1. PMIWDC Chapter Orientation Session

2. Objectives PMIWDC Chapter Introduction
PMIWDC Chapter Management and Board Structure
PMIWDC Chapter Member Benefits
Q&A

3. Expectations Before we begin……….
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4. PMIWDC Chapter Introduction
The largest component of PMI in the world
Over 10,000 members
Nearly 200 volunteers
Not for profit organization
Formed in 1978
Run and managed by volunteers
Chapter events and activities attract all levels of business and government managers, executives, and PMPs
Provide a framework for professional networking and social interaction among its members
Offer reduced cost PMP certification prep courses (4/year)
Offer opportunities to earn in excess of 300 PDUs a year

5. PMIWDC Vision and Mission
To Serve Our Members
and Promote Exceptional
Project Management!
MISSION
To promote the profession of project and program management among
our members and within our communities; offer opportunities to educate, connect, and develop leaders of today and tomorrow.

6. 19 PMIWDC History 2013 2011 35th Anniversary 2005
Largest Chapter in the world
2013
35th Anniversary
2011
Membership reaches 10,000
2005
Membership reaches 5,000
1999
Membership reaches 1,000
1978
Chartered
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7. PMI Recognition
2010
Component Award for Leadership, Planning & Operations
Component Award for Collaboration & Outreach
2011
Recognition of Excellence Award for its Component Volunteer Program
2012
PMI Chapter Award for Leadership, Planning and Operations Recognition of Excellence
PMI Chapter Award for Volunteer Programs

8. How do we do it?
Volunteers
Members

9. Chapter Management Governed by Chapter Bylaws and Policies
All volunteer boards:
Governance Board (strategic)
Operations Board (tactical)
Potomac Management Resources (PMR)
Full-service association management company in Alexandria, VA providing administrative, financial management, board facilitation, communications, member and event planning services
Org chart with PMI > PMIWDC (+other chapters) > Governance (10 Directors at Large) vs. Operations (28 amount of VPs & AVPs)

10. Board Structure Board of Directors - Governance Board
CEO CFO COO Directors-at-large
Board of Directors - Operations Board
Programs Professional Alliances
Professional Development Networking
Operations Services Local Communities
Educational Partnerships Finance
Volunteer Coordination Technology
Membership Marketing

11. New Members – What to Expect
Member Number Assigned by PMI
PMIWDC uses same number
PMIWDC Chapter Distribution List
Chapter communications
Chapter eNewsletter
Access to Members-Only Site
Discount rates for chapter events
Receive a New Member Welcome Postcard to attend one Chapter dinner meeting for FREE
New Member Raffle (Meet & Greet area)

12. Benefits of Membership
Professional Development
Networking
We are going to breakdown the benefits of membership into 3 major categories:
Professional Development – includes opportunities for PMIWDC chapter members to earn PDU’s as well as tools and opportunities to help you grow from entry level to executive leadership
Networking – includes opportunities for PMIWDC chapter members to make new connections for employment, partnership, and other collaboration opportunities
Education – includes opportunities for PMIWDC chapter members to attend PMP Prep Courses or earn Scholarships
In reality there is strong overlap between these three major categories of benefits.
Education

13. PMP Maintenance
60 PDU’s for every 3 Year Cycle Required

14. Earning PDU’s Attend PMIWDC Events Attend Local Training Events
View Online Presentations (
Present at a PMIWDC Event
Volunteer with PMIWDC
Document your PM Experience

15. Documenting PDU’s Many events will provide instructions
Try “myPMI” Smart Phone App
PDU Reporting Tutorial
Link to ccrs.pmi.org for actual reporting
Username and Password Required

16. PMIWDC Events Monthly Dinner Meetings Monthly Chapter Talks Events
Annual PMIWDC Project Management Symposium
Luncheon Meetings
Other PMI Events
PM After Hours
Breakfast Meetings (PM in the AM)
Other local community events
Professional Development (Networking)
Dinner (1 slides of detail) / Online Videos
Symposium (1 slide of detail)
Luncheons
Breakfasts PM in AM
Toastmasters
Other Events (Throughout DC, VA) – MAP OF AREA with thumbtacks

17. Monthly Dinner Meetings
Fairview Park Marriott – Falls Church, VA ~ 3rd Monday (January, April, July and October)
5:00 PM - Registration Opens
5:00 PM - PMIWDC Members Only Book Club Meeting
5:30 PM - PM Tools
5:30 PM - Networking Reception & Cash Bar
6:15 PM - New Member Meet & Greet
7:00 PM - Dinner & Cash Bar
7:45 PM – Dinner Presentation
9:00 PM - Adjourn
Additional Activities –
Quarterly Orientation Sessions
3rd Monday of January, April, July and October
400+ Attendees
Resume and Job Table
Name Tags and Stickers and Lanyards –
N New, L Looking, H Hiring

