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As members of the PMI Northern Utah Chapter Board of Directors, the summer months are the months where we prepare for and go through a number of transitions.

We hope to see you all at our upcoming dinner event on July 17th - everyone s invited, and we are taking the opportunity to show our appreciation to those who have volunteered their time and effort

Cer fied Scrum Master Class June 23rd Breakfast Networking July 10th Chapter Dinner & Volunteer Apprecia on Dinner July 17th PMP and CAPM Prep Class September 6th Breakfast Networking August 7th

1 Newsletter Date Volume 1, Issue 1 Upcoming Events PMI Northern Utah Chapter Introduction June 2014 Newsletter As we get into the warmer months (in theory; this past weekend was downright COLD!) of the summer, things naturally slow down for many of us. As members of the PMI Northern Utah Chapter Board of Directors, the summer months are the months where we prepare for and go through a number of transitions. As you have hopefully seen, elections are upon us, and we are excited to get your votes for all positions of our Board of Directors. We hope to see you all at our upcoming dinner event on July 17th - everyone s invited, and we are taking the opportunity to show our appreciation to those who have volunteered their time and effort with us over the past year. Read on for more details. Cer fied Scrum Master Class June 23rd Breakfast Networking July 10th Chapter Dinner & Volunteer Apprecia on Dinner July 17th PMP and CAPM Prep Class September 6th Breakfast Networking August 7th Monthly Luncheon August 21st Visit our website, and watch your , and social media for upcoming events. As always, reach out to us online or in person for questions, feedback, and suggestions. A Message from our President This month, I simply want to say THANK YOU! It is a great time to be a Project Manager. It is a great time to be a member of PMI and the Northern Utah Chapter. There are so many opportunities to learn and grow: development conferences, new certifications (Portfolio Management Professional and Professional Business Analyst), training, mentoring, chapter meetings, webinars, networking, service projects, and more. Thank you for being a part of all of this and making our chapter, and our members, great. I look forward to seeing you at our next event! Inside this issue: Introduction 1 Presidents Message 1 Upcoming Events 1 What s your Story 2 Bylaws Voting 3 Board Elections 4 Professional Development 5 Adam Tidwell President, PMI Northern Utah Chapter CURRENT CHAPTER MEMBERS = 984 Community Outreach 6 Connect With Us 6 1

Board Member Spotlight: What s Your Story? This year, we would like to give you some insight into some of our PMI-NUC Board members and what inspires them to do what they do.

) For this sixth edition of What s Your Story, we chat with Teri Gee our chapter Vice President of Outreach When did you first become involved with PMI?

2 Board Member Spotlight: What s Your Story? This year, we would like to give you some insight into some of our PMI-NUC Board members and what inspires them to do what they do. Volunteerism is what keeps this chapter going, and if you are interested in volunteering with us, please reach out to volunteers@projectmanager.org (we need your help!) For this sixth edition of What s Your Story, we chat with Teri Gee our chapter Vice President of Outreach When did you first become involved with PMI? At what point did you join the Northern Utah Chapter? Although I had attended some of the local chapter events, I didn t become a member of PMI until July of 2012 when I was preparing for the PMP exam. When I saw how much valuable information was available on the national site, I immediately joined the NUC Chapter as well. The opportunities for professional development credits are abundant and I found articles on topics of specific interest to me, such as earned value management and requirement elicitation tools. Why did you become involved with PMI and PMI-NUC? What were you hoping to get out of it? I was initially interested in PMI and PMI-NUC to promote networking with others in the profession and learn more about the ways they solve problems. I quickly found that the members are very friendly and it s easy to get acquainted with others. I also wanted to be sure that I kept my professional development units current. What was your first involvement with volunteering? Why did you get involved? As the VP of Community Outreach, my first project is the Future Workforce Initiative. Our goal is to bring an awareness of project management as a career choice and a life skill. As the demographics of our country change and baby boomers retire, we need skilled young people to fill the enormous gap that will be created. We have been building relationships with teachers and Career and Technology Education leaders. We are discovering that exciting opportunities exist at many levels and are working to narrow our focus. This past April, PMI-NUC sponsored the Utah Chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). Several Board members and volunteers staffed a booth, handed out literature, swag and candy and told students and teachers alike about project management. It was a great experience one that we hope to repeat at other student organization conferences. We are always looking for more volunteers. What drove you to seek a position on the board? What were you hoping to get out of it? In September of last year, I learned of an opening on the PMI NUC Board of Directors and decided to toss my hat into the ring. I had just made a radical (and scary!) decision to leave a position of 20 years and was exploring different options. Considering a volunteer position and one with a fair amount of responsibility was part of a journey to re-invent my career, build my network and find the right job. And it worked! What you have gotten out of being on the board? What is the one thing (one win) that you can point to from your involvement? For me, one of the greatest advantages of being on the Board is a sense that my world expanded over night. My network had grown exponentially with the board, the Future Workforce Initiative Volunteers and the members. After working in a small organization with remote clients, it was such a joy to be working with smart, fun and dedicated people...who also understood my challenges. How would you respond to the question Why should I be involved on the board or as a volunteer for PMI-NUC? Make this an elevator speech, you only have a few floors in which to respond. PMI-NUC offers multiple opportunities to participate in professional development and career building activities while also serving the community in which we live. And it s fun! Thank you to Teri for sharing your story with us, and for all the great work you do on the board! Finally, feel free to reach out to any of your friendly board members for questions, volunteering opportunities, or to provide us with some of your valued suggestions and feedback. Find us at: 2

