January 2005 President's Letter

Letter from the President

This year marks the start of my fifth year with the PMI Central Virginia Chapter leadership. To build on this month's theme of Volunteer Recognition, I want to thank everyone for their past support. In particular, I want to thank the many volunteers, fellow board members and committee members who have provided the means for successful chapter leadership.

Since we are all in the project management business, we know that it takes extensive planning and coordination to deliver the events and services PMI CVC delivers.

In early December, outgoing and incoming PMI CVC board members attended an annual transition and strategic planning session. We reviewed the chapter's 2004 achievements, vision, mission, and proposed plans and budgets associated with each area during this all-day event. The meeting was very effective in orienting new board members, planning 2005 events, and building a good team environment (much like a project kickoff meeting).

Having accomplished a successful transition, the 2005 board is already working together to execute 2005 events. We move forward into the New Year with the following plans to serve members' professional interests in support of the chapter vision and mission.

2005 Membership Events

• Hold ten membership meetings including one recognition event and one joint meeting with another professional organization

• Publish six newsletters

• Maintain and enhance web site functionality

• Deliver two PMP certification workshops

• Conduct three educational seminars

• Continue our alliance with Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)

• Conduct an annual membership survey to discover members' needs and preferences

• Expand our relationship with the Greater Richmond Technology Council and the Richmond Joint Engineering Council

• Investigate outreach sessions opportunities to meet the growing needs and involve more of our members in outlying geographical areas

• Grow opportunities outside the chapter by partnering with the business and education communities paving the way for unique volunteer and learning opportunities throughout Central Virginia
  

I know you will find value and a sense of accomplishment through participation in these events.

2005 Board Events

• Send chapter officers to a Region 5 Leadership Orientation meeting in January to network with other component officers and share best practices
• Submit an annual report to members
• Submit annual charter renewal documents and annual awards application to PMI HQ
• Submit IRS tax-related filings
• Send four officers to the Spring and Fall PMI Leadership Meetings
• Promote participation in and hold chapter elections for open board positions
  

PMI CVC and its members benefit from the time volunteers take in attending these administrative-type events and completing activities required by law or by PMI headquarters. These activities provide the momentum to keep the chapter successfully moving forward.

2005 Board of Directors

Please welcome the 2005 PMI CVC Board or Directors. As a Project Manager and a member of PMI, you are our customer. Keeping in mind our chapter mission, the following board members will strive to meet your needs.

We have a very talented and committed Board of Directors. Through the contributions of chapter officers and their committee members, I am certain it is going to be a phenomenal year! I am excited about our chapter's future and the opportunities that have been placed before each of us. I look forward to 2005 as I continue in the opportunity to serve as your PMI CVC President.

Best wishes for a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year.

Respectfully,

Robert T. Berlin, MBA, PMP
PMI Central Virginia Chapter President

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