Upcoming Events
Chapter Meeting – From Ideas To Action
Summary:
For all those still using Excel as the primary means of tracking and analysis, attend the August Chapter Meeting to see your ideas turn into a no-code/low-code application using spreadsheets in this live demo of building an app.
Event - In Person Networking Meetup
Join PMI Portland for its first in-person Happy Hour/Networking event of 2021! Come and learn about the role PMOs play in securing the digital infrastructure of the organization they serve while meeting other PM professionals from across the Pacific Northwest. The event is FREE for all attendees, light appetizers and beverages will be provided. PMI Portland members are encouraged to bring non-members, please have your +1s register to help us provide an accurate headcount to our host.
Roundtable - North Daimler
3rd Thursday (Even Months)
Sponsored by Daimler Trucks NA
Virtual Roundtable
Roundtable - Vancouver (Virtual)
4th Friday
Roundtable - Agile PM (Virtual)
2nd Thursday
Sponsored by AgilePDX, the Agile PM Roundtable is a virtual forum for Agile Project Managers, Agile Facilitators, and Scrum Masters to gather online once a month and discuss all things project, program, and portfolio related. This roundtable alternates between speakers on Agile-related topics or a Lean Coffee style format facilitated by experienced Agile PM's and instructors in the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner prep program.
Moderators: Jean Richardson, Brian Kronstad, & David Whitlock
Roundtable - Downtown (Online)
2nd Tuesday, Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Sponsored by the City of Portland
Location: Online Only
A roundtable is a meeting where Project Managers discuss issues they face on a daily basis. The meetings always start with introductions and usually a solicitation for topics that affect project managers in the public sector. These meetings are worth 1 PDU to PMPs, and can be extremely valuable and fun.
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Moderators:
- Mark Liebe, Ph.D., P.E., CSM
- Saby Waraich, PMP, CSM
- Wesly Smith, PMP, CSM
Chapter Meeting – Leading Sectors and Skills (Virtual)
Summary:
Have you ever wondered what skills you should focus on for your professional development? How are you ensuring you are ready for the future of work or to move up in your career? This session with Seth Warren will explain what industries are on the rise, how to use your transferable skills to get into new industries and what project managers need to focus on when it comes to future growth. The virtual October Chapter Meeting is FREE for all PMI Portland Chapter members and $10 for non-members. Participants are encouraged to have their webcams on for the breakout sessions of the chapter meeting to participate fully. Participants will be able to self-report 1 strategic PDU for attending.
Chapter Meeting – Leading Sectors and Skills (In Person)
Summary:
Have you ever wondered what skills you should focus on for your professional development? How are you ensuring you are ready for the future of work or to move up in your career? This session with Seth Warren will explain what industries are on the rise, how to use your transferable skills to get into new industries and what project managers need to focus on when it comes to future growth. The event is $30 for all PMI Portland Chapter members and $45 for non-members. Participants are encouraged to wear their face masks or be vaccinated prior to attending the session in person. Max capacity will be set at 50 for the in person attendance, all others are encouraged to register and attend the virtual event. The in-person October Chapter Meeting will be held at the Downtown Portland Double Tree Hotel.
Chapter Meeting – Strategic Planning For PMPs (In Person)
Summary:
Join the PMI Portland Chapter for a hybrid November Chapter meeting. Select this option if you would like to attend the in-person meeting, held at the Portland DoubleTree Hotel.
Attendees will leave with the following takeaways:
- Understanding the strategic planning process
- Learning why it’s important to be part of the strategic planning committee
- What steps to focus on when implementing change management
Chapter Meeting – Strategic Planning For PMPs (Virtual)
Summary:
Join the PMI Portland Chapter for a hybrid November Chapter meeting. Select this option if you would like to attend the virtual meeting only.
Attendees will leave with the following takeaways:
- Understanding the strategic planning process
- Learning why it’s important to be part of the strategic planning committee
- What steps to focus on when implementing change management
Chapter Meeting – Open House (Virtual)
Summary:
Join the PMI Portland Chapter for a December Chapter Meeting Open House. Select this option if you would like to attend the virtual meeting only. During the virtual open house, participants will learn more about what the chapter will be focused on in 2022. Participants will also learn how the chapter and portfolios are structured, model of volunteerism and the return on investments for its volunteers. Come and meet your fellow PMI Chapter members and use the time to catch up with old acquaintances and meet new ones.
Chapter Meeting – Open House (In Person)
Summary:
Join the PMI Portland Chapter for a hybrid December Chapter Meeting Open House. Select this option if you would like to attend the in-person meeting, held at the Portland DoubleTree Hotel. Participants will learn more about what the chapter will be focused on in 2022. Participants will also learn how the chapter and portfolios are structured, model of volunteerism and the return on investments for its volunteers. Come and meet your fellow PMI Chapter members and use the time to catch up with old acquaintances and meet new ones.
