Heart of America Chapter
Society of Government Meeting Professionals
Serving Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Western Missouri
Our Chapter Board of Directors
Our board members serve two-year terms, July - June. Comprised of planner and supplier members in good standing, all board positions are chapter elected. Board meetings are held monthly, prior to scheduled chapter meeting. Chapter members are welcome to attend Board Meetings. Please contact our Chapter Vice President if you like to attend our next Board Meeting.
2006 – 2008 Chapter Board of Directors
Chapter President
Genie Greenberg, SSA
Vice President
Ann Leinn Gibson, UMKC
Second Vice President
Mindy Lallier, Overland Park CVB
Treasurer
Vickie Brawley, Radisson Hotel
Secretary
Jean Poppie, CMP, GSA
Board Director
Danna O'Neil, US Army Corps of Engineers
danna.j.oneill@nwd02.usace.army.mil
Board Director
Cindy Eddleman, E Pro Direct
Board Director
Christina Roth, CHSP
dos.hikansascity@fhmchotels.com
Immediate Past President
Velerie Eddleman, CMP,
USDA
816-926-7449
Contact the Chapter Board by email or phone above, or email chapter@sgmphoa.org.
Our Chapter Committees
Committees are made of a group of members who share the common goal of wanting to improve or continue the strength of a particular chapter focus. Committees welcome and encourage all interested members; having an active role on a committee is a great way to start your leadership role in your chapter.
Please contact the Chair to learn more. Your level of involvement is up to you. The more you put into SGMP the more you will get out of it. Being a part of the chapter committees allows you to assist in the positive influence we have as a chapter.
Communications Committee
The Communications Committee has a large responsibility in the success of effective communication amongst our members. We invite members who enjoy writing, art, photography, and website enhancement.
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Bi-monthly newsletter, The Beat
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Website upkeep, www.sgmphoa.org
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Notifications of special announcements
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Member surveys
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Photography
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Marketing through city and regional media
Communications Committee Members:
Betty Lou Connett
Tausha Freeman, CGMP
Christina Roth, CHSP
Hospitality Committee
The Hospitality Committee is continually communicating with chapter members to keep the level of involvement at it’s maximum.
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Member and guest greeting
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Distribution of meeting materials
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Management of attendee drawings
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New member orientation and introductions
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Planner and supplier buddy system
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Personal calls to members who have missed the last two meetings
Hospitality Committee Members:
Membership Committee
The Membership Committee plays a vital role of member retention and recruitment as well as increasing our planner to supplier membership ratio.
With a 60/40 ratio requirement, the Membership Committee looks to our members to assist in new member recruitment efforts. This committee also works with planner and supplier members to encourage members to bring guests to monthly meetings. This committee strives to achieve maximum exposure to planners and suppliers for an increased membership base.
Membership Committee Members:
Cindy Eddleman
Program Committee
Our Program Committee focuses on continued education, personal growth, and networking amongst our members. This committee focuses on program topics, speakers, additional materials for reading, and program locations.
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10 chapter meetings annually
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2 or less focused on personal development
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8 or more focused on professional development or meeting education
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Meet the needs of member education
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Follow guidelines of national education requirements
Program Committee Members:
Jean Poppie, CMP
Special Event Committee
Our Special Events Committee leads events that provide education, chapter fundraising, community involvement, and national SGMP events.
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Annual Regional Conference
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Annual Silent Auction
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Annual National Conference
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Monthly Chapter Charity
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Annual National Charity
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Chapter Fund Raising
Special Events Committee Members:
Velerie Eddleman, CMP, 816-926-7449
Andrea Foulkes