Long Island Chapter of PMI Member Orientation 2014 • Welcome to the Project Management Institute Long Island Chapter, which we affectionately refer to as PMILIC.

Welcome! Welcome to the Project Management Institute Long Island Chapter (PMILIC). As a chapter member you enjoy enhanced benefits which allow you to: Access members-only content on the PMILIC website Access members-only PMILIC job postings Apply for a need-based grant to take our PMP preparation course for free Earn extra PDUs and contribute to your Chapter by volunteering Join the Board of Directors or run for elected office Participate in presentations on hot project management topics at our PMILIC monthly chapter meetings Enjoy network opportunities with fellow PMILIC chapter members Participate in chapter business and benefit from knowledge sharing Obtain a copy of the chapter’s quarterly newsletter, the “PMIslander” Take advantage of multiple professional development opportunities Communicate via PMILIC LinkedIn and Facebook sites Interface with recruiters and much, much more… • Our Chapter President Donna Scott has outlined some key benefits you will enjoy as part of your membership, such as Chapter meetings, networking, and job postings. 2

PMILIC Vision and Mission Statements The PMI Long Island Chapter is dedicated to the advancement and practice of project management and supports local individuals and organizations; enabling them to embrace, value, and utilize project management to achieve success. Mission The PMI Long Island Chapter is the premier multi-disciplined project management association in our community that provides both a forum and support for project management practitioners. We are dedicated to serving all individuals, businesses, organizations and educational institutions within the field of project management throughout Long Island. • As a Chapter we are aware of the value Project Management brings to the practitioner and the business community. 3

PMILIC Chapter History The Long Island Chapter of PMI® covers the geographic area of Nassau and Suffolk counties in New York State. Founded in 1999, our Chapter was the first in New York State to become incorporated (June 2000), and has grown in membership to around 900 members, representing more than 400 different Long Island and New York City employers. • As you can tell this Chapter has been in existence for over 10 years serving many industries and continues to grow thanks to members such as yourself. • Our intent is to represent the PMI at a local level.

PMILIC Chapter History, continued Each of the ten meetings a year (September – June) is formatted to include a time period designed to foster networking and to provide a forum for local employment firms and training providers an opportunity to present their services through Career and/or Vendor corners. During these sessions, a featured topic is either presented or discussed via a facilitated panel of subject matter experts (SMEs). Additionally, the Long Island Chapter provides a forum for its members to sustain their PMP® Certification credential by participation in one or more of the many enhanced service related initiatives. • We meet monthly to bring project management educational value and share our knowledge with you, our members.

2014 General Chapter Meeting Dates January 8 – Sulzer Metco (in Westbury) February 12 – CA March 12 - Telephonics April 9 - CA May 14 – Pavilion at Sunken Meadow June 11 - CA September 10 – Dave & Buster’s, Farmingdale October 8 – CA November 12 - Telephonics December 10 - CA • We alternate our meeting locations to accommodate members both in the western and eastern regions of Long Island.

General Chapter Meeting Locations Telephonics 815 Broad Hollow Road, Farmingdale, NY 11735 Take Long Island Expressway to exit 49S. Drive approximately 9.7 miles down Broad Hollow Road / Route 110. Telephonics will be on the left OR Take Southern State Parkway to exit 33 to merge onto Farmingdale Road / Route 109W. Follow signs to Broad Hollow Road / Route 110N. Drive approximately 1 mile up Broad Hollow Road / Route 110. Telephonics will be on the right. Most parking spaces can be found on the North side of the building. Cameras and/or recording devices are not permitted on the property. CA One CA Plaza, Islandia, NY 11749 CA is located 50 miles east of New York City on the north service road exit 58 of the Long Island Expressway (L.I.E.). CA is located on your right just past the Marriott Hotel. The security guard will issue you a visitor parking pass and give you directions to the visitor parking area and entrance to the building. • Please note that security policies exist at our venues and we ask you to please follow them, since we are invited guests. • Pre-registration will ease the ability for security to allow your entry. • Also, note that Telephonics has ample parking on the north side of the building. • Should you discover the south CA gate locked after hours, there is an exit on the opposite side of the building leading out to Motor Parkway.

General Chapter Meeting Fee Chapter Dues Now $35 a year Monthly Chapter General Meetings $10 for chapter members – pre-register/pre-pay $15 for chapter members – pay at the door $20 for non-members – pre-register/pre-pay $25 for non-members – pay at the door FREE for veterans and full-time students – pre-register/pre-pay $5 for veterans and full-time students – pay at the door Note: Registration cutoff is Sunday (prior to meeting date), at midnight.  Late registrants will pay the door fee. • A great value is enjoyed by becoming a Chapter member, pre-registering and pre-paying. Note: Registration cutoff is Sunday (prior to meeting date), at midnight.  Late registrants will pay the door fee.

General Chapter Meeting Format 5:30 – 6:30 Networking and Dinner 6:00 – 6:30 PM Tools & Techniques 6:10 – 6:30 Member Orientation & Volunteer Corner (learn about chapter volunteer opportunities) 6:30 – 6:45 Chapter News 6:45 – 7:45 Keynote Speaker 7:45 – 8:00 “Mentoring Minute” • Although we have many things to offer, like good Project Managers, we do our best to keep to the agenda timeframe which has you out by 8:00 PM.

