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Building Professionalism in Project Management™July 2007 Volume 10, Issue 7

Develop YOUR Leadership Skills! Call for Nominations for PMI MN's 2008 Board of Directors July Breakfast Meeting: Presenting Yourself with Confidence and Authenticity Summer PMP Certification Exam Prep Class The Social Compass Workshop July Dinner Meeting: Project Management for Team Members PMI MN Paint-A-Thon Event -- 7/28 and 8/4 August Breakfast Meeting: Oh No! Your PMO is On Life Support and You Are the Keeper of the Templates Career Networking News August Dinner Meeting: Project Management and Executive Leadership September Breakfast Meeting: PMP vs. Scrum Master: Compatible or Incompatible? Interested in Habitat for Humanity? Professional Development Days: Master Craftsman: Building Project Success

Develop YOUR Leadership Skills! Call For Nominations for PMI MN’s 2008 Board of DirectorsWe Need You! If you are interested in serving on the board of one of the leading chapters in the fastest growing professional organization in the country, please contact one of the members of the PMI MN Nominating Committee today! Elections will be in September. Results will be announced in October and published in the November issue of PMI MN News. Ideal candidates will have all of the following “in good standing” qualifications:

1. Membership: Member of PMI MN as recorded by PMI.

2. Attendance or volunteered in the past 16 months: Attended 3 chapter events, or volunteered a minimum of 40 hours

3. Conduct: Is in good standing in accordance with PMI International policies

PMI MN Board of Director Positions (Elected):

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President-Elect - Chief Operating Officer and assistant to the President. The President-Elect assists the President by directing the activities of the other Board Members in accordance with the purposes of the chapter, and its Constitution and By-Laws. This person is also responsible for the running the Operating Committee, Nominating Committee, special projects, board training and special events. Being elected to this position carries a three-year commitment to the chapter. The President-Elect will assist the President the first year of the President-Elect's term and will be President the second year. The third year they will serve as Past-President. Candidates for this position must have served on a PMI Component ( chartered chapter, SIG or college) Board within the last three years.

Community & Educational Outreach Director – This director is responsible for strategic direction and oversight of the community services (Paint-A-Thon, coaching program, charity and scholarship management), outreach and partner programs. This person is also responsible for maintaining a resource library of project management materials. Being elected to this position carries a one-year commitment to the chapter.

Membership Director – This director is responsible for strategic direction and oversight of planning, recruiting, arranging, and attending membership drives and retention campaigns. This person is also responsible for volunteer coordination, career networking and Local Interest Groups (LIGS). Being elected to this position carries a one-year commitment to the chapter.

Marketing and Communications Director – This director is responsible for strategic direction and oversight of chapter communications, the monthly newsletter, the web site, and any other chapter publications. This position also includes responsibility for the membership data, marketing and public relations functions, and the Corporate Ambassador and Sponsorship programs. Being elected to this position carries a one-year commitment to the chapter.

Professional Development Director – This director is responsible for strategic direction and oversight of planning, scheduling, arranging, and supervising chapter education and professional development activities approved by the Board of Directors. Specifically this person is responsible for the PMP Certification programs, chapter, education programs, development of an overall education plan, coordination with the volunteers in charge of PMP certification, Professional Development Days, monthly meeting programs, and PMI sponsored seminars. This person also looks for new opportunities that provide project management education to the members. Being elected to this position carries a one-year commitment to the chapter.

Finance Director – This director is responsible for the presentation and maintenance of all financial records required for chapter operations. This includes the development of the chapter budget; gaining approval of the budget from the Board; maintaining the Finance schedule; signing checks; working with Nonprofit Solutions Director of Accounting to maintain the Chapter’s general ledger; CT Registrations ticket office; the coordination of the Chapter’s annual tax reporting and develop Finance processes and procedures as required. Being elected to this position carries a one-year commitment to the chapter.

PMI MN Non-Voting Chair Positions ( Appointed ):

Chairs of Community & Educational Outreach, Membership, Marketing and Communications, Professional Development, Volunteer Coordinator, and PDD (6 positions available) - Each Chair shall have operational responsibility for directing and/or overseeing regular and special projects as well as serving and/or assisting the Directors in their respective responsibilities. Being appointed to this position carries a one-year commitment to the chapter.

