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PMI Vancouver Island Chapter709 Yates St.

P.O. Box 8208 – Victoria Main Post OfficeVictoria, BC V8W 3R8

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Photos Provided by: Alain BechardJacinthe (Jaz) GrenierLeslie KistnerDoug Thomas

This is the first time that the PMI Vancouver Island Chapter presents an annual report in this format.

The decision to do so is based on the desire to provide value-added services, information, and transparency to our members.

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PMI-VI Executive Team• President’s Message• President Elect’s Message• Our Chapter’s Purpose• Our Chapter’s Values• Treasurer’s Report

Meet Your PMI Board of Directors• A Message from Up Island• Board Orientation & Transition Day• Our PMI Ethics• Our Chapter’s History• Membership• Communications• Outreach• Volunteers

• VICTORs 2018-2019• Certification / CEPS• Programs / Dinners• 2019 PD Conference• PMIef Liaison• Sponsorship• Final Note – Elections

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PRESIDENT-ELECTLIAM MCKERACHER

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PAST PRESIDENTMANJI SEKHON B.SC., PMP, ITIL, MCPM

TREASURERJAZ (JACINTHE) GRENIER

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SECRETARYAMANDA SCARBROB.Sc., MBA, PMP, CSM, Prosci CM, CSMVi

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PRESIDENTAMBER MCMILLAN MCPM, PMP, CMC, CVA

PMI Vancouver Island is a professional family of friends who care about each other and care about furthering the profession of project management in our region and it has been my privilege to serve as President this past year.

We are better together!-Amber

" When you join PMI, you become a part of a community of over 500,000 project professionals in over 185 countries." - PMI Global

And when you join the local chapter of PMI-Vancouver Island you leverage that global connection to make sense of it in your own backyard. Chapters represent the heart of PMI membership and allow us to connect with others locally to share ideas and initiatives.

Thank you to the Delta Ocean Point for becoming our partner, providing both the space and professional environment to host excellent events befitting of our members.

Thank you also to Proteon, our new digital partner helping us to digitally transform our own organization with a new website, communication tools and automation with PMI Global. Thank you to our streaming company, Lumera for ensuring our Up-island and Yukon members can share in our events.

Thank you to our new partner Reboot, for taking our PD Conference to a new level, increasing our delegate numbers and professional speakers, and surpassing our expectations.

Thank you also to our members who have populated our events and shared their successes and their accomplishments this past year.

Congratulations to all of our new credential holders; we salute your efforts and welcome you into our network of aspiring professionals; may iron sharpen iron as we work together to advance our collective knowledge.

I especially want to thank our Board who inspire me everyday to do better, think wider and share more of myself in benefit to us all. I have learned more professionally, in this last year than I have in the past 10 years.

Finally, thank you to our tireless volunteers who make running the chapter seem effortless. I am indebted to all of those who sacrifice their time and their talent to serve us. Without these dedicate members, none of this would be possible.

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It has been another incredible year for PMI-VI and I'm so glad I have had the opportunity to work with an incredible board, numerous dedicated volunteers and our amazing chapter membership.

I look forward to the year ahead and please continue to connect with us about your hopes and dreams for our Chapter! -Liam

As the President-Elect, I proudly represented our Chapter at the North American Leadership Institute Meeting in Los Angeles California.

At this conference, we learned how to continue to grow and develop as a organization however, we also saw how PMIVI sets the standard to other chapters around the world.

To advance the profession of project management throughout Vancouver Island in a conscious and proactive manner by engaging members, communities, and businesses to provide relevant information, resources, and activities.

Organizations and individuals throughout Vancouver Island will embrace, value, and utilize project management and attribute their success to it.

At PMI-VI We Believe In:

MISSION

CORE VALUES

VISION

Our core values are not subject to change or be dictated by trends. These values are fundamental and deeply held to provide continuity and a moral compass, communicating our beliefs and guiding our behavior.

We are driven by a clear mission and an underlying set of values that impact how we act and influence the expectations of our stakeholders.

Project Management Impact – Project management is a critical competence that has a positive influence on organization results and strategy.Professionalism – Accountability and ethical behavior ensures our commitment to PMI global and the profession of Project Management.Volunteerism – Volunteers and volunteer partnerships are the best way to accomplish goals and objectives.Community – Building community and relationships is the best way to advance the project management profession.Engagement – Encouraging diverse viewpoints and enabling individuals to contribute to the project management profession and to the Chapter.