the proposed updates to the PMI Northern Utah Chapter's

Based on the vote, the proposed changes were approved.

have been added to the board: EVP of Education and EVP of

3 Chapter By-Laws Updates: Approved! A big thank you to everyone who participated in the vote on the proposed updates to the PMI Northern Utah Chapter's By-Laws. Based on the vote, the proposed changes were approved. As a result, two additional executive vice president roles have been added to the board: EVP of Education and EVP of Operations. Read on in this newsletter to find information on the current board elections. The Bylaws also provide for procedures for the chapter to begin forming satellite chapters in remote locations throughout Utah to continue to grow our chapter. BYLAWS 3

2014 2016 PMI-NUC Board of Director Elections The PMI Northern Utah Chapter will be conducting elections for positions on the 2014 thru 2016 Board of Directors.

our chapter. In addition, it is an excellent differentiator on one's resume, and provides an ideal opportunity to volunteer within your profession.

This capability provides voting access to the entire membership of the chapter.

Timeline June 1 thru June 20 Nominations accepted for open Board positions June 20 thru June 30 Membership votes on nominees July 1 Winners are announced July 1, 2014 thru June 30, 2016 Chapter

org As the new Board sets its strategy and tactical plans for the upcoming year, we will be looking to fill the volunteer roster for the year.

4 PMI-NUC Board of Director Elections The PMI Northern Utah Chapter will be conducting elections for positions on the 2014 thru 2016 Board of Directors. Serving on the chapter board provides you with an excellent opportunity to participate in the strategic planning and execution activities that are crucial to the successful operation and growth of our chapter. In addition, it is an excellent differentiator on one's resume, and provides an ideal opportunity to volunteer within your profession. The chapter membership has previously approved the use of a web-based online voting service for conducting chapter elections. This capability provides voting access to the entire membership of the chapter. The results of the elections will be communicated via an announcement to all members and will also be formally announced to the attending membership at the July 17th dinner event, Election Timeline June 1 thru June 20 Nominations accepted for open Board positions June 20 thru June 30 Membership votes on nominees July 1 Winners are announced July 1, 2014 thru June 30, 2016 Chapter Board is active For elections information contact the Chapter President at president@projectmanager.org As the new Board sets its strategy and tactical plans for the upcoming year, we will be looking to fill the volunteer roster for the year. If you are interested in serving the Chapter once or in a recurring role, please contact volunteers@projectmanager.org Roeder Consulting E-Training Now Mobile Ready View the full course offering here: roederconsulting.com/training PMI Northern Utah Chapter, partnered with Roeder Consul ng, is pleased to bring you live instructor led e training for your computer, tablet or mobile device. Select from popular courses on Agile, Nego a on, Microso Project, Leadership, Communica on and many other topics. Earn PDUs, improve your career op ons, and save money. Use your unique chapter discount code PMI NUC for special pricing. 4

Page 5 Education & Certification with PMI-NUC PMP Project Manager Professional The next PMP Prep class will start soon and continue for

