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Welcome to the SGMP Michigan Chapter!

The Society of Government Meeting Professionals is a non-profit professional organization of persons involved in planning government meetings, and those individuals who supply services to government planners. It is the only national organization in the United States dedicated exclusively to the government meeting market. The organization's objectives are to enhance the quality and promote the cost effectiveness of government meetings by improving the knowledge and expertise of individuals through education, training, and development of industry relationships.

The Society of Government meeting professionals was established in October 1981 in Washington, DC. Today, the Society delivers its membership value of education, resources, and networking to nearly 2,000 members in 19 chapters across the country. SGMP is managed by an Executive Director and governed by a national board of directors and officers elected by the membership.

Chartered January 24, 1990
The Michigan Chapter of the Society of Government Meeting Professionals (MiSGMP) is dedicated to improving the knowledge and expertise of individuals in the planning and management of government meetings through education, training, industry relationships and mutual support.
 

Chapter Board of Directors

Unless otherwise noted on calendar, board meetings occur either before or after the monthly meeting and are at the same location as the monthly meeting. All board members are required to attend the meetings. If any other member wishes to attend or needs to address the board, please contact the chapter president.

Nick StrattonNicholas Stratton
President

Community Mental Health Association

CathyCathy Mayhew
1st Vice President

AGC Michigan

StephanieStephanie Wohlfert, CMP, CTA
2nd Vice President

Choose Lansing

JodieJodie Shaver
Secretary

Michigan Association for Local Public Health

Dorothy DeanDorothy Mott
Treasurer

Mt. Pleasant Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

Stephanie ReedStephanie Reed, CMP, GMS, CTA
Director, Planner

Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI)

TammyTammy Lynn Palmer
Director, Supplier

Park Place Hotel

Randi TalmageRandi Talmage, CTA, GMS
Director, Supplier

AHC Hospitality

Tammy NovakTammy Novak, CGMP, GMS
Immediate Past President

MDHHS/Financial Operations Administration
 

We recognize and honor the Chapter's past leadership for the contributions they have made to the success and growth of the chapter.
Term in Office       Name
2020-2024             Tammy Novak, CGMP, GMS
2015-2020              Laurie Nickson, CMP
2011-2015              Michelle Milligan, MSW, LMSW, CGMP
2008-2011              Debbie Kopkau, CMP
2006-2008              Deborah Jensen, CMP
2004-2006              Andrew Silver
2002-2004              Shannon Pavwoski
2000-2002              Sue Micensky
1998-2000              Andrew Silver
1996-1998              Mary Brandimore
1994-1996              Marilyn Clark
1993-1994              Susan Holben
1990-1993              Carol Coscarelli

Michigan Chapter Triumphs with Triple Award Win from SGMP!

Members of the Michigan Chapter Board and chapter members attended the National Education Conference in-person (May 7- 9 in Omaha, Nebraska). The chapter was honored to receive three awards for 2024! Our chapter received Excellence in Chapter Operations, a Merit Award in Chapter Programming, and the Communications of the Year Award (Newsletter)!

SGMP Honors the Leaders Among Its Many Members 

Each year, the SGMP honors Top Young Professionals and Emerging Leaders, and new in 2024, Legacy Award winners. The Michigan chapter is thrilled to celebrate and congratulate this year's member recipients! 

Congratulations - 2024 Top Young Professional
LaJone McClinton MiSGMP, MDHHS - Critical Support

Congratulations - 2024 Legacy Award
Michelle Chiaravalli MSW, LMSW, CGMP, Third Circuit Court - Family Assessment Services
Debbie A Kopkau MBA, CAE, CMP, GMS, Michigan School Business Officials (MSBO)
Laurie Anne Nickson CMP, GMS, Michigan SGMP
Stephanie Wohlfert CMP, CTA, Choose Lansing

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