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PMI-SVC Elections Deadline Extended
Nominations have been extended to Wednesday May 18, 2022 11:59 PM PST!
It is not too late to submit!
The open positions are:
- • Vice President of Career Development
- • Vice President of Events
- • Vice President of Marketing
- • Vice President of Operations
Questions? Please reach out to the Election Committee Team, elections@pmi-svc.org
2022 PMI-SVC Board of Directors - Nominations Open
2022 Project Management Institute – Sacramento Valley Chapter (PMI-SVC) Board of Directors Announcement
Elections Kick-off Announcement and Key Dates
Are you wondering about the 2023-2024 term PMI-SVC Board of Directors (BOD) Elections? Wonder no more!
Keep an eye for the upcoming newsletter blasts or Chapter website posts for the call for nomination for positions on the ballot and other important information.
Below are the key dates and frequently asked questions:
Election Key Dates
2022
- May 2: Nominations Open
- May 16 (11:59 PM PST): Nominations Closed
- On or around June 13: Slate of candidates announced and candidate statements on the PMI-SVC website.
- July 20, 6 to 7:30 PM PST: “Meet and Greet” Candidates; Venue (To be determined)
- August 1 to 15: Polls open
- August 15 (11:59 PM PST): Polls closed and results tallied
- On or around August 16: Election certified
- On or around August 31: Election results announced on website
- September: Introduce new Board of Directors to membership
2023
January 1: New board members officially take office
Frequently Asked Questions
Upcoming Events
Upcoming events
Mentor Program Application Acceptance
- Attending a kick-off meeting
- Establishing goals
- Meeting between Mentor and Mentees at least once per month
- Check-in meeting of all participants
- Attending a closing event; mentees present a brief report-out on goal status
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
Highway 50 Breakfast Roundtable
Event Name: Highway 50 Breakfast Roundtable
Location: Brookfields, 11135 Folsom Blvd, Rancho Cordova, CA
Date: Friday June 3rd
Time: 7:00 AM
# of PDUs: 1
PDU Category: Based on forum topic
Description / What will attendees learn from this event/class: This is a facilitated roundtable discussion on agenda topics solicited from the attendees during introductions. The intent of these meetings is to promote an informal gathering of a dozen project managers, working in commercial and private sector organizations to discuss current topics related to project management. Participants will receive suggestions from the other attendees on current challenges, and share information on items of interest. These meetings are open to anyone who is interested enhancing their project management knowledge and meeting other PM professionals. A Chapter Volunteer facilitates every meeting
Cost – if Any: Free
Career Development Forum Meeting
Topic:
Speaker:
Time:9:00 AM -10:00 AM, 1st Saturday of each month
Where: Virtual Meeting
Agile Forum
Topic:
Speaker:
Where: Virtual Meeting
Register in advance for this meeting:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Chapter Membership
US $25/year
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- Get more, free opportunities to earn PDUs
- Save on career-advancing certifications
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Stay Informed
New PMPs this month
- Cynthia Reimer
- Tony NOBPADOL HONGSCHAOVALIT
- Tawny High
- Patrick Flynn
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 | 1477 |
| New Members This Year | 93 |
| PMP® Members | 1033 |
| CAPM® Members | 23 |
| PgMP® Members | 2 |
| PMI-SP® Members | 8 |
| PMI-RMP® Members | 9 |
| PMI-ACP® Members | 61 |
| PfMP® Members | 2 |
| PMI-PBA® Members | 4 |
| Members with no Certification | 423 |
| Breakdown by type | |
| Individual Members | 1440 |
| Student Members | 26 |
| Other Members | 11 |
New PMPs This Month
- Tony NOBPADOL HONGSCHAOVALIT, PMP
- Patrick Flynn, PMP,CAPM
- Cynthia Reimer, PMP
- Tawny High, PMP
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.