Policies
SGMP's National Offices and Chapters are supported by our Policy Manual, which guides consistent and transparent work. View SGMP's Policies as a PDF. To view each policy separately, please click on the red buttons below. Individual policies are hyperlinked and searchable.
AC-1 National Education Conference (NEC) Guidelines AC-2 On Stage Recognition for Chapters Receiving National Awards AC-3 Travel/Honoraria for Members to Train at the NEC AC-4 National Educational Conference (NEC) Cancellation AC-5 Communications of the Year Award AC-6 Chapter Operations Awards AC-7 Programming of the Year Award AC-8 National Education Conference – Rance R. Willis National Scholarship AC-9 Gilmer Planner (POY) and Supplier of the Year (SOY) Guidelines AC-10 SGMP Partnership Award AC-11 SGMP National President’s Award
C-1 Chapter President Travel C-2 Chapter Second Vice President Travel C-3 Chapter Insurance Coverage C-4 Chapter Employer Identification Number C-5 Chapter Financial Reporting Schedule to SGMP C-6 Chapter Cashing for Membership Dues Checks (Exceptions Noted) C-7 Chapter Board Structure C-8 Chapter Chartering Dues Revenue Sharing C-9 Chapter Chartering Membership Requirements C-10 Chapter Archives/Record Retention C-11 Chapter Recognition Removal Process –Closure Policy C-12 Chapter Immediate Past President Vacancy C-13 Chapter Monthly Program Requirement C-14 Chapter Educational Program Copyright Protection C-15 Chapter Paying Honoraria to Members C-16 Chapter Selling or Distributing Member Contact List C-17 Chapter Board Term of Office C-18 Chapter Website Guidelines C-19 Chapter Board Uncontested Election Process (Eliminated) C-20 Chapter Elections/Voting C-21 Chapter Board Installation C-22 Chapter Board Oath of Office C-23 Chapter Board Members Expressing Personal Views C-24 Chapter Board Transition Schedule C-25 Chapter Financial Reporting Schedule from SGMP C-26 Chapter Board Job Descriptions C-27 Chapter President/Treasurers (Newly-Elected) Training (Eliminated) C-28 Chapter Board Meetings C-29 Chapter Contracts C-30 Chapter Education Conferences C-31 Chapter Board Strategic Planning Meeting/Retreat C-32 Chapter Trustee Appointment C-33 Chapter Name and/or Logo Changes
CF-1 Chapter Budget Approval CF-2 Chapter Budget Forms CF-3 Chapter Budget Guidelines to Protect Non-Profit Status (“80/20”) CF-4 Chapter Budget Chart of Accounts CF-5 Chapter Financial Management Rules CF-6 Chapter Banking Transactions Rules CF-7 Chapter Banking Signature Card CF-8 Chapter Debit Cards Guidelines CF-9 Chapter Financial Accounts Transition Schedule CF-10 Chapter Treasurer Responsibilities CF-11 Chapter Accounting Procedures Requirements CF-12 Chapter Receipts Requirements CF-13 Chapter Deposits Requirements CF-14 Chapter Cash Transactions Tracking Requirements CF-15 Chapter Check Writing Requirements CF-16 Chapter Audit Requirements CF-17 Chapter Financial Transactions Documentation Requirements CF-18 Chapter Monthly Review of Financial Accounting Forms CF-19 Chapter IRS Tax Reporting Forms 990 & 990-PF CF-20 Chapter Savings, CDs and Assets CF-21 Chapter Dues Revenue Sharing for Existing Chapters CF-22 Chapter Sponsorship of National Education Conference (Eliminated) CF-23 Chapter Purchases of Gift Cards (and form)
