Silver Spring Chapter (SSC) Of the Project Management Institute (PMI)

Agenda The Renaissance Committee Membership Desirable Efforts Vision Mission Statement Strategy for Expansion Effecting the Vision Summary

The Renaissance Committee Purpose: Foster the Renaissance of the Silver Spring Chapter Sub-committee to formulate chapter mission and identity Obtain speakers for Nov/Dec meetings Committee Members Paul Astiz Keith Corner Karen Nichols

Present Membership Mostly IT professionals Federal/state/city organizations PMPs or planning to be PMPs Desire to learn more about their field Connections to other efforts, ex. SEI for PM purposes

Geographically Dispersed

(draft) Vision Statement Become a vibrant organization of IT program management professionals in the Bethesda-Silver Spring- College Park area

Suggested Chapter Mission Environment to foster program management Federal/State/Local Government and commercial organizations Gain info on PMP certification Continue to gain PDUs Cross-fertilization of ideas Become better program managers

Recommended Meetings Monthly meetings Alternate among 3 locations Speakers Federal/state/local government Commercial organizations Sound PM experience and knowledge of organizational structure Entertaining My Project – Lessons Learned Advertise PMP prep course

Effecting the Vision Elect officers Up to 8 elected officers 2-year terms of office Minimum of 3 officers to serve Offices President Secretary and Treasure Vice President - Finance Vice President - Technology Vice President - Education and Training Vice President - Membership Vice President and Trustee Vice President - Special Projects Volunteers? Contact Keith Corner Elections at December meeting

Summary Focus on membership IT project interests Regular meetings in rotating locations ↑ Membership Start by electing officers and gaining speakers