PMI Central Virginia Chapter
January - February 2009 Newsletter
New Meeting Locations for PMI CVC in 2009
The Programs Committee has arranged for new meeting locations for BOTH the Southside and West End chapter meetings. Both locations are within one mile of the previous ones and we are excited about the facilities and food improvements. These locations are effective immediately for all chapter dinner meetings in 2009.
January 15, 2009 Joint Meeting Announcement*
PMI CVC West End Chapter Dinner Meeting: Energizing Critical Relationships (1 PDU) - Program number C094-090115. Presented by Steve Hegele. 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Marriott – Richmond West (NEW LOCATION). See the event flyer or register on-line.
- 5:00 pm - Registration, networking and cash bars
- 6:00 pm - Dinner served
- Program Number:C094-090115
- PDUs: 1 for main event
- Cash, check, VISA and Master Card accepted at the door.
February 18, 2009 Southside Meeting Announcement*
PMI CVC Southside Chapter Dinner Meeting: Person-to-Person Communication for Project Managers (1 PDU) - Program number C094-090218. Presented by Rick Brenner. 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Sheraton Park South Hotel (NEW LOCATION). See the event flyer or register on-line.
- 5:00 pm - Registration, networking and cash bars
- 5:15 pm - 30-Minute PM - New Member Orientation (0.5 PDU)
- 6:00 pm - Dinner served
- Program Number:C094-090218
- PDUs: 1 for main event
- Cash, check, VISA and Master Card accepted at the door.
February 19, 2009 West End Meeting Announcement*
PMI CVC West End Chapter Dinner Meeting: Person-to-Person Communication for Project Managers (1 PDU) - Program number C094-090219. Presented by Rick Brenner. 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Marriott – Richmond West (NEW LOCATION). See the event flyer or register on-line.
- 5:00 pm - Registration, networking and cash bars
- 6:00 pm - Dinner served
- Program Number:C094-090219
- PDUs: 1 for main event
- Cash, check, VISA and Master Card accepted at the door.
Membership
Report
Take a moment to meet our new members and PMPs. View the January Membership news.
Marketing Committee Update
A quick thank you for contributions by the whole chapter, as well as committee volunteers, in 2008. 2008 Survey results are also available.
Certification Committee Update
Please begin planning on attending the Spring Workshop on three consecutive Saturdays in March — March 7, 14 and 21. More information coming soon.
PMI CVC Yahoo! Discussion Group is Growing
We now have more than 200 group members. Joining is voluntary and quitting is easy, if you decide it's not for you. Anyone can post topics, including job opportunities, for discussion by the entire group.
Articles on Project Management
Practical PM Tips to Give You a Competitive Edge Fast.
PMO LIG Update
The PMI CVC PMO Local Interest Group is open to all PMI CVC members. The PMO CVC Google group currently has an active 110 plus members, and the PMO CVC LIG series is a value added service offering of PMI CVC and members do not have to pay anything to attend. For membership to the Google Group contact the PMO CVC LIG at pmocvclig@gmail.com. Check out the PMO CVC LIG page on the PMI CVC Website for further information about the group. The latest newsletter announcing the January and February programs can be found here.
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