Upcoming Events

Meeting Table Manners and Essential "Do's and Don'ts" of Lunchtime Etiquette

April 16, 2025 @ 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM 

Radisson Plaza Hotel & Suites Kalamazoo
100 West Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo

A skill building dining etiquette and personal social skills workshop. This engaging and informative session is tailored for government meeting planners and suppliers, to enhance dining etiquette skills and ensure presenting oneself with confidence and professionalism during government meetings. Participants will learn essential table manners, navigate complex table settings, and engage in polite, effective conversation. With real-world skills and confidence gained, participants can professionally and successfully manage themselves with poise and grace at the table. Elevate your meal etiquette and make a positive lasting impression at your next government event.

Presenter: Kelly Duggan, Image Consulting
GMS Core Competency: Protocol, Facilities & Services
Credit Hours: 1 – GMS, 1 – CGMP, 1 – CMP 

Program Schedule:
11:00 a.m. - Registration
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Lunch and education sessions
1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Member announcements

Pricing:
$25.00 Member Government Planner ($45.00 late registration)
$25.00 Member Contract Planner ($45.00 late registration)
$35.00 Member Supplier ($55.00 late registration)
$25.00 Member Educator/Student ($45.00 late registration)
$25.00 Member Retiree ($45.00 late registration)
$10.00 Non Member Planner | April special pricing ($50.00 late registration) 

$10.00 Non Member Supplier | April special pricing ($60.00 late registration)

Register Online

MiSGMP Registration Policies – Revised June 2024

• It is requested all registration fees be paid prior to the meeting/event.  If unable to make an online payment, cash or check is the only form of payment that will be accepted in-person on the day of the meeting/event.
  
  
• Registration ends the Thursday prior to the meeting/event at 5:00 p.m.
  
  
• Registrations after 5:00 p.m. the Thursday prior to the meeting/event must be approved by the chapter's treasurer.
  
  
• When a written/emailed registration cancellation request is received prior to 5 p.m. the Thursday before the event, a credit will be issued to the individual’s MiSGMP account for the amount paid. Registration fee credits can only be used for future MiSGMP event registration fees. No refunds are provided.
  
  
• MiSGMP strongly discourages onsite/walk-in registrations.  Members who choose to register at the door will incur the standard monthly meeting registration fee for their member type, the standard $20 late registration fee, and an extra $25 walk-in fee.  Please note that meal availability cannot be guaranteed for walk-in registrants.
  
  
• A guest may attend a maximum of two MiSGMP sponsored programs/events at the applicable guest rate. To attend additional MiSGMP sponsored programs/events, one must become a MiSGMP member.

*For all registration approvals after the registration deadline or cancellations, please contact the chapter's treasurer.

Monthly Education Program Pricing (does not include AEC and/or Special Events)

MEMBER Registration Fees

Member Government Planner, Contract Planner, Educator/Student or Retiree
Regular Registration Fee       $25.00
Late Registration Fee             $20.00

Member Supplier
Regular Registration Fee       $35.00
Late Registration Fee             $20.00

NON-MEMBER Registration Fees

Non-member Government Planner, Contract Planner, Educator/Student or Retiree
Regular Registration Fee       $30.00
Late Registration Fee             $20.00

Non-member Supplier
Regular Registration Fee       $40.00
Late Registration Fee             $20.00