Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Hotel Murano
1320 Broadway Plaza
Tacoma, WA 98402

Reverse Trade Show

Our May meeting is a Reverse Trade Show. What is that, you ask? The object of the event is for Planners to set up table top exhibits that describe the kind of meetings they plan (purpose, where, when, number of people, etc.) so that Suppliers can gain a better understanding of our Planner Members' meetings.

What is in it for Planners? Even if you are not exhibiting, this meeting will provide a great opportunity to visit other Planner Tables and see how other government organizations are facilitating meetings and events. Collect a few RFP's and compare notes – or just bring a list of questions to ask other planners. That's what SGMP is all about – networking with peers and sharing best practices!

What is in it for Suppliers? Talk about making a day of sales calls EASY!! Just spend your lunch hour visiting each of our Planner Tables to discover if any of their events would be a good match for your venue or destination. Park once, and visit eight or more potential clients – it doesn't get any easier!

Planners: If you are interested in having a table top exhibit for your organization, please contact Erika Secord, CMP (esecord@mayflowerpark.com) by Friday, April 25th.

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

10:00 – Board Meeting
11:30 – Registration
11:45 – Chapter Meeting & Lunch

RSVP by May 9th to Erika Secord, CMP – esecord@mayflowerpark.com

Fees: Planner Member - $15.00
Supplier Member - $25.00
Planner Guest: First meeting is complimentary
Supplier Guest - $35.00
Planner Guest after first meeting - $15.00

Fees for Registration after the deadline or No Shows:
Planner - $25.00
Supplier Member - $35.00
Supplier Guest - $40.00

Directions:

http://www.hotelmuranotacoma.com/hotel-murano-directions/

Community Outreach

For the next couple of months, the Chapter will be partnering with Sleep County USA in the support of foster children.

OUR COMMITMENT TO THE FOSTER CHILDREN IN OUR COMMUNITY

Foster kids often go without the basic needs that most children take for granted, like school supplies, toys or even warm clothes. With your support, Sleep Country USA is making a difference for foster kids in need. Thank you for helping give foster kids the childhood they deserve.

Not everyone can be a foster parent, but anyone can help a foster child™.

Washington and Oregon have over 26,000 children in foster care. And many have suffered the effects of neglect, poverty and even abuse. Recent studies show that for many foster children, the challenges are just beginning.

Nearly half do not return to live with their biological families

Foster kids repeat a grade twice as often as other students

They score 15-20 percentile below other kids on statewide tests

More than half of foster kids don't graduate high school

At age 18, 61% have no job experience and 1/3 end up on welfare

After leaving foster care, 25% end up on the streets

But it doesn't have to be that way. PNW SGMP is joining forces with specific and targeted foster charity organizations and the community to help Washington foster kids. With your help, we can provide foster kids with the little things that can make a big difference. Things like school supplies, soccer shoes, tutoring, summer camp, or even something as basic as a birthday present or warm clothes. Be creative and drop off your donation at our next monthly meeting.

Mark Your Calendars:

June SGMP Dinner Meeting, June 25, 2008, 5:30pm

The Annual Board Installation and Awards Banquet is hosted this year by the Embassy Suites in Bellevue. Come join us as we bid farewell to this year's PNW SGMP Board and welcome the 2008/2009 Board. The Embassy Suites looks forward to showing off their venue.

Embassy Suites Bellevue
3225 158th Ave SE
Bellevue, WA 8008