Welcome to the Project Management Institute, Long Island Chapter “PMILIC” Volunteer Orientation

Agenda Welcome Benefits of Volunteering About PMILIC PMILIC Policies Your Role Volunteer Resources Next Steps

Welcome “Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.” - Elizabeth Andrew

Welcome Welcome to PMILIC and Thank you for attending! The purpose of the Volunteer Orientation is to provide a general overview of the workings of our chapter. You can work with the Board Member that you report to for help getting you up to speed on the functional area for which you are volunteering. We welcome your input and suggestions and look forward to working with you!

Benefits of Volunteering Benefits to You Satisfaction of giving back to PMI® in general, and to the Chapter directly. Develop your existing PM skills and experience. Build strong networks with other volunteers. Respected addition on your resume. Free attendance to Chapter meetings, for Program Manager and above. Earn PDUs at no cost. Benefits to PM Community Strengthen the Chapter offerings for local PMs Support local PMs Help advance the profession

Benefits of Volunteering 6 PMP, PgMP, PfMP, PMI-PBAPMI-ACP, PMI-RMP, PMI-SP

About PMILIC History Founded in 1999 by four New York City Chapter Members, our Chapter was the first in New York State to become incorporated (June 2000), and has grown in membership to approximately 800 members, representing roughly 425 different employers. Areas Serviced The Long Island Chapter of PMI® covers the geographic area of Nassau and Suffolk counties in New York State

About PMILIC Vision To be the leading project management Center of Excellence on Long Island advancing the practice of project management and supporting local individuals and organizations; enabling them to embrace, value, and utilize project management to achieve success. Mission We exist to expand the power of project management on Long Island, providing both framework and support for project management practitioners

About PMILIC Online Presence Websites – PMILIC: – PMI: Social Media – Like us on Facebook: PMI Long Island Chapter – Join our LinkedIn Group: PMI Long Island Chapter – Follow up on – Join us on Meetup: PMILIC

About PMILIC Initiatives/Services Administration Agile Training Career Services Chapter Meetings Chapter Meeting Plan “B” Chapter Meeting Registration Desk Communications Educational Institutions Finance Logistics Marketing & Public Relations Membership Services 10 Networking Newsletter Outreach PMP Prep Courses PMP Prep Courseware Professional Development Programs Social Events Social Media Web Services …& more!

About PMILIC Board Meetings 4 th Wednesday of every month from 6:00PM to 9:00PM Audience: VP and above Every other month, Program Managers and above are invited Functional Group Meetings Set by the VP, Director, Program Manager or Committee Head as needed Audience: as needed Chapter Meetings Typically 2 nd Wednesday of each month at various locations from September to June 5:30PM to 8PM

About PMILIC

PMILIC Policies Financials The Chapter is run as a non- profit business All Financials are available to the membership Each functional area of PMILIC has a budget The Vice President is responsible for the budget and related expenses Expenses All expenses must be accordance with the Travel and Expense policy Expense reimbursement forms must be submitted in a timely manner to the appropriate approver

PMILIC Policies Use PMILIC mailbox for PMILIC business Keep your tone professional Be courteous – Don’t copy all unless necessary – Ensure the distribution list is appropriate Be responsive! – Members are counting on your answers – Volunteers are depending on you – Check and respond to s frequently (at least every few days) – If unavailable give notice, whenever possible

Your Role Be a good role model Show Professionalism Take your role seriously Adhere to PMILIC Policies Be pleasant and polite Ask for help Mean what you say, say what you mean! Do not make commitments beyond your authority level Be a Team Player Be reliable and flexible Communicate effectively Share openly Cooperate and help Treat others with respect Adhere to PMI PM Principles Project initiation Project Planning Project Execution Project Closure Keep your PMI profile updated

Your Role 16 Keep Your PMI® Profile Updated

Volunteer Resources RESOURCES AVAILABLE FROM PMI PMI Components Pages PMI Marketing Portal PMI Region Four shared site including Birds of a Feather LinkedIn Region Four Page and associated Sub Groups

Volunteer Resources RESOURCES AVAILABLE FROM PMILIC – Policies, Procedures and Processes – Volunteer Request Form – Volunteer Access Form – Bylaws – Volunteer Code of Conduct – “HOW TO” to guides such as: Upload documents to the website and/or the shared document repository Send out a Blast Mail Claim PDU’s for your Volunteer time Obtain reimbursement for authorized expenses Free pass guidelines …and more

Volunteer Resources 19 Access PMILIC Volunteer Resources via our site

Next Steps 1.We will send you the PMILIC Confidentiality Agreement and Code of Conduct 2.Sign and return the PMILIC Confidentiality Agreement and Code of Conduct 3.Connect with the Board member you report to for further instruction 4.Be a good role model! – Show professionalism – Be a team player – Adhere to PM principles

Must be signed and returned! Thank you for Volunteering!! 21 When in doubt, REACH OUT!!!