Committee Information

As meeting planning professionals, we each have special talents and interests. SGMP NATCAP offers you the chance to enjoy them in a different light by involving yourself with the Committees that strive to make this organization better and better. Each Committee meets at least once a month in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area. The Committee Chairperson serves on the NATCAP Board of Directors, acts as a liaison, and is the primary contact for the committee. Some committees have co chairs, as well. As a committee member, you would be involved with the activities summarized below. If your schedule allows you the time to serve on more than one committee, SGMP NATCAP welcomes the added commitment!

COMMUNICATIONS
Publishes Chapter Newsletter
Submits material for National newsletter
Submit meeting and event information to industry publications
Provide Chapter Communications
Board Liaison: Brett Sterenson

HONORS & AWARDS
Establishes criteria for individual member recognition and planner/supplier of the year awards
Creates and organizes nomination forms
Prepare awards and make sure recipient(s) attends meeting to receive award
Submit meeting and event information to industry publications
Board Liaison: Sherry Tiggett, CMP, CGMP

MARKETING & MEMBERSHIP
Organize name tags prior to monthly meetings, orders new nametags as needed
Handle registration at monthly meetings
Follow up with first time meeting attendees with a note or call
Make renewal notice calls and follows-up on dropped members
Oversees production of the new NATCAP Membership Directory
Organizes and conduct a membership drive
Investigates and implements membership outreach opportunities
Board Liaison: Position Open

PROGRAMS
Selects/negotiates suitable speaker(s), prepares/sends confirmation letter, coordinates speaker(s) setup and handout requirements, greets speaker(s)/assists with needs, distributes handout materials, sends a thank you letter to the speaker
Coordinates program format and content, considers program objectives and goals
Reviews and provides analysis of the evaluation forms returned
Board Liaison: Deidre Young, CMP

SPECIAL EVENTS
Write RFP's and select sites for various events
Design and prepare mailings to the members
Coordinate ad or article from the host hotel
Plan, share ideas, organize, and work special events for the year including the Winter Meeting and Tradeshow, Summer Outing, Silent Auction, and Holiday Party
Board Liaison: Natalie Fielman

COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Develop an outreach incentive program to help strengthen our communities with the support of SGMP/NATCAP volunteer work, donations, and other assistance
Coordinate monthly community projects for membership participation
Continue to oversee the 50/50 raffle activity and increase the awareness of the SGMP/NATCAP shirts
Set-up and staff an “Outreach table” at monthly NATCAP meetings
Work closely with NATCAP committees to increase outreach awareness
Foster a relationship with liaisons representing other SGMP outreach chapters
Solicit interest from NATCAP members to join the committee
Board Liaison: Sherry Tiggett, CMP, CGMP