Mountain Views

Inside

A Newsletter Produced by and for SGMP Rocky Mountain Chapter Members

The President’s 5280 Views

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Chapter Committees

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Meeting Recaps

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National Education Conference Recap12 Member Profiles 19 Chapter Events

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National News

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Industry Events 27

New CGMP certifications Page 15

Honors & Awards Gala Page 17

National Education Conference in San Diego

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The President’s 5280 Views

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s I write my last president’s letter, I

the direction of our new treasurer, raised $3,000 to go

think back on the past two years. The

toward education for the chapter. The new board was

Rocky Mountain Chapter continues

sworn in and started off having the board retreat on July

to be an award-winning chapter; we

1 and 2. The new board has a number of exciting things

can claim to be one of the most certified chapters in the association; and we are a strong chapter. At the National Education Conference in San Diego,

to share with everyone in the upcoming months. Four years ago I started this journey as the chapter president. Little did I know what I was getting myself in

the chapter placed third in the Communications of the

to! I discovered a lot of things, some at the last minute,

Year category. A special thank you goes out to Teresa

such as I was to write speeches to kick off and end the

Jackson, as the newsletter chair she agreed to take on this

Fall Education conference. When I learned that, I wrote

project and has succeeded.

the first conference speech on a napkin. That worked

Our chapter is one of the most certified chapters

out well so I have continued to write my speeches on

in SGMP, with over 34% of members being certified

napkins at Fall Ed. Another thing I discovered is that

with CMP or CGMP, not to mention all the different

being president is like herding wild cats. You think you

certifications for their particular jobs.

have everyone on the same page and paying attention

The Rocky Mountain Chapter is struggling with finding

and, behold, a squirrel runs by and you have to start all

new planners to join us. I hope everyone is looking at co-

over again, getting everyone back on the page. You find

workers, acquaintances and clients that you meet in your

yourself as leader, a mentor, a confidant and a referee,

daily business routines, as people to introduce to SGMP. It

roles that you may not have expected, but fall under

is a great gift to give someone—the education, networking

“other duties as assigned.” But I want you to know the

and fellowship that our chapter offers. Remember, you

rewards gained outweigh all of it. The role of president

can always bring a guest planner to the meeting. The Honors and Awards Gala was a

has been an exciting, challenging, and a maddening adventure. I want to give a special thanks to the board members who worked with me the past four years. I want to thank you for your hard work and dedication to

huge success this

the chapter! I want to thank you all for the trust you put

year! The fundraising

in me to lead you on this journey. What a ride it

committee, under

has been! ❧

By Chele Clark, CGMP

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President

Chele Clark, CGMP CO Dept. of Law 720.508.6209 [email protected]

2014–2016 Chapter Board of Directors

First Vice President

Second Vice President

Secretary

Treasurer

Planner Director

Planner Director

Supplier Director

Immediate Past President

MaryLou Wallace, AAS, CGMP University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus 303.724.3994 [email protected]

Pamela Temple, CGMP CO Dept. of Human Services Division of Youth Corrections 303.866.7956 [email protected]

Judy James, CGMP CO Dept. of Human Services Division of Youth Corrections 303.987.4619 [email protected]

Linda Walters DoubleTree Denver Complex 303.262.7726 [email protected]

Kim Hawks, CMP, CGMP Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center 970.453.8729 [email protected]

Theresa Patten Park Hyatt Beaver Creek 970.445.1008 [email protected]

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Claudette Ferris, CAP-OM, CGMP CO Dept. of Public Health & Environment 303.692.3380 [email protected]

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Chapter Committees Everything You’ve Wanted to Know About the Rocky Mountain Chapter

Program Committee By MaryLou Wallace, CGMP

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he goal of the Rocky Mountain Chapter Program Committee is to plan mandated education programs for the monthly chapter meetings following the core competency guidelines established by National. Core competencies include: Education/Programming, Ethics, Facilities/Services, Financial and Contract Management, Logistics, Technology, Leadership, Protocol, and Federal/State/Local Travel. We strive to secure speakers who can come and present on one of these core competencies and do our best to provide a well-rounded program schedule each year. Responsibilities of the Program Committee are to (1) Contact the host hotel at the beginning of each month to schedule a pre-con meeting to discuss the upcoming SGMP meeting, (2) Plan monthly meetings to ensure that all required meetings are scheduled per National’s timetable, (3) Suggest/recommend speakers for the monthly program meetings, (4) Prepare all necessary paperwork for programs that need to be certified from National, (5) Chair, in conjunction with the chapter President, prepares the application for National’s Program of the Year competition, (6) Coordinate Bosses Day recognition and Committee Faire. There are many other smaller details that come into play to guarantee a successful meeting each month but together with all committee members, these details and tasks are completed. We are always looking for additional members who would like to join the Program Committee and help in the plans to provide fun and interactive programs to the membership. If you are interested in joining this committee and bringing your ideas and creativity along, please contact MaryLou Wallace at [email protected] or 303.724.3994. ❧

