NEICNew Member –New PMP Open HouseMARCH 13, 2015

AgendaWelcome, Introduction, and Icebreaker

Who’s Who Chapter Leadership

Leadership Opportunities

What to Expect in Chapter Programs

Important Dates

Navigating our Web

Finding PDUs

Open Discussion

Welcome, Introductions, and Ice BreakerYour 30 seconds of fame

•Name

•Company

•Industry,

•Certifications • If new PMP – when

• Other certifications if applicable,

•Fun fact

Dan ZilaiSr. Program Manager

L-3 Communications AMI (Defense)

president@pmi-neic.org

Role: President

Fun Fact: I enjoy travel, fishing, boating and card games with the familyPresident

Michael KrousePMP, CISA, CGEIT, CRISC, CRMA

Chief Security Officer

Medical Informatics Engineering

mkrouse@mieweb.com

Role: Past President and Region 2 Liaison

Fun Fact: Grandpa

Past President/R2

Liaison

NamePMP, FSA, MAAA

Service Management & Processes Manager

Swiss Re

dale_vollenweider@swissre.com

Role: President Elect

Fun Fact: Vacationed in Jamaica 3 times in the past three months.

President Elect

Kimberly MerrimanPMP

AVP, IT Vendor Management

Lincoln Financial Group

Kimberly.Merriman@lfg.com

Role: Vice President-Administration - keeps the records of all business meetings of the PMI-NEIC and meetings of the Board.

Fun Fact: I am an avid lake-person. I cannot wait to get to the lake on the weekend and just relax. It transports me to a whole other frame of mind!

VP - Administration

Brooke DrinkallSenior GIS Business Analyst

Franklin Electric

bdrinkall@fele.com

Role: Vice-President-Finance - shall oversee the management of funds for duly authorized purposes of the PMI-NEIC.

Fun Fact: I’ve lived in five different towns over the course of my life, all of them in the Midwest and all of them have two-word names.

VP - Finance

Athar SafdarPMP

Senior Engineer, Centralized Planning

Frontier Communications

athar.safdar@ftr.com

Role: Vice President-Marketing - responsible for external communications with community businesses, mass media for PMI-NEIC events and Chapter newsletters to raise the visibility of project management within the community. Moreover, the Vice President of Marketing is also responsible for the timely dissemination of information both to and from the PMI-NEIC membership.

Fun Fact: I love traveling – Leaving for New Zealand and Australia in a week - and watch World Cup Game too – WooHoo

VP - Marketing

Shirley NeuenschwanderShirley Neuenschwander, PMP

Senior Project Manager

Lincoln Financial Group

Shirley.Neuenschwander@lfg.com

Role: Vice President-Membership - shall maintain the PMI-NEIC membership databases using information supplied by PMI® . In addition the VP of Membership shall be responsible for PMI-NEIC membership growth and retention.

Fun Fact: I enjoy nature… taking walks, going to the beach, state & national parks

VP -Membership

Mike RuizMBA-IT Management, PMP

ePMO Projects and Program Manager

Lincoln Financial Group

Mike.Ruiz@lfg.com

Responsible for promoting the project management profession through development of education publications, seminars, and workshops designed to enhance and expand the skills and knowledge of project managers.

Fun Fact: A chronic early adopter of new technology and thinks it’s all going to work “as advertised” at launch… despite never having that experience. Ever. Will undoubtedly be in line for the Apple Watch on day one.

VP -Professional

Development

Rich LaudemanPMP

IT Project Manager

City of Fort Wayne/Allen County, IN

richard.laudeman@cityoffortwayne.org

Role: Vice President-Volunteer - responsible for addressing the needs of the volunteers, including volunteer recruitment, retention, and recognition. One of the primary functions is the responsibility for managing volunteering opportunities on the Volunteer Relationship Management System (VRMS).

Fun Fact: Holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s work is in theatrical design; before IT he made his living as a scenic & lighting designer and arts manager.

