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2022 PMI-SVC Board of Directors Election Results
The 2022 PMI-SVC Board of Directors' Election process is now complete.
We are very pleased to announce the new 2023-2024 term PMI-SVC Board of Directors (BOD) members (listed below).
Please join us in extending your congratulations as well as your support for the current and newly elected BOD as they work on our behalf to meet the chapter’s objectives, goals, and projects for the coming term. The new elected officers will transition to and commences office on January 1, 2023.
- Wayne Hart - Vice President of Career Development
- Kate BonDurant - Vice President of Marketing
- Matthew Daley - Vice President of Operations
The position of Vice President of Events did not have a candidate, so the current BOD will have to appoint someone to fill it.
I want to thank the team for their dedication and hard work and for the Oversight who provided guidance and support during this election cycle.
Linn Hom (Elections Lead)
Tanela Bryant
Viji Gururajan
Brad Mahaney (Oversight)
Introduction to Project Management
Are you a project management student, early-career professional or an educator teaching project management skills or related life-skills? The Sacramento Valley Chapter of PMI is dedicated to supporting all changemakers wherever they are in their education and career. Project management training and certification can help whether you're interested in ways to improve as a team leader or to take the next step in your chosen career.
We will be adding new content to the website in the coming weeks to serve as a resource to the community. Check it out!
Upcoming Events
Upcoming events
Highway 50 Breakfast Roundtable
Where:Virtual Meeting
Time:7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
When: First Friday of The Month
Consultant-Contractors Breakfast Forum
When: Second Friday of each month,
Time: 7:00-8:00AM (Except Holidays)
Where: Virtual Meeting. Register in advance for this meeting: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
PDU's Earned = 1
Technology Forum
Event Name: Technology Forum
Date: 4th Tuesday of every month
Time: 6:00-8:00 PM
PDU Category: Based on content (# of PDUs: 1-2 PDUs depending on duration)
Description: The Technology Forum provides everyone – Chapter Members and Non-Members – with opportunities to attend presentations from industry experts on topics related to the use of Technology, Technology Trends, and Project Management Methodologies to enable success in Project Management. Industry experts with specialized knowledge and experience are invited to make these presentations in an interactive, learning environment.
Cost: Free
Where: Zoom Virtual - Register in advance for this meeting: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Toastmasters for PMs
Presentation Title: Toastmasters for PMs
Presentation Date: First & Third Wednesday of each month; Time: Noon to 1:00 PM
Presenter Biography: Presented by David Dixon
Event Description: The Project Management Institute of Sacramento Valley is pleased to welcome you to ProjectMakers! We are Toastmasters for Project Managers. We meet the first and third Wednesday of every month from Noon to 1:00 pm, online. If you are working in the field of project management and want to practice public speaking, to improve your communication competence and build leadership skills you will certainly benefit from TM for PMs! With Toastmasters, you can break barriers, not your budget.
Cost:
Member: Free
Non-member Free
Government Forum
Government Forum:
When: 3rd Thursday of the month
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Where: Virtual Meeting
Register in advance for this meeting: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Stay Informed
New PMPs this month
There are no new PMPs this month.Craig Elliott II: Volunteer of the Quarter April 2022 - June 2022
1. How long have you been volunteering for PMI-SVC?
I have been volunteering at PMI-SVC since January 2022
2. What roles have you filled during your volunteering with PMI-SVC?
Marketing Coordinator
3. What do you enjoy about being a volunteer for the Chapter?
I truly enjoy getting to work with leaders, like Kate, who are always willing to teach and support each and every person that comes their way.
4. What do you like to do in your spare time?
These days, I enjoy spending time with my wife and puppy as we dream about what it will be like to bring our baby boy into the world.
Membership Statistics
| Total Members | 1390 |
| New Members This Year | 165 |
| PMP® Members | 987 |
| CAPM® Members | 18 |
| PgMP® Members | 2 |
| PMI-SP® Members | 8 |
| PMI-RMP® Members | 9 |
| PMI-ACP® Members | 57 |
| PfMP® Members | 3 |
| PMI-PBA® Members | 2 |
| Members with no Certification | 386 |
| Breakdown by type | |
| Individual Members | 1358 |
| Student Members | 25 |
| Other Members | 7 |
Chapter Guest Pass Program
WHAT - What is the Chapter Guess Pass Program? PMI SVC has partnered with PMI Global to offer members who are not current PMI SVC Members an opportunity to try out Chapter Membership for free for 1 year.
HOW - If you do decide you would like to try out PMI SVC Membership for free for a year, contact the Vice President Member Relations at
vpmr@pmi-svc.org to get a unique code that you will enter at checkout.
WHO - Eligibility to participate requires that you be a PMI Global Member, but have not been a past member of the local PMI Sacramento Valley Chapter.
WHEN - We are offering a limited number of passes and we will be offering this program till all the passes have been distributed.
We look forward to seeing you soon.
Contact vpmr@pmi-svc.org
Sponsorship/Partnership Opportunities
Our Current Corporate Partners
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The Project Management Institute, with members in 135 countries, is the world's foremost authority for the project management profession. PMI sets industry standards, conducts research, and provides education and certification opportunities designed to strengthen and further establish the profession. The Sacramento Chapter of PMI was established in 1989 and proudly serves Greater Sacramento and surrounding areas. We currently have 1,860+ members - over a third of whom hold PMI’s esteemed PMP certification - and represent nearly 100s of unique companies and the public sector ( state & local governments, universities)
For Sponsorship/Partnership Information contact vpmarketing@pmi-svc.org
Get Involved
Find a Volunteer Opportunity
Make your mark on our PMI Chapter and the profession. As a member, you can volunteer to work on and to lead activities that advance the profession and support the chapter business operations by joining our chapter volunteer community. All volunteer openings are managed by the PMI Volunteer Relationship Management System (VRMS). This system includes the ability to search for opportunities, view details about each role and apply online.
Earn PDUs by Volunteering
Volunteering Project Management Professional PDUs can be earned as part of
Category D (Creating New Project Knowledge)
Category E: Volunteer Service (by providing volunteer, non-compensated project management, and many others).
Category F (Working as a Professional in Project Management), comprise the Giving Back To The Profession Categories.
Speakers for our Chapter's Events
PMI-SVC welcomes proposals from passionate speakers interested in sharing their experiences, knowledge and expertise on such topics as general business and strategy, leadership, project management, and technical or industry-specific specialties. Our Professional Development events provide professional development units (PDUs) of educational information necessary for those attendees maintaining certification designations. Speakers are also eligible to claim PDUs for their creation and delivery of the presentation material.