SGMP Rocky Mountain Chapter Committees 2016 Community Service Sheila Zuschek, CGMP, Chair Pam Temple, CGMP, Board Liaison Stacy Long Michelle McCambridge, CMP, CGMP Theresa Patten Cynthia Ross

Fall Education Conference Vacant, Chair Kim Hawks, CMP, CGMP, Board Liaison Kay Bothwell, CMP Chele Clark, CGMP Shannon Dempsey, CHSP Maureen Goldman Judy James, CGMP Mark Richardson, CGMP Cynthia Ross Linda Schmitt Pam Temple, CGMP

Fundraising Theresa Patten, Chair Chele Clark, CGMP Angelia Meaux, CGMP Cynthia Ross

Programs MaryLou Wallace, AAS, CGMP, Chair Claudette Ferris, CAP-OM, CGMP, Board Liaison Chele Clark, CGMP Maureen Goldman

Hospitality Heather Wydock, CGMP, Chair Claudette Ferris, CAP-OM, CGMP, Board Liaison Cynthia Ross Linda Schmitt Michele Williams

Honors and Awards MaryLou Wallace, AAS CGMP, Co-Chair, Board Liaison Claudette M Ferris, CAP-OM, CGMP, Co-Chair Chele Clark, CGMP

Karen Davis, CGMP Angelia Meaux, CGMP Theresa Patten Cynthia Ross

History Claudette Ferris, CAP-OM, CGMP, Chair

Membership Kim Hawks, CMP, CGMP, Board Liaison Brian Jackson, CGMP

Ambassador Program Judy James, CGMP, Chair

Mentorship Program Judy James, CGMP, Chair Claudette Ferris, CAP-OM, CGMP Maureen Goldman Marybeth Hove, CGMP Stacy Long Mark Richardson, CGMP

Communications Chele Clark, CGMP, Board Liaison Angelia Meaux, CGMP

Public Relations Website Angelia Meaux, CGMP, Chair Chele Clark, CGMP, Board Liaison

Newsletter Teresa Jackson, CGMP, Chair Chele Clark, CGMP, Board Liaison Kay Bothwell, CMP Claudette Ferris, CAP-OM, CGMP Linda Schmitt

Nominations and Elections Claudette M. Ferris, CAP-OM, CGMP, Chair Kay Bothwell, CMP ReBecca Dillahunty, CMP Sharon Kirts Teresa Jackson, CGMP

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Benefits to advertising on the Chapter website and in the newsletter

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uring these economic times, advertising budgets tend to get cut, but here is a cost-effective way to advertise your property for pennies on the dollar! People are visiting the Chapter website! Currently, the website is getting over 400 hits a month. Your property will be seen nearly 5,000 times in one year for less than 55 cents a day! The annual cost is $200. The banners continually rotate to each ad, so it is constantly being seen. Here is one place you will receive the maximum payback for your dollars. Just send us a jpeg image—265 x 265 pixels and the URL to link to. Please contact Judy James, CGMP at [email protected] to advertise on the Chapter website. • Advertising in the quarterly Mountain Views Chapter newsletter is a bargain! All of our Chapter members receive a copy of our newsletter, as do the presidents of all SGMP chapters, to share with their members, the SGMP National Board, and SGMP Headquarters staff. Additionally, all issues are posted on our website at: www.sgmprockymtn.com. It is a great marketing opportunity with over 4,000 possible viewers! Cost: Full page ad $150 Half page ad $100 Quarter-page ad $075

If you’re interested in placing an ad, please contact Teresa Jackson, CGMP, at [email protected] ❧ Yay for us!

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Attention Members Your renewal date is coming up. Your renewal notice should have been sent to you via email with a subject line of Renew Your SGMP Membership Today.

August Renewal Dates Michelle McCambrige, CGMP, CMP Linda Walters

September Renewal Dates: Nancy Sue Gregory Judith Miller, CGMP Grace Nied, CGMP Theresa Patten Eik Spruiell Shirley Terry MaryLou Wallace, CGMP Michele Williams

October Renewal Dates Karen Davis, CGMP Betty Gibson Judy James, CGMP Paula Robinson Todd Seymour Linda Walters

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]. ❧

it in print? The quarterly SGMP Rocky Mountain Chapter newsletter is always looking for great industry-related articles. Whether you have a great idea on how to make that meeting dollar stretch, innovative ways to decorate a banquet room, or even how to increase attendance at your event, we want to know! Submit all articles to Teresa Jackson, CGMP, [email protected]. The next issue is published mid-October, and we want to hear from you!

