October 18, 2011

Dear Supporter of SGMP’s Arizona Chapter: POBOX 25737, Tempe, AZ85285

The Arizona Society of Government Meeting Professionals (SGMP) Hospitality Committee is excited to share the news of the upcoming 2011 annual SGMP Silent Auction Event. We are very happy to announcethe proceeds raised will go to the Arizona SGMP Chapter’s educational and scholarship fund and a percentage of theproceeds will be donated to the “American Cancer Society’s Arizona Chapter” as well.The Arizona Chapter of SGMP has and will continue to give back to thelocal community charities, as we continually strive to provide the members with unique and interesting educational training and scholarship opportunities.

The annual Silent Auction has historically been one of the chapter’s largest fundraising events. We are asking for yoursupport by contributing a donation item(s) for our auction.We need your support! Your company will receive recognition for your donation. For your convenience,you will find theDonation Formattached, you may e-mail your completed form back to us, or you can complete the online Donation Form. Please contact us to make arrangements for getting your donation to us. For the online donation form, go to

Here are just a few ideas for donation items we are seeking for our 2011 Silent Auction:

Hotel Stay/Packages Airline TicketsArts, Crafts, Antiques

Jewelry, WatchesTime Share NightsSports or Theatre Ticket

Wine and SpiritsGift CardsDental Certificates Home/Office Furnishings Golf Packages Spa Packages

Massages/Personal Wellness Packages Hair/NailServices Think outside the box!

From the public exposure and excitement this event is generating, we are certain to attract new members and suppliersto help grow and strengthen our organization. By providing a qualifying donation,the donor will be making a tax deductible 501.c6 contribution in support of the SGMP’s Arizona Chapter, while receiving valuable positive exposure to the community’s we live in.

You are cordially invited to join us for an evening of fun, silent auction, dinner and entertainment.

When: November 18, 2011 Where:CrownePlazaPhoenix Location:2532 W Peoria AvePhoenix, AZ85029

Silent Auction from 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm Dinner at 5:30 pm

Entertainment from 6:15 pm – 7:00 pm Festivities continue until 9 pm

Early Registration is advised, as seats are limited. For online registration go to

Event reception, silent auction, dinner and entertainment

No charge for Planners, Contract Planners - $20.00 per person

Suppliers, guests and supporters - $25.00 per person

Registration and payment received after 5 pm, Wednesday, Nov 16th will incur a $10.00 fee

Night of event walk-ins - $40.00 per person

Thank you for your continued support, your participation is greatly needed and appreciated!

The SGMP AZ Hospitality & Silent Auction Chairpersons:

Candee Samora – 602.364.4097 Janie Armbruster – 602.771.2911

SGMP Hospitality Committee ChairSGMP Silent Auction Co-Chair