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PMI Atlanta Toastmasters: Veterans Appreciation

Jessie Stanton Announcements December 09, 2014

Written by Valerie Williams-Ndikintum, PMP

PMI Atlanta Toastmasters conducted its first meeting of November on Thursday, the 13th. The meeting consisted of 24 attendees in total, including 4 guests. Guests included professionals, as well as students, most of which were PMI Atlanta members.

The theme of the November 13th meeting was Veterans Appreciation, facilitated by Toastmaster, Modupe Olatunji, PMP. Three speech projects were presented. One non manual project and two projects from the Competent Communicator Manual. A Table Topics session was also conducted.

The first project, presented by Fred Walker, ACG, ALB, was a custom speech outlining the Toastmaster Mentoring Program. Fred used a PowerPoint presentation as a visual aid to walk the audience through key aspects of the mentoring program. Information shared during the speech comprised of the benefits of the mentoring program for new Toastmasters members including ease of transition into the club and developing special skills. Fred also delivered the advantages to mentors, clubs, and mentor qualities.

Come Experience the 3R’s at PMI Atlanta Holiday Celebration

Jessie Stanton Announcements November 29, 2014

By: Juliette Johnson

Can you believe another twelve months and countless hours spent perfecting your project management skills has past? It’s time to celebrate, mix it up, and in the words of Taylor Swift-- “Shake it Off”.

PMI Atlanta’s Holiday Celebration is more than a meet and greet. It is that time of year people take a moment to reflect, recalibrate, and recharge. So make your reservations for Monday, December 8th at 5pm at The Georgian Club. Come and discover the exceptional passion behind the innovative PMI Atlanta programming offered throughout the year. Countless people contribute daily to make PMI Atlanta what it is today. So come, eat healthy, and drink merrily.

The Atlanta Partners For Education “Project For A Day” 2014 Celebratory Luncheon

Jessie Stanton Announcements December 02, 2014

By Carolyn A. Toomer, PMP, Vice President of Education/Academic

The “Project For A Day” 2014 Celebratory Luncheon was an event sponsored by the Atlanta Partners For Education (APFE), a joint venture between the Metro Atlanta Chamber and the Atlanta Public Schools. This organization provides youth opportunities between the Atlanta Public Schools and the Atlanta community. The APFE provides opportunities for the community to become involved in public education.

PMI Atlanta Chapter was one of the sponsors for Project For A Day 2014 and provided volunteers for this exceptionally worthwhile event. Off to an enthusiastic early start with Grove Park Elementary School Principal Patrick Muhammad and Par- ent Liaison Cynthia Mickelbury, volunteers were assigned career-focused presentations designed to introduce the students to the opportunities available for career choices. The career focus books were provided by the project’s sponsor, the United Way of Greater Atlanta.

PMI Atlanta Proposed Bylaw Changes

Jessie Stanton Announcements November 25, 2014

We would like to thank all of our members who participated in the Executive Board of Directors elections! Results will be announced at the December 8th Holiday Celebration and Annual Meeting.

Our Nominations Committee has worked with the current Executive Board and PMI Global to present the proposed Bylaw change in red below:

"Article VI, Section 6, Item C
Conduct

Has not been removed from or resigned from PMI Atlanta Board, or Leadership Team, for the two years preceding the call for nominations AND is not under criminal investigation."

Voting ballots will be emailed Monday, December 8th and close Wednesday, January 7th.

“Leading & Facilitating Inclusion with A Remote Team": October Technology Forum Summary

Jessie Stanton Announcements November 24, 2014

By Glenn Boylan

The October PMI Atlanta Technology Forum reached out across geography and time zones. A timely and relevant subject for many PMs – working effectively with remote teams.

Steve Kruger and Nancy Berlin opened the meeting talking about PMI Atlanta. The Atlanta chapter can always use volunteer help in many capacities, including speakers. If you have an interesting job or project to discuss, please consider volunteering to be a speaker. Not only will you help build the chapter’s body of knowledge, but you’ll get 3 PDUs towards your PMI certification as well.

There are certification and education classes being offered in November and December, but with the holiday season coming up, many regular events, especially those in the middle or end of the month, will not be held. Be sure to check the Events page on the chapter web site, at www.pmiatlanta.org, for the latest news and schedule of events.