Greetings Fellow SGMP Members



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Greetings from the Gilmer Institute of Learning:

The National Education Conference Silent and Live Auctions are the Society of Government Meeting Professionals largest fundraising events, and we need your help to continue to raise the funds for our The Gilmer Institute of Learning Scholarships. We are asking for your generosity and donations for our 3rd year of the online auction.

This auction will take place in Fort Lauderdale, Florida June 6-8, 2017, at the Broward County Convention Center. All bidding will be done through a cell phone or computer! Auction participants can bid from anywhere, anytime before the close of the auction right from their own device! This means, the auction item will be available to ALL members and their friends and family.

The Gilmer Institute of Learning for SGMP’s mission is to enhance the purpose and goals of the Society by providing support to SGMP’s members and chapters through educational opportunities, certifications, training, resources, scholarships and endowment funding.

We ask that you contribute to make this effort a SUCCESS.

Following you will find a list of suggestions and ideas…..

(Hotel stay packages including meal vouchers, spa treatments, and golf

(Hotel Reward Points (Purses, Jewelry, or Accessories (Items for Men

(Holiday Decor (Arts, Crafts, Antiques (Gift Cards

(Children’s Books & Toys (Wine and Spirits (Gift Baskets

(Massages/Personal Wellness Packages

Don’t be afraid to think outside the box! Donate one of your unique handcrafted creations. Please think about combining items or services with your friends and colleagues to create a tantalizing package to feature your area, such as a hotel 2 or 3 night stays with a spa visit or round of golf. Let your imagination be your guide.

Use the form attached (using one form for each donation) and submit donation form no later than

May 1, 2017, to:

Mark Richardson, CGMP

The Antlers A Wyndham Hotel

4 South Cascade

Colorado Springs, CO 80906

Mark.Richardson@

There’s no need to wait. Send your donation forms today! And thank you for your support and interest in helping SGMP continue with supporting our mission. If you have any questions about our ONLINE auction, please contact Mark Richardson at Mark.Richardson@

Or Cheryl Wierenga at cheryl.wierenga@

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2017 National Education Conference silent and live Auction

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Description of Donation (be specific!):

Auction Listing (please be specific, must be under 1000 characters. If emailing donation form, please include 2-3 photos for the auction listing):

Expiration Date (if any):

Restrictions (ex. Sun-Thursday only, Fri-Sat only):

(Please set any expiration date for at least 12 months following the silent auction date.)

IMPORTANT—Estimated Dollar Value (including tax, if applicable): $________

Will you cover the cost of shipping the item to the winner after the auction? YES NO

Delivery of donation items:

If your donation is a certificate: send to Mark Richardson prior to May 1, 2017 and email 2-3 high quality photos

Mark Richardson, CGMP

The Antlers A Wyndham Hotel

4 South Cascade

Colorado Springs, CO 80906

Mark.Richardson@

If your donation is less than 50lbs:

Bring with you to the conference. Please indicate on the donation form if you are paying shipping or the winning bidder is responsible for shipping costs OR

Submit 2-3 high quality photos of the item in lieu of bringing the item and send the item directly to the winning bidder after the conference.

If your donation is more than 50lbs: submit 2-3 high quality photos of the item in lieu of bringing the item and ship the item directly to the winning bidder after the conference. * do not bring to the conference*

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