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As a Board Member, you will support PMI MN while earning up to ten PDUs/year as a Director or up to five PDUs/year as a Chair towards PMP Re-Certification. If you have questions regarding the selection process, a specific Board position, or would like to receive a FREE copy of the Chapter Bylaws (with more detailed descriptions for each board position), contact a member of the PMI MN Nominating Committee. You can also download the Chapter Bylaws from the PMI MN web site.

If you are interested in running for an elected board position, or one of the volunteer Chair positions, please contact a member of the Nominating Committee. You can also email a member of the Nominating Committee. You will be contacted by a member of the Nominating Committee to confirm your interest in serving. Each candidate will be provided details for writing a brief biographical sketch to be included with the election ballot.

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PM MN Nominating Committee

Jesse Freese, PMP, Fissure 952-882-0800, or Jesse _Freese@Fissure.com Susan Heidorn, PMP 612-805-8590, or skheidorn@comcast.net Betty Ingram, PMP 612-824-1242, or bettyjingram@comcast.net Michael Olson, PMP, PCG 651-303-2988 , or olson_mg@hotmail.com Bob Storeygard, PMP, 3M 651-736-0524, or rlstoreygard1@mmm.com Annette Ward, PMP, Cargill 952-742-9270, or annette _ward@cargill.com

July Breakfast Meeting: Presenting Yourself with Confidence and Authenticity Pete Machalek and Dean Hyers of SAGE Presenting will speak about representing yourself, your ideas, projects and initiatives with increased power and influence. They will discuss the barriers and internal interference that can get in the way of effective self-representation, and will provide an invaluable process that you can immediately implement to erase that interference and skyrocket your personal presence and your ability to inspire decisive action in others.

As filmmakers, Machalek and Hyers have developed their expertise in crafting clear messages and working with actors to deliver those messages with powerful and authentic personal presence. In 2001, they began designing curricula to help business professionals do the same for themselves. They’ve worked with doctors and lawyers, project managers, salespeople, customer service professionals, leaders and executives, developing their ability to understand and clarify the significance of their message, to profoundly connect with their audiences, and to communicate their message with conviction, passion, and authenticity.

What July Breakfast Meeting Date July 10, 2007

Time 7:00–7:40 a.m. Registration, Breakfast, Networking

7:40–7:50 a.m. Chapter Business/Introductions 7:50–8:40 a.m. Presentation 8:40–8:50 a.m. Questions & Answers

Location Holiday Inn East, 2201 Burns Ave., St. Paul, MN 55119 Directions

Cost Registration received on or before 7/2/2007 PMI members $19, non-members $22 Registration received after 7/2/2007 PMI members $22 non-members $25

Register Community Tix: 651-209-8991 or www.ctregistrations.com

PDUs Earned 1 PDU

Summer PMP® Certification Exam Prep ClassThe PMI MN summer PMP® Certification Exam Prep class will be held July 10 through August 28, 2007, at

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Medtronic, Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Management East, 7000 Central Avenue NE, Minneapolis, MN 55432.

Classes meet on eight consecutive Tuesday nights from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Each class will review a specific knowledge area from the PMBOK (Professional Responsibility, Integration, Scope, Time, Risk, Human Resources and Communication, Cost and Quality, and Procurement) and give you tips on how to successfully prepare for the certification exam.

The class features:

An introduction to what you need to know to pass the PMP® exam. A course syllabus that follows the Third Edition of the Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) Sample PMP® practice exam questions. Expert pointers on preparing for, studying, and taking the test. Formation of study groups, so that you can thoroughly review and discuss each topic with your classmates outside of class.

This course satisfies 24 of the 35 education contact hours of project management education required for the PMP certification. The program is not designed to teach project management, but to introduce you to what you need to know to successfully prepare for and pass the certification exam. The class will help you develop a strategy to study, complete the application and take the exam.

Course fee includes classroom instruction, a copy of the PMBOK, class notes, sample test questions, and a comprehensive study guide. A snack and beverages will be provided at every class.

