| Create Your Own Opportunity – Volunteer!
At the PMI Space Coast Florida Chapter meeting in October, we had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Tom Shieves, a consultant, author, speaker, and coach who recently penned the book, “Opportunity Unstuck!”, which describes methods that promote future success by discovering opportunities that are perfect for you.
Without delving too deeply in Dr. Shieves’ presentation, some of the key tenets that resonated throughout the evening included volunteering and becoming engaged. With these principles serving as a backdrop, the PMI Space Coast Florida Chapter is seeking additional support to our organization as we head into 2010; new volunteer opportunities are plentiful.
Our organization now stands at 327 members strong and we are growing fast. In order to continue to offer exceptional professional development opportunities, promote best practices in project management, and reach as many Chapter members as possible, the Board needs your help. Starting in 2010, we are launching a new Chapter organization that formally recognizes key Director positions supporting the Board. (see Figure 1). The positions highlighted in yellow are open to all PMI Space Coast, FL members; the VP positions highlighted in yellow are open Board member positions with nominations currently being accepted through our Election process.
Figure 1: PMI Space Coast, FL Organization
Brief descriptions of the Director positions are as follows:
- Special Project Director: Coordinates volunteers for PMI Space Coast, FL Chapter special events and charity events. Works with Marketing for Community/Corporate/Academic Outreach
- Legal/Contracts Director: Reviews all contracts and helps interpret by-laws, PMI governance, and other associated documents
- Program Quality Director: Ensures speakers have adequate credentials; surveys other programs around the state to identify high quality seminars, and symposiums, leads feedback/continuous improvement initiatives
- Newsletter Director: Responsible for collecting PMI Space Coast FL news items and posting periodic newsletter
- Website Director: Maintains website content, including calendar of events, postings, and Chapter information
- Public Relations Director: Interface with media and other chapters; procures marketing brochures and giveaways
- Member Services Director: Responsible for new member orientation, identifying membership trends, and promoting member benefits
- Technology Director: Researches/purchases technology support items; creates survey tools, works closely with website team
- Certification Director: Promotes certification/recertification; provides recognition for members who get certified
- Career Development Director: Helps identify and advertise new job opportunities; works with Space Coast/Central Florida organizations that support career development/job transition
Next year promises to be both exciting and challenging as our organization continues to mature. In 2010, the PMI Space Coast Chapter Board is committed to an aggressive strategy that places increased emphasis on professional development and career enrichment. In order to meet these goals, we need assistance in all areas to better serve our membership. Consider serving as a PMI Space Coast Chapter Director as your “Opportunity” to launch your future in new directions – who knows what doors may open up for you?
Please feel free to contact any Board member to learn more or submit your name if interested in the positions.
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