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We are

Growing! Continue to bring in the planners!

Call for volunteers… Do you have 1-3 hours a week that you can spare? Join a committee! Being on a chapter committee does not require an enormous amount of time. In conjunction with furthering the mission and goals of the chapter, members can gain valuable insight into the wonderful world of SGMP! In addition, being on a committee or two can foster professional and personal development and can help members develop long lasting, meaningful relationships. For more information, please go to www.sgmprockymtn.com.

The incentive —For each

new joining planner member you bring in, you will be eligible for one entry into a drawing for an iPad!* Once we have received 10 new planner members, the drawing will take place. Let’s grow our membership in 2016! For more information, please contact Kim Hawks, CMP, CGMP, 970.453.8729 or [email protected] *It is up to the individual supplier or planner to determine whether their department or company guidelines allow them to accept the iPad.

Welcome, new members! Below is a list of planners and suppliers who have joined the Rocky Mountain Chapter of SGMP in the last few months. Please take the time to welcome them at the next chapter gathering.

New Members April–June 2016 Laura Ashmore, CGMP Marriott Denver Airport at Gateway Park

Melissa Klos University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR)

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Mission and Vision Statement of SGMP’s Rocky Mountain Chapter Our Mission is: To bring together government planners and meeting supply service professionals to improve the quality and promote the cost effectiveness of government meetings. Our Vision Statement is: We are committed to providing members with quality educational programs and partnering opportunities, empowering members to be successful in their fields.

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Time is a circus… here one day, gone the next A recap of the April 26, 2016 Chapter Meeting

By Teresa Jackson, CGMP

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e would like to thank and offer our appreciation to the Hilton Garden Inn Cherry Creek for hosting the April 26, 2016 SGMP Rocky Mountain Chapter monthly meeting. The delicious luncheon began with a mixed green salad with grapefruit, candied walnuts, feta cheese and champagne-lime vinaigrette. A hearty chicken piccata with artichoke and lemon cream sauce was the featured entrée and dessert was New York cheesecake with berry bourbon compote! Chapter president, Chele Clark, CGMP, welcomed members and guests, and introduced the hotel General Manager, Eric Hautzenrader, and Director of Sales, Barb Jackson, who spoke briefly about the hotel and shared updates on the development and completion of CitySet, located adjacent to the hotel featuring numerous new dining opportunities. Chapter board members were introduced, and board members provided committee updates accordingly. Our speaker was Sherry Hilley, a former Department of Defense event planner. Her presentation, “Time is a Circus…Here One Day, Gone the Next,” provided a new perspective on time management in this ever-changing industry. A few key takeaways on how to make the best use of your time were: ▶▶ Decide you don’t have to please everyone, learn to say “no” ▶▶ Don’t be a perfectionist ▶▶ Delegate or outsource what you can ▶▶ Limit smart phone usage during the workday ▶▶ Avoid procrastination New ideas on how to prepare for your day and work week was another key component of time management

Sherry addressed to help us all keep on top of our duties. She stressed to make the MOST of each day! The Hilton Garden Inn Cherry Creek graciously donated two gift certificates for the door prize drawing; a one-night stay at the Hilton Garden Inn DenverCherry Creek, won by Judy James, CGMP and a onenight stay at the Residence Inn Denver Cherry Creek, won by Heather Wydock, CGMP. In addition, a 50/50 raffle was held, and congratulations to Chele Clark, CGMP for winning! Thanks to everyone who attended the April meeting! This meeting was approved for 1 contact hour of credit in Logistics core competency. ❧

MaryLou Wallace, CGMP and Sherry Hilley Liz Fulk & Chris Helvig, CMP

Chele Clark, CGMP with Eric Hautzenrader and Barb Jackson

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SGMP 2016 National Education Conference By Teresa Jackson, CGMP

