July Dinner Meeting Miller Theater Project Speaker: Levi Hill

Agenda Networking6:15 PM Program6:45 PM  Welcome  Invocation and Pledge  New Members  Recognition Dinner & Q&A(table call)7:00 PM Leadership Topic7:30 Keynote Speaker 7:45 Door Prizes8:45

New Members Kristen Banks Davin Bridges Christopher Morris Alison Murray Jung Oh Brad Swanson Joann Thomps

Happy Anniversary! 15 Years  Michael Green  Richard Hopkins 5 Years  Tim Bolen  Nancy Bonesteel  Ellen Louisa Fox  Mary Alice Nadeau 10 Years  Douglas Davission

Good Project Management Practice (GPMP) Recognition Coin  Recognition of a Good Practice Seek out an individual practicing a good PMBOK principle or practice Individual is rewarded on-the-spot with a coin  Pass it On Bring the recipient to the next dinner meeting as an honored guest Tell the story of the practice  Your Reward Receive another coin There is power in sharing your PM knowledge and interest with another Be an ambassador for this great profession Front Back

Wet Weather Driving Tips Wet pavement contributes to nearly 1.2 million traffic crashes each year Keep windshield wipers in top shape Make sure all your headlights, taillights, brake lights, and turn signals are functioning properly.  Use the window in front of a convenience store to check Do not use Cruise Control Slow down and leave room Responding to a Skid  Look and steer in direction you want the car to go  Do not slam the brakes  Remain calm

Chapter News Jeannette Hyatt will serve as the Interim VP of Professional Development. We are making plans now for the fall PMP Prep class. The Chapter has logo items available for purchase.  Golf Shirts Ladies & Men's - $20  Denim, Long-sleeved Ladies & Men's - $25

Congratulations! Savannah River Site’s American Recovery & Reinvestment Act Project has been selected as 1 of 3 finalists for the 2013 PMI Project of the Year Award.  The winner will be announced at the PMI Professional Awards Ceremony and Reception on October 26, 2013

PMI News PMI is looking for volunteers to help read/view knowledge assets and provide metadata (tagging of information) in a brief questionnaire.  Over 8,000 assets need this metadata  Worth 10 PDUs in Category E – Volunteer Services  Go to Volunteer Relationship Management System (VRMS) and select opportunity ID number 1643 PMI is no longer mailing membership renewal invoices via USPS

PMP Q & A : 1 The project manager has four people reporting to him. Three more people were added to the project. How many communication channels were added to the project. a) 8 channels b) 10 channels c) 18 channels d) 20 channels

PMP Q & A : 1 The project manager has four people reporting to him. Three more people were added to the project. How many communication channels were added to the project. a) 8 channels b) 10 channels c) 18 channels d) 20 channels

PMP Q & A : 2 Multiplying the probabilities by the impact of the opportunity involves using which of the following? a) A Risk Rating Matrix b) Expected Monetary Value (EMV) c) Workarounds d) Risk Triggers

PMP Q & A : 2 Multiplying the probabilities by the impact of the opportunity involves using which of the following? a) A Risk Rating Matrix b) Expected Monetary Value (EMV) c) Workarounds d) Risk Triggers

PMP Q & A : 3 The company typically spends a large amount of time dealing with procurement issues. A lot of this involves creation of procurement documents and bidders conferences. The company has recently considered shifting to con-competitive forms of procurement where it makes business sense to do so. Which of the following would they use for this? a) Single source b) Qualified Sellers List c) Evaluation criteria d) Screening system

PMP Q & A : 3 The company typically spends a large amount of time dealing with procurement issues. A lot of this involves creation of procurement documents and bidders conferences. The company has recently considered shifting to con-competitive forms of procurement where it makes business sense to do so. Which of the following would they use for this? a) Single source b) Qualified Sellers List c) Evaluation criteria d) Screening system

August Meeting August 15, 2013 Augusta Marriott