What Summer PMP Prep Class Date July 10-August 28, 2007

Time Tuesdays, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Location Medtronic, Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Management East, 7000 Central Avenue NE, Minneapolis, MN

55432 Directions

Cost PMI member - $900; non-member $1020 Registration ends: July 3, 2007

Register Community Tix: 651-209-8991 or www.ctregistrations.com

PDUs Earned 24 PDUs

The Social Compass and Coaching in the Workplace: Time-Tested Methods to Communicate Better, Understand Others and Coach Your Project and Team to the Top Research has shown that project managers feel that more than 33 percent of their time is spent correcting problems caused by miscommunication. The Social Compass, along with Coach training, offers time-tested methods to decrease this time ill spent.

This is a proven program to improve work relations, productivity and results based on personality, behavioral, and communication research.

This Social Compass and Coaching program provides your workforce, project team, or relationship with a fresh

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look at themselves and others. This course introduces techniques to coach team members to reach higher levels of performance and success.

People get a new understanding of the strengths, the communication styles, and the weaknesses of their project members, as well as how these relate to various aspects of their professional and personal lives. Why does this program work?

Research reports that over 86% of those who have worked with personality and behavioral assessments find it to be effective. Over 91% find that coaching is valuable and is effective with their personal and professional relations, as well as in their workplace performance.

Over 85% of project managers surveyed said they would benefit from management training, and over 50% said that people were their greatest problems (study by Learning Tree International, 2002).

This program addresses these issues. It is a powerful, fun, results-oriented, interactive and realistic program with step by step techniques and tools for greater results.

Each participant completes the Social Compass and receives a workbook, as well as a copy of the book The Social Compass. Participants also attending the Teaming for Excellence follow-up program will receive the book Motivation & Inspiration: What Works (What Doesn’t) and Why? Our program provides access to proven methods to better business relations, improve team morale, and enhance project success based on personal relations.

Participants benefit in many ways, including:

enhanced business relations a decrease in ineffective communication recognize why people are disengaged & learn how to re-engage them at work immediately usable skills for your management repertoire Stronger Coaching Skills to Use with Your Team Increase Productivity Enhanced Team Performance Better Prevention or Management of Conflict

What The Social Compass and Coaching in the Workplace WorkshopDate July 17-18, 2007

Time 7:30 a.m. Check-in and Breakfast

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Seminar

Location Hilton MSP Airport Mall of America, 3800 American Blvd East, Bloomington, MN 55425 Directions

Cost First-day only: PMI Member in Advance, $350 First-day only: Non-Member in Advance, $400 Both days: PMI Member in Advance, $650 Both days: Non-Member in Advance, $750 Advance pricing good through June 17, 2007. After that time prices increase by $50.

Register Community Tix: 651-209-8991 or www.ctregistrations.com

PDUs Earned 8 PDUs for one-day class; 16 for two

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July Dinner Meeting: Project Management for Team Members Do you ever feel as a project manager that the responsibility for project management rests totally on your shoulders? Do you ever feel that all the project management work is your responsibility? If so, this presentation will provide insight into how to relieve that burden and improve your project management productivity.

This presentation will discuss the important and often under-represented role team members play in project management. It will outline how team members can greatly influence the role of project management and be a key component to successful project management. It will discuss the responsibility the project manager has to influence and motivate team members on their project management responsibility and provide tools to help create team members that will make projects go better.

Stephen P. Hawrysh, CCP, PMP, has over 25 years of experience in information technology developing internal information systems for major corporations. He has been involved in all aspects of the systems development lifecycle from strategic planning to business solution definition, analysis, design, construction, implementation, support and maintenance. He has been around long enough to see an IBM mainframe transform from the main business computer into a third tier data server; from service bureaus to application service providers to web services; from dumb terminals, to X-terminals, to “thin” clients, to web browsers (the more things change, the more they stay the same).

For the past 12 years, Mr. Hawrysh has been teaching, mentoring, and practicing project management and has developed a project management methodology. Mr. Hawrysh attempts to understand state of the art theories and turn them into the state of the practice. Currently, Mr. Hawrysh is a Sr. Project Manager for The Antioch Company/Creative Memories in St. Cloud where he is helping implement a culture of project management.

