PMI Long Island Chapter Orientation Welcome!

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1 PMI Long Island Chapter Orientation Welcome! 1

2 PMILIC Membership Welcome to the Project Management Institute Long Island Chapter (PMILIC) As a chapter member, you may enjoy enhanced benefits including: Members-only access to content on pmilic.org Members-only access to PMILIC job postings Apply for a need-based grant to take our PMP preparation course for free Earn extra PDUs and contribute to your Chapter by volunteering Join the Board of Directors or run for elected office Present as a speaker or submit Mentoring Minute topics at our PMILIC monthly chapter meetings 2

3 PMILIC Membership Additional member benefits include: Enjoy networking opportunities with fellow PMILIC chapter members Participate in chapter business and benefit from knowledge sharing Obtain a copy of the chapter s quarterly newsletter, the PMIslander Take advantage of multiple professional development opportunities Communicate via our LinkedIn and Facebook sites Interface with recruiters and much, much more 3

4 PMILIC Vision and Mission Statements Vision To be the leading project management Center of Excellence on Long Island advancing the practice of project management and supporting local individuals and organizations; enabling them to embrace, value, and utilize project management to achieve success. Mission We exist to expand the power of project management on Long Island, providing both framework and support for project management practitioners. 3

5 PMILIC Chapter History The Long Island Chapter of PMI serves the geographic area of Nassau and Suffolk counties in New York State. Founded in 1999, our Chapter was the first in New York State to become incorporated (June 2000), and has grown in membership to almost 900 members, representing more than 400 different Long Island and New York City employers.

6 PMILIC Chapter History cont d Each of the ten meetings a year (September June) is formatted to include a time period designed to foster networking and to provide a forum for local employment firms and training providers an opportunity to present their services through Career and/or Vendor corners. During these sessions, a featured topic is either presented or discussed via a facilitated panel of subject matter experts (SMEs). Additionally, the Long Island Chapter provides a forum for its members to sustain their PMP Certification credential by participation in one or more of the many enhanced service-related initiatives.

7 General Chapter Meeting Locations Telephonics *- 815 Broad Hollow Road, Farmingdale, NY Long Island Expressway to exit 49S Broad Hollow Road / Route 110. Telephonics will be on the left approximately 9.7 miles south OR - Southern State Parkway to Route 110 North. Telephonics will be on the right 1 mile north on Broad Hollow Road / Route 110. Most parking spaces are the north side of the building. *Please Provide: U.S. visitors U.S. passport, U.S. permanent resident card (informally known as a green card), photo documentation of asylee status, or birth certificate; Foreign nationals passport or visa CA - One CA Plaza, Islandia, NY Computer Associates is located north of the Long Island Expressway (L.I.E.) between Exits 57 and 58 near the Marriott Hotel. It is also accessible via Motor Parkway. Please check-in with the gate security guard and park accordingly. Oerlikon Metco Prospect Avenue, Westbury, NY Northern Parkway to exit 34 Brush Hollow Road South, 0.8 mi - Merge onto Cedar Rd, 0.6 mi - Turn right onto Cantiague Ln, 0.2 mi 1st right to stay on Cantiague Ln, 125 ft - Slight right onto Prospect Ave, Oerlikon Metco will be on the right. OR -- Wantagh Parkway North - Exit W2W and merge onto Duffy Ave, 0.2 mi - slight left onto Charlotte Ave, 0.4 mi - Turn left onto W John St, 0.1 mi - Continue onto Prospect Ave. Oerlikon Metco will be on the right.

8 Chapter Fees Chapter Dues $35 a year Monthly Chapter General Meeting Pre-register/Pre-pay $10 - chapter members $20 - non-members FREE - veterans and full-time students Pay at the Door $15 - chapter members $25 - non-members $5 - veterans and full-time students Note: Registration cutoff is 11:59 PM on the Sunday prior to the meeting date. Late registrants will pay the door fee.

9 General Chapter Meeting Format 5:30 6:30 Networking and Dinner 5:30-6:30 Webinar 6:10 6:30 Member Orientation 6:30 6:45 Chapter News 6:45 7:45 Keynote Speaker 7:45 8:00 Mentoring Minute

10 Updating Your PMI Profile Benefits of keeping your PMI profile current include: Assists with credential maintenance Easily log PDUs - Continuing Certification Renewal System (CCRS) Monitors membership expiration dates and updates Contact information for PMI mailings Provides PMI Global with communications support Simple to do: Log in to pmi.org Click on My Profile, then the Profile tab

11 Updating Your PMI Profile Benefits of keeping your PMI profile current include: Helps with credentials maintenance Eases logging of PDUs Monitors membership expiration dates and updates Current access contact information which affects PMI mailings Provides PMI with communications support Simple to do: Log in to pmi.org Click on My Profile, then the Profile tab

12 Updating Your PMI Profile Benefits of keeping your PMI profile current include: Helps with credentials maintenance Eases logging of PDUs Monitors membership expiration dates and updates Current access contact information which affects PMI mailings Provides PMI with communications support Simple to do: Log in to pmi.org Click on My Profile, then the Profile tab

13 Volunteerism All of our new programs aimed at strengthening and advancing the chapter, as well as a wealth of other continuing operations, are dependent on the efforts of a large number of chapter volunteers. Volunteering provides great education opportunities enabling you to gain experiences that you may not be able to obtain in your current work environment. In addition to the rewarding experience, volunteers have the ability to earn PDUs. Volunteer positions also look great on your resume! To find out more about PDUs you can contact Giving can be one of the most rewarding experiences in life. Volunteering has a positive effect on your community AND yourself. If you are interested in volunteering please check our website for additional information,

14 Available on pmilic.org Board Member Contact Information Board Organization Chart Volunteer Opportunities PMP Prep Course PMP Prep Grant Program

15 Available on pmilic.org Saturday Programs Stony Brook Courses Upcoming Training/PDUs Scholarships

16 Websites Global PMI Long Island Chapter Like us on Facebook Join our group on LinkedIn Follow us on Comments or suggestions:

17 Professional Rules of Conduct We are committed to doing what is right and honorable as set forth by the Project Management Institute Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct

18 Thank you for considering PMI Long Island Chapter membership!