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he SGMP 2016 National Education Conference was held May 17–19, 2016 at the Town and Country Hotel & Convention Center in beautiful San Diego! The Rocky Mountain Chapter once again had a large number of participants and all enjoyed the educational sessions and events! This was my third year attending NEC, and I enjoyed spending such quality time with my fellow chapter members and making new connections and friendships as well. The networking opportunities at NEC are some of the best I’ve ever experienced! The chapter took home the Communications of the Year Award 3rd Place honors again! I am honored that I was able to be a part of that this year. Congratulations to all the SGMP chapters and members who earned awards and recognition at this year’s conference! For a complete listing visit www.sgmp.org. There were some changes to this year’s format including the addition of a tracking sheet with codes provided at the beginning and end of sessions to confirm participation, and a change to the Expo Program to a 90-minute luncheon featuring reserved

tables for supplier exhibitors with planner-only access. An additional education session Lunch & Lecture was offered to non-exhibiting suppliers as well. It will be interesting to see what 2017 has in store! I look forward to seeing you all in Fort Lauderdale, FL, June 6–8, 2017! For additional photos from SGMP NEC 2016, visit www.joshpowerphotography.com. ❧

SGMP NEC 2016 group picture

L-R MaryLou Wallace, CGMP; Claudette Ferris, CGMP; Lynette Schick, CMP; Pam Temple, CGMP; Mark Richardson, CGMP

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SGMP, CGMP, is it worth it? By Heather Wydock, CGMP Group Sales Manager, Visit Aurora, Inc.

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hey call me “the new girl,” “green pea,” and “the girl from the car industry.” But, they also call me one of the best sales women they have ever seen. With that confidence, I attended my first solo trade show. It was the Society of Government Meeting Professionals National Education Conference with the plan to obtain the credential and designation Certified Government Meeting Professional. That was my one goal. My only goal. To complete the test and receive my designation. I wanted it shining vividly all over my business cards and LinkedIn profile page for all the world to see. But what I got, was so much more. I’m not shy, by any means, but I put on my business face and decided to focus completely on my goal. “I will study alone; I will study alone.” That didn’t happen. And I am incredibly thankful it didn’t. Because what happens at SGMP NEC stays at SGMP NEC. Just kidding. What happens at SGMP NEC is a bonding experience that will undoubtedly last a lifetime. I met people from all over the country with lives similar and not so similar to mine but all relatable because we worked in the same industry. Although competitors in sales, during that week, we were comrades. We valiantly studied together night after night. We debated answers and questions, we spoke of our experiences as suppliers and planners, and

above it all, we got to know one another with laughs and stories from back home. After successfully passing our certification test (woo hoo), we celebrated together. Several of our classmates had to leave San Diego so we said our goodbyes, exchanged phone numbers and planned meet-ups. The rest stayed but as the conference began and the heat was on to make deals and squash the competition, it didn’t matter. We remained comrades and experienced it all together. This certification and conference made my work experience thrilling. I made deals, I made new contacts in new originations and industries, and without pulling out the big sales guns to intimidate, I made friends. I even successfully completed my first FAM tour with a contact made at SGMP. It was a success. And one that earned me the compliment, “you set the bar very high.” This designation puts me in a class of people that occupy 1.5% of the United States population. We are that small, but we are also that mighty in the business. We represent talent. We represent expertise. We represent the Government. There are only a handful of us who truly understand the Government meeting. And that’s what makes us unique. That’s what makes us better. This is the experience you have at NEC. This is why it is worth it. ❧

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Rocky Mountain Chapter has two new CGMP certified members! Congratulations!! By Teresa Jackson, CGMP

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aking full advantage of the Certified Government Meeting Professional (CGMP) certification course offered at SGMP 2016 NEC were Rocky Mountain Chapter members Heather Wydock, CGMP and yours truly, Teresa Jackson, CGMP! The course runs prior to the conference for three full days with the exam on the fourth day, and each passed with flying colors! A special thanks to Garland Preddy, CGMP for teaching us so well! The CGMP is the highest professional designation available specifically for government meetings. It provides

specific instruction in L-R: Heather Wydock, CGMP, ethics, federal budget Teresa Jackson, CGMP and appropriations, acquisition and contracting, travel regulations, RFPs, risk management and protocol. The certification plays a critical role in the solution for professional standards in government meetings, and CGMP members subscribe to the Ten Standards of Professionalism in the SGMP code of ethics. For more information on future courses, CGMP Congress and more, please visit www.sgmp.org/cgmpbenefits. ❧

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Celebrating the present…honoring the past A recap of the June 28, 2016 Honors and Awards Gala

By MaryLou Wallace, AAS, CGMP, First Vice President and Claudette M. Ferris, CAP-OM, CGMP