What July Dinner Meeting Date July 19, 2007

Time 4:30-5:30 pm Career Networking Group

5:30-6:30 pm Registration, Local Interest Groups (LIG’s), Networking 6:00-6:25 pm New Member Orientation 6:30-7:20 pm Dinner 7:20-7:30 pm PMI MN Chapter Business / Introductions 7:30-8:20 pm Presentation 8:20-8:30 pm Q & A

Location Hilton MSP Airport Mall of America, 3800 American Blvd East, Bloomington, MN 55425 Directions

Cost Registration received on or before 7/1/2007 PMI members $27, non-members $32 Registration received after 7/1/2007 PMI members $32 non-members $37 Speaker ONLY Reservations PMI member $15, non-member $20

Register Community Tix: 651-209-8991 or www.ctregistrations.com

PDUs Earned 1 PDU

PMI MN Paint-A-Thon Event–7/28 and 8/4For those of you who may not know about the Paint-A-Thon program, it is an annual event organized by the Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches and is designed to paint the homes of people who are not able to do so for themselves.

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There’s still time to volunteer to help prep on Saturday, July 28, and paint on Saturday, August 4 (rain date is August 11). No painting experience is necessary. Volunteers can work half or full days on prep day, paint day, or both. Contact Dan Hill, our PMI MN Paint-A-Thon Project Manager, at Dan.Hill@us.fujitsu.com or go to the PMI MN web site and download and complete the volunteer form to let us know you’re interested.

August Breakfast Meeting: Oh no! Your PMO is On Life Support and You Are the Keeper of the Templates This presentaiton is designed to show the audience how and why their PMO/PM function is failing even though they did everything exactly as the so called “experts” said. Program includes tips on how to fix what you have. Multiple case studies are included.

Michael Vinje, PMP is a Senior Certified Project Manager as well as an IT and software engineering specialist. To assess, lead, manage, measure and control risky projects — these are the areas where Michael has honed his expertise over two decades. A Senior Certified Project Manager as well as an IT and software engineering specialist, Michael brings the discipline and rigor sought out by Fortune 500 companies in areas such as healthcare, finance, insurance, e-business, and aerospace, as well as government.

A strong motivator and mentor, Michael leads the team well; plus his history working at every level of implementation makes him an indispensable asset on any project. Michael has earned the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) professional certification, PMP (Project Management Professional) and is an IEEE enthusiast.

What August Breakfast Meeting Date August 14, 2007

Time 7:30 a.m. Check-in and Breakfast

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Seminar

Location Holiday Inn East, 2201 Burns Ave., St. Paul, MN 55119 Directions

Cost Registration received on or before 8/1/2007 PMI members $19, non-members $22 Registration received after 8/1/2007 PMI members $22 non-members $25

Register Community Tix: 651-209-8991 or www.ctregistrations.com

PDUs Earned 1 PDU

Career Networking News: August and September events The Career Networking Group has planned two interesting programs for August and September. Mark your calendars!

Thursday, August 16, 2007: “Networking for Introverts” Some people really know how to work a room, schmooze, and work their “elevator speech” into every conversation. And then, there’s the rest of us. This presentation will demonstrate how being an introvert can actually be an advantage.

Laura French, Ph.D., is an independent consultant specializing in organizational change and communication

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within IT departments. She is also a freelance writer for the Star Tribune Jobs, Cars, Ideal Home, and Urban Living sections. She is an INFP.

More details will be provided in the August newsletter and on the Career Development page of the chapter website.

Thursday, September 20, 2007: “Résumé Workshop” – hosted by Genesis10 Back by popular demand, our annual Résumé Workshop will be held in September. More details will be provided on the Career Development page of the chapter website and in the August newsletter.

For this session, we will be asking participants to register in advance so we have enough recruiters on hand for the group.

Visit the Career Networking Calendar on www.pmi-mn.org for more details on these events.

All are welcome! There is no cost for these networking sessions. Remember to bring your business cards, resumes and PDA’s for informal networking before and after the sessions!

August Dinner Meeting: Project Management and Executive Leadership There are people who believe that project management is an IT function and project management is an isolated career path. The truth is that the core component of project management is leadership. Leadership is defined as providing vision, communicating, motivating, and coaching. Every skill possessed by an effective project manager has direct application to positions of senior leadership in organizations today.

