VOL. 1 ISSUE 1 • SEPTEMBER 2019
THE QUARTERLY TEA Official Newsletter of SGMP PNW Chapter Published by Amber Holcomb, Director Supplier
PRESIDENT'S PEN BECKI ELLISON, SGMP PNW CHAPTER PRESIDENT Welcome to our Newsletter, The Quarterly Tea, formerly known as Network News (1987-2009). It's been 10 years since an issue of our newsletter has been published, and this year, we as your board of directors are thrilled to reestablish such a great way to communicate all the wonderful happenings of SGMP PNW Chapter to you. The PNW Chapter Board of Directors kicked off our 2019-2020 year by spending a full day in July at our board retreat discussing upcoming programming, budget and membership. We are so proud to announce that this year's theme is: “Connect and Invest in the Next 35 Years”.
This issue: President's Pen PAGE 01 Chapter News PAGE 02 The Healing Center PAGE 03
In order to invest in the next 35 years, the board has made some fun changes. This year we want to focus on growing our membership by challenging all members to get out there and share your reasons why you benefit from SGMP, and encouraging them to bring a guest to a meeting. We are also putting a large emphasis on providing programs to educate our members on subjects they find most challenging so they can take what they learn into planning future government meetings. Another change for the year is our new charity The Healing Center. The Healing Center offers a safe, loving place that honors grief and helps individuals move through it and heal.
New Member Spotlight PAGE 04 NEC PAGE 05 Announcements & Events PAGE 06
There is lots more to share so grab a cup and enjoy!
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MEET YOUR 2019-20 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
From Left to Right (Top) : Director Planner, Hana Kenny, UW School of Law; Director Supplier, Amber Holcomb, Wenatchee Convention Center; 2nd Vice President, Robin Bammert, CGMP; President, Becki Ellison, WA State Parks and Recreation Commission; Treasurer, Stephanie Steele, Visit Bellevue; Secretary, Paul Seabaugh, WA State Dartment of Children, Youth & Families;Â
"Connect and Invest in the next 35 years"
From Left to Right (Bottom): First Vice President, Mattie Bess, UW School of Law; Director Supplier, Claire Lawrence, Kitsap Conference Center; Scholarship & Certification Trustee, Gilmer Institute of Learning Trustees, Bobbie Barkley, CGMP, CMP, Double Tree/Hilton Seattle Airport
Chapter News With a new year, comes a new logo! You should have received an email earlier this month to approve or reject our proposed logo. By now the decision has been made and will be announced at our Sept. 11 Chapter Meeting Membership Challenge! We challenge you to bring someone to a meeting, whether it be a coworker, or someone you know working in government meeting planning. If your guest joins, you will receive a reward. Our membership committee is looking for new members to help drive our recruitment. If you have great ideas and are interested in getting involved, please contact Robin Bammert, robin.bammert@yahoo.com or Claire Lawrence, clawrence@kitsapconferencecenter .com We are celebrating our 35th Anniversary this year as a chapter, and this calls for a CELEBRATION! We plan to commend this milestone at the 'Year in Review' program on June 10, 2020.
Not pictured: Immediate Past President, Jan Thor, CMP, FAA (Retired)
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THE HEALING CENTER 6409 1/2 ROOSEVELT WAY NE SEATTLE, WA 98115 WWW.THEHEALINGCENTERSEATTLE.ORG 206-523-1206 HELLO@HEALINGCENTERSEATTLE.ORG The Healing Center is a grief-support community for adults, children and families. Their community offers a unique, long-term, multi-faceted approach to grief support, combining group support with informal events and social networks
We envision a day when everyone can move through their grief in a healing way
Our Mission The Healing Center offers a safe, loving place that honors grief, helping you to move through it and heal. We serve adults, young adults and children who have experienced the death of a spouse/partner, parent, childvor sibling.
Our Values WELCOMING – A safe, home-like atmosphere where grief is welcome just as it is. NURTURING – We understand and care for grieving individuals, providing guidance and support. WITH HONOR – We accept, respect, and show compassion toward our clients and community. We believe every emotion and experience has value. We honor your grief and help you heal without prescribing a single path or timeline.