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I had the opportunity to volunteer as the Treasurer of the Chapter for the past 2 years. It has been an enjoyable journey working with a board and support resources composed of so many hard-working professionals. This chapter would not be what it is today were it not for the numerous professionals who dedicate their precious time to support the education and training of project management on the island.

Kudos to all the volunteers! Unfortunately for now I must step down as Treasurer but am committing to continuing my involvement as a Chapter volunteer in support roles. Call me up for photography or to support the on-boarding Treasurer or any other task required and I’ll be there! -Jaz

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MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORLUKE CHEN UVIC MBA, P.ENG, PMP

OUTREACH DIRECTORSLAV GRYGIEROWSKI

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CERTIFICATIONS DIRECTORSUSAN KING MEM, PMP, PBA

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTORKRISTEN MCKERACHER PMP

PROF. DEV. DIRECTORZACHY OLORUNOJOWON

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SPONSORSHIP DIRECTORNAVEEN HEBBALE

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PMI-VI is committed to advancing the profession of project management throughout Vancouver Island. In 2018, the Chapter provided project management assistance and resources to up-island organizations and businesses, participated in the development of Vancouver Island University Graduate Diploma in Project Management and became an active member of the Nanaimo and District Chamber of Commerce.

The 2018 activities laid the foundation for exciting future up-island partnerships and events. For 2019 the Chapter will co-host the VIU MBA Business Mixer, deliver Certification Exam Preparation Seminars (CEPS) and organize monthly events to take advantage of live-streamed dinner meeting presentations.

UP-ISLAND DIRECTORLINDA HIEMSTRA

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VOLUNTEERS DIRECTORCINDY WASS-THOMAS

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PROGRAMS DIRECTORGEOVANY TREJOSBBA, B.Eng.

Volunteering with the PMI-VI Board has provided the opportunity to work with a dedicated and multi-talented group of people who give generously of their own time to provide project management information and resources. -Linda

As your Up-Island Director, I look forward to increasing the number of events provided north of the Malahat.

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Each year the Chapter’s Board of Directors meets during the month of June to provide orientation for recently elected Board members and transition for those changing portfolios.

This is a full day of team building, strategic planning, addressing requirements and assumptions, and training on the prescribed communication and reporting methods being G-Suite.

Like any good project management professionals we know that our success of our Chapter rests on the planning work that goes into each one of our initiative’s events.

All board members and executive that you’ve elected donate their time to this important series of events.

Martin Castellani – Senior Executive Coach Compassionate Warrior Coaching

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Chartered in February 1996, with 46 founding members, the Chapter was created to serve PMI members on Vancouver Island (and the Yukon territory), and the community of practitioners and users of project management services in those area.

Our Chapter’s volunteer Board of Directors is elected or re-elected at the Annual General Meeting each year.

The Chapter continues to grow and reflect the private and public sector’s increasing reliance on solid project management practices. Our membership background is diverse with expertise spanning; government, IT, hospitality, construction, non-profit and various other sectors.

My experience volunteering with PMI-VI helped me grow as a person and as a leader. It helped me practice servant leadership.This board has been extremely supportive to all the volunteers during their personal times of difficulty - no blame philosophy - get the job done!

-Manji

Honesty, responsibility, respect and fairness. PMI members determined that these values drive the ethical conduct of the profession.

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Being on the Board provided a chance to work with wonderful people who have kind hearts and learn new useful skills from other Board members… -Luke

What is PMI Membership? In a word, dedication.

PMI membership signifies that you’re serious about your project management career and your professional development.

It highlights this dedication to employers, colleagues and stakeholders, giving you an edge in the job market.

It also provides you with access to valuable knowledge, networks and resources.

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Being on the Board has given me the opportunity to grow as a leader, expand my network, and meet so many people I wouldn't have had the opportunity to otherwise.

I am able to leverage my strengths to deliver opportunities to advance the profession of project management on the island and learn new skills that I can use in my personal and professional life. -Kristen

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“The (Chapter dinner) streaming service was great. I’m (at home) sick but I could still attend the presentation.”

“Good camera work, audio was good enough for me; all around a delightful and professionally helpful experience.”

“I attended the PMI live stream meeting; it was great. My thanks to all of you for allowing access to those of us who are not near by.”