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une 28, 2016, was a very special night, as we celebrated our award winning chapter members at the annual Honors and Awards Gala at the Marriott Denver Tech Center. Our awards ceremony was the first “official” event held in the newly constructed ballroom! The evening’s festivities began with a silent auction and networking reception with passed hor d’oeuvres of Chicken Satay with Spicy Garlic Peanut Sauce, Past SGMPRMC Awards Spanakopita, and loaded Fingerling Potatoes. Before dinner, President Chele Clark, CGMP, welcomed ▶▶ Linda Walters, Supplier Director everyone. ReBecca Dillahunty, CMP, served as the ▶▶ Claudette Ferris, CAP-OM, CGMP, Immediate evening’s Mistress (Master) of Ceremonies. Past President Our dinner consisted of a Caprese Salad, Grilled Flat Iron Steak and Pan Roasted Chicken, Olive Oil Smashed Claudette Ferris swore in the incoming 2016/2018 Potatoes, Garlicy Broccolini, Roasted Oyster Mushrooms, Board of Directors and gave the official Oath of Office: Aged Balsamic Gremolata, followed with scrumptious ▶▶ Lynette Schick, CMP, President Tiramisu for dessert. Dinner wine was sponsored by Marci Kurronen with the Grand Junction VCB. ▶▶ MaryLou Wallace, AAS, CGMP, First Vice The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the President Outstanding Chapter Awards. And the Award goes to… ▶▶ Linda Walters, Second Vice President ▶▶ New Member of the Year: Heather Wydock, ▶▶ Brian Jackson, CGMP, Secretary CGMP ▶▶ Theresa Patten, Treasurer ▶▶ Culinary of Excellence Award: Denver Airport Marriott at Gateway Park

▶▶ Company of the Year: Visit Denver CVB ▶▶ Supplier of the Year: Teresa Jackson, CGMP ▶▶ Planner of the Year: Chele Clark, CGMP ▶▶ GEM Award: Teresa Jackson, CGMP ▶▶ President’s Award: Pamela Temple, CGMP What would our chapter be without the support and commitment of our chapter leaders? Committee chairs and members were recognized for all their hard work this past year and received Certificates of Appreciation. President Clark acknowledged and thanked the outgoing 2014/2016 Chapter Board of Directors: ▶▶ Chele Clark, CGMP, President ▶▶ MaryLou Wallace, AAS, CGMP, First Vice President ▶▶ Kim Hawks, CMP, CGMP, Second Vice President ▶▶ Pam Temple, CGMP, Secretary ▶▶ Theresa Patten, Treasurer ▶▶ Judy James, CGMP, Planner Director

▶▶ Chele Clark, CGMP, Immediate Past President The Silent Auction raised $3,000, and the raffle raised $250. Proceeds will go towards monthly/fall education speakers, chapter scholarships to NEC, MIC and the Fall Education Conference. Thank you everyone for your support to the Rocky Mountain Chapter. What a glorious award winning evening! Special thanks to the Honors and Awards Gala committee for putting on such a fine event: MaryLou Wallace, CGMP, and Claudette Ferris, CAP-OM, CGMP, Co-Chairs; Chele Clark, CGMP; Cynthia Ross; Angelia Meaux, CGMP; Karen Davis, CGMP; and to John Hogan and the Marriott Denver Tech Center. And a special thanks also goes to the Hospitality Committee for doing a terrific job handling the registration desk, raffles, drink tickets and silent auction tickets: Heather Wydock, CGMP, Chair; Claudette Ferris, CAP-OM, CGMP; Linda Schmitt, Cynthia Ross and Michele Williams. Tonight we celebrated our present, honored our past and now we look forward to the future and all that it holds. The Rocky Mountain Chapter is truly an amazing and award-winning chapter! ❧

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Planner Member Spotlight Pam Temple, CGMP Company: Colorado Division of Youth Corrections Name:

Married or single? Married 24 years. Children and/or pets: One son who is in his junior year

of college and one adorable corgi, Maverick.

A little bit about where I grew up: I grew up in

Englewood, Colorado and though I moved out of Englewood 20 years ago, I still frequently end up in Englewood meeting friends, having dinner, and working near Englewood. I just can’t seem to get away from Englewood…

What do you like most about being a planner? I really

like seeing the training or meetings roll out after all of the hard work that goes into it. Seeing staff smiling and enjoying a conference that you’ve worked so hard at is very rewarding for me.

What can we look forward to about government meetings? I believe technology will continue to

enhance our meetings and trainings. ❧

Favorite vacation spot: Anywhere with a beach. Thoughts regarding this industry: I think the industry

is a growing and changing world right now with more demand on space, the type of space and the technology needs planners want.

