DPC SIG Lapel Pins Available for Members

As a token of the DPC SIG's appreciation for your participation in the SIG, we would like to send you a lapel pin. We encourage all members to wear the pin at PMI® chapter and international events and to look for, and network with, other DPC SIG members wearing their pins. Show your pride in the DPC SIG!

Request a DPC SIG pin
Be sure to include your mailing address.

Welcome Judy Wilks - New Vice Chair Membership

Congratulations to Judy Wilks on her appointment as the new Vice Chair Membership replacing Arthur Rae Campbell who resigned in April. Judy recently served as the Deputy Membership and is also the SIG's Virtual Communities Group representative. She can be reached at membership@dpcsig.org.

The board would also like to express its thanks to Rae Campbell for his years of service to the DPC SIG.

Virtual Communities Group and the DPC SIG

In light of the various changes happening within the PMI organization, a new organization called the Virtual Communities Group (VCG) was put together in January and held its first meeting launch on March 15, 2007 in Philadelphia. The objective of this group is to review all the SIG components and their subgroups (i.e. Local Interest Groups) and examine ways each SIG can better deliver member value, increase member interests and overall satisfaction. At the same time ensuring these needs and interests fall into alignment with the PMI's envisioned goals and strategic objectives. Currently the VCG is in the planning stages and have identified key points of interest voiced by various members. As a VCG representative for the DPC SIG, I will be involved in the various tasks with the VCG and be a voice that may affect, impact (or improve) the DPC SIG's vision and those of our overall members. As things progress, I will be sure to keep all of our members informed as to the events that have occurred - so keep an eye out for these updates in the Monthly Bulletin and Newsletter. Should you have any concerns, questions, suggestions, and/or ideas, please do not hesitate to contact me at membership@dpcsig.org.

Until next time,

Judy Wilks

PMI Nominating Committee
Members are sought for Nominating Committee. This committee shall oversee and supervise the nominating process for Directors of the Institute, and shall ensure appropriate procedures are in place for the selection and presentation of qualified candidates to the membership. Committee members are tasked with implementing and overseeing the annual election process; establishing and maintaining the committee’s annual candidate selection and nomination schedule in accordance with PMI Global Operations Center (GOC) project timeline; and annually updating the Nominating Committee Guidelines Document ensuring that all of the Nominating Committee’s deliverables and processes are current.

PMI Ethics Review Committee
Members are sought for the Ethics Review Committee. This committee investigates and resolves member ethics complaints filed in accordance with PMI’s member ethics case procedures. Committee members are tasked with investigation and resolution of filed ethics complaints; and timely communication of final disposition of ethics complaints.

PMI Ethics Appeals Committee
Members are sought for the Ethics Appeals Committee. This committee resolves PMI member ethics appeals filed in accordance with the appeals section of the PMI member ethics case procedures. Committee members are tasked with the investigation and resolution of appeals related to PMI member ethics cases; and timely communication of final disposition of filed member ethics appeals.

Appointee Qualifications Sub-Committee
Provide a list of potential Appointees to 2008 PMI Board Other Committees for PMI Board approval

PMI is currently recruiting volunteers for the 2008 Board Subcommittees until 31 May. If you are eligible and wish to apply, please complete and submit the application, bio template, and two letters of recommendation. If you have questions please contact the Administrator, Member & Volunteer Relations at Rebecca.Anderson@pmi.org.

Energy Management Institute Offers Advanced Energy Training

The Energy Management Institute invites energy professional to experience comprehensive expert training by energy industry luminaries. Request a course syllabus.

View the 2007 schedule

Program Date: June 25-29, 2007 Program Location: UCI Executive Development Center in                                Irvine, California. Program Tuition: $3,995

The Advanced Construction Management Certification program is an intensive one week program. It will be held at the University of California in Irvine. It provides experienced construction managers with a powerful educational experience that enhances productivity, improves managerial and leadership skills. It offers participants with an opportunity to stay on the leading edge of the profession.

The program curriculum is an intensive, integrated and comprehensive review of the business and practice of construction management. It examines the latest relevant research findings, court rulings, state of the art technologies, construction process improvement techniques, project cost controls, scheduling methods, quality control processes, risk management analysis, future trends, industry challenges and opportunities.

The program is structured to energize creative minds, to develop productive work habits, to create effective project managers and ultimately successful industry leaders. Participants will experience a unique and dynamic educational opportunity that will challenge their technical, conceptual and managerial skills.

Participants who successfully complete the program, will receive a University of California Certificate of Completion.

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World Project Management Week 2007

The PMI® Melbourne Australia Chapter will be supporting the 4th annual World Project Management Week to be held from 12-16 November 2007 in Singapore. This year's theme is Project Management: Driving Growth; Creating Equality.

Egidio Zarrella and Bill Stewart have been announced as keynote speakers and will lead a program with several keynotes and over 40 session presenters which soon to be announced. The conference will also features a 25 trade exhibition, a quality pre-conference workshop program and a number of interactive networking opportunities that are not to be missed.

Abstract submission and early bird registration is now open. The deadline for submission of abstracts is 27 May 2007.

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Volunteer Opportunities

The DPC SIG is a volunteer-driven organization. We encourage our members to be actively involved in SIG activities and special projects by:

• filling leadership positions within the organization: Vice Chairs, Deputies, Committee Members
• contributing articles to The Project Management Standard newsletter
• managing special projects
• working on designated project activities, Local Interest Group (LIG) meetings and professional development conferences

View the current DPC SIG Organization Chart which lists available positions.

Volunteer today. You will find it most rewarding, both professionally and personally!

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the DPC SIG Administrator. Please let us know the area(s) in which you would be interested in volunteering and we will find a place for you.