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N E W
Katie Rasmussen
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER & EVENT COORDINATOR 2, WA STATE FIRE ACADEMY Katie joins SGMP with an administrative and event planning background. She began working with WA State Patrol as a Communication Officer/911 Dispatcher in 2013 and has been in her current position since 2015 where she schedules and plans all training, SALES ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE, conferences, handles government media relations, and facility use for HILTON GARDEN INN & the Fire Training Academy. She is finishing her BA from Washington HOMEWOOD SUITES, ISSAQUAH State University in Integrated Strategic Communication, and in her spare Hilary grew up in St. Petersburg, Florida but time enjoys Girl Scouts and dance performances with her 8 year old spent four years in Salt Lake City Utah Daughter Aurora, singing/performing, television shows, movies, gaming, before moving to Washington in 2018. She baking and crafts,. She's been married to her husband, Alex for 9 years has five years’ of hospitality experience at and has two fur-babies, Betty Boop and Bowie Hilton and Marriott hotels. Her markets include: Government, Association, and SMERF. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Parks & Tourism (Hospitality & Event Focus) from University of Florida. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors and hiking in the mountains of Washington with her DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, husband and her golden retriever, Koda. She also enjoys doing VISIT VANCOUVER USA portrait photography including engagement photos, family Chuck brings extensive hospitality and sales sessions and maternity shoots experience to Visit Vancouver USA. Prior to joining the team, Chuck worked as the Director of Sales for the Santa Cruz Seaside Company, and previously served as the Director of Sales and Marketing for the Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts CONVENTION SALES MANAGER, Valley. In his new role, Chuck will lead the business development and convention services team in its efforts to drive overnight bookings VISIT TRI-CITIES through the solicitation of group business. He holds a Bachelor of Science Chase has worked in the hospitality industry since 2013. Prior to accepting the degree in Business Administration. Chuck enjoys the outdoors and is an avid hiker looking forrward to exploring all the great trails in this position at Visit Tri-Cities in June, he beautiful area. worked in different capacities at
Hilary Gardener
M E M B E R S P O T L I G H T S
Chuck Ryder
Chase Wharton
properties in Jackson Hole, WY, St. Pete's Beach, FL, Spokane, WA and Priest Lake, ID. Chase has a love for the tourism industry and the impact it can have on local and regional economies. In his spare time he enjoys hockey, riding motorcycles, camping, surfing and softball. He also has a 3 month old daughter, Alpha and significant other, Tiara
Nancy Coverdell
ADMINISTRATIVE LEGAL MANAGER, ENVIRONMENTAL AND LAND USE HEARINGS OFFICE
Nancy is a seasoned public employee with 25+ years of Service. Throughout her career, she has worked in various capacities as an executive assistant, legal assistant, data governance coordinator, management analyst, technical writer, information technology specialist, and administrative officer. Her current position is a combination of all the job duties that she has enjoyed most throughout her career. In her spare time, Nancy enjoys traveling and working in her garden. Her and her husband will become empty nesters this fall when her son transfers to college in California so their hoping to take up golf and travel a bit more.
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PNW Chapter at SGMP National Education Conference (NEC) DETRIOT, MICHIGAN
SAM GILMER SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNER, BOBBY BARKLEY, CGMP, CMP
Congratulations Bobby! The Sam Gilmer Planner of the Year Award and the Sam Gilmer Supplier of the Year Award are the highest distinctions offered by SGMP. Its recipients are selected by a panel of former Sam Gilmer Award winners in recognition of the members whose service to SGMP over a period of time, especially at the national level, has significantly contributed to the Society’s growth and development.
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NEWS FROM NATIONAL
SGMP Response to the Government Shutdown
“The partial Federal Government shutdown is having a negative impact on the meetings industry, and the government meetings industry has been hit particularly hard. The Society of Government Meeting Professionals SGMP) is aware of conferences that have been delayed, canceled, or rescheduled. Meetings and conferences serve a vital function where collaboration, training and relationships are built to drive our nation’s innovation and prosperity. A shutdown unfortunately has many unintended consequences that hurt the work of the government, industry and the many suppliers and communities that make meetings and events possible. We are also concerned for our members as well as all others who may not be paid during this time and face financial hardship. SGMP will be working with its members and chapters to do all we can to help. When the shutdown lifts, it will be important more than ever for government and industry to work together to get back on track. For everyone’s benefit, SGMP hopes a resolution is reached soon.” Michelle A. Milligan, CGMP National Board President Society of Government Meeting Professionals
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ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2018-19 CHAPTER AWARD WINNERS
Planner of the year, Mattie Bess, UW School of Law
Supplier of the Year, Amber Holcomb, Wenatchee Convention Center
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Red and Peggy Meyer Award of Leadership Excellence, Robin Bammert, CGMP
President's Award of Merit, Hana Kenny, UW School of Law
SAVE THE DATE! May 19-21, 2020 38th National Education Conference St. Louis, MO
Upcoming Events September 11: Chapter Program Luncheon: 'Negotiating Public Transportation in the Greater Puget Sound.' Thurston County Community Action Council October 9: Chapter Program 1/2 Day Workshop Radisson SeaTac October 11-14: CGMP Course Vancouver, WA November 13: Chapter Program Luncheon Issaquah Homewood Suites
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