1 Microsoft Project Association– Charlotte Chapter A Year in Review / A Look Ahead Thursday, December 1st, 2005 at Microsoft’s Charlotte Campus

2 Welcome and Introductions – Richard Biggerstaff, President The MPA - Charlotte chapter would like to take an opportunity here at the end of the year to THANK you the members and a number of folks who have helped our chapter grow and deliver some very quality programs and presentations to our membership. Thanks for joining us as we celebrate our successes for this year and take an opportunity for you to help chart what the future of MPA – Charlotte will be.

Chapter Goals & Objectives – Richard Biggerstaff, President Our goals and objectives - how well are we doing –Increase Membership and membership participation –Increase sponsorship and sponsorship participation –Improve quality of programs and events –Strengthen board membership and commitment Major Accomplishments –Membership: from 43 to 58, CITPG, NCPMI, MPMI-PDD –Added Pcubed as local sponsor, working to add IIL and others –Developed “Partnership” with Carolina IT Professionals Group –Dan Colby as Programs/Events Director Upcoming opportunities –Board positions –Monthly meeting schedule / Host next release of MSP

Chapter Sponsors And now " A Word from our Sponsors " Microsoft George Van Dyne Michael Mason Pcubed Juliann Knott Meera Cirian

Recognition and Awards Internal – awarded by: Richard Biggerstaff Christopher Barnes External – awarded by: Dan Colby Chuck Schmidt

Current Chapter Metrics Chuck Schmidt, Sec./Treasurer ID Category: Current Rating: 1. Membership (58, should be 65) YELLOW 2. Officers (6)GREEN 3. Officer Employment Diversity GREEN 4. Sponsorship (2, should be 4) YELLOW 5. Chapter Meetings GREEN 6. Quarterly Status Reports GREEN

7 2006/7/8 A Longer Look Ahead A Planning exercise of things to come - Open discussion forum Where do you as members want to see this chapter go, what do you want to see in terms of programs and events ? – Dan Colby/Meera Cirian. ______________________________________

8 2006/7/8 A Longer Look Ahead A Planning exercise of things to come - Open discussion forum What training and/or hands-on demos do you want for us to bring to you ? – Chuck Schmidt. ______________________________________

9 2006/7/8 A Longer Look Ahead A Planning exercise of things to come - Open discussion forum What is your level of knowledge and experience with MSP and what is your very specific next step you need to take in your journey? – George Van Dyne / Michael Mason. ______________________________________

/7/8 A Longer Look Ahead A Planning exercise of things to come - Open discussion forum Would you be interested in being mentored by an existing member / Would you be interested in mentoring others ?- Juliann Knott. ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________

/7/8 A Longer Look Ahead A Planning exercise of things to come - Open discussion forum How do you want to participate in this "Your“ chapter, to what level and/or degree ?- Richard Biggerstaff / Chris Barnes. _____________________________________________

12 Door Prizes and Closing Door Prizes – awarded by your board: –President: Richard Biggerstaff –VP: Chris Barnes –Sec/Treasurer: Chuck Schmidt –Program / Events – Dan Colby & Meera Cirian –Sponsors: George Van Dyne & Michael Mason – Microsoft Juliann Knott - Pcubed Closing Remarks – President: –Thanks for participating –Upcoming elections