420 Sandy, Utah Class Session: 8:30am 4:30pm The class provides 35 hours of classroom instruction $975 for PMI members and $1,150 for

page=pmp_exam_preparation CAPM Certified Associate in Project Management Prep Class Sept 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th 2014 DeVry University

420 Sandy, Utah Class Session: 8:30am 4:30pm The class provides 24 hours of classroom instruction $825 for PMI members and $995 for

300 W Sandy, UT 84070 MPDC Room 209 The class provides 16 PDU s of classroom instruction $1,075 for PMI NUC members, click to register

5 Page 5 Education & Certification with PMI-NUC PMP Project Manager Professional The next PMP Prep class will start soon and continue for four successive Saturdays: Sept 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th 2014 DeVry University 9350 S. 150 E., Ste. 420 Sandy, Utah Class Session: 8:30am 4:30pm The class provides 35 hours of classroom instruction $975 for PMI members and $1,150 for non members Register at: CAPM Certified Associate in Project Management Prep Class Sept 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th 2014 DeVry University 9350 S. 150 E., Ste. 420 Sandy, Utah Class Session: 8:30am 4:30pm The class provides 24 hours of classroom instruction $825 for PMI members and $995 for non members Register at: CSM (Certified Scrum Master) October 14th & 25th, 2014 Salt Lake Community College MPDC #209 Miller Campus 9750 S 300 W Sandy, UT MPDC Room 209 The class provides 16 PDU s of classroom instruction $1,075 for PMI NUC members, click to register CSPO Certified Scrum Product Owner class provides 16 PDU's of classroom instruction toward either PMI ACP certification or PMP re certification. 2 Days: November 13th & 14th, :00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Salt Lake Community College Miller Campus 9750 S 300 W Sandy, UT MPDC Room 209 $995 for PMI Northern Utah Chapter members and $1,095 for non members Register at: Questions about any of these class or if you have suggestions for upcoming classes please contact VP of Education: education@projectmanager.org 5

Community Outreach Granite School District s Career and Technical Educa on (CTE) program is partnering with the PMI NUC Community Outreach group to bring project management skills into Utah high

CTE offers nineteen different career paths, including business, informa on technology, construc on and health science.

You can also visit the CTE website at h p://www.graniteschools.org/depart/teachinglearning/cte/pages/default.aspx.

6 Community Outreach Granite School District s Career and Technical Educa on (CTE) program is partnering with the PMI NUC Community Outreach group to bring project management skills into Utah high schools. CTE is also seeking project management professionals to serve on their volunteer advisory boards. CTE offers nineteen different career paths, including business, informa on technology, construc on and health science. If you are interested in directly influencing educa on in Utah, please consider serving on the CTE advisory board. Contact Teri Gee at OUTREACH For more informa on. You can also visit the CTE website at h p:// We plan on making this a very social year, so keep an eye out for announcements, special offers, and information on our social media channels: Facebook ( LinkedIn (Project Management Institute Northern Utah Chapter) Twitter (@pminuc) Volunteer Appreciation Dinner EVERYONE IS INVITED! We love our volunteers. They help us keep things running smoothly, and provide us with new and innovative ways to approach things. In an effort to express our appreciation, our monthly meeting for July will be a dinner meeting, to be held July 17th from 6 to 8 pm. We plan on showing our appreciation for our volunteers, making some chapter announcements (including election results), and hearing some project management presentations from industry experts. Mark your calendars, plan to join us, and look out for a registration link soon. Watch for New Classes Coming this Fall While we already have dates set for our fall PMP, CAPM, ACP, CSM, and CSPO classes, we are excited to announce that we have several new classes coming to our local chapter this fall. With the release of the new PBA (Professional Business Analysis) cer fica on we plan to offer a PBA prep class this fall. Nego a ons are also well underway with our training providers to bring a PgMP class to Utah this fall as well. We have also partnered with BYU to provide prep classes in PMI SP and PMI RMP Cer fica ons this year. If you want more informa on about any of these classes or if you have other classes you are interested in Please contact our VP of Educa on at educa on@projectmanager.org 6

PMICIE 2014 Volunteer Service Positions Contents

PMICIE 2014 Volunteer Service Positions Contents 2014 Volunteer Service Positions Contents Board of Director Positions... 2 Finance Positions... 3 Finance Director... 3 Registration Desk... 3 Marketing Positions... 5 Marketing Director... 5 Communications