1. Global Emergency Resources
August Dinner Meeting
Global Emergency Resources

2. Agenda Networking Program Welcome Invocation and Pledge Safety
Recognition
Dinner & Q&A
Keynote Speakers
Door Prizes

4. Happy Anniversary!
5 Years
Shannan Lucero, PMP
Perry Stanley, PMP

5. Reminders
Candidates for the Election will finalize this month. Open Positions are:
President-Elect
VP-Administration
VP-Membership
VP-Professional Development and Training
Please send an to: if you would like to nominate someone, including yourself, for one of the positions listed above.

6. Project of the Year Award
Purpose
To recognize, honor, and publicize the accomplishments of the PMI Augusta-Aiken Chapter Project of the Year (POY), along with it’s project team, for superior performance of project management in the greater Augusta, GA/Aiken, SC metropolitan area.
Eligibility
Project had a meaningful impact in the greater Augusta, GA/Aiken, SC metropolitan area.
PMI affiliation is not required to nominate a project
Must demonstrate applied project management principles and techniques identified in “Official Guidelines for Nomination”, found on home page of chapter website.

7. PMP Prep Class Changes to Program
We are now teaching to the 5th edition of the PMBOK
USCA facility fees have increased along with increases in food and materials used
The PMP Prep Class was approved by the board for an increase in registration to $795 with an early bird discount price of $695
October 2013 PMP Prep Class is $695, USCA has sent out promotional material
These fees are in alignment with other chapters in our region
Dates for Fall PMP Prep Class: October 4, 11, 18, & 25

8. News for the Chapter Golf Shirts Denim, Long-sleeved
Ladies & Men's - $20
Denim, Long-sleeved
Ladies & Men's - $25
Various sizes and colors available
Coming soon to the Chapter Website

9. 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

10. PMP Q & A : 1
As part of professional responsibility , a Project Manager must balance the Stakeholder’s interests. A customer has requested a change in a project that is in the fourth pass at formal acceptance. What should the Project Manager tell the customer?
Tell the customer no because the project is about to close.
Add the requested changes to the project.
Ask for a product description and provide the customer time and cost estimates.
Have Senior Management determine if it is necessary.

11. PMP Q & A : 1
As part of professional responsibility , a Project Manager must balance the Stakeholder’s interests. A customer has requested a change in a project that is in the fourth pass at formal acceptance. What should the Project Manager tell the customer?
Tell the customer no because the project is about to close.
Add the requested changes to the project.
Ask for a product description and provide the customer time and cost estimates.
Have Senior Management determine if it is necessary.

12. PMP Q & A : 2
You are in the process of purchasing 125 bed frames, mattresses, dressers and televisions for an upcoming project to remodel a hotel. What type of contract will you likely use?
Purchase Order
Fixed Price
Cost Plus Percentage Cost
Net 30

13. PMP Q & A : 2
You are in the process of purchasing 125 bed frames, mattresses, dressers and televisions for an upcoming project to remodel a hotel. What type of contract will you likely use?
Purchase Order
Fixed Price
Cost Plus Percentage Cost
Net 30

14. PMP Q & A : 3
The printing company has added a new line for its laminating business. This involves new technology to laminate book covers quicker and cheaper. They are anticipating this will allow them to make a greater type of product and improve output efficiency. Adding this line is an example of what?
Business risk
ISO 9000
Conformance to quality
Insurable risk

15. PMP Q & A : 3
The printing company has added a new line for its laminating business. This involves new technology to laminate book covers quicker and cheaper. They are anticipating this will allow them to make a greater type of product and improve output efficiency. Adding this line is an example of what?
Business risk
ISO 9000
Conformance to quality
Insurable risk

16.
Don’t Forget – You Can Now Pay Online for Meetings!!!