It is time for our elections for the 2021 Board of Directors! As a PMI-SNC member, this is your chance to participate in chapter activities. It is time for our elections for the 2021 Board of Directors! As a PMI-SNC member, this is your chance to participate in chapter activities.  As a member, you can nominate someone (or yourself) for any open position and of course vote once the nomination period is over. Voting will be done via VoteNet through PMI.org. We encourage each and every one of you to participate in this year’s election process!The positions that are elected are as follows: (2021-2023 Term)        VP of Education       VP of Finance       VP of Programs (2021-2022 Term)        Executive VP To nominate a candidate or yourself, send an email to president@pmi-snc.org and include the following information:1. Name of the nominee2. Nominee contact information3. Reason for suggesting this candidate4. Your name and contact information The deadline for nominations is 11/15/2020. Please refer to the "PMI-SNC Chapter BOD/Officers" for more information on the duties and expectations for leadership as a PMI-SNC Governor. It is time for our elections for the 2020 Board of Directors! As a PMI-SNC member, this is your chance to participate in chapter activities.It is time for our elections for the 2020 Board of Directors! As a PMI-SNC member, this is your chance to participate in chapter activities.As a member you can nominate someone (or yourself) for any open position and of course vote once the nomination period is over. Voting will be done via VoteNet through PMI.org. We encourage each and every one of you to participate in this year’s election process!The positions that are elected are as follows: (2020-2022 Term)        VP Membership       VP Communications       VP Public Relationship * (2020-2021 Term)        VP Executive * VP Public Relationship will be appointed by BOD. To nominate a candidate or yourself, send an email to president@pmi-snc.org and include the following information:1. Name of the nominee2. Nominee contact information3. Reason for suggesting this candidate4. Your name and contact information Deadline for nominations is 10/30/2019. Please refer to the "PMI-SNC Chapter BOD/Officers" for more information on the duties and expectations for leadership as a PMI-SNC Governor.PMI-SNC VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS Program Office Email Officer Business Continuity Management president@pmi-snc.org Stephen Simmons Bylaws Management president@pmi-snc.org Stephen Simmons CCSD Grant Program vpmembership@pmi-snc.org Rochelle Henry Chapter Communications vpcommunication@pmi-snc.org Merima Bicic Contract Management vpfinance@pmi-snc.org Raj Nair Education vpeducation@pmi-snc.org Jamie Willson Elections vpmembership@pmi-snc.org Rochelle Henry Financial and Tax Accounting vpfinance@pmi-snc.org Raj Nair Military Program vpeducation@pmi-snc.org Jamie Willson Monthly Member Statistics vpmembership@pmi-snc.org Rochelle Henry PDU Posting vpmembership@pmi-snc.org Rochelle Henry PDU Submission - Chapter Meetings vpmembership@pmi-snc.org Rochelle Henry PDU Submission - Classes vpeducation@pmi-snc.org Jamie Willson PMIEF vpeducation@pmi-snc.org Jamie Willson PMI-SNC Annual Elections president@pmi-snc.org Stephen Simmons PMI-SNC Volunteer Program executivevp@pmi-snc.org Mark C. Layton PMO SIG vpmembership@pmi-snc.org Rochelle Henry  PMP Exam Prep vpeducation@pmi-snc.org Jamie Willson Policy and Operations Management executivevp@pmi-snc.org Mark C. Layton  Professional Development Day vpeducation@pmi-snc.org Jamie Willson Programs vpprograms@pmi-snc.org Cindy Gentis Publishing vpcommunication@pmi-snc.org Merima Bicic R7 Management president@pmi-snc.org Stephen Simmons Social Media vpcommunication@pmi-snc.org Merima Bicic Social Media Management vpcommunication@pmi-snc.org Merima Bicic Sponsorship Development Management vppublicrelations@pmi-snc.org Jerret Dillard Workshops vpeducation@pmi-snc.org Jamie Willson Congratulations to all new Board Members and thank you for your decision to volunteer and help the chapter! Welcome and meet our new Board members: Mark C. Layton, PMP -  Executive Vice President Cindy Gentis, PMP - VP of Program Jerret L. Dillard, MBA, PMP - VP of Public Relations Raj Nair, PMP - VP of Finance Jamie Willson, PMP - VP of Education Congratulations to all new Board Members and thank you for your decision to volunteer and help the chapter! PMO leaders and PMO experts will meet to discuss PMO topics of interest. Meeting will be held on 2/22. PMO leaders and PMO experts will meet to discuss PMO topics of interest.  