In light of the various changes happening within the PMI organization, a new organization called the Virtual Communities Group (VCG) was put together in January and held its first meeting launch on March 15, 2007 in Philadelphia. The objective of this group is to review all the SIG components and their subgroups (i.e. Local Interest Groups) and examine ways each SIG can better deliver member value, increase member interests and overall satisfaction. At the same time ensuring these needs and interests fall into alignment with the PMI's envisioned goals and strategic objectives. Currently the VCG is in the planning stages and have identified key points of interest voiced by various members. As a VCG representative for the A&D SIG, I will be involved in the various tasks with the VCG and be a voice that may affect, impact (or improve) the A&D SIG's vision and those of our overall members. As things progress, I will be sure to keep all of our members informed as to the events that have occurred - so keep an eye out for these updates in the Monthly Bulletin and Newsletter. Should you have any concerns, questions, suggestions, and/or ideas, please do not hesitate to contact Judy Wilks, Director of Special Projects at directorprojects@pmi-adsig.org.

PMI Nominating Committee
Members are sought for Nominating Committee. This committee shall oversee and supervise the nominating process for Directors of the Institute, and shall ensure appropriate procedures are in place for the selection and presentation of qualified candidates to the membership. Committee members are tasked with implementing and overseeing the annual election process; establishing and maintaining the committee’s annual candidate selection and nomination schedule in accordance with PMI Global Operations Center (GOC) project timeline; and annually updating the Nominating Committee Guidelines Document ensuring that all of the Nominating Committee’s deliverables and processes are current.

PMI Ethics Review Committee
Members are sought for the Ethics Review Committee. This committee investigates and resolves member ethics complaints filed in accordance with PMI’s member ethics case procedures. Committee members are tasked with investigation and resolution of filed ethics complaints; and timely communication of final disposition of ethics complaints.

PMI Ethics Appeals Committee
Members are sought for the Ethics Appeals Committee. This committee resolves PMI member ethics appeals filed in accordance with the appeals section of the PMI member ethics case procedures. Committee members are tasked with the investigation and resolution of appeals related to PMI member ethics cases; and timely communication of final disposition of filed member ethics appeals.

Appointee Qualifications Sub-Committee
Provide a list of potential Appointees to 2008 PMI Board Other Committees for PMI Board approval

PMI is currently recruiting volunteers for the 2008 Board Subcommittees until 31 May. If you are eligible and wish to apply, please complete and submit the application, bio template, and two letters of recommendation. If you have questions please contact the Administrator, Member & Volunteer Relations at Rebecca.Anderson@pmi.org.

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