Membership Information

Membership Fee for New

 Planners is only $30!!! 

There is a variety of membership categories, each with different eligibility requirements and application rules. So it is very important to review the definitions and rules within each category to be sure you are submitting a complete and accurate membership application package. All of this information is outlined in the three "How to Join" sections. Benefits of membership in SGMP include:

·         Complimentary subscription to Government Connections magazine, SGMP’s flagship publication .
·         Exclusive use of the members-only section of the national website which offers an updated membership directory, Meeting Planners’ Toolkit, Speakers Bureau, and information on Certification programs.
·         Annual Education Conference, as well as regional conferences, offering the membership a multitude of workshops covering basic and advanced topics related to meeting planning and personal & professional development.
·         Professional contact with other government planners and suppliers knowledgeable in government contracting.
·         Referral network of planner resources and opportunities to inspect conference facilities
·         Monthly meetings, newsletters and chapter affiliation.
·         National website: www.sgmp.org