We discuss the core competencies of executive leadership and how great leadership overshadows effective management. The presentation will also share how project managers can open doors far beyond project management.

Todd A. Osborn, MSM, PMP, the President of “Strategic-Alliance,” provides coaching and personal consulting services for professionals nationally and internationally. He is a speaker, consultant, and executive coach who specializes in emergency preparedness and leadership development.

Mr. Osborn has more than 15 years of hands-on leadership experience in both the U.S. Military and Global Corporations. A former Army Officer and Paratrooper, he is a trusted advisor sought for his leadership, insight and values-based approach to leadership and personal development.

He is currently the “Emergency Preparedness Manager” and an executive coach at John Deere’s Worldwide Headquarters in Moline, IL., where he is leading the company’s global emergency management planning and preparations. In addition to his corporate work, Mr. Osborn is active in several professional organizations. He is a member of the Project Management Institute, the International Coach Federation, Toastmasters International and the Association of International Emergency Managers. He is also the Past President of both the Quad Cities PMI Chapter and the Central Iowa PMI Chapter.

Academically, Mr. Osborn holds a Masters of Science in Management/Project Management, a Bachelor of Science in Defense Systems Management from Colorado Tech. and Certificates in project management, business management, change management, total quality management and configuration management

Mr. Osborn is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), Competent Toastmaster and is the recipient of numerous United States Army Commendation and Achievement Medals as well as the Humanitarian Service Medal. What August Dinner Meeting Date August 16, 2007

Time 4:30–6:00 p.m. Career Networking Group

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5:30–6:15 p.m. Registration, Local Interest Groups (LIGs), Networking 6:00–6:25 p.m. New Member Orientation 6:30–7:20 p.m. Dinner 7:20–8:30 p.m. Presentation 8:30–8:40 p.m. Questions & Answers

Location Hilton MSP Airport Mall of America, 3800 American Blvd East, Bloomington, MN 55425 Directions

Cost Registration received on or before 8/1/2007 PMI members $27, non-members $32

Registration received after 8/1/2007 PMI members $32 non-members $37

Speaker ONLY Reservations PMI member $15, non-member $20

Register Community Tix: 651-209-8991 or www.ctregistrations.com

PDUs Earned 1 PDU

September Breakfast Meeting: PMP vs. Scrum Master: Compatible or Incompatible?With the advent of agile methodologies, a new role has emerged – that of Scrum Master. In many ways, a Scrum Master fills the same relative role on a project as a Project Manager. But is a Scrum Master really a project manager? How does the role of a Scrum Master differ from that of a Project Manager? Can a Scrum Master be a PMP at the same time without going crazy? Come attend this breakfast meeting to find out!

Speaker Karen Little, PMP, MBA, CSM, ITIL, of Magenic Technologies, has more than 33 years of information technology experience, with over 27 as a manager. She is the Chairperson for the 2007 Professional Development Days conference, as well as being an assistant web master for the PMI MN chapter.

Ms. Little has multiple years of hands on project management experience on both agile and traditional projects, and has also been a stand-up trainer. She is both a PMP and a Certified Scrum Master, as well as being certified in ITIL Foundation. She has recently contributed to the development of the Business Analyst Book of Knowledge, put out by the International Institute of Business Analysts, and is seeking certification as a Business Analyst Professional.

What September Breakfast Meeting Date September 11 , 2007

Time 7:00–7:40 a.m. Registration, Breakfast, Networking

7:40–7:50 a.m. Chapter Business/Introductions 7:50–8:40 a.m. Presentation 8:40–8:50 a.m. Questions & Answers

Location Holiday Inn East, 2201 Burns Ave., St. Paul, MN 55119 Directions

Cost Registration received on or before 9/1/2007 PMI members $19, non-members $22 Registration received after 9/1/2007 PMI members $22, non-members $25

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Register Community Tix: 651-209-8991 or www.ctregistrations.com

PDUs Earned 1 PDU

Interested in Habitat for Humanity?PMI MN is exploring the idea of doing some community service work via Habitat for Humanity. The two options we are exploring are:

One-Day-At-A-Time program–PMI MN volunteers would work on a Habitat for Humanity house one or multiple Saturdays sometime in the October to December timeframe. Volunteers would likely be doing finishing work on the interior of a house.

