CALENDAR

WMPMI's monthly chapter meeting is a two-PDU event featuring two presentation sessions linked by networking time and dinner.   

Event Agenda:

• Doors open at 4:45 PM ET
• The program begins at 4:45 PM ET and ends promptly at 8:00 PM.
  • 4:45-5:00 PM - Musical Tribute by Vetacon
  • 5:00-5:10 - Posting of Colors by Rockford American Legion Merritt Lamb Post 102
  • 5:10-5:15  - Introductory Remarks by Tom Bauer, Director of Military Outreach WMPMI
  • 5:15-6:00 - Session 1 Presentation by Bill Richards
  • 6:00-6:30 - Networking / Dinner / Announcements
  • 6:30-8:00 - Session 2 Presentation by Mike Callahan
• The Zoom information will be in your registration confirmation email

Location: The Pinnacle Center - 3330 Highland Dr, Hudsonville, Michigan 49426

PDU: 2.5 (1.0 Ways of Working, 1.5 Power Skills) 

Session 1 

Empowering Veterans through Creative Arts: A Project Manager’s Guide to Purpose and Impact

Join Col. Bill Richards, Desert Storm veteran and founder of Vetacon, for an inspiring session on how creative arts are transforming the lives of veterans. Through painting, photography, and music, Vetacon empowers veterans to express themselves, rebuild confidence, and find purpose. Discover how you can apply project management principles to drive meaningful, impactful initiatives within your community. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how you can make a difference in the lives of those who’ve served.​

  About the Speaker: Bill Richards

Col. Bill Richards is a Desert Storm combat veteran and the founder of Vetacon, a veteran-run organization dedicated to supporting fellow veterans in the creative arts. Bill's mission is to help reduce the tragic statistic of 22 veteran suicides per day by empowering veterans to express themselves and find purpose through artistic expression.

Session 2

Empowering Veterans: Harnessing Virtual Reality, AI, and Collaboration for Career Success! 

Traditional job application strategies are outdated due to digital advancements, including Artificial Intelligence. It emphasizes a modern approach to career development, guiding attendees through self-discovery, market identification, and effective personal storytelling using AI and Virtual Reality. The session helps Veterans (and everyone) to explore their passions, develop their personal sweet spot, and learn to tell a compelling story. (with a little help from virtual reality, Better Together and Artificial Intelligence); encouraging a shift towards more dynamic and marketable job-seeking strategies.

  About the Speaker: Mike Callahan

Mike Callahan, Managing Partner at Callahan & Rose Consulting, specializes in career empowerment and personal branding. He hosts the "I Inc and Beyond" podcast for veterans and has authored influential career development books, including "I Inc." and "Tiger in the Office.

Veterans or Active Military, attend for FREE, when registering use promo code 2024MilitaryDinner 

 

We are also offering a virtual option for this event for members and those not yet members.

• $10 Virtual Registration fee Member code - 2024DinnerMember
• $20 Virtual Registration fee Non-Member code - 2024DinnerNonMember

The Zoom information will be in your registration confirmation email.