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1 March Monthly Meeting March 21, 2012

2 Members and Guests WELCOME

3 PMI Heartland Mission Statement PMI Heartland is dedicated to advancing the practice, science, and profession of project management in the Greater Omaha Metropolitan area in a conscious and proactive manner.

4 2012 Board of Directors President Michele Francis-Stine, PMP Vice President Nik Kalantjakos, PMP Secretary Lorraine Henry, PMP VP Finance Jackie Harris, PMP VP Communications Rod Hill, PMP VP Programs Joe Kluver VP Education & Certification Michael Buchman, PMP VP Membership Cheryl Fitzgarrald, PMP Immediate Past President Mary Price, PMP

5 Job Search “Dot” System Red Dot – Looking for job Blue Dot – Has or knows of a job

6 Welcome Recruiters

7 Region 2 Chapters 7 N, Saskatchewan (Saskatoon) Regina/ Saskatchewan Regina/ Saskatchewan Sioux Empire (Sioux Falls) Heartland (Omaha) Mid-Nebraska Manitoba Minnesota (Minneapolis) Central Iowa Eastern Iowa (Cedar Rapids) Quad Cities LaCrosse (Madison) S. Central WI (Milwaukee)/SE WI Michiana (S. Bend) Chicagoland Calumet NE WI (Appleton, N. Central) NE Indiana Central Indiana (Indy) SW Indiana (Mt. Vernon) Central Illinois (Bloomington) We’re part of a much bigger Community!

8 Social Media Join us on LinkedIn –http://www.linkedin – search for groups (pmi heartland (NE) chapter)http://www.linkedin –Network with members and project professionals –Forum for questions regarding Programs, volunteerism, education, mentorship and leadership opportunities. –Community and membership engagement Join us on Twitter –Tweet questions during the meeting and after to @pmiheartland –Follow us for links to articles on project management –Tweet to the chapter board what you would like to see at future meetings etc.

9 Connect to Social Media See Jackie Harris for help in setting up LinkedIn or Twitter LinkedIn members: 278 Twitter followers: 32 Both outlets are actively updated by board members and moderators

10 New Members! New Member Gift There is a gift waiting for you at the monthly meeting, typically held on the third Wednesday of each month at the Scott Conference Center on UNO’s campus. Identify yourself as a new member at the Registration table and pick up your gift. Recruiting Incentive If you bring a guest to a monthly meeting and that guest becomes a member of the Chapter, you will receive a thank you gift. Have your guest note that you brought them when they register online. When the guest joins the Chapter, notify the VP of Membership. At the next meeting, pick up your gift.

11 PMI Certifications PMP Exam Prep If you are interested in pursuing your PMP certification, the Chapter has study groups twice a year to help prepare for the exam. Recognition When you receive your certification, your achievement will be recognized and celebrated by the presentation of a clock with your name and certification date engraved on it. For more information: www.pmi.org/Certification/What-are-PMI-Certifications.aspxwww.pmi.org/Certification/What-are-PMI-Certifications.aspx

12 Congratulations to these new PMPs! Jon Bass February 7, 2012 David Whisinnand February 13, 2012 Charlene Kiss March 1, 2012 Mark Wittig March 9, 2012

13 Meeting Reminders Advance Registration Register for meetings in advance at pmiheartland.org. This helps us plan our meeting space and food. If you are a PMP, your PDU claim will be submitted for you, and you will be able to print your PDU certificate from the pmiheartland web site. An added benefit - by registering 24 hours prior to the luncheon, you will qualify for the door prize drawings. PDU Certificate Login to pmiheartland.org. In the History section on the right side of the page, click the “Attendance” link. This will display your Attendance History. You can print a certificate for an event you have attended.

14 Volunteer Opportunities Please visit PMIHeartland.org for volunteer opportunities Contact Director of Volunteers at volunteer@pmiheartland.org

15 Benefits to Volunteering Help Provide and Improve Chapter Services Earn FREE PDUs Meet new people Develop leadership skills Looks great on a resume Have fun PMI Heartland Chapter has many volunteer opportunities available! Please email Volunteer@pmiheartland.org or visit our website www.pmiheartland.org!

16 February Monthly Luncheon Survey Results THANK YOU FOR YOUR INPUT! Winner of Survey Participation Drawing (Free Luncheon) –Janna Peterson Actions the board is taking as a result of your feedback –Currently working to streamline the registration process –Working with Scott Center to provide more variety with food selections Keep providing us with your feedback, so we continue to exceed your expectations and needs.

17 ProDev 2012! Do you know these speakers? Find out more at more at PMIHeartland.org September 17, 2012

18 Thank you for attending! These slides are available online at www.pmiheartland.org www.PMIHeartland.org


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