Mini-Workcamp program–PMI MN volunteers would work either a Wednesday through Friday or Thursday through Saturday shift sometime in the October to December timeframe, likely doing finishing work on the interior of a house.

Some questions for our membership that may have an interest in working on a Habitat for Humanity program:

1. Based on the program descriptions, which of these programs would be of interest? 2. With either program, Habitat requires that volunteers work a 8-hour shift. Would volunteering for a full day

be an issue? 3. Would working some weekdays be an issue? 4. Would working on a home in an outer suburb (e.g. Ramsey, Hastings, Savage) be an issue? (Habitat has

found that there are housing needs in these areas and is working to fill these needs.)

Based on your feedback we’ll make a decision how to proceed with working with Habitat for Humanity. Please email your thoughts to David Yutesler at dwyutesler@healtheast.org. Thank you in advance for your thoughts about this volunteer opportunity!

Professional Development Days October 29 – November 1, 2007: Master Craftsman: Building Project Success The 2007 PDD Planning Committee has been working very hard this past month preparing for the PMI Minnesota annual educational event: Master Craftsman: Building Project Success. By the time you receive this newsletter, you should already have received a post card reminding you to save the event dates on your calendars and plan to join us at the biggest PMI Minnesota event of the year.

The 2007 event will be held at the Earle Brown Heritage Center in Brooklyn Park, MN.

This professional conference center is located close to downtown Minneapolis at the intersection of Interstate 694/94 and Shingle Creek Parkway.

PDD Planning committee members made a recent visit to the center in order to make decisions about how to best use the space for the event. All agreed that the facility will provide us with adequate space and comfort. If you are interested in learning more about the new venue, visit their website at www.earlebrown.com. Future newsletter articles, the PMI (PDD) website and direct mail pieces will contain additional information about lodging options at or near the venue.

Additional updates on our planning progress:

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Education and Speakers/Registration

By the time this newsletter goes to press, the Education and Speaker Committee will be close to finishing their work selecting education classes and speakers. If you would like to talk to the committee, please email pddspeakers@pmi-mn.org.

Full information on class offerings and Symposium Day speakers, and registration information, will be available on the PMI website later this summer. A direct mail piece with the same information will be sent out in late July. If you did not receive the above noted postcard, or are not receiving this newsletter in mail or email format, and wish to receive future PDD mailings, please email chairpdd@pmi-mn.org with your name and mailing information. We will add you to our mailing list and include you in future mailings.

Volunteers

The primary reason that PMI Minnesota delivers nationally recognized educational events is volunteers. PDD is currently seeking volunteers to assist with event delivery October 29 th to November 1 st. Volunteer to help for one or more days! Volunteers help to check in event attendees, act as room monitors, help set up and tear down equipment and assist event attendees, speakers and PDD planning in many other ways.

If you are interested in helping to deliver the 2007 PDD event, please go to the PMI Minnesota website (www.pmi-mn.org) and look for the volunteers’ link.

By the time this newsletter goes to press, most planning volunteer opportunities will be filled and planning completed. Any remaining opportunities for help with 2007 planning will be posted on the PMI Minnesota web site under the volunteers’ link. Look at the link again in November 2007 for planning committee opportunities for the 2008 event. We start 2008 planning in December 2007.

We are excited about this year’s event and hope that you will join us at this informative, fun and professionally rewarding experience!

Oded Galili, PMP President 2007 President@pmi-mn.org

Bob Eckert, PMP President-Elect & Chief Operations Officer Presidentelect@pmi-mn.org

Mohamed Mandour, PMP Community Outreach Director Directoroutreach@pmi-mn.org

Karen Little, PMP Finance Director Directorfinance@pmi-mn.org

Alex Decker, PMP Marketing & Communications Director Directorcomm-mktg@pmi-mn.org

Michelle Moodie, PMP Past President-2006 Pastpresident@pmi-mn.org

Deb Callahan, PMP Membership Director Directormembership@pmi-mn.org

Misty Wells, PMP Professional Development Director Directorprofdev@pmi-mn.org

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