On the evening of March 30, more than 45 people gathered at the Sterling Center YMCA facility in Beverly, MA to celebrate and review the work of a group of PMI Mass Bay Chapter volunteers.  Participants included members from the PMI Mass Bay and New Hampshire Chapters, as well as a half dozen YMCA members interested in project management.  It was a fun and educational evening that promoted PMI and our local chapters to hundreds of people.

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The Professional Development Team is working hard to help members prepare for and maintain their PMP certifications.  This month's Professional Development news, includes:
 
* A Warm Welcome to a New Board Member;
* Spring PMP Exam Prep Course Success Story; and
* Information regarding the Chapter's PMP Study Groups.

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New to the Mass Bay Chapter?  Want to Learn More about the Theory and Practice of Project Management?  Interested in Earning PDUs?

Volunteer with the Mass Bay Chapter!

The Mass Bay Chapter is led by volunteers, run by volunteers, and utilizes volunteers for most of the tasks performed to ensure the Chapter realizes continued success.  We are always looking for members interested in becoming more involved in the chapter.  Volunteering is a wonderful opportunity to network with colleagues, earn up to 10 PDUs a year, and develop stronger project management skills – all while having fun. 

Currently, there are several volunteer opportunities available with the Mass Bay Chapter.  Time commitments range from one to seven hours per month and may involve working on short-term projects or in full-term Board positions.

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If you’re interested in getting involved with the Mass Bay Chapter’s Corporate Relations program, then be sure to attend a brief informational meeting directly after the Chapter meeting on May 20^th.  At the informational meeting, you’ll learn about the Chapter’s exciting new Corporate Relations initiative and about opportunities for you to lend a hand.  We’ll gather at the front of the meeting room (where the presenter stands) after the Chapter meeting concludes. 

For more information about the meeting, email marketing@pmimassbay.org. 

If you want to be a PMP, then you have to pass “The Test” - the PMP certification exam that is based on the PMBOK.  However, there are also questions on the test that refer to material that is not covered in the PMBOK.  These questions come under the frequently appearing line “project managers should be familiar with…”  A good PMP prep class not only familiarizes students with the PMBOK, but also provides references, at the very least, to the other sources the would-be PMP should be acquainted with.

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