The Baltimore Chapter now has a group on LinkedIn, which is a social networking site that allows you to network with other professionals. By joining our group on LinkedIn, you will have the opportunity to let others in the chapter know of your abilities, have a chance to discuss professional topics and get input from other members.
You must be a member of LinkedIn to join the group. If you’re not a member, go to LinkedIn.com and join. Once you’re a member, go to “Groups”, search for PMI Baltimore Chapter (or click on the LinkedIn badge above), then select “Join this group.” Your application will come to me, and after verifying that you are a PMI Baltimore Chapter member, your application will be approved, allowing you access to network with the other members of the Chapter LinkedIn group.
The more members we have in the LinkedIn group, the more valuable the group will become, because we’ll have more members with whom to interact. So join the LinkedIn PMI Baltimore Chapter group today!
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2009 Membership Survey Drawing Winner
In appreciation of the time needed to complete the PMI Baltimore Chapter 2009 Membership Survey, a drawing was held for those who completed the survey and provided their PMI number. The winner of the 2009 Survey Drawing is Bob Gallo. Bob can choose from Chapter-sponsored Seminars being held in 2009, including several EVM seminars, and Advanced Risk seminar or a “PDUs for Pennies” seminar. Congratulations to Bob and thanks to all who provided their input to the Survey.
2009 Membership Survey Results
The PMI Baltimore 2009 Membership Survey is now complete with the highest response ever received!! 558 members or 23% completed the Survey from a total membership of 2406. The responses indicate that over 73% of those responding are either Very Satisfied or Satisfied with the services provided by the Chapter. Member communications, including the newsletter, emails, and the website were cited as the main vehicle of communication for the members. Here are some more metrics:
The 3 top reasons for membership are Increase Professional Knowledge (81%), Networking (74%), and Obtaining PDUs (61%)
The majority of respondents have been members over 1 year
99% expect to renew their membership in PMI and 98% expect to renew their membership in the Baltimore Chapter
73% of respondents are PMPs
The majority of respondents have 6 or more years in the PM Profession
One-third of the respondents indicated their willingness to volunteer for Chapter events.
Of the numerous comments received, the top concern was insuring that the website is up-to-date, relevant, and providing the best information timely. As a result of the Survey and various other member communications, the Board of Directors will be initiating several efforts to improve communications with the members. For instance, planning has begun to establish a Chapter Project for the re-design of the Chapter website. Also, planning has started to identify a Director of Volunteers to insure that members willing to participate are identified, contacted, and put to work!
Watch for announcements in the Newsletter and on the Website soon!
Memo from the Desk of the President (April 2009)
Where does the time go! As Jane, my wife would respond one minute at a time! We all realize that our schedules are crammed with volunteer, work, downtime and personal items, so let me cut to the chase and talk about the first Quarter of 2009. The new board is fully functional and the addition of new members to the Board and Chair positions for Awards and Special Events have brought new ideas and energy to the team. Loretta Letke, VP Membership, has sent out a survey and we had 588 respondents, which is a fantastic response. This will allow us to know the direction we need to steer the chapter to meet your needs and any new programs. Amanda Gordon, Chairperson of Special Events, is completing the special dinner event for volunteers, and planning our September Golf Outing to support our scholarship fund. Read more...
2009 PMI Baltimore Chapter Board of Directors Are Announced
The elections held in November 2008 have concluded, and the following individuals have been elected to the 2009 Board of Directors.
John Kos, PMP — President
Leslie Premo, PMP — VP Communications
Loretta Letke, PMP — VP Membership
Bob Wallace, PMP — VP Finance
Eric Perlstein, PMP — VP Programs
Congratulations to the newly elected Directors!!
—Nominating Committee
PMI Baltimore Chapter is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating Project Managers and promoting professionalism in Project Management.
Our mission is to provide a forum for Professional Project Managers to promote the principles of the Project Management Institute through networking with other project managers, sharing project experiences, and formal training. As of 05/31/2006 we have 1731 members.
We are proud members of PMI Region 5 Assembly of Chapter Presidents.
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Upcoming Events
July 10, (Friday) Advanced Risk Management Risk Metrics, Tools and Models. (Seminar; Columbia, MD 21045)
July 16, (Thursday) Integrating Business and Financial Management Functions (Dinner & Networking Meeting; Frederick, Maryland)
