Volume 4, Issue 4. President s Corner by Bonnie McClure, PMP. Bonnie McClure Bonnie McClure, PMP 2012 President, PMI Emerald Coast Florida Chapter

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1 Volume 4, Issue 4 Page Volume 4, Issue 4 Fellow Program Managers President s Corner by Bonnie McClure, PMP The year is drawing to a close already, can you believe it! What a wonderful year we have had as a chapter. We had another successful spring symposium with great speakers and sessions, our first ever networking event with unique and tasty wine, terrific treats, and great PMI friends, then we wrapped up November with our Annual meeting which had the biggest attendance to date. We seem to have developed a pattern of having an outstanding guest speaker, terrific networking time and some really fun prizes! There is so much more to come in the near future so keep your eye open for more networking opportunities, upcoming collaboration with local universities, and great activities to keep your interests peaked. I want to thank everyone for the terrific year and for everyone s contributions to the chapter. We have seen a 14% growth in our membership, a significant increase in volunteers, including several new board members for 2012 and 2013! I really enjoy seeing our Chapter blossom into what it is becoming. The 2012 Board did an outstanding job so please join me in thanking each of them for the significant contributions and time they have committed to the Chapter. It takes all of you as members, the Board of Directors, and the community as a whole to make our chapter what it is. I am privileged to have been a part of such an outstanding group! Thank you all and I look forward to staying involved next year with Caroline leading the way! Thank you all again very much for a wonderful year. Happy Holidays and have a safe and wonderful New Year! If you are interested in assisting the Board of Directors, please contact Bonnie McClure, President or, VP Communications. Sincerely, Bonnie McClure Bonnie McClure, PMP 2012 President, PMI Emerald Coast Florida Chapter P M I E m e r a l d C o a s t F l o r i d a C h a p t e r P. O. B o x S h a l i m a r, F L December 2012 Membership Stats as of October 2012: Total Members: PMP, 1 CAPM, 1 PMI- RMP Main Chapter: 114 Panama City Branch: 49 Mobile Branch: 37 Pensacola Branch: 69 Inside this issue: 2013 Board of Directors Mobile Branch Directors 2013 Panama City Branch Directors 2013 Pensacola Branch Directors Newest Certifications in our Area Miscellaneous

2 Page 2 Volume 4, Issue PMI Emerald Coast FL Chapter Board Members President VP (President Elect) VP Finance VP Communications VP Public Relations VP Programs VP Professional Development VP Membership VP Operations Past President Caroline Pepa, PMP president@pmiemeraldcoastfl.org Mike Cary, PMP presidentelec@pmiemeraldcoastfl.org Tim Rivers, PMP vpfinance@pmiemeraldcoastfl.org Steve Williams, PMP vpcommunications@pmiemeraldcoastfl.org Jason Day, PMP vppublicrelations@pmiemeraldcoastfl.org John Bernhart, II vpprograms@pmiemeraldcoastfl.org INFORMATION Tom Lehmann, PMP vpprofdevelopment@pmiemeraldcoastfl.org Todd Zielinski, PMP vpmembership@pmiemeraldcoastfl.org Brad Andrews, PMP vpoperations@pmiemeraldcoastfl.org Bonnie McClure, PMP pastpresident@pmiemeraldcoastfl.org Jamie McDonald, PMP directorsatlarge@pmiemeraldcoastfl.org William Chisolm, PMP, PMI_RMP directorsatlarge@pmiemeraldcoastfl.org

3 Volume 4, Issue 4 Page Mobile Branch Directors Director of Branch Scott Peters, PMP directormobilebranch@pmiemeraldcoastfl.org Director of Finances Director of Membership Director of Operations Director of Communications And Public Relations Director of Programs and Professional Development Amy Pearson Rick Gaviria, PMP Carrie French, PMP Leslie Zanders, PMP Svetlana Few Kimberly Runkel, PMP Bob Kirsch Director of Branch Director of Finances Director of Communications Director of Public Relations Director of Programs 2013 Panama City Branch Directors Director of Professional Development Director of Membership Director of Operations Gerson Cedeno, PMP directorpanamacitybranch@pmiemeraldcoastfl.org Dave Reyes, PMP Paul Despres, PMP Bobby Lago, PMP Darrin Dereus Matt Thompson, PMP Bob Hess, PMP John Dawson, PMP Shawn Hochstetler, PMP

