PMI Atlanta is pleased to announce April’s Volunteer of the Month – congratulations, Phil Waldock! Phil serves as Assistant Vice President for the Professional Growth committee. Over the past four years, he’s been instrumental in planning the Professional Growth session of the dinner meetings and securing the industry professionals who speak at the meetings. As if that wasn’t enough, Phil also supports the Professional Growth committee by mentoring members who are preparing to take the PMP Certification exam. Phil was kind enough to share thoughts about the rewards of volunteering, his gratitude for those who volunteer with the organization and his vision for PMI Atlanta.
Most rewarding experience…
The most rewarding aspect of being a Mentor for a PMP Study Group is seeing the excitement and enthusiasm of students when they find out that they have passed the extremely hard PMP Certification Exam. After many weeks of diligent preparation and study for the exam, many students lack the assurance that they are ready for such an important event. I would like to think that I help them overcome that fear of taking such a big step in their career and lives.
Gratitude for those who serve…
I am grateful to be working with many talented individuals at the PMI Atlanta Chapter, from Board members to volunteers that take attendance at the door – and each has a valuable contribution to make with the organization. As AVP for Professional Growth, I am responsible for coordination of the semi-monthly meeting arrangements with the Hotel location. You may find me greeting people that come for attendance, or setting up the projector and thanking everyone for taking time away from their busy schedule to attend the meeting. More recently, I have been tasked with obtaining the monthly speakers for the Professional Growth Committee – and have been very fortunate to find excellent candidates for the monthly meetings, along with arranging and scheduling them accordingly.
Vision for PMI Atlanta…
PMI Atlanta is considered one of the largest organizations in North America, and as a volunteer for the PMI Chapter, I would like to see many of the membership return to the Dinner Meetings attendance and also help volunteer in the Project Management sector in the Greater Atlanta Metropolitan Area. I will continue my pursuit of this goal and try to return the many benefits that have been given to me by the PMI Atlanta Chapter and other Project Management functions and organizations.
As Chapter leaders, our mission is to facilitate activities that help our members grow in the Project Management profession. During the January Dinner Meeting, we conducted a live poll to solicit feedback about how you feel we can further elevate our profession in the community and how we can better serve your needs. We also asked you to fill out a questionnaire telling us what you would like to stop doing as a Chapter and what you would like to keep doing as a Chapter. 