What makes you happy? I’m most happy when I’m outside (anywhere in Colorado is always wonderful), spending time with family and friends, and walking the cutest Corgi in my neighborhood. What do you like about SGMP? I enjoy the

opportunities to network and meet other planners and suppliers. I’ve also recently stepped off the Board after serving for several years. I enjoyed my time on the Board and feel I learned so much about the industry and SGMP by being on the Board. I would really encourage members to consider being on the board if the opportunity comes up.

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Supplier Member Spotlight ReBecca V. Dillahunty, CMP Company: VISIT DENVER, the Convention & Visitors Bureau Name:

— 25+ years!

Married or single? Married to Stephen, who is retired

from United Airlines; and son, Carson, who has his commercial pilots license and will get his CFI pilot rating this month, to be able to instruct and hopefully earn hours toward getting on with a major carrier within a year; we have resided in Thornton for more than 30 years; we all love to travel with Hawaii/Europe as probably our most frequent destinations!

shows and popular events … and getting a salary for doing it! What makes you happy? Seeing the City thrive …

grow, evolve and watching the visitors experience our wonderful Mile High City and know that you had a small part in bringing them here to experience all this. What do you like about SGMP? Pretty much the

Children and/or pets: The one child you know about

same thing as above, watching the Chapter and SGMP national grow, evolve and being a part of helping our industry gain creditability and recognition … a seat at the table if you will for government meetings.

A little bit about where I grew up: I am an Iowa

What do you like most about being a supplier? Being the proud

from above; we have fond memories of our toy poodle, Molly, who was with us for almost 17 years; but, no pets at the moment! “farmer’s daughter” having grown up on a farm outside of Pella, Iowa. Pella is the home of Pella windows … and all things Dutch—which I am, complete with a pair of wooden shoes! There really was only one Smith in the phone book!

Favorite vacation spot: You all know, and hear about

frequently our very most favorite place is the Island of Maui in Hawaii! We have gone to the islands yearly since our honeymoon 36 years ago, always love the food, the sand, the sun, the ocean, the whales, the beverages and the trade winds; not necessarily in that order! I think I need to retire there … Mahalo for asking!

Thoughts regarding this industry: the hospitality

industry presents opportunities to meet new people, learn new things, experience new/different cultures and represent some of the greatest products, both hotels and Denver to the world! Sort of great to get a job doing all the talking, dining in great restaurants, seeing the latest

representative of VISIT DENVER and telling everyone about our great destination; helping present the best options for the customer and watching them have a successful meeting … and, then returning for a second and third and fourth time! What can we look forward to about government meetings? Let’s hope that we continue to find the

common ground and collaborations that brings effective dialogue and mutual understanding for each other’s position and role … and that government meetings will continue to be a positive force in the industry and for the government employees. ❧

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The Mining Exchange

The Gold Room

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719-634-GOLD | GoldRoomLive.com 18 South Nevada Ave

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719-323-2000 l MiningExchangeHotel.com 8 South Nevade Ave

365 Grand Club has a property to suit every gathering. From the historic, charming ballrooms at The Mining Exchange to the state-of-the-art convention spaces at The Antlers Hotel, we have the perfect venue for your group. After a long day of meetings, treat your guests to a cocktail reception at Johnny Martin’s Car Central, or invite them over to the Gold Room for libations and hors d’oeuvres. With the variety of venues at the 365 Grand Club, the hard part will be choosing Johnny Martin’s Car Central

719-999-5996 l JohnnyMartins.com 1 South Nevada Ave

your favorite. The good part is, you won’t have to.

The Antlers Hotel

719.955.5600 l Antlers.com 4 South Cascade Ave

The 365 Grand Properties in Downtown Colorado Springs

CONTACT OUR MEETING PROFESSIONALS TODAY!

Chapter Events Upcoming SGMP Rocky Mountain Chapter Programs

Attention suppliers: you can help your employees and the chapter by purchasing King Soopers gift cards! Give employees cards on special holidays or when they need some help during slow seasons! A percentage of the purchase will benefit the Rocky Mountain Chapter of SGMP. Pre-Pay for your King Soopers Gift Card for full value. Once you have ordered your first card, you may reload it at any Kroger/King Soopers store. When reloading at a Kroger/ King Soopers store, SGMP will automatically get credit! Have your H/R department contact THERESA PATTEN to purchase the cards today.

970.445.1008 [email protected] Once you place your order and Theresa receives payment, you will receive your gift card within two weeks.