Meeting will be held on 2/22. Interested to join or have a question? Please, contact vpmembership@pmi-snc.org It is time for our elections for the 2019 Board of Directors! As a PMI-SNC member, this is your chance to participate in chapter activities. Hello Members & Guests of PMI-SNC: It is time for our elections for the 2019 Board of Directors! As a PMI-SNC member, this is your chance to participate in chapter activities.As a member you can nominate someone (or yourself) for any open position and of course vote once the nomination period is over. Voting will be done via VoteNet through PMI.org. We encourage each and every one of you to participate in this year’s election process! For 2019, the positions that are elected are as follows:    Executive Vice President (2 year term – serves as President the 2 nd year) Vice President of Programs (2 year term) Vice President of Public Relations (2 year term) Vice President of Finance (2 year term) Vice President of Education (2 year term) The 2019 Board term begins February 1, 2019 and ends January 31 st , 2020.If you are interested in any of these positions and want to know more about them, please see or e-mail any board member or email elections@pmi-snc.org. The only requirement to serve on the board is that you must be a member of the Southern Nevada Chapter, in good standing. Executive Vice President, who becomes the president the following year.  This position fills in for the president when (s)he is absent.VP of Programs, whose primary responsibility is to engage speakers for our monthly chapter meetings.VP of Public Relations, whose primary responsibility is to manage the chapter’s web page and advertising programs. VP of Finance, whose primary responsibility is to manage chapter finances.VP of Education, whose primary responsibility is to manage the classes offered by the chapter. The Election Schedule for 2019 is as follows: Election Cycle will be announced: September 20 during September chapter meeting. Nomination Period: September 21 to October 12   Candidates Introduced: October 18 Chapter Meeting Election Period: October 22 to November 5 – through PMI.org VoteNet Announce Election Results: November 15 Chapter Meeting Project Managers are in demand in virtually all business sectors in our project-driven world.  More organizations are recognizing the value of having a skilled workforce to deliver successful projects and business outcomes.Visit the Military Outreach PageOur heart & thoughts are with all the people, families & responders in Las Vegas impacted by the recent horrific & senseless violence. Our heart & thoughts are with all the people, families & responders in Las Vegas impacted by the recent horrific & senseless violence. Las Vegas is a small community and whether we just met you or we’ve known you for years, as part of our project management community we, like our neighbors, want to know if there’s anything we can do to help. If this tragedy has impacted you please email me and let me know how you are doing. Were you or someone you know hurt (or worse)? Were you not hurt? Is there anything that pmi-snc can help with? If this tragedy touched you in any way please email me at president@pmi-snc.org. We are proud of our wonderful community and our first responders and other heroes that put their own welfare above others and helped each other when it was most needed.Ricki Henry, PMP, CSMPresident PMI-SNC Chapter Please join me in congratulating your 2018 Board.  Their term starts on February 1, 2018. Please join me in congratulating your 2018 Board.  Their term starts on February 1, 2018.   Just Elected: VP Communications Merima Bicic VP Public Relations Andy Anderson VP Membership Ricki Henry Continuing for their second year: VP Programming Sandra Salinas VP Education Cheryl Anderson VP Finance Richa Pandhi President Stephen Simmons (Currently Executive VP)   Ricki Henry, PMP, CSM President PMI-SNC Chapter It is time for our elections for the 2018 Board of Directors! As a PMI-SNCmember, this is your chance to participate in chapter activities. Nominate and vote! Hello Members & Guests of PMI-SNC:It is time for our elections for the 2018 Board of Directors! As a PMI-SNCmember, this is your chance to participate in chapter activities.As a member you can nominate someone (or yourself) for any open position and ofcourse vote once the nomination period is over. Voting will be done via VoteNet through PMI.org. We encourage each and every one of you to participate in thisyear’s election process!   For 2018, the positions that are elected are as follows: Executive Vice President (2 year term – serves as President the 2 nd year) Vice President of Membership (2 year term) Vice President of Public Relations (2 year term) Vice President of Communications (2 year term) The 2018 Board term begins February 1, 2018 and ends January 31 st , 2019.If you are interested in any of these positions and want to know more about them, please see PMI-SNC President or e-mail president@pmi-snc.org. The only requirement to serve on the board is that you must be a member of the Southern Nevada Chapter, in good standing. Executive Vice President, who becomes the president the following year. This position fills in for the president when (s)he is absent. VP of Membership, whose primary responsibility is to take care of our membership by encouraging new