NEC live and online auctions
• Assist with solicitation of sponsorships for NEC & other national events
• Consult and advise chapter fundraiser chairs on best practices
• Consult with national treasurer to develop new revenue streams

	Fundraising Trustee Willma Harvey, CGMP River Parishes Tourist Commission LaPlace, LA
	Fundraising Trustee Dr. Sharon Delvisco, DSW, LMSW, GMS, CGMP Team Dynamics, LLC Slidell, LA

Advisory Chair

	Advisory Chair  Christine Pribbernow, CGMP Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development Saint Paul, MN
	Education Director Alan Kleinfeld, MTA, CMM, CMP education@sgmp.org 703.549.0892, Ext. 102