Dear New Member,

We have been notified by PMI that you have recently joined the KC Mid-America . We want to take this opportunity to congratulate you on making such a wise decision. Joining our chapter is an important step in your journey of professionalism, and we are pleased to learn that you have decided to make our chapter a partner in that journey!

Our Board of Directors has been busy at work putting together another year of outstanding chapter programs for our members to pick and choose from. Our goal is to help you grow your knowledge and expand your network of contacts within our professional community in Kansas City.

Please take a moment to visit our website at: http://kcpmichapter.org/index.php where you will find information on our Chapter activities and upcoming events.

Finally, please review the attached documentation as it provides information that will help you get familiar with PMI and the chapter.

Please feel free to reach out to any of us on the Board if we can be of service to you. We very much look forward to meeting you at one of our chapter events!

Sincerely,

VP, Membershipvpmembership@kcpmichapter.org

Other Benefits Include:

• Networking with other like-minded

professionals

• Volunteering, participating in

Chapter activities

• Help with PDU’s

• Mentoring Opportunities

• Fun, Social Events

The Mission of the KC Mid America Chapter is to advance the practice, and profession of project management among project management professionals in variety of industries in partnership with businesses, academic institutions and professional organizations throughout the greater Kansas City area in a conscientious and proactive manner.

With this Mission in mind, the KC Mid America Chapter offers many exciting opportunities for its members to advance their education, knowledge, experience and careers in Project Management.

Questions? Contact VP of Membership, Anjula Mittal – vpmembership@kcpmichapter.org

Chapter Member Non-Member

Member Orientation Free Not Available

Bi-Monthly Networking Events Free Not Available

Annual Career Fair Free Not Available

Learning Exchange/ Knowledge Exchange Classes

Free Not Available

PMP Prep Class $600 $750

PMP Exam Fees $405 $555

PDU Workshops $135 $175

Chapter Dinners $28 $35

Professional Development Days (PDD)

$425 $575

Academic Scholarships- Available to 2 chosen applicants

$2,000 Scholarships Not Available

Benefits Summary

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KC MID America Chapter Mission & Vision

MissionTo promote project management

knowledge, standards and ethical practice

for members, the profession and the

community.

VisionTo be the professional association chapter

of choice for project management

knowledge, accreditation, development

and practice

Over 1,500 members from over 100 companies in the greater Kansas City

area

Provides the opportunityto network with other Project Management

professionals and practitioners

11 Board Members

9 Committees150+ Volunteers

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FACTS:

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KC MID America Chapter

Overview

www.kcpmichapter.org

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Tour of Chapter Website

www.kcpmichapter.org

§ Login ID – PMI membership ID§ Default password – The same password used for

www.pmi.org

Contact Webmaster@kcpmichapter.org for technical assistance

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Chapter Website

http://www.linkedin.com/groups?mostPopular=&gid=102134

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/pages/PMI-KC-Mid-America-Chapter/181036776949

http://twitter.com/PMIKCMidAmerica

VP Communication at VPComm@kcpmichapter.org for more details.

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Join Us on Chapter Social Media Sites

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Membership Benefits

Networking Opportunities

• Career Fair, Mentoring Program, Opportunities to meet recruiters

Online Career Center and job search opportunities on both PMI Global and KC Chapter websites

Discount on Costs

• Ex: PMI Exams, various events held by the chapter

Professional Development

• Workshops, Chapter Dinner, Certification Prep Courses

Access to Industry Trends

• New PMBOK releases, PMP exam changes, PDU reporting structure changes, new offers by PMI Global, etc.

Gain Project Management experiences via volunteer opportunities through the chapter

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Membership Benefits

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Membership Benefits – $$ Cost Savings $$

Joing PMI Global & KC PMI ChapterCost

PMI global ($129 + $10 New members) $139.00

KC PMI Chapter $25.00

Total $164.00

Free Events

•Member Orientation

• Information classes of certifications

•Bi-monthly networking events

•Annual Career Fair

Obtaining PMP Certification:

•PMP Prep Class

•Chapter Members - $600 vs Public - $750

• Savings: $150

•Non Chapter Prep Courses can cost between $2,500 to $3,000 (Savings of $1,900)

•To take the test

•Member $405.00 vs Non-member $555.00

•Savings: $150.00

Discounts on Chapter Dinners

• $35 Non-member VS $28 Member

• $18 Student Member & Retirees

Program Class

• Non-member $175 vs Member $150.00

• Financial Assistance to attend Program

• 1 scholarship per program

• Ex: PMP Prep Course

PDD

•Cost for Members - $425, Non-Members $575

•PDD Financial Assistance Program

•Adversity Grant - $50 registration fee and Hardship Scholarship -$175 registration fee

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$$ Academic Scholarships $$

Two $2,000 academic scholarships• Chapter member or a direct family

member• Enrolled and seeking a degree at the

Associate, Undergraduate, Graduate, or PhD level

• Accredited university or college. • Certificate programs do not

qualify

Contact for president@kcpmichapter.org more details.

Free PDUS for doing volunteer work for your local PMI chapter

• As a general rule, 1 PDU = 1 hour served.

Advertisement of employment opportunities and member resumes on

Chapter website

Complimentary PDD Registration

• Board and Director Positions Only

Opportunities to attend PMI Regional and Global leadership conferences

• Board Positions Only

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Volunteer Benefits