members, planning events and activities for themembership.VP of Public Relations, whose primary responsibility is to manage the chapter’s web page and advertising programs. VP of Communications, whose primary responsibility is to send out all communications regarding monthly chapter meetings, create and send monthlynewsletters, and record minutes for board meetings. The Election Schedule for 2018 is as follows: Election Cycle will be announced during our September chapter meeting. Nomination Period: September 22 to October 5 Candidates Introduced: October 19 Chapter Meeting Election Period: October 23 to November 9 – through PMI.org VoteNet Announce Election Results: November 16 Chapter Meeting Join us for an evening to benefit local non-profit programs and help make the holiday season brighter for underprivileged children in the Las Vegas Valley. Join us for an evening to benefit local non-profit programs and help make the holiday season brighter for underprivileged children in the Las Vegas Valley.   The evening will feature hors d’oeuvres, dinner and dessert, silent auction and live entertainment, followed by a live DJ and dancing.Please, check for details: technologydiversity4charity.org WHEN:Friday, December 8, 20176:00 PM to 9:00 PM WHERE:Westgate Las Vegas Hotel & Casino3000 Paradise RoadLas Vegas, Nevada   ** Each Guest is Encouraged to Bring One Toy** AGENDA: 6:00 PM  Guest Check-In,  Passed Appetizers 6:45 PM  Banquet Room Opens 7:00 PM  Welcome 7:30 PM  Entertainment 8:00 PM  Charity Presentations 8:30 PM  Auction Closes 8:30 PM – 9 PM  Entertainment Laura Vallenari who passed away September 24, 2017.  Laura served on the PMI-SNC board in 2012  as Vice President of Public Relations. Laura Vallenari who passed away September 24, 2017.  Laura served on the PMI-SNC board in 2012  as Vice President of Public Relations. In recognition of her service and contribution to our project management community those of us who knew Laura will miss her very much.    Ricki Henry, PMP, CSM President PMI-SNC Chapter Project Management Institute, Southern Nevada, is a local chapter of the Project Management Institute. Project Management Education Grant Program   Project Management Institute, Southern Nevada, is a local chapter of the Project Management Institute.PMI is an organization dedicated to opening networking channels and creating ongoing professional development for those working in project management. Members are dedicated to public service and are looking to support project-based learning within schools. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Applications must be from a public school serving students in grades 6-12.Daycare centers and after-school programs are not eligible for the program. The project must be implemented within Clark County, Nevada. Only one proposal per school, per academic year will be accepted. Project funding must be used to implement project-based lessons that foster project management and leadership among students. The project must be completed within the school year of the award of the grant, or the money must be returned to PMI, Southern Nevada. A project status report must be submitted within thirty (30) days after the start of the project, and monthly thereafter for duration of the project. A final report shall be submitted within thirty (30) days after project completion.The final report shall include receipts for all purchases and work performed.All unspent funds must be returned to PMI, Southern Nevada. Applicants may request project advisory services from the membership of PMI as part of their proposal. PMI, Southern Nevada shall be allowed to conduct reviews in conjunction with the status reports which may include site visits. Applications must be approved and signed by the school principal or designee. A presentation of the project will be delivered by the project team.   APPLICATION PROCESS•    Applications are accepted from September 1- the second Monday of October (10/10/16). •    A committee will evaluate each application based on the requirements and guidelines. •    Eligible schools will received a cash grant for the cost of the project up to $2000.•    Grants will be awarded on a competitive basis and will be subject to the availability of funds.  All PMI, Southern Nevada Chapter decisions are final.•    PMI, Southern Nevada Chapter will notify all successful grant applicants six weeks after the deadline.   APPLICATION SUBMISSIONApplications must be submitted electronically.   Grant applications are to be submitted via email to:  president@pmi-snc.org Please, download the application form here: PMI-NV-Grant-2016-17docx.docx Now you can easily order PMI-SNC badge with your name and title. Now you can easily order PMI-SNC badge with your name and title.These badges look very professional - you can wear it during the meetings, presentations, business events etc. (including, of course - our Chapter events! ) Badge price is from $7 to $8.5, depending which clip you want (plus shiping $3).   