SGMP Central Florida committees are an integral part of our chapter. View the different committees and their descriptions below.
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Program Committee
The Committee shall be responsible for determining, establishing and promoting’ the educational programs of The Chapter and of The Society. The Committee will arrange for regular meetings and the programs thereto. The Committee shall also perform such other functions as deemed appropriate by The Chapter Board.
Membership Committee
The Committee shall develop, promote and maintain The Chapter membership among eligible individuals and organizations interested in meeting planning in accordance with these Bylaws. The Committee shall be responsible for meeting registration and maintaining records of The Chapter membership and guests. The Committee shall also perform such other functions as deemed appropriate by The Chapter Board.
Elections Committee
The Committee shall be composed of three or more members, one of whom shall have served on the previous Nominations and Elections Committee. The Chair of the Nominations and Elections Committee shall be the Immediate Past President.
In the event any member of the Nominations and Elections Committee resigned or is proposed as a candidate for an office and agrees to stand for nomination, that member shall be replaced by a Chapter Board appointment to fill the unexpired term.
The Committee shall seek, evaluate and validate qualified candidates according to and as specified in the Bylaws.
This committee is responsible for overseeing the mailing and counting of ballots.
The Committee is responsible for arranging and overseeing the election process.
Nominations. The Chair of the Nominations and Elections Committee shall notify The Chapter membership of The Chapter Officers and Directors positions to be elected not later than 8 months prior to July 1 of the election year. The Nominations and Elections Committee shall be empowered to seek and to propose qualified candidates.
Communications Committee
The Committee is responsible for monitoring all publications and communications of The Chapter and shall recommend to The Chapter Board any refinements which will further the purpose of The Society and The Chapter. The Committee will be responsible for providing information on Chapter activities to the SGMP Newsletter and for the regular communications and notifications to The Chapter membership of regular meetings, seminars, workshops and Chapter social functions. The Committee shall maintain the archives of The Chapter. This Committee shall work closely with other Chapter Committees to assure maximum coverage of all Chapter events. The Committee shall also perform such coverage of all Chapter events. The Committee shall also perform such other functions as deemed appropriate by The Chapter Board.
Scholarship and Awards Committee
The Committee is responsible for developing and implementing an awards program giving recognition to The Chapter members who have significantly contributed to the objectives of The Society and The Chapter. Any member of this Committee nominated for an award is excluded from voting upon the award for which he/she is nominated. This committee is also responsible for promoting and coordinating scholarship opportunities for membership, educational opportunities, certifications, etc.
Special Events Committee
Special events shall be those Chapter functions that do not fall under the jurisdiction of the Program Committee, i.e., Education Day, holiday party, annual picnic, installation of officers, golf tournament, etc. The Committee is responsible for planning the special events, selecting the sites and presenting the special events program. The Chairperson of this Committee shall serve as ex-officio member of the Program Committee. At the direction of The Chapter Board, this Committee shall plan special activities to increase the financial resources of The Chapter.
Procedures and Bylaws Committee
The Bylaws Committee shall be chaired by the Immediate Past President or if unavailable to serve, by any voting member of The Chapter, appointed by The Chapter Board. The Committee shall be responsible for periodic review of the existing Bylaws and shall be activated as deemed necessary by The Chapter Board to maintain The Chapter Bylaws in accordance with the operation of The Chapter and The Society Bylaws. They shall act as liaison between the membership and The Chapter Board in matters relating to proposed amendments to The Chapter Bylaws.
Fundraising and Community Services Committee
The Committee shall be responsible for planning and implementing activities, events and service functions that benefit the community at large.