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    • Wednesday, May 15, 2024
    • Virtual


    • Thursday, May 23, 2024
    • 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Virtual
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    Breaking the AV Glass Ceiling Workshop

    The SGMP Golden State Chapter would like to extend a formal invitation for the upcoming "Breaking the AV Glass Ceiling Workshop," hosted by Ilissa Moregon. Join us for an enlightening session as we delve into the world of AV production planning and the art of contract negotiating. This workshop is your opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation in event planning. Don't miss out on this chance to shape a brighter future in AV production planning.

     Key Takeaways:
    Insider Tips for Successful AV Agreements
    Strategies to Maximize Your AV Production Budget
    Techniques to Navigate Complex AV Production Challenges

    Speaker Bio: Ilissa is an expert production manager and strategist with recognized expertise in developing and executing live/hybrid and virtual national events for Fortune 5000 companies, nonprofits and cutting-edge market-driven programs. Her career background includes extensive experience in audio and video engineering. She is a leader in sales revenue, client retention and has been an event manager for over 20 years in 100's of venues. Ilissa has the ability to take mood board ideas from concept to implementation.

    Meeting Link: Coming Soon!

    Complimentary! 


    ****Children's Advocacy Center of WA - we are collecting children's blankets or help when shopping with Amazon or Fred Meyer.

    • Go to smile.amazon.com and log into your Amazon account. Search for Children’s Advocacy Centers of Washington or CACWA in the charity search area near the top of the pageShop & Amazon donates 0.5% of the purchase price from your eligible Amazon-smile purchases to CACWA.
    • Link your Fred Meyer Rewards Card to Children’s Advocacy Centers of Washington and a portion of your purchase will be donated to CACWA every time you use it! To link your rewards card to CACWA go to FredMeyerRewards.com You can search for us by our name or by non-profit number PX510.


    • Wednesday, June 12, 2024
    • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Port of Olympia - 626 Columbia St. NW Suite 1-B, Olympia, WA 98504

    PNW SGMP Chapter - Jeopardy! A Year in Review


    Join us for the final meeting of the PNW SGMP Chapter 2023 - 2024 fiscal year.

    Our program will be a fun Jeopardy Game, which will recap all the programs that were presented this past year.  You will have a chance to provide “answers” to questions taken from the programs that were presented all year long.  It will be a wonderful review for those who attended the programs and will provide beneficial meeting planning and management information to those who missed some.  Let your competitive side come out as you vie for the PRIZES awarded to the winning Jeopardy team.

    Your new board will be installed, and the chapter's most coveted awards will be presented. Come see who will win the 2024 Planner of the Year, 2024 Supplier of the Year and who will win the Red and Peggy Meyer Award of Leadership Excellence.

    *Skype/ZOOM will not be available for our Eastern Washington and Boise members.  This is a social event. Please join us and be social!


    $ 20.00 planners includes lunch

    $ 30.00 suppliers includes lunch

    ****Children's Advocacy Center of WA - we are collecting children's blankets or help when shopping with Amazon or Fred Meyer.

    • Go to smile.amazon.com and log into your Amazon account. Search for Children’s Advocacy Centers of Washington or CACWA in the charity search area near the top of the pageShop & Amazon donates 0.5% of the purchase price from your eligible Amazon-smile purchases to CACWA.
    • Link your Fred Meyer Rewards Card to Children’s Advocacy Centers of Washington and a portion of your purchase will be donated to CACWA every time you use it! To link your rewards card to CACWA go to FredMeyerRewards.com You can search for us by our name or by non-profit number PX510.