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| New Members This Year | 122 |
| PMP® Members | 1274 |
| CAPM® Members | 46 |
| PgMP® Members | 7 |
| PMI-SP® Members | 2 |
| PMI-RMP® Members | 3 |
| PMI-ACP® Members | 80 |
| PfMP® Members | 0 |
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Members in Spotlight
New Members This Month
- Henry Helgen, PMP,PMI-ACP
- Evie Davis
- Lisa Hansen
- Heather Suitor
- Thomas Peters, PMI-ACP
- Trevor Stalkie, PMP
- Jeremiah Hammon, PMP
- Gavin Johnson
- Stephanie Bogdan, PMP,PMI-ACP
- Mandy Ager, PMP
New PMP's This Month
- Sharise Liu, PMP
- Eiji Sasaki, PMP
15th Year Anniversary
- Jason Bailey, PMP
- Jimmy Godard, PMP
Renewing Members This Month
- Ross Mills, PMP
- Morgan Cliburn
- Leslie Norris
- Dandy Western
- Erik Brewster, PMP
- Erin Bourdo, PMP
- Daniel Alexander
- Rakesh Sharma
- Alexander Luisi
- Karen Cherry, PMP
- Svetlana Lazarev, PMP
- Noshad Rahimi, PMP
- CiCi Ross, PMP
- Charity Dunn
- Joshua Perkins, PMP
- Jessica Anderson, PMP
- BRIAN FLORES
- Brian Durning
- Tim Ashman
- Melissa Fireside
- Anastasia Nylund, PMP
- Nathan James, CAPM
- Jon Perrin
- James Kelleher, PMP
- Abdullah Mansoor, PMP,PgMP
- Gina Kelley-Smith, PMP
- Nicholas Paxson, PMP
- Laurie Allen
- Jeff Cheung, PMP
- Sandra Gregg, PMP
- Carrie Niemiec, PMP
- Joli Whitney
- Shawn Cullen, PMP
- Christina Jorge
- Stacy Short, PMP
- Andrew Rea, PMP
- Brandy Neuleib
- Kymberly Sajovic, PMP
- Quinn Cherf, PMP
- Chelsea McLennan-West, PMP
- Jacob Zych, PMP
- Joan Halligan, PMP
- Julie Petersen, PMP,PMI-ACP
- Greg Ragland, PMP
- Blake Smith
- Jennifer Quan, PMP
- Ron Colelli
- Kerry Erdenberger, PMP
- Michele Gonzalez, PMP
- David Reynolds, PMP,PMI-ACP
- Kip Krichko, PMP
- Jerome Homer, PMP
- Hillery Losli, PMP
- Rachael Davies, PMP
- Benjamin Root, PMP
- SRAVANI MITRA, PMP,PgMP
- Andrea Forrette, PMP
- Bill Harward, PMP
- Ryan Garrison, PMP
- Lisa Bigley, PMP
- Rajeshwari Valluri, PMP
- Mark Rieniets, PMP
- Jim Rudig, PMP
- Andrew Neal, PMP
- Jeneve McMann, PMP,PMI-ACP
- Bernadette Zaharchook, PMP
- Suranjana Chattopadhyay, PMP
- Justin Hendrickson, PMP
- Todd Dewars, PMP
- Linda Zenger, PMP
- Deborah Staats, PMP
- Staci McAdams, PMP
- Marjorie Doyle, PMP
- Paula Muller, PMP
- Laura Kreofsky, PMP
- Son Ngo, PMP,PMI-ACP
- Stephen Ashbrook, PMP
- Paul Bunn, PMP
- Anne Cleaver, PMP
- STEVEN WONG
- Carrie Hertel, PMP
- Ken Marti, PMP
- Emily Rice, PMP
- Karen Jaffe, PMP
- Angela Nutt, PMP
- Pradeep Kumar, PMP
- Michele Wilson, PMP,PMI-ACP
- Valli Brunken, PMP
- Kevin Currie, PMP
- John Bartho
- Erica Louise Ediger, PMP
- Cheryl Bigeagle, PMP
- Timothy Adam Dummer, PMP
- Susan Skoglund Young, PMP
- Michael Steensma, PMP
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Find a Volunteer Opportunity
Make your mark on our PMI Chapter and the profession. As a member, you can volunteer to work on and to lead activities that advance the profession and support the chapter business operations by joining our chapter volunteer community. All volunteer openings are managed by the PMI Volunteer Relationship Management System (VRMS). This system includes the ability to search for opportunities, view details about each role and apply online.
Earn PDUs by Volunteering
Volunteering Project Management Professional PDUs can be earned as part of Category E: Volunteer Service. Category E, along with Category D (Creating New Project Knowledge) and Category F (Working as a Professional in Project Management), comprise the Giving Back To The Profession Categories. You can earn PDUs in Category E (Volunteer Service) by providing volunteer, non-compensated project management, and many others.
Speakers for our Chapter's Events
Our PMI Chapter welcomes proposals from passionate speakers interested in sharing their experiences, knowledge and expertise on such topics as general business and strategy, leadership, project management, and technical or industry-specific specialties. Our Professional Development events provide professional development units (PDUs) of educational information necessary for those attendees maintaining certification designations. Speakers are also eligible to claim PDUs for their creation and delivery of the presentation material.
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