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Sun Central Newsletter:
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2007 Educational Program and Meeting Calendar
Meetings are held in Gainesville on the third Thursday of each month. The meeting site varies as member suppliers and planners volunteer to host. Hospitality and networking begins at 5:15 p.m., the educational program begins at 6:15 p.m., followed by the Business Meeting. Non-members may attend the first meeting free of charge and are always welcome. January 18, 2007 5:15pm-7:30 pm Location: Gainesville Women’s Club
Educational Program: Supercharged: Motivation Techniques & Tools Presented by Freddy Davis
Sponsor: TradeWinds Island Resorts
Jessica Emery, National Sales Manager 727.363.2256 jemery@twresort.com
http://www.tradewindsresort.com/
February 15, 2007 5:15pm-7:30 pm
Location: Haile Plantation Golf & Country Club
Educational Program: Planning Outdoor Events Presented by Dawn Lovell, Party Time Rentals Sponsor(s):
March 8, 2007 12:00pm - 5:00 pm Location: J.W. Reitz Union Educational Program: 8th Annual North Central Florida Meeting Planners' Expo & Silent Auction Expo information: www.planningconnection.com Sponsor(s): TBA
March 22, 2007 5:15-7:30 pm
Location: Hilton UF Hotel & Conference Center
Educational Program: 400 Things You Must Know About Event Planning Presented by Kathleen M. Giery, APR, CPRC
Sponsor: Hilton UF Hotel & Conference Center
Michael Monroe, Director of Sales 352-384-3415 michael_munroe@hilton.com April 19, 2007 11:15 am-1:30pm **Bring your Boss - Lunch Meeting** Location: Sweetwater Branch Bed & Breakfast
Educational Program: The APEX Initiative Presented by Becky Johnson & Sandra Greenwood
Sponsor: Alachua County VCB
Nancy Fisher, Director of Sales 352-374-5260 nfischer@visitgainesville.net
May 2-6, 2007 SGMP National Education Conference Location: Atlantic City, New Jersey Educational Program: SGMP National Education Conference www.sgmp.org
June 21, 2007 5:15pm-7:30 pm
Location: Paramount Resort & Conference Center Educational Program: Supplier Appreciation & Awards Sponsor(s):
July 19, 2007 5:15pm -7:30 pm
Location: Paramount Resort & Conference Center
Educational Program: Hiring Entertainment
Sponsor: Paramount Resort & Conference Center
Holly Paszko, Sales Manager 352-240-0162 holly.paszko@paramountplaza.com
August 16, 2007 11:15am-1:30pm **Lunch Meeting** Location: Room 100 Smathers Library (Library East) Educational Program: The Tipping Maze
Sponsor: The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel, Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau
Harriet Myers, Sales Manager 239-461-6711 Hmyers@leegov.com
September 20-23, 2007 SGMP Southeast Regional Education Conference
Location: Sheraton Myrtle Beach Hotel, Myrtle Beach South Carolina Educational Program: 2007 SGMP Southeast Regional Education Conference www.sgmpatl.org
October 18, 2007 5:15pm -7:30 pm
Location: University of Florida President’s House
Educational Program: Fright Night! Meeting Planning Horror Stories Round-Table Group Event
Sponsor: Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront
John Read, Senior Sales Manager 321-799-0003 x7805 jread@luxuryresorts.com
November 15, 2007 SGMP Educational Workshop
Location: TBA
Educational Program: Hotel Contracts: Negotiations & RFPs Presented by Trisha Hall, CMP Sponsor(s):
December 13, 2007 5:15pm -7:30 pm Location: TBA Program: Holiday Social and Gift Drive Sponsor: Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
Jennifer Coto, Senior Sales Manager 800-544-415 jcoto@daytonabeachcvb.org
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