To order your badge just follow this link and steps:  Click on the following link:  ORDER HERE  Page with a sample PMI-SNC name tag will be displayed. Use defaults. Click BEGIN ORDER Page with sample name tag, Magnet Fastner and price of $8.50 will be displayed. Click NEXT PROVIDE LOGO page will be displayed. Use pre-selected default. Click NEXT ADD ITEM page will be displayed. Enter your name and credentials. Click NEXT PLEASE CONFIRM YOUR TEXT BELOW page will be displayed. Check confirmation checkbox and click NEXT A page for additional comments will be displayed (you do not need to add any comments). Click ADD TO CART SHOPPING CART page will be displayed. Click "Log In" (at top right) Click CREATE ACCOUNT and enter your information (email, password and primary phone are required fields) YOUR ACCOUNT HAS BEEN CREATED page will be displayed. Click on My Account Click PAYMENT METHODS and click "Add New Payment" Click CART and click REQUEST PROOF Order Submitted page will be displayed. They will send an email when your proof is ready (there is no cost for the proof) Wait for the "Proof is Ready" email (takes 1-2 business days) When you receive "Proof is Ready" email, click on the link, verify your name tag and approve Select shipping option (1st Class Tracked Postal Mail is $3.00, total cost $11.50) Step through with Shipping Address, Billing Address, Payment Method and Finalize Order confirmations The final page displays the Invoice# and Receipt (save/print the receipt for your records) PMI-SNC is providing educational materials "A Project Management Approach to Maintain Active Certification"  for FREE to our valuable members! PMI-SNC is providing educational materials "A Project Management Approach to Maintain Active Certification"  for FREE to our valuable members!To download this presenation, please login to the website and go to Member menu, select "Member Downloads": Then select "PMI-SNC Workshops": Click on "Download" button to download the presentation to your computer: Since we enter into the second half our year, we have put some data together to create the following graph.   Since we enter into the second half our year, we have put some data together to create the following graph.  It shows that during this year, number of our members in the chapter is quite a bit increasing and have almost recovered to 2014 levels! We are glad serving you and e are continuously striving to increase your membership value. Your feedback, ideas, comments are very welcome.Also, if you are interested in volunteering and earing PDUs - we need you! Volunteers are the lifeblood and foundation of PMI-SNC. The PMI Southern Nevada chapter is passionate about giving back to their members and their community through efforts to leverage project management for social good®.  The PMI Southern Nevada chapter is passionate about giving back to their members and their community through efforts to leverage project management for social good®. PMI-SNC maintains a close relationship with the PMI Educational Foundation, and encourages you to learn more about the PMI Educational Foundation at www.pmief.org. The chapter PMIEF Liaison,  serves as a vital communications and activities link between the PMI Educational Foundation and PMI-SNC. As such, the liaison is knowledgeable about PMIEF initiatives and resources. Please reach out to socialgood@pmi-snc.org with questions about getting volunteering information or learning more about the PMIEF.   PMI-SNC was hosting a Professional Photo Day at the last month chapter meeting. We want to thank to our members who attended this event and made it so exceptional. PMI-SNC was hosting a Professional Photo Day at the last month chapter meeting. We want to thank to our members who attended this event and made it so exceptional.Special thanks to our awesome photographer, Sam Larab, who made this event possible.Please, find and download your high resolution profile photos from the gallery below.Steps to save the photo on your computer:1. Find your photo in the gallery2. Click on the photo to open it in the new window3. Click again on the photo to zoom it in4. Right click on the zoomed photo and select "Save Image As" from the menu to save it on the computer  Note: The photos were available for download until February 2017. If you still need to download your digital photo, please contact us.  On Wednesday 07/13/2016 @ 6:30-8:00 pm - Meet us at the Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar in Downtown Summerlin to tell us about your day, share jokes, problems, or solutions.  Location: Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar, Downtown Summerlin~Free event ~ please, buy yourself a drink~ On Wednesday 07/13/2016 @ 6:30-8:00 pm - Meet us at the Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar in Downtown Summerlin to tell us about your day, share jokes, problems, or solutions. Yes, you can bring your dog (patio area). Or you can bring home an awesome doggie bag! See you soon!