G-1 Participation in “FAM” Trips G-2 Accepting Materials for Publication by SGMP G-3 Selling or Distributing Member E-mail Addresses G-4 Selling or Distributing Member Contact List by SGMP G-5 Maintaining Industry Organization Memberships G-6 SGMP Logo Usage G-7 Vendor Contract Signatures G-8 Conflicts of Interest with RFPs G-9 Use of Official SGMP Stationary G-10 Making Official Statements on Behalf of SGMP G-11 Prohibition of Lobbying Activities G-12 Sharing Industry Publications G-13 Loan of SGMP Property G-14 Volunteering for a National Committee G-15 Lifetime Memberships for Past National Board Members G-16 Prohibition of Personal Gain Based on Service to SGMP G-17 Ownership of SGMP Intellectual Property G-18 SGMP Representation on EIC/CMP Boards of Directors G-19 Credit and Crime Checks for Current and New SGMP Employees G-20 Whistleblower Policy G-21 Social Media Policy G-22 Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality G-23 Hiring Decisions by Executive Director &CEO G-24 Chapter Group Structure G-25 Request for Review
M-1 Membership Categories (with Eligibility, Parameters and Dues) M-2 Membership Processing and Monthly Deliverables from SGMP M-3 Supplier Paying for Planner’s Membership M-4 Membership Drop/Rejoin Dates M-5 Membership Anniversary Dates M-6 Chapter Subsidizing/Paying for Planner’s Membership M-7 Memberships Meeting Multiple Membership Category Criteria M-8 Non-Reinstatement after Code of Ethics Violation M-9 Membership Ratio 50/50 Requirement M-10 Membership Ratio 50/50 Deficiency (Eliminated) M-11 Retiree & Educator/Student Eligibility for Scholarships M-12 Retiree Member Attendance at NEC Tradeshow M-13 Retiree Member Participation on Committees M-14 Member Name Changes, Member Transfers and Chapter Transfers M-15 Alternate Supplier Match Program (Eliminated) M-16 Code of Ethics Compliance M-17 Ethics Investigations M-18 Ethics & Appeals Committee M-19 Definition of Member in Good Standing M-20 Members Attending Chapter Meetings
NB-1 Site Selection for National Board Meetings NB-2 Liability Insurance Coverage NB-3 National Board Travel NB-4 National Board Member Travel to Speak at Chapters NB-5 International Travel NB-6 SGMP Funds for Non-Board Travel NB-7 Chapter Immediate Past Presidents Elected to National Board NB-8 National Board Executive Session NB-9 Issuance of Credit Cards NB-10 Term of Office for National Board NB-11 Executive Director Contract
NE-1 Nominations & Elections Committee NE-2 Campaigning for National and Chapter Elected Positions NE-3 Qualifications for National Board NE-4 Formal Complaint Process for National/Chapter Elections NE-5 Election Vote Count and Tie-Breaking Procedures NE-6 Voting in National Elections NE-7 Chapter Nominations and Elections Committee
NF-1 SGMP National Budget NF-2 Vendor Lists and Chart of Accounts NF-3 Accounting Software NF-4 Financial Rules NF-5 Banking NF-6 National Banking Signature Cards & Investment Portfolios NF-7 Bonding NF-8 National Debit/Credit Cards (Eliminated) NF-9 National Credit/Debit Cards NF-10 Changing Access to Financial Accounts NF-11 National Treasurer Responsibilities NF-12 Accounting Procedures NF-13 Receipts NF-14 Deposits NF-15 Tracking Chapter Cash Transactions NF-16 Check Writing Requirements NF-17 National Audits NF-18 Reporting NF-19 Review of Month-End Financial Reports NF-20 IRS Tax Reporting NF-21 Savings, CDs and Assets NF-22 Returned Check Charge NF-23 Refund Requests NF-24 Allowable Variances in Actual Spending vs. Budgeted Amounts NF-25 Headquarters Payroll Adjustments NF-26 Financial Alert Process NF-27 Reserve Policy NF-28 Investment Policy
R-1 Regional Structure (Eliminated) R-2 Request for Review (Eliminated)
GI-1 Gilmer Institute of Learning Travel GI-2 National Education Conference Registration GI-3 CGMP Exam Fee Reimbursement GI-4 Chapter Immediate Past Presidents Elected/Appointed as Trustee GI-5 Gilmer Institute of Learning Trustees Annual Meeting GI-6 Gilmer Institute of Learning Trustee Duties GI-7 CGMP Class Requirements GI-8 CGMP Certification Program GI-9 CGMP National Scholarship Fund GI-10 Site Selection for Gilmer Institute of Learning Trustee Meetings GI-11 CGMP Alternative Recertification Program
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