4 Page 4 Volume 4, Issue 4 Director of Branch Director of Finances Director of Communications and Public Relations Director of Professional Development Director of Community Outreach Director of Membership Director of Operations and Programs Branch Director Elect 2013 Pensacola Branch Directors Charlotte Peacock, PMP directorpensacolabranch@pmiemeraldcoastfl.org Kevin Brennan, PMP Jon Sullivan, PMP Brynn Ammon, PMP Mark Nissley, PMP George Rials, PMP Pat McMichael, PMP Holly Smith, PMP Congratulations to our area s newest Project Management Professionals! Jonathan Sullivan, PMP Sandra Marino, PMP Matthew Thompson, PMP Cory Bruckschen, PMP Sharon Silsbee, PMP Donald Hansen, PMP Jamie McDonald, PMP Sherry Teague, PMP Terry J Godwin, PMP

5 Volume 4, Issue 4 Page 5 Don t forget to claim your PDU s for any Chapter and Branch meeting you attended this year. Instructions can be found under the Claim PDU tab, General Meetings option on our web site, Also remember all meeting presentations are posted on our website, so you can always look there to review. What can you expect from 2013? Monthly Chapter and Branch meetings, earning 1 PDU per attended meeting. Annual Spring Symposium, earning 8 PDU s for attendance, be on the look out for more information. Annual Chapter Dinner Meeting. Partnering opportunities with Northwest Florida State College. Volunteer opportunities. Networking Events & More! Please welcome our newest education partner PMCenters USA! Check out their course offerings from the links on our chapter website. PMCenters offers a 25 percent discount off of list prices to chapter members who sign-up and attend on-line virtual training. Our chapter also receives a percentage of the revenue generated. Whether working toward certification or working to maintain a certification, this is a great way to earn those PDUs! For more information or to sign-up, please check the links on our website today!

6 Page 6 Volume 4, Issue 4 Why participate as a Sponsor? The PMI Emerald Coast FL Chapter serves the Northwest panhandle of Florida and Southern Alabama area. Sponsorship at this Chapter offers a tremendous opportunity to support the Project Management profession while exposing your company's products and services to our members. We are the newest chapter in our Region. Our depth and breadth of membership has various needs for community outreach programs, educational opportunities and professional networking. Our primary location is Fort Walton Beach, FL with Chapter branches in Mobile AL, Pensacola FL and Panama City, FL Additional facts about PMI Emerald Coast FL: Our members are Project Managers working in a broad range of industries. Our monthly Chapter meetings are broadly attended by local project management practitioners and are open to members and non-members. Many of our member attendees are certified Project Management Professionals (PMP ). Our newsletter is circulated electronically to active members & subscribers. Our Chapter website receives frequent visits from guests, members and other Project Management professionals. We will be happy to discuss our sponsorship program with you. Simply your inquiry to info@pmiemeraldcoastfl.org. Sponsorship Options The PMI Emerald Coast FL Chapter is pleased to offer a variety of sponsorship options. Descriptions for each of these sponsorship options are presented below. Annual Sponsorships ($2,500, $1,000, $500) Event Sponsorships ($500, $250) Bi-Monthly Newsletter Promotions ($500, $250, $100) If you would like to sponsor the Chapter Annually, for an event, or newsletter contact us at info@pmiemeraldcoastfl.org. If you have suggestions for other sponsorship ideas, please feel free to contact us at info@pmiemeraldcoastfl.org.

