Palmetto Chapter October Newsletter 
Member Spotlight
Member Name - Claudia Moore
Member Since - April, 2026
Tell us about a professional success story that you are proud of?
One thing I’m really proud of is growing BellMoore Construction while staying true to the kind of relationships and service we want to be known for. Construction can be unpredictable, and no two projects are ever the same, so there have definitely been challenges along the way. I’m proud of the trust we’ve built with clients and our team by staying solution-focused, communicating openly, and always finding a way to get things done. Seeing a difficult project come together in the end is one of the most rewarding parts of what I do.
What do you think the most important skill a successful project manager needs to have?
I would say communication. A good project manager has to know how to bring people together, keep everyone informed, and work through problems without letting things spiral. Especially in construction, things can change quickly, so being able to communicate clearly and adjust when needed makes all the difference. People want to know they can trust you to keep things moving.
Something that might surprise people is that I actually enjoy solving problems. I like figuring out how to make things work when there isn’t an easy answer—which is probably why project management ended up being such a good fit for me. Outside of work, I really enjoy spending time with family and trying to slow down enough to appreciate all the little moments.
Upcoming Events
Join us on October 29th for our Monthly Meeting Featuring Doug Russell
Monthly Meeting (LIVE - ANNUAL MEETING)
October 29, 2026 from 6PM-7:30PM
Presenter: Doug Russell
Summary: A success rate of 35-45% has been ascribed to IT and other technical projects over the years. This range seems stuck, even though last year $24B was spent on improvement processes. This 90 minute talk will explore why this continues and share the techniques I use to counter this trend and have successful projects over the years.
770 Pelham Rd
Greenville, SC 29615
Venue website
Directions
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
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.
Sponsorship Officer (Role Level: Executive)
2027 Symposium Co-Chair (Role Level: Board)
Please welcome our newest volunteers!
- Icess Booker, 2027 Symposium Helper
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.
Social Impact
PMI Palmetto Social Impact is looking for an NGO or Non Profit for our annual Symposium to partner with. If you know one please email
[email protected]
