Thank you for visiting our website! We invite you to join us during our monthly meetings and become a member of our chapter. Meetings are held the second Thursday of each month, usually during lunch with some exceptions, and include a variety of professional development topics. Locations vary throughout the Houston Gulf Coast area allowing our supplier members to showcase their properties and planner members to view different sites in a relaxed social atmosphere. Check the calendar of events for the latest information regarding meeting locations and educational topics.

Organization Profile
The Society of Government Meeting Professionals, established in October 1981, is a national non-profit professional organization of individuals involved in planning local, state or federal government meetings – either on a full- or part-time basis – and those individuals who supply services to government planners. SGMP is dedicated to improving the knowledge and expertise of these individuals through education, training and industry relationships.

Chapter Profile
The Houston Gulf Coast Chapter of SGMP chartered on December 5, 2006. We offer a variety of opportunities for members to get involved, including multiple leadership tasks, monthly education programs, community service projects, regional and national conferences, annual holiday party with silent auction, and – soon to come – a chapter newsletter. Involvement with this beneficial organization can improve your work productivity and help to build relationships with other government planners and suppliers in your community.


Chapter Mission and Goals
• Pair established, active members with new and potential members to help acclimate them to all the benefits of SGMP membership.

• Motivate and encourage members and non-members to become involved in chapter and national activities by presenting outstanding educational programs.

• Increase participation and visibility in community service activities.

• Acknowledge and award as many members as possible for the contributions to the growth and success of the chapter

• Offer full or partial scholarships to each qualified application to attend the national conference by revaluation of our silent auction program and other fundraisers.