VP - Volunteer

Directors

David Maynard, PMPDir. CourseDevelopment

Clifford Clarke, PMP, CISM, ITIL, CGEIT, CRISCDir. Comm. Outreach

Bruce Hayes, PMPDir. Communications

Lisa Weides, PMP LLS BBDir. Survey

Lana Beregszazi, MBA, PMPDir. Marketing

Directors

Dave Preston, PMPDir. Document Retention

Bob Nicther, PMP, FLMI, ACSDir. Technology

Dan Whitaker,PMPDir. Programs

Michael Deaton, PMPDir. Corp. Outreach

Kevin Gearhart, PMPDir. Scholarships & Dir. Academic Outreach

Directors

Renee ScottMA, PMPDir. Social Media

Tracy Ripplinger, PMPDir. MemberRecognition

Carrie Starks,PMP, Dir. Member Retention

Aaron Brune, PMPDir. Finance

Open Director Positions

Membership Attraction

Training Governance & Policy

Professional Development

Days

PMI-NEIC Wants You!

Volunteer Coordination

You as LeaderGetting involved is the best way to get the most from your designation and grow in the profession, which can increase your value

•Participation in chapter meetings

•Chapter, regional, and national leadership opportunities

•Chapter, regional, and national speaking and writing opportunities

•Volunteer in the community at large

You may also earn PDUs for many of these activities

About PMI-NEICPart of PMI Region 2

Five chapters in Indiana◦ Calumet Chapter

◦ Central Indiana Chapter

◦ Michiana Chapter

◦ Northeast Indiana Chapter

◦ Southwestern Indiana Chapter

About PMI-NEICPart of PMI Region 2

About 170 members, one of the highest percentage of PMPs

Board of Directors meeting 2nd Wednesday of the month from September through May

Chapter dinner meeting 4th Wednesday of the month from September through June◦ Meetings are generally at Don Hall’s Guesthouse 1313 W Washington Center Rd

Scholarship, Professional Development Days, PMP Prep, Web, Newsletter, Capstone project, and more

About PMI-NEICLinkedIn group "PMI - Northeast Indiana Chapter"

https://www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&gid=1526447

Facebook page - "PMI NEIC"

https://www.facebook.com/pages/PMI-NEIC/216416348497013

Twitter page - "PMI NEIC"

https://twitter.com/pmi_neic

What to Expect When You’re Attending?The Chapter Dinner Meetings

•Networking with colleagues, announcements (promotions, vacancy & job opportunities), and door prizes

•60+ meeting attendees (bring a friend)

•Gathering / Check In / Networking at 5:30 PM

•Dinner 6:00

•Announcements 6:45

•Speaker 7:00 (speaker only option)

•Departure 8:15

What to Expect When You’re Attending 2?Chapter dinner meetings sample

•“Planning/Executing a Morning Radio Show”

•“Tablets, and Phones, and Apps, Oh My!”

•“Making Project Risk Management Work”

•“Harvesting Leadership Skills from your Team”

NEIC Socials (Tin Caps and On the Ice)

Professional Development Days

Online PDU Class

IPFW-NEIC Partnership Project Management Classes

Important DatesBoard of Director’s meeting 2nd Wednesday from September through May

RSVP of dinner by the Sunday prior

Dinner Meeting 4th Wednesday

Newsletter publication

DAM Scholarship

PDD March 18 PMI-NEIC and Fort Wayne IIBA -Building a Successful PM & BA Partnership

Tech Fest April 17

About PMIOne of the largest professional associations in the world

◦ Over 273 geographic chapters

Developer of global standards and credentials ◦ 8 credentials recognized and valued worldwide

Offers Training and accreditation

Conducts Research and offers publications

Where are We?

VolunteerRelationshipManagementSystem

Finding PDUsChapter meeting and activities $

Volunteering (in PMI and the community) and leadership

PMI Congress and regional meetings $$$

Formal training (college and vendor) $$$

Self study

Webinars & www.projectmanagement.com***

Presentations and written contributions

Low cost $

High Cost $$$

***ProjectManagement.com Open House on March 16th

Effective 1 December 2015 the CCR Program will be updated to ensure you are equipped to remain relevant in an ever-changing business environment.

TipsResearch material available at PMI.org

Leverage local professionals

Enter your PDUs as you go

Collect more PDUs than you think you need

Remember it is a three year cycle

Your membership expiration may not be the same as your PDU expiration

Keep your audit file

Add the reoccurring chapter meetings to your calendar

Reminder Dec. 1, 2015 requirement for education and give back

Other Stuff, Open Discussion, and Q&AFAQs◦ Are PMP boot camps worth it?

◦ Are refunds available if I can not attend a dinner meeting?

◦ Who do I call if I want to serve?

What else do you need to know?

Open Discussion