July 25, 2008
To: Chattanooga PMI Members
On behalf of the Election Committee, we are beginning the annual process of soliciting members to serve as volunteer PMI leaders and to continue making progress towards our organization's collective vision.
Chattanooga PMI's Vision
- Institutionalize Chattanooga PMI - Firmly establish the Chattanooga PMI Chapter as a locally recognized professional organization.
- Promote PMI and PMP - Promote the Project Management Professional certification process and the mission of the Project Management Institute.
- Provide Training and Professional Networking - Provide educational programs and networking opportunities to support the needs of members and local sponsors.
- Support Local Community - Seek opportunities for Chattanooga PMI to contribute to the local community.
Each year, we nominate three officers for two year terms which coincide with the calendar year. This year, the positions for (2009 - 20010) are President-Elect, VP of Programs, VP of Membership, and VP of Communications. All of these positions are described in more detail in this letter.
Serving as an officer is one of the best ways to network, gain valuable experience, and play a significant role in your profession. You also earn PDUs, which are necessary to maintain your PMP certification by PMI. Officers, however, do not need to have PMP certification to serve.
If you are interested in accepting or nominating someone, or you are willing to support one of these positions by serving on a committee, please contact any of our election committee members by e-mail. The positions will be filled pursuant to our by-laws. The new officers are elected in October. At that time, they will be asked to begin working with the present incumbents to develop plans and budgets for next year. Transition to the new officers will be effective the first program meeting in January.
Thank you,
Sally Hawkins, PMP
President, Chattanooga PMI, Inc.
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2008 Election Committee
Vickie Dean - VPPrograms@chattanoogapmi.org
Denise Langford - VPMembership@chattanoogapmi.org
Tom May - VPCommunications@chattanoogapmi.org
Please review descriptions and contact one of the election committee representatives (above), by August 29, 2008 to discuss volunteering for one of these roles.
President- Elect (PE)
To ensure continuity and leadership transition, the election committee is proposing the addition of a new officer position (subject to Board approval). The PE attends all board and operating meetings and may serve as ad hoc chair of committees designated by the President. Roles and responsibilities will be defined in the by-laws.
VP, Programs (VPP)
The VPP shall be responsible for planning, budgeting, and coordinating all component meetings and events including speakers/presentations, facilities, logistics, food and beverage services, registration and attendance recording. VPP supports training, membership, publicity or other activities that may be directed by another officer or designee approved by the board.
VP, Membership (VPM)
The VPM shall be responsible for liaison with membership and corporate contacts, planning and budgeting membership recruitment activities, member involvement, officer recruitment, and award and recognition events.
VP, Communications and Secretary (VPC)
Responsible for component communications and record-keeping. Develops and executes approved communications and records plan. Works with other board members to distribute agendas, announcements and meeting minutes based on communication plan. Responsible for archived records of attendance, board minutes and financial records. Oversees website, library and newsletter functions.