WELCOME TO TONIGHT’S EVENT A Sixth Sense for Project Management Presented by Tres Roeder and Team

“Not a shred of evidence exists in favor of the idea that life is serious." “Not a shred of evidence exists in favor of the idea that life is serious." Brendan Gill

WELCOME Please join us in welcoming a new member to our events: Tom Pantera Welcome Tom! We hope to see you at future events!

Volunteers are always welcome and needed You can help improve our chapter benefits while at the same time earning valuable PDUs VOLUNTEER TODAY! Contact Ann Galli or visit pmibuffalo.com for Volunteer opportunities

A good objective of leadership is to help those who are doing poorly to do well and to help those who are doing well to do even better. A good objective of leadership is to help those who are doing poorly to do well and to help those who are doing well to do even better. Jim Rohn Jim Rohn

Join us for our next dinner meeting on May 12th, 2009 What are Recruiters Looking for in a Project Manager PANEL DISCUSSION

With every paid admission to upcoming Workshop on April 23, you will be entitled to a free admission! Take advantage of this opportunity to save money and spend one-on- one time with your boss! Bring Your Boss for Free April is Bring Your Boss for Free Month

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES OUTREACH POSITIONS AVAILABLE COMMUNITY OUTREACH Help reach out to WNY non-profit agencies regarding existing Outreach programs ◦Future City Assistance ◦Boy Scout Assistance ◦Nonprofit Project Management Reports to: Director of Community Outreach ≈ 4-8 hours a month Earn PDUs

DID YOU KNOW?? Our Buffalo Chapter membership increased 7.1% last year??? Spread the word! Let’s keep growing!

COMING EVENTS 4/16/09 BREAKFAST Project Management in the Current Economy 4/23/09 ½ Day WORKSHOP A Sixth Sense for Project Management 5/07/09 BREAKFAST Time Management 5/12/09 DINNER Panel Discussion – What are Recruiters Looking for in Project Managers?

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES OUTREACH POSITIONS AVAILABLE CORPORATE OUTREACH Help reach out to WNY companies regarding existing Outreach programs ◦ Chapter Ambassadors ◦ Project of the Year ◦ Analysis Interviews Help develop future programs Reports to: Director of Corporate Outreach ≈ 4-8 hours a month Earn PDUs !!

The most successful project managers have perfected the skill of being comfortable with the uncomfortable

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Join us to learn the crucial 3-step Include-Observe-Respond Process to develop key skills, including  Team Building  Ability to “Read” People  Communication Thursday, April 23 8:00am – 12:00pm A Sixth Sense for Project Management

Please join us Thursday, 4/16/09 Alice’s Kitchen 7:15am – 8:45am Project Management in the Current Economy BREAKFAST WITH PMI

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES MEMBERSHIP POSITIONS AVAILABLE MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS Photograph Chapter events Research article ideas and copyright permissions Edit and Proofreading Reports to: Director of Member Communications Earn PDUs

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ADMINISTRATION POSITIONS AVAILABLE Operational Auditor Assist with development and implementation of Operational Audit Verify compliance with the Record Management program. Verify Website security. Verify accuracy and timeliness of Website and Newsletter content. Verify professionalism of Forum content, if applicable. Document all findings and follow-up actions Reports to: Vice President of Administration Earn PDUs !!

You do not lead by hitting people over the head — that's assault, not leadership. You do not lead by hitting people over the head — that's assault, not leadership. Dwight Eisenhower Dwight Eisenhower