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August 23, 2016

Leadership Skills We Learn from Our Favorite TV Characters

RFP’s & Contract Negotiations

Presenter: Stefani Conley

(Afternoon Meeting, 4pm–6pm)

Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel

Presenter: Beth Miller Tipton

September 27, 2016

October, 2016

Magic Behind the Menu

No monthly program due to Fall Education Conference October 7–9, 2016

Presenter: Karen Tucker

Millennium Harvest House Boulder

Denver Airport Marriott Gateway

A planner guest can attend the first meeting complimentary, but will be required to pay for attendance at a second meeting. Supplier guests pay $45 for their first two meetings. Guests, whether a planner or supplier, must join the chapter before attending their third meeting. You can view standing rules at www.sgmprockymtn.com under the meetings tab.

Monthly Luncheon Meetings Registration: Networking: Announcements: Lunch: Program: Wrap up: Costs Early Bird: Register by Thursday COB before the meeting Planners/Retirees: Suppliers:

11:15 a.m. 11:15–11:50 a.m. 11:50 a.m.–12:05 p.m. 11:50 a.m.–12:20 p.m. 12:20–1:20 p.m. 1:20–1:30 p.m.

$15 $30

After Early Bird: Planners/Retirees: Suppliers:

$30 $45

NOTE: The Chapter cannot accept cash on site at monthly meetings. Checks and credit cards will be accepted; however, to expedite the registration process, please use PayPal or mail a check in advance of the monthly meeting. Thank you!

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National News Letter from Maggie McGowan, CGMP, CMP regarding SGMP transition to an association management company June 24, 2016 Dear SGMP Members, With the imminent departure of our Executive Director and CEO, Rob Bergeron, SGMP is going through some significant organizational changes. Upon evaluation of all options and alternatives, your national board determined that hiring an association management company was the best course of action. The national board is currently negotiating with an association management company and as soon as a contract is finalized, we will have more information to share with you. Meanwhile, Rob Bergeron’s last working day was June 21, 2016. Kelly Harris will remain on staff until June 30, 2016, Mark Harvey until July 1, 2016 and Garland Preddy accepted a contract to continue providing educational and training services. Both Kelly and Mark will still be available by email and phone until their effective dates. National board members are being assigned to address various headquarters operational functions; i.e., in the interim, First Vice President Michelle Milligan will be handling membership and website. For additional operational information, please refer to the attached Transitional Period—Frequently Asked Questions. Should you receive an out of office message directing you to contact a national board member, please do so during this transition period; Your national board regional liaison will be your designated point of contact; however, as always, this will not preclude you from being able to reach out to any national board member. We realize you will have concerns, but be assured we are making every effort to ensure that the SGMP mission is fully realized for all members. Working together, we will get through this transition. Thank you for your dedication to SGMP.

Call for Speakers Notice The SGMP 2017 National Education Conference & Expo Call for Speakers application deadline is August 12, 2016. Visit www. SGMP.org for the application or for more information. ❧

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Sam Gilmer Planner of the Year Congratulations to the 2016 Sam Gilmer Planner of the Year winner Ethel Crisp, CMP, Ph.D. with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency! For a list of all award recipients from the SGMP 2016 National Education Conference & Expo, please visit www.sgmp.org. ❧

Sincerely, Maggie McGowan, CGMP, CMP SGMP National President 405.205.6541 [email protected] For more information or FAQs on this transition, please visit www.sgmp.org. ❧

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How to do a site inspection with your smartphone By Alison Hall, Meetingsnet

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atie Senkowski, CMP, manager, meetings and events, at AIG, needed to settle on a short list of hotels for an important upcoming event in Chicago. Her team was headed to the Windy City to do final site visits, but Senkowski needed to be on site with another program and couldn’t make the trip. So David Katz, director of sales and marketing at the Omni Chicago Hotel, one of the properties under consideration, suggested a site visit via FaceTime— the video call option on an iPhone. Katz has conducted other virtual site inspections in the past. “With technology vastly improving, we have the ability to connect with our guests even when they are not able to experience the Omni Chicago Hotel in person,” he says, and still offer “an authentic feel for the local flavor.” Site by Smartphone: How It Worked “I was a little nervous at first, but we got really into it by the end,” Senkowski reports. “David showed me around the hotel and introduced me to different staff members. I also rode the elevator with him and heard from actual guests at the hotel. He toured the guest rooms, our meeting space, the lounge, front desk, fitness facilities, and I asked him to show me outside and some other spaces within the hotel as well.” Of course, she wasn’t able to eat the food in the restaurant or wander around on her own during the virtual tour, but the experience was still a “live” view of the space, and included introductions to key members of the hotel’s team. Because she was looking to narrow down properties to do actual site visits on limited time, she says, “this was the perfect option. It works great if you need to rule out hotels from the beginning and/or if you don’t have the budget to conduct a site visit in person. It could also

be the perfect solution for very small meetings, where your budget may not allow for a true site visit.” Another benefit: “It’s a great way to show your manager/client the hotel once you’ve narrowed it down to a few.” Here’s a sampling of how it worked:

