PMI Charleston is hosting the 2011 Seminar at Sea January 12-17, 2011, and has invited our chapter to attend. Please click on the link for details. This seminar provides up to 14 PDUs!
Here is a direct link to their webpage that is advertising the Cruise: http://www.pmi-charleston.org/sea .
— admin
The Southwest Missouri Chapter is conducting its annual board elections and officially requests a Call for Nominees.
This year there are two positions available:
VP Programs and Professional Development
The Vice President of Programs and Professional Development shall be accountable for the development and delivery of programs relating to project management for each scheduled Chapter meeting. The content of these programs is to be consistent and in accordance with the objectives of the PMI Southwest Missouri Chapter and with approval of the Chapter Board of Directors. Additionally, this position is responsible for promoting the project management profession through the development of educational publications, seminars, and workshops designed to enhance and expand the skills and knowledge of project managers.
Click here for a copy of the Operating Guide and detailed requirements of the position.
VP Marketing and Communications
The Vice President of Marketing and Communication shall be responsible for publicity of the local PMI Southwest Missouri Chapter and PMI to internal and external publications and through collaborating with local businesses. This position should also promote the project management profession through the planning and coordination of special events, as identified by the Chapter Board, designed to enhance and expand the skills and knowledge of project managers. In addition, VP Marketing and Communication shall be responsible for promoting the local chapter through publications, newsletters, web media and other documentation designed to enhance and expand the Chapter and PMI.
Click here for a copy of the Operating Guide and detailed requirements of the position.
Board positions are two year terms beginning January 1st of the year following the election. In order to run for a Board position you must be an active PMI SWMO chapter member in good standing. You must possess a valid PMP Certification. You must be willing to fulfill all of the requirements of the position to include attending monthly Board Meetings.
To apply for the position, download, complete and return the Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (click here) along with your resume, a biography to be referenced for the online election ballot and an electronic photo (optional). The completed documentation can be emailed to admin@pmiswmo.org. To mail your documentation send an email request for a mailing address. The Nomination Committee will review all submissions to verify the candidate meets all of the requirements of the open position.
All documentation must be received no later than September 14, 2010.
The election will be conducted electronically. Results will be announced no later than the November Chapter Meeting.
— Pam
Calling All Chapter Members!
(Okay, maybe not all – but at least 2)
The board is looking for two chapter members to volunteer to work on the Nomination Committee. The Nomination Committee is responsible for coordinating the annual Chapter Board Elections.
This is the Chapter’s first election so we are afforded the opportunity to frame how future nominating committees may work – based upon the PMISWMO Chapter Bylaws.
This year, two positions will be filled in the election:
As a Nomination Committee Volunteer, you will be required to attend meetings between now and when the election is completed in November. Schedules and select duties will be ironed out at the first meeting.
Since this is our first election and since we are still small I anticipate about 3 hours of effort on everyone’s part.
This is a great opportunity to earn one (1) Continuing Certification Requirements PDU, under category 5B.
If you are interested, please email me at admin@pmiswmo.org.
Thanks!
Pamela Abdon, PMP
VP – Administration and Finance
— Juanita
Ozarks Technical Community College (www.otc.edu) is offering an online course in project management this fall. The course is BUS212, Principles of Project Management, and is taught exclusively online for 3 credits. It meets PMI’s requirement for contact hours toward certification.
This course introduces students to project management principles and strategies commonly used in project management situations in various industries. Students will apply globally accepted concepts and methods from the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) to a project from conception to closure. Highlighting key management techniques and business models, this course will guide students through the organization, integration, scope, scheduling, cost, quality control, human resources, communications, risk management and contingency planning involved in project management. Other topics will include the project manager, the project team and the project life cycle. Standard project management software will be used to plan and control a project.
It is being taught this Fall semester which begins August 23d. If you are interested, please visit the OTC website at www.otc.edu.
— admin
BKD, LLP, a firm in Sprignfield, Missouri, has posted a position for a human resources project manager on LinkedIn.com.
Human Resources Project Manager
You may need to register at LinkedIn to view the position. Alternatively, you can visit the BKD website at www.bkd.com.
— Juanita
PMI has been asked to help in a US Department of Labor initiative by spreading the word of an important occupational study to chapter leaders and members in the US.
If you are a current IT project manager and meet the qualifications stated in the attached document, please consider participating in this survey.
Link to File: USDOL Occupation Study Region 5
Your efforts will greatly benefit the profession by spreading awareness of the profession and selected participants will receive monetary compensation for their contributions.
The deadline for response is 30 June, so it does need to receive your prompt attention if you choose to participate.
The attached document contains all the information needed to understand and participate in the study.
Thank you in advance for your assistance!
Juanita Woods,
PMI SWMO Chapter President
— Juanita
PMI Northwest Arkansas is hosting the fourth annual Roaring River Project Management Conference at the Roaring River State Park in Cassville, MO on April 22-23, 2010. Information and registration information is available at the PMI Northwest Arkansas Chapter website. Early bird registration fee for PMI members is $399; after this date it is $499.
Read more information at the NWA chapter website by clicking here.
— Juanita
This posting is provided as a courtesy to Duck Creek Technologies, and PMI SWMO receives no compensation for this posting. Please contact Duck Creek Technologies for information about this position.
Duck Creek Technologies (http://www.duckcreektech.com) is looking for a person with at least 8 years of insurance experience to fill the position of Senior Program Manager for policy administration and/or billing projects. The best candidate for this job is a Subject Matter Expert in the understanding of project management and knowing how to bring the project in on time and on budget. The candidate must have a deep understanding of project management and insurance with experience in managing technical projects preferred.
To read the job description and apply for the job, click here.
— Juanita
Hello, all! I hope everyone has recuperated from the holiday season! Just wanted to give you an update on the chapter formation process… we are so close! Just TWO more members until we reach the goal of 25!
The status of the action steps for Gate 5 are shown here. You will notice that a logo was submitted to PMI on January 13. I have sent the logo that you chose to PMI for approval. The winning logo is show below. Please help us get the word out about the chapter and the meeting that is scheduled for this month. Visiting local project sites is a great way to broaden our exposure to the various methodologies used by project managers in the area, and we hope that you will come away from the tour of Republic High School with a new appreciation for the complexities of construction and state-funded projects.
As always, if you or someone you know has a question about PMI®, the local chapter or the project management profession in general, please send them our way. We will do our best to answer any questions you may have.
As always, have a great day!
Juanita Woods, MBA, PMP, MCITP
Chapter Formation Liaison, Incoming President
This image is close to what our final logo will look like. Modifications may have to be made based on constraints by PMI.
The winning logo was created by Leilani V, one of our chapter members. Thank you, Leilani!
— Juanita
2009 Kansas City Mid-America PMI Professional Development Days are coming soon. Are you ready? Registration for the 2009 Kansas City PMI chapter Professional Development Days opens next Sunday, July 12th.
— Juanita