Past events

Wednesday, April 17, 2024 Foreign Affairs - Inviting non-US Citizens to your meetings and conferences
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 The Art of In-Person Networking
Wednesday, March 13, 2024 Crafting Clear and Purposeful Meeting Objectives
Tuesday, February 27, 2024 SGMP Western Alliance Mtg: Join the Campaign to End Human Trafficking
Wednesday, February 14, 2024 Back of the House Discussion and Tour - Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Tacoma
Wednesday, January 10, 2024 Per Diem Methodology.... Explained!
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 Annual Holiday Meeting & Silent Auction
Wednesday, November 08, 2023 Government Contract Negotiations
Thursday, October 12, 2023 "What our CVB's Can Do for You!”
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 Current Challenges for the Meeting Professional
Wednesday, June 14, 2023 PNW SGMP Chapter "Jeopardy"! A Year in Review
Wednesday, May 10, 2023 PNW SGMP Chapter Meeting "Current Challenges for the Government Meeting Professional"
Wednesday, April 12, 2023 PNW SGMP Chapter - April Meeting
Wednesday, February 08, 2023 PNW SGMP Chapter - The Newest TSA Travel Requirements and Public Initiatives
Tuesday, January 24, 2023 SGMP Western Alliance Presents - Have We Lost Our Focus?
Wednesday, January 11, 2023 PNW SGMP Chapter - Effective Event Marketing Strategies
Wednesday, December 14, 2022 PNW SGMP Chapter Holiday Part Extravaganza
Wednesday, November 09, 2022 PNW SGMP Chapter Meeting "Pre and Post Conference Meetings"
Wednesday, October 12, 2022 PNW SGMP Chapter Meeting "Understanding Government Ethics"
Thursday, September 29, 2022 SGMP Western Alliance Presents - Boards & Committees: SGMP Can't Succeed Without Them
Wednesday, September 14, 2022 Getting Back to Business
Monday, August 22, 2022 August PNW Chapter Social Function
Thursday, June 16, 2022 SGMP Western Alliance Presents - Are You Smarter Than A CGMP/CMP?
Wednesday, June 01, 2022 PNW SGMP Chapter Meeting "Understanding Government Ethics"
Tuesday, May 03, 2022 PNW SGMP Chapter Meeting "Government Contract Negotiations - Beyond the Basics"
Wednesday, April 27, 2022 PNW SGMP Chapter Meeting "Understanding Government Ethics"
Wednesday, March 09, 2022 PNW SGMP Chapter Meeting "Virtual/Hybrid Meeting Technology Today"
Thursday, March 03, 2022 SGMP Western Alliance Presents - Caring for Others By Caring For Yourself
Tuesday, February 22, 2022 Shackleton's Crossing - Lessons on collaboration, Influencing Tenacity, and Leadership
Wednesday, February 09, 2022 PNW SGMP Chapter Meeting "Current Challenges for the Government Meeting Professional"
Tuesday, January 25, 2022 Body Language Confidential: Pandemic Edition - Traci Brown
Thursday, December 09, 2021 PNW SGMP Chapter Meeting "Event Staging"
Wednesday, November 10, 2021 PNW SGMP Chapter Meeting "What Our CVB's Can Do For You"
Wednesday, October 20, 2021 PNW SGMP Chapter ADDED PROGRAM -Co-Creating Future Business Practices
Wednesday, October 13, 2021 PNW SGMP Chapter Meeting "How to Write an All-Encompassing RFP"
Wednesday, September 08, 2021 PNW SGMP Chapter WELCOME BACK! Let’s Learn About the Newest Protocols for Event Safety
Wednesday, September 01, 2021 PNW SGMP Chapter ADDED PROGRAM - Security in the New Meeting Space Landscape
Wednesday, June 09, 2021 PWN SGMP Chapter - June Meeting
Wednesday, May 12, 2021 PNW SGMP Chapter "Government Ethics"
Tuesday, April 13, 2021 PNW SGMP Chapter Meeting "Negotiations 101" see description for link
Wednesday, February 10, 2021 PNW Chapter SGMP "Hybrid Meetings"
Wednesday, January 13, 2021 PNW SGMP Chapter "Current Challenges for Planners"
Wednesday, December 09, 2020 PNW SGMP Chapter "Zoom Meetings"
Thursday, November 12, 2020 PNW SGMP Chapter "Revenue Management"
Wednesday, October 14, 2020 PNW SGMP Chapter "Don't Take the Wind Out Of Your Sale"
Wednesday, September 09, 2020 PNW SGMP Chapter "Meeting Planning During a Pandemic"
Tuesday, June 09, 2020 PNW SGMP Chapter "Jeopardy"! A Year in Review and 35th Anniversary Celebration" CANCELLED
Tuesday, May 19, 2020 SGMP Annual National Education Conference "Cancelled"
Wednesday, May 13, 2020 PNW SGMP Chapter "TSA" CANCELLED
Wednesday, April 08, 2020 CANCELED! PNW SGMP Chapter "Behind the Scenes"
Wednesday, March 11, 2020 PNW SGMP Chapter "Contracting: Best Practices " has been cancelled.
Wednesday, February 12, 2020 PNW SGMP Chapter "Washington State Ethics"
Wednesday, January 08, 2020 PNW SGMP Chapter "Current Challenges for Planners"
Thursday, December 12, 2019 PNW SGMP Chapter - Today’s Newest Trends in Event Technology and Holiday Luncheon and Silent Auction
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 PNW SGMP Chapter "Event Safety Solutions"
Wednesday, October 09, 2019 PNW SGMP Chapter 1/2 Day Workshop - The Three Ps. Be Prepared. Be Productive. Be Prudent
Wednesday, September 11, 2019 PNW SGMP Chapter Meeting "Navigating Public Transportation in the Greater Puget Sound"
Monday, July 15, 2019 PNW SGMP Board Retreat
Tuesday, June 25, 2019 SGMP Annual National Education Conference
Wednesday, June 12, 2019 PNW SGMP Chapter Meeting "Jeopardy! A Year in Review"
Wednesday, May 08, 2019 PNW SGMP Chapter Meeting "Time Management and Timelines...Begining with the End in Mind".
Wednesday, April 10, 2019 PNW SGMP Chapter Meeting "Revenue Management and MORE!".
Wednesday, March 13, 2019 PNW SGMP Chapter Meeting "Essentials of Leading".
Wednesday, February 13, 2019 PNW SGMP Chapter Meeting "Demystifying the GSA Per Diem Schedule".
Wednesday, January 09, 2019 PNW SGMP Chapter Meeting "Current Challenges for Meeting Planners".
Wednesday, December 12, 2018 PNW SGMP Chapter Meeting "Annual Holiday Silent Auction Fundraiser".
Wednesday, November 14, 2018 PNW SGMP Chapter Meeting "ADA Program".
Wednesday, October 10, 2018 PNW SGMP Chapter Meeting "Understanding the Inner Workings of a Conference Center".
Wednesday, September 12, 2018 PNW SGMP Chapter Meeting "Contracting"
Wednesday, August 08, 2018 PNW SGMP Chapter Social Event
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