Palmetto Chapter May Newsletter 
Symposium
PMI Palmetto 2026 Symposium: Turning Obstacles into Opportunities
The PMI Palmetto Chapter proudly hosted the 2026 Symposium on April 28, 2026 at the Cannon Centre in Greer, SC, with a simultaneous virtual option. This year’s theme, "From Challenge to Change"—centered on "Courageous Conversations";—focused on empowering professionals to navigate complex challenges, develop conflict resolution techniques, and build community. Attendees were eligible to earn 7 PDUs.
Attendees engaged with thought leaders, including Thomas Triumph (Evolution is Not Optional), Mashhood Ahmed (Overcoming AI Fear: Imposter Syndrome in the Age of AI), Natalie Micale (Strategic Influence), John Horton (Healthy Projects), Melissa-Anne Cunningham (Leveraging Technology), and Vinod Kumar (Emerging Perspectives).
Highlights of the 2026 Symposium:
● PMI Palmetto Star Awards: The Star Awards program continued, celebrating
excellence in leadership and innovation.
Looking Ahead
We are already incorporating attendee feedback from the post-event survey to make future programs even better. The planning for the 2027 Symposium will build upon this year's hybrid success and focus on continued community impact and leadership excellence.
Join the 2027 Symposium Team!
Planning for next year's symposium is already starting, and we need your talent and
energy! We have open volunteer positions.
Volunteering is a great way to:
● Expand your professional network
● Earn PDUs
● Develop leadership skills
● Give back to the project management community
Continuing the Legacy
We want to personally thank the entire planning committee for their dedication and hard work in orchestrating this amazing event. Special thanks to Claire Pfeiffer, 2026 Symposium Chair, and Wayne Hart, Co-Chair, along with committee members John Horton, Tony Jones, Lisa Rodman, Melissa Mullis, Rebecca Simmons, and Detra German. We also thank Susan Marin, Chapter President, for her support.
To volunteer for the 2026 Symposium Committee, please visit PMI's Volunteer Engagement Portal
Upcoming Events
Join us at Spare Time Greenville on May 7 to meet and connect with other professionals.
PM in the PM (In-Person)
May 07, 2026
Please join Nicole Walton, Chapter Volunteer, at the next in-person PM in the PM
networking session on Thursday, May 7, 2026 from 6PM – 7:30PM EST. Register today! Reserve Your Spot!
PMI Palmetto Volunteer Orientation (Virtual)
May 12, 2025 at 6PM
This one-hour orientation will give you a comprehensive overview of who we are, how we serve the project management community, and the many opportunities available for you to get involved. It’s a great chance to learn, ask questions, and discover how your skills and interests can make a meaningful impact.
Register now!
Register for all events through the Events tab of the Palmetto Chapter website.
Share Your Journey with Us!
Become Our Next Featured Member!
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!
Email VP Membership, Valerie Welbourn , for more information.
Volunteers
Volunteers Committee
Please welcome our newest volunteers!
Mary Pedrick - Membership Recruiting and Reporting Coordinator
The success of the chapter and our ability to provide high-quality activities is only
achievable with the help of our members as volunteers. By volunteering you will help build a bigger and better chapter through specialized projects (Symposium, etc.), day-to-day operations (finance management, building organizational structure, etc.), and community outreach. As a volunteer servant leader, you will have the opportunity to expand your professional internal network, enhance your leadership skills, earn PDUs, and much more.
Volunteer roles are open to ANY chapter member in good standing.
Current Open Volunteer Positions:
Elections Officer (Role Level: Executive)
Sponsorship Officer (Role Level: Executive)
Webmaster (Role Level: Helping Hands)
Special Events Finance Co-Chair (Role Level: Board)
2026 Symposium Helper (Role Level: Helper)
Director of Tools of the Trade (Role Level: Board)
Social Media Coordinator (Role Level: Helping Hands)
Social Impact Program Coordinator (Role Level: Helping Hands)
Please contact the VP of Volunteers at the following email address for more information: [email protected].
Programs
Log into the Member Area on PMI Palmetto website and follow the instructions in the ProjectBites Sign-Up form under Member Documents. An individual subscription would normally cost you $90 per year, but it is now FREE for our members!!
• ProjectBites presents project management education and inspiration in 20-minute videos from speakers around the world.
• New content is being added weekly.
• Each video comes with a downloadable “Take-Away” PDF available after viewing.
• All the time spent viewing these videos qualifies towards your collection of PDUs. Project Bites tracks your PDU’s for you.
Free PMBOK® Guide
Did you know your PMI® membership enables you to receive a free copy of the PMBOK® Guide?
Email [email protected] for more information.