18. Monthly Chapter Talks Events
Fairview Park Marriott – Falls Church, VA ~ 3rd Monday (Months where no dinner meeting is held)
5:00 PM - Registration Opens
5:00 PM - PMIWDC Members Only Book Club Meeting
5:30 PM - PM Tools
6:00 PM - Networking Reception & Cash Bar
6:00 PM - New Member Meet & Greet
6:45 PM – PM Talks
7:45 PM - Presentation Concludes, Stay for Continued Networking!
3rd Monday of every month that Dinner is not held.
If you register for the PM Talks, you are automatically registered for the PM Tools at no extra cost! A $20 savings for the same 2 PDUs, you will get light appetizers while you listen to our PM Talks speaker and still get home to your family and friends for dinner. As a bonus, we have 2 networking opportunities- before the PM Talks and after!

19. eView Chapter Meeting Archive
More than 100 videos and growing
Dinner meetings
PM Tools sessions
Free PDU Opportunities
Only available to PMIWDC members

20. Annual Project Management Symposium
Something for everyone….
Don't miss out on PMIWDC's biggest event of the year,
Provides chapter members and businesses an exceptional opportunity to connect, and provide unique opportunities to learn, expand, and develop leaders of tomorrow
Designed to:
Match the interests, skills and experiences of our members to the needs of businesses looking for exceptional project managers
Provide educational and motivational experience for attendees through well vetted speakers

21. Monthly Luncheon Meetings
PDU available for attendance
Informal format with 20 to 100 attendees depending on the meeting location
No cost (brownbag lunch) at most locations!
Locations:
- Chantilly - Department of Labor
- Fair Lakes Fairview Park
- Skyline - Internal Revenue Service
- McPherson Square Washington Circle
- Tyson's Corner - Reston

22. Other PMI Events
PM in the A.M. at the National Press Club (Washington, DC)
Toastmasters (PMIWDC#01 in McLean)
Prince William County, PM Saturday
Winchester (Shenandoah Valley), Quarterly
Charlottesville Community Dinners
PM After Hours in Rosslyn

23. Benefits of Membership
Professional Development
Networking
Education

24. Career and Social Networking
Industry Specific Events
Online
Job Board - jobs.pmiwdc.org
No cost to members
Post a resume or search for jobs
facebook.pmiwdc.org
PM Symposium
Annual event
Sponsors – some looking for new hires (Access to PMIWDC Job Board/Resume Database)
Speakers – Career driven topics (up to 6 PDUs)
PM After Hours
Meet area Project Management professionals in a relaxed, casual atmosphere
Held five to seven times per year
Local area restaurants and hotels
Attendance ranges from 50 to 100
Food, Drinks, Icebreaking games, and more!!
Discussion Groups
Event Awareness
LinkedIn linkedin.pmiwdc.org

25. Benefits of Membership
Professional Development
Networking
Education

26. PMP® Certification Preparation Courses Scholarships
Education
PMP® Certification Preparation Courses
Scholarships

27. PMP Preparation Courses
PMIWDC's classes help students prepare for PMP exam
Taught by instructors with years of practical project management experience
Attendees should have a background in project management fundamentals
Structured according to the PMBOK® Guide knowledge areas
Exam prep courses offered approximately 4 times/year
Agile prep courses are also offered

28. Scholarships
George Patton Memorial Scholarship assists PMIWDC chapter members in funding continuing education coursework.
Clay Myers Memorial Academic Scholarship promotes academic & professional development for pursuing for-credit education in project management at qualifying institutions.
The scholarships award a maximum of $2,000 to one or more applicants, twice per year.

29. Visit our Website www.pmiwdc.org Tips for navigating the large website
Remember vs.

30. Stay Informed

31. Volunteering PMIWDC is a Volunteer led organization
Benefits include being part of a dynamic organization, PDUs, and networking
Volunteer Opportunities include:
Networking Programs
Finance
Professional Development
Outreach
Membership
Records Management
Communications
and more special projects

32. Thanks to our Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors for making these benefits possible. Mention that many of the benefits discussed in this presentation are largely due to our sponsors!

33. We are here to meet your needs!
Q&A
Welcome to PMIWDC
We are here to meet your needs!
If you have ideas or comments
or questions, please send them to us at:
Or stop any Board Member or Volunteer
at any PMIWDC event - you will
recognize them by their name badges
Talk to PMIWDC volunteers in the back of the room
Q/A

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