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WMPMI’s April chapter meeting celebrating THEProject 2019 Collegiate Competition is a 2 PDU event featuring two presentation sessions linked by networking time and a buffet dinner.  Those that attend both the bonus and dinner meeting sessions will earn 2 PDU’s.  1 PDU is earned for attending only the dinner meeting portion of the program.

 Location:  The Pinnacle Center – 3330 Highland Dr, Hudsonville, MI 49426

 Session 1 Speaker(s):  THEProject2019 – 3 Finalists

 Session 1 Topic:  THEProject 2019 final three competitors will each present their project solutions to our esteemed panel of executive judges. 

 Description:

THEProject 2019 is a project management competition that challenges collegiate teams from the west Michigan area to compete against each other to develop the best project plan and executive sponsor presentation based on a provided scenario.  The teams efforts through standard PMI planning stages are adjudicated by executives and PMO directors from the area.

 This year’s scenario for THE Project 2019 collegiate competition was to leverage donor funds to identify and select an appropriate campus location to plan a LEEDS certified building renovation for their University’s New School of Project and Program Management.  The renovated building is required to be completely operational and ready for students, faculty, and staff to begin their work by August 17, 2020.

 Nine competing teams will be whittled to a “final three” whose presentations to the panel of executive judges can be viewed in the bonus session starting at 4:30 PM and ending at 6:10 PM.  Members and guests that attend the bonus session presentations will earn 1 PDU.  Please note:  Doors to the bonus session will close promptly at 4:25 PM.

 PDU:  Strategic and Business Management 1.0

 Speaker Bios:  THEProject 2019 program(s) will be available to review student competitor bios at the dinner meeting.

 Session 2 Speaker:  Kinga Winiarska, President-Elect WMPMI

 Session 2 Topic:  Have you always dreamed of becoming a Project Manager?

 Description: Have you always dreamed of becoming a project manager? Did you start your school knowing you want to lead and manage projects, or did  the projects just happen to fall into your lap? In her presentation Kinga will touch bases on project management needs in different departments and how bigger corporations use project managers.

 PDU:  Strategic and Business Management 1.0

Bio: Kinga has been PMP certified since 2011 and has been working within project management field for the last 10+ years. She has experience launching loyalty programs, sales & marketing campigns and managing Affinity partnerships as well. 

Check in is open for members and guests:  2:40 – 6:10 pm

Must check in by 4:20 pm to attend the Bonus Program.

 Bonus Program – 4:30 – 6:10 PM – Finalist Presentations (1 PDU)

Note:  Doors will close promptly at 4:25 PM for the final presentations.

 Dinner Program – The Project 2019 Celebration and Awards (1 PDU)

5:30 PM –8:00 PM                        

5:30 PM – 6:45 PM                        Cash Bar

5:30 PM – 6:10 PM                        Networking

6:10 PM – 7:00 PM                        Dinner

6:45 PM – 7:15 PM                        Key Note Speaker - Kinga Winiarska, President- Elect WMPMI

7:20 PM – 7:30 PM                        Bonus Awards -  Kim Kalman, VP Education Outreach WMPMI

7:30 PM – 7:53 PM                        Final Three Awards – Kim Kalman

7:55 PM – 8:00 PM                        Closing Remarks – Jeff Kissinger, President, WMPMI

 Tickets:

$30.00 WMPMI Members

$40.00 Non-Members

 Late registration begins at 5:00 PM on Thursday of the week before our meeting.  A late fee will be added after this date.  ** WALK IN REGISTRATION is available the day of at 4:45 PM.