PMIWDC Chapter Orientation Session Objectives PMIWDC Chapter Introduction

PMIWDC Chapter Orientation Session

Objectives § § PMIWDC Chapter Introduction PMIWDC Chapter Management and Board Structure PMIWDC Chapter Member Benefits Q&A

Expectations Before we begin………. Are there any questions that you would like to have answered during this presentation?

PMIWDC Chapter Introduction The largest component of PMI in the world Over 10, 000 members Nearly 200 volunteers Not for profit organization Formed in 1978 Run and managed by volunteers Chapter events and activities attract all levels of business and government managers, executives, and PMPs Provide a framework for professional networking and social interaction among its members Offer reduced cost PMP certification prep courses (4/year) Offer opportunities to earn in excess of 300 PDUs a year

PMIWDC Vision and Mission VISION To Serve Our Members and Promote Exceptional Project Management! MISSION To promote the profession of project and program management among our members and within our communities; offer opportunities to educate, connect, and develop leaders of today and tomorrow.

PMIWDC History Largest Chapter in the world 2011 1999 1978 Chartered (8 th PMI Chapter) 19 Membership reaches 1, 000 2005 Membership reaches 5, 000 Membership reaches 10, 000 2013 35 th Anniversary

PMI Recognition 2010 • Component Award for Leadership, Planning & Operations • Component Award for Collaboration & Outreach 2011 • Recognition of Excellence Award for its Component Volunteer Program 2012 • PMI Chapter Award for Leadership, Planning and Operations Recognition of Excellence • PMI Chapter Award for Volunteer Programs

How do we do it? Volunteers Members

Chapter Management Governed by Chapter Bylaws and Policies All volunteer boards: Governance Board (strategic) Operations Board (tactical) Potomac Management Resources (PMR) Full-service association management company in Alexandria, VA providing administrative, financial management, board facilitation, communications, member and event planning services

Board Structure Board of Directors - Governance Board CEO CFO COO Directors-at-large Board of Directors - Operations Board Programs Professional Development Operations Services Educational Partnerships Volunteer Coordination Membership Professional Alliances Networking Local Communities Finance Technology Marketing

New Members – What to Expect • Member Number Assigned by PMI • PMIWDC uses same number • PMIWDC Chapter Distribution List • Chapter communications • Chapter e. Newsletter • Access to www. pmiwdc. org Members-Only Site • Discount rates for chapter events • Receive a New Member Welcome Postcard to attend one Chapter dinner meeting for FREE • New Member Raffle (Meet & Greet area)

Benefits of Membership Professional Development Networking Education

PMP Maintenance 60 PDU’s for every 3 Year Cycle Required

Earning PDU’s • • • Attend PMIWDC Events Attend Local Training Events View Online Presentations (www. pmiwdc. org) Present at a PMIWDC Event Volunteer with PMIWDC Document your PM Experience

Documenting PDU’s Many events will provide instructions Try “my. PMI” Smart Phone App www. pmiwdc. org PDU Reporting Tutorial Link to ccrs. pmi. org for actual reporting Username and Password Required

PMIWDC Events Monthly Dinner Meetings Monthly Chapter Talks Events Annual PMIWDC Project Management Symposium Luncheon Meetings Other PMI Events • PM After Hours • Breakfast Meetings (PM in the AM) • Other local community events

Monthly Dinner Meetings Fairview Park Marriott – Falls Church, VA ~ 3 rd Monday (January, April, July and October) 5: 00 PM - Registration Opens 5: 00 PM - PMIWDC Members Only Book Club Meeting 5: 30 PM - PM Tools 5: 30 PM - Networking Reception & Cash Bar 6: 15 PM - New Member Meet & Greet 7: 00 PM - Dinner & Cash Bar 7: 45 PM – Dinner Presentation 9: 00 PM - Adjourn Additional Activities – Quarterly Orientation Sessions

Monthly Chapter Talks Events Fairview Park Marriott – Falls Church, VA ~ 3 rd Monday (Months where no dinner meeting is held) 5: 00 PM - Registration Opens 5: 00 PM - PMIWDC Members Only Book Club Meeting 5: 30 PM - PM Tools 6: 00 PM - Networking Reception & Cash Bar 6: 00 PM - New Member Meet & Greet 6: 45 PM – PM Talks 7: 45 PM - Presentation Concludes, Stay for Continued Networking!

e. View Chapter Meeting Archive • More than 100 videos and growing • • Dinner meetings PM Tools sessions • Free PDU Opportunities • Only available to PMIWDC members www. pmiwdc. org/eview

Annual Project Management Symposium Something for everyone…. Don't miss out on PMIWDC's biggest event of the year,

Monthly Luncheon Meetings PDU available for attendance Informal format with 20 to 100 attendees depending on the meeting location No cost (brownbag lunch) at most locations! Locations: - Chantilly - Fair Lakes - Skyline - Mc. Pherson Square - Tyson's Corner - Department of Labor - Fairview Park - Internal Revenue Service - Washington Circle - Reston

Other PMI Events • • • PM in the A. M. at the National Press Club (Washington, DC) Toastmasters (PMIWDC#01 in Mc. Lean) Prince William County, PM Saturday Winchester (Shenandoah Valley), Quarterly Charlottesville Community Dinners PM After Hours in Rosslyn

Benefits of Membership Professional Development Networking Education

Career and Social Networking Industry Specific Events Online Job Board - jobs. pmiwdc. org • No cost to members • Post a resume or search for jobs facebook. pmiwdc. org Linked. In linkedin. pmiwdc. org

Benefits of Membership Professional Development Networking Education

Education PMP® Certification Preparation Courses Scholarships

PMP Preparation Courses PMIWDC's classes help students prepare for PMP exam • Taught by instructors with years of practical project management experience • Attendees should have a background in project management fundamentals • Structured according to the PMBOK® Guide knowledge areas Exam prep courses offered approximately 4 times/year Agile prep courses are also offered

Scholarships George Patton Memorial Scholarship assists PMIWDC chapter members in funding continuing education coursework. Clay Myers Memorial Academic Scholarship promotes academic & professional development for pursuing for-credit education in project management at qualifying institutions. The scholarships award a maximum of $2, 000 to one or more applicants, twice per year.

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Volunteering PMIWDC is a Volunteer led organization Benefits include being part of a dynamic organization, PDUs, and networking Volunteer Opportunities include: • Networking Programs • Finance • Professional Development • Outreach • Membership • Records Management • Communications • and more special projects

Thanks to our Sponsors

Q&A Welcome to PMIWDC We are here to meet your needs! If you have ideas or comments or questions, please send them to us at: info@pmiwdc. org Or stop any Board Member or Volunteer at any PMIWDC event - you will recognize them by their name badges

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