7 Volume 4, Issue 4 Page 7 Where do I take the PMP Exam? If you are not taking a PMP training class that includes taking the exam, you may be wondering how/where you will take your test. The PMI website provides the name of the testing company but not much more in the way of specifics. You might start your search using the following URL: As you drill down to find a testing site, be aware that the one most convenient for YOU may not be in Florida; for instance, the site in Mobile Alabama is more convenient if you live near Pensacola. Another possibility is Tallahassee depending on your location. Interested in forming a PMP Study Group? Tom Lehmann, VP Professional Development would like to hear from you if you are interested in participating in a study group to prepare for the PMP Exam. Some details remain to be resolved, such as finding a suitable location; but the Board has access to study materials and is willing to name a POC if sufficient interest is shown. Also, this would provide another way for current PMPs to earn PDUs by leading a session. So if you are interested in forming a PMP Study Group or leading a session, please contact Tom Lehmann, PMP at: vpprofdevelopment@pmiemeraldcoastfl.org NOT a member of PMI or the Chapter? When you become a PMI member, you ll gain access to knowledge, networks and resources that can help you to improve your work and advance your career in project management. Membership means you ll be recognized as someone who is: PMI Emerald Coast FL Chapter Needs YOU! If you are interested in volunteering, the Chapter has many opportunities for Volunteers and you can earn PDUs at the same time. The Chapter has a continuous needs for volunteers to help board members with planning and executing Chapter activities. Volunteering is an excellent way to expand your contact network, and to increase your skills and qualifications as a leader. Board Members earn 10 PDUs for their service. Chapter volunteers also earn PDUs to help you meet your continuing certification requirements for your PMP. However, having a PMP is NOT a prerequisite! Serious about professional and personal development Enthusiastic about good practices in project management Dedicated to practicing your profession in an ethical manner All of these factors give you an edge in the job market and distinguish you to employers, colleagues and stakeholders. Go to Membership.aspx for more details on how to become a member of PMI and the Emerald Coast FL Chapter

8 Page 8 Volume 4, Issue 4 Chapter Website Check the website often for information regarding Chapter Events (and registration for Events), Newsletters, as well as PDU-earning opportunities such as Webinars, Classes and Bootcamp sessions that might be of interest to our members. You will also find the Monthly Training Session presentations on the website; these are posted within a day or so after the monthly membership meeting. We encourage suggestions and other input regarding Newsletter and/or Website content. If you have an item or an idea for Newsletter or Website content please send it to: info@pmiemeraldcoastfl.org Academic Resources To advance the teaching of project management in higher education, PMI offers a range of programs and services for students, professors, researchers and educational institutions. Student Resources: For students, PMI continues to develop educational resources to help them achieve their academic goals. PMI also offers discounted student memberships, tuition scholarships, professional credentials and the ability to get involved in communities to learn and network with other students and project management practitioners. Faculty Resources: Classroom resources such as teaching case studies, journal articles, A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge and other global standards have proven invaluable to instructors. PMI also offers a scholarly journal and research grant opportunities. Institutional Resources: Because higher education plays an important role in advancing project management, PMI offers programs that give recognition to universities and colleges that meet quality standards for project management education and training. From: PMI website - see Academic Resources under Academic Degree Accreditation on the Career Development page on the PMI.org website: Chapter Communications If you are receiving communications from the PMI Emerald Coast Florida Chapter - your address is on our distribution list. You have been added to this list because - (1) you have requested notification of chapter events (2) we have received notification from the PMI that you have joined/renewed your membership in our chapter (includes contact info) and/or (3) you are a PMI member in our area and we hope to interest you in an upcoming chapter event (including Chapter Branch formation). Also when you renew your membership - please ensure your contact information is current! It is not our intent to contact anyone who wishes to be excluded from our distribution list. If you receive unwanted from the PMI Emerald Coast Florida Chapter- please contact the VP Communications at vpcommunications@pmiemeraldcoastfl.org and request to be removed from this distribution list. For new members who may not yet be receiving chapter notices - depending on the day of the month you join it may take a couple of weeks for us to receive your information from the PMI. Please feel free to contact the VP Communications to have your address added to our distribution list rather than waiting for PMI to send us their notification.