Are you ready for the Spring Chapter Conference?!  Fayetteville is our host this year and they have so much in store for us!  We'll experience Fayetteville's social scene at Fowler's Restaurant and be treated to a tour of the city and enjoy the southern hospitality that Fayetteville offers!  

Chapter Spring Conference
Tuesday, May 8th - Wednesday, May 9th
Ramada Plaza Fayetteville
1707 Owen Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28304

For overnight accommodations click here.  Use code: SGMP18 to secure the special rate of $69/night.

Draft Agenda

Love the Fair?  Make time following activities on May 8th or at the conclusion of the conference on May 9th to visit the Fort Bragg Fair (April 26 - May 13)!

Registration Fees

Fees include:  Education sessions, 3 meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Supplier fees include: exhibit table, education sessions, 3 meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Register now! Early bird regististration by April 30th.  

We look forward to celebrating our 25th Anniversary with you!

Speaker Bios

Michelle Milligan, MSW, LMSW, CGMP, is the Director of the Clinic for Child Study, a part of the Third Judicial Circuit of Michigan, and is your current National SGMP President. She has been planning annual state conferences and programs for elected officials and Court employees for the last 20 years. As the Clinic Director she has the overall responsibility of leading a staff of 54 clinicians, case managers and support staff.

Since July 2016 Ms. Milligan has served the Society as our National President. In this capacity she has focused on improving communication with Chapter leaders and membership as a whole. From July 2015-June 2016 she served as SGMP National 1^st Vice President.

From 2011-2015 Ms. Milligan served as the Michigan Chapter President leading the Chapter to several great achievements including becoming the 2^nd largest Chapter in the Society and receiving Chapter Excellence awards 2011-2014 and Chapter Honors in 2015. Ms. Milligan was honored with the SGMP President’s Award in 2013. She has presented programs for several chapters and assisted related to leadership and managing their websites.

Speaking Topics:  Let Your Inner Leader Shine! 

Description:  This program will explore everyone’s inner strengths and how to use them to be a leader in your organization and SGMP.  Topics covered will include leadership attributes and styles, ways to encourage leadership in others and pitfalls to avoid as a leader, while also managing self-care.

Speaking Topics:   Cost Savings for Government Meetings:  Stretching a Government Dollar

Description:  This session will explore ways to save money on government meetings without hurting the supplier’s bottom line.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

1. Fayetteville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau – Speakers, dinner, meeting space
2. Ramada Plaza Fayetteville  - Accommodations, meals, breaks
3. Little Italy Italian Restaurant – Gift cards
4. Lake Gaston Brewing Company & Restaurant – Craft beer
5. Bright Lights Brewing Company –  Craft beer
6. Mash house Brewing Company & Restaurant – Craft beer
7. Dirtbag Ales Brewery & Taproom – Craft beer
8. MA360° Media – Comedy Tickets
9. Parklane Jewelry Company - Necklace
10. J.Co. Salon 
11. The Livery
12. Randal’s engraving 
13. Fowler's Catering - Reception & dinner
14. Fayetteville Cumberland County Recreation and Parks – Transportation
15. US Logo works French Press Coffee Tumbler, Bistro Mugs, T-Shirts
16. Williams Printing – 35 ink pens and post it notes
17. Huske Hardware – craft beer
18. Cape Fear Regional Theater
19. Ties by Marcus
20. Kellie’s on Hay Street
21. Yellow Crayon’s
22. A-Bit of Carolina

23. Crown Complex