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Five ways

to be a clueless manager By Dannielle Blumenthal, Ph.D., Govexec.com

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our job is to get the work done, partially on your own but mostly through leveraging the talent of other people. Here’s where you may be screwing up (and nobody’s going stick their neck out and tell you): You don’t understand your job very well. It’s not about keeping the trains moving on time. It’s about making sure the trains are safe. If the staff is doing stupid busywork, change the work. You jump to conclusions. A manager is the hub between staff and leadership. Both sides have a point of view. If you act like Gilligan and simply accept what people tell you, or worse, make up your mind before finding out the facts, whatever you do next will be misguided. You don’t pay attention to the larger political climate. There are ideas, words, groups and people who

are in favor, and conversely, there are those who are on the outs. If you try to handle a work team in isolation from these intangible but very real facts, guess how effective your efforts will be? Additionally, you have to deal with the very real fact that the organization itself is likely fractured and dysfunctional, and that the problems in your division, office or work team are a symptom of that impossible-for-you-to-change reality.

You refuse to think critically about people’s motives. This isn’t to say that your colleagues are “bad.”

It is to say that each person operates from a locus

of self-interest. What is it that people want out of a situation? What evidence do you have of the drivers behind their behavior? It is your job to understand those things as best you can. Otherwise, you are driving blind on the freeway. You are afraid to admit when you’re out of your league. Everybody has limitations. Take me. I have

social anxiety, believe it or not. Also vertigo. So if you tell me I have to go to a party and drive for an hour to get there, I am going to fight the whole situation like a cat, because that’s me. We all face situations like that at work—triggers, issues, fears, situations we just aren’t skilled at handling. Instead of being defensive, that is precisely the time to go to your boss or someone else you trust to help you, and lay it all out. Many people think that management is an outdated job and that marshaling talent forward is a “layer” of the organization that is becoming less and less necessary. But from where I sit as a practicing manager, this profession and these skills are more important than ever. The problem is only that we don’t properly understand—or take the time to learn—the dimensions of what it is we are supposed to be doing. ❧ Copyright 2016 Dannielle Blumenthal, Ph.D. The opinions expressed are her own, and the content of this post is not intended to represent any federal agency or the government as a whole.

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SGMP Rocky Mountain Chapter Membership Statistics As of June 30, 2016

Planners: 29 Suppliers: 44 Total Chapter Membership: 73 Planner to Supplier Ratio: 39.7% Due to the Planner to Supplier ratio, the chapter is in a “freeze,” which means any Supplier or Associate Supplier who wants to join the Rocky Mountain Chapter MUST have two Planners join with them.

Upcoming Industry Meetings: CSAE (Colorado Society of Association Executives) PEAK Luncheon August 4, 2016 Renaissance Denver Stapleton Hotel, 3801 Quebec St, Denver, CO 80207 11:00AM Registration & Networking; 11:30AM Lunch; 12:15AM Program To Register: http://www.csaenet.org/index.cfm/ID/503/PEAK-Events/ PCMA Rocky Mountain Chapter (Professional Convention Management Association) Annual Golf Tournament August 18, 2016 The Inverness, 200 Inverness Drive, Englewood, CO 80112 8:00AM Shotgun Start To Register: https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default. aspx?EventID=1836967 MPI Rocky Mountain Chapter (Meeting Professionals International) MPIRMC Golf Tournament September 27, 2016 Fossil Trace Golf Club, 3050 Illinois Street, Golden, CO 80401 7:30AM-9AM Registration/Breakfast; 8:30AM Shotgun Start To Register or for more information: http://www.mpirmc. org/2016/05/mpirmc-golf-tournament/

Mountain Views is published quarterly in January, April, July and October. Chair and Editor

Teresa Jackson, CGMP The Westin Westminster 303.410.5821 [email protected]

Board Liaison

Chele Clark, CGMP Colorado Dept. of Law 720.508.6209 [email protected]

Graphic Design

Kathy Bone [email protected]

Committee Members

Linda Schmitt Retired [email protected] Kay Bothwell, CMP CO Dept. of Labor & Employment 303.318.8763 [email protected] Claudette Ferris, CAP-OM, CGMP CO Dept. of Public Health and Environment 303.692.3380 [email protected]

PO Box 461103 Glendale, CO 80246 [email protected] www.sgmprockymtn.com

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