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From the President's Desk Dear Valued PMIGL Members,I trust this message finds you well. I would like to start by congratulating newly elected Chapter Vice Presidents Suja Joseph, Michelle Baker, and Srini Pinnamanei for a 2-year term from 2025 to 2026. Their passion and dedication will undoubtedly help guide our chapter to continued success, and I look forward to the exciting initiatives we’ll be working on together.
Looking ahead, we have some exciting global events on the horizon. First, the PMI Global Summit on September 18th-21st in Los Angeles is a premier gathering of thought leaders and professionals worldwide, offering a valuable opportunity to network, learn, and collaborate. Following that, the PMO Unconference on December 9th-10th in Istanbul is a unique event fostering open dialogue, knowledge sharing, and experience exchange. Locally, I’m happy to share that Professional Development Day on October 18th, 2024, is a great chance to enhance your skills and connect with fellow members. As always, continue to engage and advance our PM community by participating in networking, educational, and community events! Anthony Amalraj, MBA, PgMP® PMIGL President 2024 PMIGL Chapter Election ResultsGreetings PMIGL Members The PMIGL chapter election is complete, and I am pleased to announce the following VP Executive Committee officers that the membership has voted in for the 2025/2026 term.
Michele Patera, PMP® Past President and Election Lead Better Together Project Team UpdateWith the support of some of the Faculty at CMU, the Better Together Project Team was able to run a version of the PM Skills for Life workshop on the Central Michigan University campus on August 24th. We believe it was a success and we ended up with 27 registrations, and 11 total participants. The participants had a fantastic time and were incredibly engaged with the material. They asked questions, gave their thoughts, and even took part in some debate amongst themselves. All our participants were international students, hailing from countries such as Nepal, India, and China, as well as a few others. They were also all new to Central Michigan University, so this event ended up being a great way for new students to get acclimated to the school, meet new friends, network, and learn more about project management. The only slight complication we had was time. We had to skip some of the exercises because other exercises and discussions ended up running over their original planned time frame. We also received some more interest in the overall Better Together program.
Job Openings & Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Spotlight- Jonathan Falcon! Congratulations Jonathan Falcon, on being selected as our Volunteer Spotlight honoree for September 2024! We are thrilled to recognize your dedication and contributions to the PMIGL community! 
Jonathon Falcon, known simply as Falcon, has been leading projects for 6+ years. Providing implementation project management for food service industry software and technology, specifically within the managed food service industry. Solutions include cashier point-of-sale, unattended kiosks, kitchen order management, digital menu displays, order status monitors, and mobile ordering. Setting client operators up for long-term success starts with a thorough discovery, converting their requests into sustainable product configurations and thorough product walkthroughs for self-sufficiency. Jonathon has a Bachelor’s of Business Administration degree with dual majors in Marketing and Management. He currently holds CAPM certification with PMI [Project Management Institute]. He has been a PMI Great Lakes chapter volunteer since 2015 and continues to serve. Falcon, we extend our gratitude for your invaluable contributions and wish you continued growth and success in all your endeavors. Upcoming Events September New Member Orientation Click HERE to learn more and register! September Lunch and Learn Click HERE to learn more and register! October Happy Hour Click HERE to learn more and register! Memo: Exciting News! 2024 Professional Development Day! Hello PMIGL Community, We are thrilled to announce the 2024 Professional Development Day (PDD)! This year's theme is "Transforming Project Management in an AI World", and we promise a dynamic and interactive experience! Prepare to dive deep into the future of project management with AI at the forefront. We've lined up incredible keynote speakers and dynamic breakout sessions with industry leaders who are ready to share their insights and hands-on experiences. Don't forget to bring your laptop, iPad, or any device of choice—this year, it's all about active participation and collaboration! You'll have the chance to explore AI tools and techniques that will redefine how we approach our projects. Registration is now open! Be sure to take advantage of the early bird rate and secure your spot today. Plus, there will be exciting giveaways and prizes throughout the day, along with a delicious meal to keep you energized! You will also have the opportunity to earn 8 PDUs for attending this event. The event schedule will be posted on our website soon, so keep an eye out! We can't wait to see you there for an unforgettable experience!
Best, Kiesha Williams, MBA, PMP Director of Seminars
What is Disciplined Agile Certification? As a leader in project management education, we are working with Peak Business Management to offer the official PMI Disciplined Agile workshop and DASM certification program for individuals looking to pass the exam and become a Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM). Learn more. Earn Free PDUs! PMIGL is thrilled to shine a light on our partnership with IIL. Stay Up to Date with PMIGL What is KICKOFF™? KICKOFF™ is a free, interactive project management course that only takes 45 minutes to complete. Use it to get up to speed on project management basics. PM Musings The Future of Change Management: 5 Trends and Innovations by April Callis Birchmeier CSP, PMP, CCMP™ Organizational Change Management is an evolving field, and now more than ever, the pace of transformation is pushing us to think about the future in innovative ways. As leaders and professionals responsible for guiding organizations through change, we need to be prepared for what’s next. Let’s explore five key trends and innovations shaping the future of Change Management. To learn more, read the full article HERE Welcome New Members & Congratulations on Milestone Anniversaries Congratulations to members on their milestone anniversaries this month. Thank you for your valued membership and continued support! Also, welcome to our new members who recently joined the chapter. Chapter Sustained Sponsors Annual Sustained Sponsorship PMIGL would like to thank our chapter sponsors for 2024: IIL, IntelliBee, The Judge Group, and our newest sponsor SNA Technologies. We greatly appreciate your contributions to making our chapter successful. Thank you for your support! Sponsorship Opportunities AvailableAnnual Sustained Sponsorship opportunities in Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Copper levels are available on a first come - first serve basis. Limited seats are also open for Symposium, Golf Outing, Monthly Meetings, and PD Day chapter event sponsorship. Please visit our Sponsor page HERE for more details. You can contact director.sponsorship@pmiglc.net if you have any questions. Gold Level
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