Palmetto Chapter Newsletter April 2024 
Elections
The Special Election for the VP of Finance has completed. We have received the votes and this information has been presented to the Board. Brian Eilts has received the majority vote for Vice President of Finance. Thank you so much to everyone that voted for the Special Election and a big Thank You to Brian for volunteering for this open position.
PMI Global Announcements
PMI Price Change Updates
As PMI continues to grow and adapt to the evolving US market, they are rolling out a few incremental price adjustments to PMI Membership and the PMP, effective March 1, 2024. These changes reflect their commitment to providing exceptional value while also ensuring they can maintain the high-quality service their customers expect.
Pricing increase changes are outlined as follows:
- The price of the PMP will increase from $575 to $595 for US non-members and from $405 to $425 for US members
- The price of PMI Membership will increase from $139 to $149 (plus $10 application fee) in the US
From PMI.org:
Thank you for being a valued member of Project Management Institute. Your membership supports building and cultivating a strong, vibrant, and connected community of project professionals.
We are getting in touch with you to inform you that, starting from March 1, 2024, the annual fee of your PMI membership at renewal will be $149 USD.
We are committed to bringing our PMI members exclusive benefits and greater value to help you throughout your career journey, including our latest addition, our new AI based platform PMI Infinity.
We thank you again for your continued support.
PMI Culture Values: Make it Easy | Aim Higher | Be Welcoming | Embrace Curiosity | Together We Can
Symposium
Don't miss this opportunity to empower your career and contribute to our collective innovation. Register today and take the first step toward unlocking your full potential.
We can't wait to welcome you to what promises to be an unforgettable event. Together, let's make the 2024 Virtual Symposium a milestone for our community and a catalyst for change in our industry.
Social Impact
YSIC is actively communicating with Greenville Tech to collaborate on a Life Skills Scholarship for 1-2 students for Fall 2024. We will be putting together a committee to establish guidelines, create communications, and review applications. We are seeking companies interested in partnership as well as committed spokespersons. Please email YSIC Director, Reggie for more information or to volunteer for the committee.
Upcoming Events
Virtual Networking
Please join Detra German, Chapter Volunteer, in the next virtual PM in the PM networking session on Monday, April 1, 2023 from 6PM - 7PM EST. Join us at this networking event to meet other PMs, find out about opportunities, current events, and stay connected.
Monthly Meeting
April 18, 2024 @ 6pm
Tools of the Trade
April 25, 2024 @ 6pm
In-Person Networking
There will be a combined event between PM in the PM and the Professional Development department on May 6, 2024 from 6PM – 7:30PM EST. This event is sponsored by Ed Holmes and Associates and Interactive Business Training. You must register to get the meeting location.
Register for all events through the Events tab of the Palmetto Chapter website
to receive an email with meeting location details.
Share Your Journey with Us!
Would you like to share how PMI has made a positive impact on your life? Do you have advice for others in the project management field? Would you like to nominate someone to share their story?
Why Share Your Story?
Inspire Others: Your story could be the motivation someone else needs.
Connect: Sharing experiences brings our community closer together.
Highlight Your Achievements: Let's celebrate your successes and milestones.
Don't miss this chance to be in the spotlight and make a difference in our community. Your story is important, and we can't wait to hear it!
Volunteers
The success of the chapter and our ability to provide high quality activities is only achievable with the help of our members who volunteer. Volunteering not only helps the chapter, but it helps you build your professional network, become known, develop project management and leadership skills, enhance your resume, earn PDUs, and more. Best of all, it’s fun!
Tashema Brown – Volunteers Director
