Now you have access to all volunteer opportunities available with the PMI Atlanta Chapter. Log into the VRMS (Volunteer Relationship Management System) and apply for opportunities of interest to you — if it’s your first time – see the VRMS Guide for detailed instructions on how to use the system.  If you can’t find an opportunity that interests you – review and update your volunteer profile:

      •Update areas of interest (opt-in to receive email notifications when new opportunities are posted that match your selected interests)
      •Update your service history
      •Update PMI Events

Testimonial:

PMI Volunteer Relationship Management System (VRMS) helped me to fully staff my team quickly! My expectation of finding three volunteers within three months shifted to six volunteers within two weeks.  I worked with the PMI Atlanta Volunteer Coordination team and they posted the jobs in VRMS; within 1 week, I received prompt responses and quality candidates for my entire team. The coordinated team effort capabilities of VRMS greatly exceeded my expectations. Great team effort by all partners!
                                                                                                                                                          -Delton Zimmerman, VP of Finance

If you need assistance, please contact:
Lydia James, MBA, PMP
VP of Volunteer Coordination
Project Management Institute - Atlanta Chapter
volunteer@pmiatlanta.org

Volunteers don't just do the work -- they make everything happen!  

PMI Atlanta Calendar of Events: http://www.pmiatlanta.org/events.html

Happy Friday! Look & Feel of our New Website.  Today is the Day 3 in Production.   See the new features including SSO - Single Sign On, myPMI, CCRS, Stay Informed, Help Desk, FAQ, etc.

Presented by TTT – The Technology Team

Written by Venkata Patt, VP of Technology

Do you know that Technology gets outdated very frequently in this fast pace world? According to the recent statistics,

• 68% of consumers think the use of modern technology is critical to the success of a business.
• 57% of consumers agree that small businesses that use modern technology are more competitive in the marketplace.

So, the obvious question is: Why PMI Atlanta Chapter, the 3^rd largest in US, should NOT move ahead to get into the latest and greatest Technology to benefit our Chapter Members and Sponsors, right? That’s why TTT – The Technology Team has put the Think Tanker hat on since the beginning of the year. We understand the current pain points of the Chapter Members, Sponsors and Leadership team, including the Board, to bring a new resolution.Thanks to our Leadership Teams and the Board for providing their help and support in order to make a difference to our Chapter to benefit our Members at large. 

In May, DECA will host its International Career Development Conference in Atlanta, bringing approximately 16,000 high school students to the state. These high-achieving, business-minded students will be participating in DECA’s Competitive Events Program in which they will present projects to business professionals or engage in business simulations.  

DECA offers over 60 different competitive event categories for students to participate in. In order for the conferences to operate properly, over 1,000 volunteers from the Atlanta area are needed to judge and evaluate student presentations.  Visit http://www.deca.org/events/judge and complete the appropriate registration form. Sample video presentations and answers to frequently-asked questions can be found at the site as well.   

All volunteers will receive training, breakfast, lunch, free parking at the conference site, and a certificate of appreciation to help document community service hours.  

High School DECA International Career Development Conference
Date: Monday, May 5, 2014 and/or Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Location: Georgia World Congress Center Time
Commitment: (varies by event) 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM; 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM; 12:30 PM – 6:30 PM
# of Student Attendees: 16,000
# of Volunteer Judges Needed: 1,000

Register as a Judge at: http://www.deca.org/events/judge  

About DECA
DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. With more than 200,000 members in 5,000 chapters across 50 states and nine countries, DECA is a powerful instructional program that brings the classroom to life. DECA enhances the classroom experience and empowers the teacher-advisor to make learning relevant with exciting, challenging learning programs that integrate into classroom instruction, apply learning, connect to business and promote competition.  

These programs include college and business partnerships, competitive events, educational conferences, publications and school-based enterprises. They provide the potential for travel, recognition and awards for learning classroom content – a tremendous motivator for student members. As a result, DECA members acquire important knowledge and skills needed to be college and career ready, challenging them to become academically prepared, community oriented, professionally responsible, experienced leaders.  

In its 65-year history, DECA has touched the lives of more than 10 million students, educators, school administrators and business professionals. DECA Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit student organization recognized by the United States Congress, the United States Department of Education and state and international departments of education. DECA Inc. receives no government funding.