Why Should I become a Member?

KC PMI Mid-America Chapter Welcome to the Kansas City PMI Mid-America Chapter Information Session Why Should I become a Member?

KC PMI Mid-America Chapter

Event Agenda 2:00 pm - 2:15 pm Ice Breaker/Networking 2:15 pm - 3:15 pm Membership Team Introductions, Membership Benefits and Current Member Testimonials. 3

Overview - Project Management Institute (PMI) - Kansas City Mid-America Chapter - Vision and Mission Membership Benefits / Opportunities - Professional Development, Networking - Sponsorship, Leadership, Volunteer Current Member Testimonial Q & A Special Drawing Presentation Agenda 4

Overview Project Management Institute (PMI) Advances careers, improves organizational success and further matures the profession of project management Leading global organization for Project Management Professionals. 250+ Chapters in 70 countries. 2.9 million professionals in nearly every country in the world. 5

Overview PMI - Regions Region 6 6

Overview PMI Region 6 Ranking of largest Region 6 chapters by size: PMI Dallas 4,053 PMI Houston 3,666 PMI Mile-Hi (Denver) 3,436 PMI Austin 2,305 PMI Metropolitan St. Louis 1,550 PMI KC Mid-America 1,357 PMI Alamo (San Antonio) 1,335 PMI Fort Worth 1,270 PMI Pikes Peak (CO Springs) 677 Largest chapters in Texas, Colorado and Missouri PMI KC now exceeds 1,500 members #5 out of 23 7

Overview KC PMI MID-America Chapter Provides networking and professional growth opportunities with other Project Management professionals and practitioners throughout the KC metropolitan area, eastern Kansas and western Missouri. 1,500+ members from over 100 companies in the greater Kansas City area. Multiple leadership and volunteer growth opportunities. 8

Overview - Vision & Mission KC PMI Mid America Chapter Vision To be the professional association chapter of choice for project management knowledge, accreditation, development and practice. Mission To promote project management knowledge, standards and ethical practice for members, the profession and the community. 9

Membership Benefits Direct contact with leaders within and companies supporting the project management profession. Job search assistance through PMI Global and KC Chapter Career Centers. Professional knowledge enhancement through free and discounted development and training opportunities. Yearly Professional Development Days (PDD) event. Keep current with PMI's strategic direction, project management news and events (e.g. New PMBOK releases, PMP exam changes, PDU reporting structure changes, etc.) 10

Membership Benefits / Opportunities Professional Development Regularly scheduled meetings and other educational programs designed to strengthen the knowledge, awareness and understanding of project management principles, tools and techniques. Members -Only Benefit: One (1) Scholarship will be awarded per class offering based on eligible criteria. Meets prior to Membership Meetings Knowledge Exchange - Satisfies 1 PDU Hour. No cost. Sessions provide a forum where members can exchange information and expertise to help them with current situations. Offered on a Saturday on Spring, Summer and Fall: Workshops - Satisfies 8 PDU hours, multiple topics to cover Technical, Leadership and Business Strategic areas of Project Management for required PDUs. 11 4

Membership Benefits / Opportunities Professional Development Members -Only Benefit: One (1) Scholarship will be awarded per class offering based on eligible criteria. Offered Spring and Fall: PMI-ACP Exam Prep Class - Satisfies 21 hours of PMI-ACP Education. Leverage professionally developed materials to enable the students to prepare for the exam. PMI-PMP Exam Prep Class Fulfills PMP education application component. Leverage professionally developed materials to enable the students to prepare for exam. Exam Strategies - Open discussion format. Sample exam questions with PMP proctors providing guidance and insights into how the questions should be answered. Annual Professional Development Days (PDD): Annual 2-Day Event with Key Notes, Workshops and more! Overland Park Convention Center - Monday/Tuesday October 5-6, 2015 16 Professional Development Units (PDUs). 12 4

Membership Benefits Academic Scholarships Two $2,000 academic scholarships: Chapter member or a direct family member. Enrolled and seeking a degree at any educational level. Accredited university or college. Certificate programs do not qualify 13

Membership Benefits / Opportunities ESTABLISH SETTLE Theme: Make a Connection CONTRIVE WORK OUT PULL THINGS TOGETHER TAILOR FRAME QUARTERBACK MAKE A CONNECTION COME TO TERMS PROVIDE DECIDE DESIGN SCHEDULE AGREE TO NEGOTIATE RESOLVE SCHEME Networking PROVIDE MANAGE ORGANIZE LAY OUT HARMONIZE CHART PROMOTE CONSTRUCT BLUEPRINT ADAPT DRAFT MAP OUT PROJECT HAMMER OUT A DEAL ADJUST PREPARE MAKE READY PULL THINGS TOGETHER SHAPE UP DIRECT DEVISE LINE UP CONCERT DETERMINE SET STAGE GET READY COMPROMISE IRON OUT GET ACT TOGETHER WORK OUT A DEAL

Membership Benefits / Opportunities Six Chapter Meetings on the second Monday of July, September (part of PDD), November (Volunteer Appreciation Night) Other social / fun events Networking * See event calendar on our website * 15

Membership Benefits / Opportunities Sponsorship Chapter Sponsors Participation in the KC PMI Sponsorship Program establishes an organization as a champion of project management excellence. Chapter sponsors interact with our membership to promote the value of our mission It is also the sponsor's business to promote excellence in project management and support continuing education in the latest trends, topics, and ideas in project management. 16

Chapter Sponsors Platinum Gold

Silver Chapter Sponsors

Membership Benefits / Opportunities Leadership 150+ volunteer positions; 10 committees Administration Communications Finance Marketing Membership Programs Professional Development Professional Development Days (PDD) Sponsorship General Volunteers 19

Membership Benefits / Opportunities Opportunities to attend PMI Regional and Global leadership conferences Board Positions Only Advertisement of employment opportunities and member resumes on Chapter website Annual Career Fair Volunteering Complimentary PDD Registration Board and Director Positions Only 20

Member Testimonial Why did I join? What did I experience? How did it benefit me? 21

How do I get started? www.kcpmichapter.org Login ID PMI membership ID Default password The same password used for www.pmi.org Contact Webmaster@kcpmichapter.org for technical assistance 22

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