PMI Hudson Valley Chapter

PMI HVC Featured in Poughkeepsie Journal
Save the Date - Upcoming Chapter Meetings
Looking for a Job?
New Networking Initiatives for 2012!

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PMI Hudson Valley Chapter was recognized by the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce in their "Member Spotlight" section for the month of April. The article was also featured on page six of the "Bottom Line" Newsletter insert of the Poughkeepsie Journal (March 28th).You can view the article by clicking here.

This article recognizes the role PMIHVC plays in the Hudson Valley and acknowledges our goal to strengthen the organization through volunteerism.

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012 - 6:00 Networking and Dinner with Program at 7:00 PM @ Greenbaum & Gilhooley's

TOPIC: "The Race to the South Pole: Ten Lessons for Project Managers"

presented by Rick Brenner, Chaco Canyon Consulting

Thursday, June 21st, 2012 - 6:00 Networking and Dinner with Program at 7:00 PM @ TBD

TOPIC: "The Myth of Teamwork: Why Project Leaders Must Engage the 'I' in Team to Be Most Successful"

presented by Skip Weisman, "the Leadership & Workplace Communication Expert"

Friday, October 5th, 2012 - PMI HVC Professional Development Day @ Marist College

Theme: Leadership (7 PDUs)

Stay Tuned!!!

Looking for a Job?

PLEASE VISIT OUR 'CAREER CORNER' FREQUENTLY

Please be sure to log-in and check our job bank postings often. Some new jobs have been added this month, in fact!

This service is a benefit to our members only and so you must log into the PMIHVC website to gain access. If you forgot your password or username, click the appropriate “forgot your password” or “forgot your username” link at the bottom of the sign-in page and an email will be sent to the address you registered with www.pmi.org. If you are having other difficulties with logging into the website, please email James Daniels at, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

PMI-HVC is excited to announce two new

initiatives for 2012!

Guest Recruiters

"Dot-Dot-Dash Networking"

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE

Board Nominations For 2013

Hudson Valley Chapter Board -- Call for Nominations

The PMI Hudson Valley Chapter Board is soliciting nominations for 3 board positions; VP Treasury & Finance, VP Programs, and VP Education & Certification. The nomination period commences with this notice until Sunday, June 30, 2012. Please consider nominating yourself or someone else in the chapter (with their consent) for one of these positions. In the event that there are multiple candidates for one or more of the positions, an election will be held during the month of July.

** Submit Board Nominations to Bob Nasser at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by June 30, 2012. **

May 2012 Chapter Program Meeting & Networking Event - The Race to the South Pole

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012

6:00 Networking and Dinner with Program at 7:15 PM

TOPIC: "The Race to the South Pole: Ten Lessons for Project Managers"

presented by Rick Brenner

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It Pays to Get Certified! 15 Top Paying IT Certifications

Looking for a reason to obtain or maintain your Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification?

Check out this article by Global Knowledge Instructor, Randy Muller (MCT, MCSE, MCSA, MCDST) entitled "15 Top Paying IT Certifications for 2012". The article shares the results of the Global Knowledge® annual IT SKills and Salary report. It lists the more popular certifications and their associated pay in rank order based on survey responses. While certifications will not guarantee a higher paying job, it may be necessary to even get an interview.

Click to read the full article on the Global Knowledge site and see how PMP® measures up.