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Welcome! KC PMI Chapter Meeting March 19, 2012

Welcome! KC PMI Chapter Meeting March 19, 2012. Writing Effective User Stories in an Agile Environment Guest Speaker: Mike Laughlin, PMP, CSM, CSP. March 19, 2012. Chapter Dinner Meeting Agenda KnowledgeXchange  5:00 - 5:45 Registration 5:30 - 6:00

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Welcome! KC PMI Chapter Meeting March 19, 2012

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  1. Welcome! KC PMI Chapter Meeting March 19, 2012 Writing Effective User Stories in an Agile Environment Guest Speaker: Mike Laughlin, PMP, CSM, CSP

  2. March 19, 2012 Chapter Dinner Meeting Agenda KnowledgeXchange  5:00 - 5:45 Registration 5:30 - 6:00 Happy Networking 5:30 - 6:00 Buffet Dinner 6:00 - 7:00 Sponsors Speak & Giveaways 6:15 – 6:45 Chapter Updates Minute to “Win It” Guest Speaker: Mike McLaughlin, PMP 6:45 – 7:45 Thanks & Recognition 7:45 – 8:00 “End-of-Meeting” Grand Prize Meeting Adjournment 8:00

  3. Premier Sponsors:

  4. Platinum Sponsors:

  5. Gold Sponsors:

  6. Silver Sponsors:

  7. VP Communications Sharon Valasek Director of Human Resources Volunteer needed Director of Marketing Heath Starr Director of Publications Shelley Perkins Director of Social Media Kristi Baker Director of Website & Electronic Media Marcus Adinolfi Introducing the 2012 Communications Team Contact VP Communications to obtain more info vpcomm@kcpmichapter.org or contact VP Volunteers at vpvolunteers@kcpmichapter.org to express your interest Director of Website & Electronic Media

  8. 2012 Chapter Marketing Initiatives • Marketing Goals: • Reach out to organizations in the KC Metro • Develop a relationship with company decision-makers to encourage participation in KCPMI • Engage key leaders in executive roundtable • Promote the PMI and KCPMI brand in the community • You can help the marketing team by connecting your organization’s leaders with the chapter • Contact our Director of Marketing at heath.starr@gdit.com for more information and to assist

  9. Stay Connected with OUR Chapter! Visit www.kcpmichapter.organd join us on Facebook,LinkedIn,and Twitter. Click here To Join Us

  10. Looking for Employment Opportunities? Our Chapter offers FREE CAREER SERVICES! Log on to our website www.kcpmichapter.org click on Home > Career Center or Recruiter Resources Questions? Contact VP Communications or Director of Human Resources.

  11. PMP Exam Prep Is 2012 the year that you’ll earn your PMP? Participate in KCPMI’s PMP Exam Prep classes and you’ll be well on your way to being ready to take the exam. • Two PMP Exam Prep Classes planned for 2012 • Spring Session: March 22 – June 14 in Lawrence, KS at Vangent Corporate Offices • Fall Session: August 23 – November 15 tentatively planned for MidAmerica Nazarene University in Olathe, KS • Check for updates on the chapter’s website: kcpmichapter.org/pmpprepclass.php • Contact Cindi Carter for more information at PMPclasses@kcpmichapter.org

  12. PMP Study Group • PMP Study Group Session • Designed for participants who are in the final stages of studying for the exam.  • Current Study Group is underway at Cerner in North Kansas City. • The Next session is tentatively scheduled for June & July in Southern Johnson County Kansas • Check kcpmichapter.org/pmpstudygroup.php for details • Questions?? Contact: Hal Weintrub @ studygroups@kcpmichapter.org

  13. Congratulations Newly Certified PMPs!

  14. KnowledgeXChange Program KnowledgeXChange: A forum to exchange information and expertise based on deposits and withdrawals of information. • Logistics • Sessions precede chapter meetings from 5:00-5:45 pm • Sign up online when registering for chapter meeting (look for registration option at no charge) atkcpmichapter.org • Earn 1 PDU per session • Questions?? Contact Charna Bean at knowledgexchange@kcpmichapter.org

  15. Professional Development Workshops • Workshops 2012 • Wonderful professional development classes are being offered this year to enhance your PM knowledge, as well as help you earn PDUs. • Coming soon: • April 14 – “Dangerous Analytics – a Boot camp for Lean & Six Sigma” • June 9 – “The ins and Outs of MS Project 2010” • August 11 – “Fantasies of an Agile Scrum Master” • December 1 – “The Ins and Outs of MS Project 2010” • Details will be posted at www.kcpmichapter.orgas they become available. • Questions? Contact Marcy Randall at workshops@kcpmichatper.org

  16. Chapter Volunteers • Be a Volunteer – New Process is Coming • A number of openings for members to volunteer  • New process will be ready soon • Easier to use • Better communication flow • Watch for announcements • Current Process – Apply at kcpmichapter.org • Complete a form and email to VP Volunteers • Apply to be a volunteer • Request a volunteer (used by VP / Directors) Contact: Tom Milner vpVolunteers@kcpmichapter.org

  17. Registered Company Coordinator (RCC) Program Our Chapter is extending our Corporate Outreach effort in 2012 through our RCC Program!   If your company is currently considering or in the process of establishing a PMO or project management practice as a whole, please feel free to contact RCC@kcpmichapter.org!  We'd love to hear from you and help you out! Benefits to Participating Companies Utilize free PM resources in local community through KC PMI Chapter Share experiences and become part of the PM community Earn recognition and PDUs at the end of the volunteering term

  18. Student Scholarship • Our Chapter is providing one $1,250 academic scholarship in 2012! • Candidates must be a member of the KC PMI chapter or a direct family member of a chapter member. • Candidates must be enrolled and seeking a degree (any focus area) at an accredited university or college. (Certificate programs do not qualify if not associated with a degree program.) • Candidates must contact the chapter no later than May 1stat studentmembership@kcpmichapter.org. • For more information, please contact Donna North, Director of Student Membership, at studentmembership@kcpmichapter.org.

  19. Do you enjoy reading? Join our Book Club! Benefits Enhance your professionalismBuild camaraderie and member relationsEarn PDUs Next Meeting: March 26th, Monday, at 6:00pm Please contact BookClub@kcpmichapter.org if you are interested in participating!

  20. Would you like to have the opportunities to establish connections and gain deeper knowledge of various industries / organizations through networking? The Membership Committee currently has the following volunteer opportunities that may help you promote your career in project management! Membership Ambassador Corporate Outreach / Registered Company Coordinator Student Membership Social Event Planning Please contact Yawen Brown @ VPMembership@kcpmichapter.org if you are interested!

  21. PDD 2012 Professional Development Days - 2012 Climbing Higher September 10 and 11 Overland Park Convention Center Same prices as last year! PDD will be worth 16 PDU’s again this year!! Registration will open in July See our web site for information on our financial assistance and our group discount programs.

  22. Upcoming Chapter Meeting Dinner Meeting Dates May 14 Tips to Get and Keep Your Job! Presented by: Diane Stafford, Business Writer of the Kansas City Star July 16 In Your Face - On Your Space: The World of Mass Media, Social Media and Cyber Fraud Presented by: Jeff Lanza, FBI Agent November 12 Volunteer Recognition Guest Speaker: Announced Soon!

  23. Upcoming Chapter Meeting Dinner Meeting Dates May 14 July 16 November 12 Location Doubletree Hotel Overland Park10100 College BoulevardOverland Park, KS

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