Updating Your PMI Profile Benefits of keeping your PMI profile current include: Helps with credentials maintenance Eases logging of PDUs Monitors membership expiration dates and updates Current access contact information which affects PMI mailings Provides PMI with communications support Simple to do: Log in to pmi.org Click on My Profile, then the Profile tab • As a member of PMI, it is in your best interest to ensure your PMI profile is up-to-date. • A PDU is a Professional Development Unit. A certified PMP must earn 60 PDI’s over a 3 year period to retain their certification or re-take the exam.

Updating Your PMI Profile Benefits of keeping your PMI profile current include: Helps with credentials maintenance Eases logging of PDUs Monitors membership expiration dates and updates Current access contact information which affects PMI mailings Provides PMI with communications support Simple to do: Log in to pmi.org Click on My Profile, then the Profile tab • This is a sample Login screen.

Updating Your PMI Profile Benefits of keeping your PMI profile current include: Helps with credentials maintenance Eases logging of PDUs Monitors membership expiration dates and updates Current access contact information which affects PMI mailings Provides PMI with communications support Simple to do: Log in to pmi.org Click on My Profile, then the Profile tab • The profile is the member’s central location for editing information pertaining to contact, experience, certifications, education, experience, skills, digital membership items (e.g., member card, member certificate, member brochure), password updates, email preferences, digital or hard copy publications choices, photo upload, and profile visibility preference.

Volunteerism All of our new programs aimed at strengthening and advancing the chapter, as well as a wealth of other continuing operations, are dependent on the efforts of a large number of chapter volunteers. Volunteering provides great education opportunities enabling you to gain experiences that you may not be able to obtain in your current work environment. The most valuable part of being a volunteer outside of the rewarding experience is the ability to earn free PDUs. Volunteer positions also look great on your resume! To find out more about PDUs you can contact volunteer@pmilic.org. “Giving can be one of the most rewarding experiences in life. Volunteering has a positive effect on your community AND yourself.” If you are interested in volunteering please check our website for additional information, www.pmilic.org or contact volunteer@pmilic.org. 10 PDU’s can be earned by attending every Chapter meeting, 5 for working 6 consecutive months as a PM and the remainder from education and/or volunteering. Our Chapter is solely run by members who volunteer their time. • Please see Hilary Levy to join our efforts.

Current PMILIC Committees Membership Services Networking Newsletter Outreach PMP Prep Courses PMP Prep Courseware Professional Development Programs Social Events Social Media Web Services Volunteers Administration Agile Training Career Services Chapter Meetings Chapter Meeting Plan “B” Chapter Meeting Registration Desk Communications Educational Institutions Finance Logistics Marketing & Public Relations We have many volunteer committees to choose from. • Perhaps, you have a unique skill or hobby not identified on this list, please let us know what those skills are and how much time you have available.

Executive Board & Strategic Advisors Email Addresses Donna Scott president@pmilic.org Paul Chalson vpadministration@pmilic.org Barbara Falci vpmembership@pmilic.org Tracey Loveridge vpfinance@pmilic.org Ed Mendez vpoutreach@pmilic.org Gerri Stepanek vpofdevelopment@pmilic.org Diane Williams vpprograms@pmilic.org Tom Caprariello tcaprariello@pmilic.org Frank Clemente fclemente@pmilic.org Geri Neber pastpresident@pmilic.org Steve Potter spotter@pmilic.org • Should you ever have a need to contact any board member, these are their Chapter email addresses.

Directors Email Addresses Julie Breslow jbreslow@pmilic.org Josh Einbinder courseware@pmilic.org Ed Gillespie egillespie@pmilic.org Tonja Jacobsen directormarketing@pmilic.org Stephanie Leslie websiteadmin@pmilic.org Hilary Levy volunteer@pmilic.org Sinibaldo Nisco chaptermeetings@pmilic.org Patrick Pierre-Louis ppierre-louis@pmilic.org Christopher Trotta ctrotta@pmilic.org

Other PMILIC Benefits PMP Prep Course PMILIC Educational Scholarship Stony Brook University Partnership Saturday Program Classes Networking Events PMP Exam Prep courses are (12) 3hr sessions, PMILIC Members: $695, PMI but non-PMILIC Members: $795, Non-PMI Members: $895 , Members who may be currently unemployed and want to take this Prep class are invited to apply for PMI LIC’s Grant Program. Location: TEQ - 7 Norden Lane, Huntington Station, NY 11746. Please see our website www.pmilic.org for further information. Two PMILIC Educational scholarships are worth $500 each. Stony Brook – Total Systems partnership for Project Management Certification course, if National Emergency Grant approved, all Long Island PMI Chapter members receive a 10% discount per class. Saturday courses are $199 for PMI members, $249 for non members. Location: Custom Computer Specialists 70 Suffolk Court, Hauppauge, NY  11788 Networking events – check pmilic.org for details

Websites Global PMI www.pmi.org Long Island Chapter www.pmilic.org Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PMILongIslandChapter Join our group on LinkedIn Project Management Institute, Long Island Chapter Follow us on Twitter @PMILONGISLAND Comments or suggestions: socialmedia@pmilic.org • We do not expect you to memorize everything this evening, so we invite you to check out our Chapter information at our PMILIC website and supporting sites.

Professional Rules of Conduct We are committed to doing what is right and honorable as set forth by the Project Management Institute® Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct • As a reminder, we operate by PMI’s Rules of Conduct. • We recognize you as a professional and expect you will treat the other Chapter members with the same respect. • Now we will have the honor of being welcomed by Steve Potter, one of our Chapter’s founders.