JANUARY 2019

FEBRUARY 2019

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Inexplicably and seemingly without any selfish reason or purpose they were also willing to share their knowledge and experience and what was even more surprising, they actually listened intently to what I had to say however naive it seemed to sound to me.

Thank you my friends for changing my outlook on 'usually suspected' Board Work into something unexpectedly refreshing and exiting. We hope to make this formula super contagious and to spread it to our members as quickly as we can.

-Slav

The Outreach Portfolio is responsible for the planning, executing, and monitoring of several programs that connect members to local organizations providing project, program, or portfolio management related services.

This portfolio proactively builds partnerships with sponsors and advertiser, non-profit professional associations, and industries interested in project, program and portfolio management professionals, courses, and events or who offer PPM services.

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In life we have opportunities in our personal and professional worlds to make our project management community a better place to work and thrive in.

Thank you to the PMI Vancouver Island Chapter for providing me with the chance to volunteer with a fantastic group of professionals, and be part of creating that community. -Cindy Th

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During the 2018-2019 Board of Directors term, the Volunteer Portfolio continued its VICTOR program identifying outstanding volunteers for their service and celebrating them in our newsletters, on our website, and at our Chapter dinners.

We also continued our Peer Appreciation Program providing opportunities for individuals to express gratitude to someone in the project management community.

We are grateful for and proud of all of our volunteers. They are the legs we stand on!

• Learn and Improve Leadership Skills • Contribute to Your PMI Community • Contribute to the Project Management Profession• Earn PDUs (CCRs)• Meet People Inside and Outside of the Chapter• Participation in PMI GOC – Lead Events• Network with Potential Employers and Clients

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JUNE 2018ADRIENNE FORESTPMP

OCTOBER 2018PAWAN YADAV

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NOVEMBER 2018LINDA HIEMSTRADIP. FISH. AQUA., PMP, MCPM

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DECEMBER 2018SHALINI YADAV

JANUARY 2019CASSANDRA MATHIESMCPM, CAPM

FEBRUARY 2019ERNESTO GUEVARA-ORTIZ

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MARCH 2019ALAIN BECHARDPMP

APRIL 2019DEYANIRA MENDOZA

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MAY 2019DAN-KESTER ALIUCAPM

JUNE 2019MANJI SEKHON

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It has been an honour to be a part of the PMI-VI board as the Certifications Director. In this role I have had the enriching opportunity to work with an inspiring dedicated board and a team of CEPS facilitators and program support volunteers that tirelessly commit their time and experience to teaching PMBOK curriculum to aspiring PMPs. The generosity of your dedication to the CEPS program is so greatly appreciated.

I am also grateful to have had the opportunity to play a role in facilitating the successful passing by CEPS students - of what we know as the gruelling PMP/PMI exam(s) - and would like to extend my well wishes to all past and future CEPS students as they move forward in their careers. -Sue

I wanted to let you know that I successfully passed the PMP exam on Saturday. Please pass my thanks to the instructors of the CEPS course for teaching, sharing their tips, and support.

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PMPAlan CalderTara FieldMalgorzata GrygierowskiNaomi HodgeJohn LangenSamantha MagnusTimothy NoordanAdesoji OvenugaPraveen Raj PonrajAsed SaidBernie Tremblay

CAPMDan-kester AliuMarie-Eve BeaumierCassandra Mathies

*please let us know if we’ve missed your name…

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SEPTEMBER 2018AMANDA SCARBRO

Digital Transformation in Rural Ghana

SEPTEMBER 2018BASHAR DARI & BERENICE GONZALEZHow to RISE up as a 21st Century Trusted Advisor?

NOVEMBER 2018LINDA HIEMSTRA

Projects in a Science-Based Industry

MAY / AGM 2018JONATHAN HUGGET Johnson Street Bridge

Project Design and Construction

FEBRUARY 2019ELIZABETH SCOTT & JACQUELINE WESTONCapital Regional District Wastewater

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MARCH 2019BRENT REED

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The first time I went to a PMI Vancouver Island Chapter event, I was immediately welcomed and challenged at the same time. That experience opened doors for me and gave me the opportunity to improve as a professional; and for that, I always will be grateful.

Thank you all for your support and trust, I had a great time with the company of an amazing team. -Geo

From this experience, I highlight the learning opportunity and the chance of sharing with professionals interested in contributing to the development and growth of the project management local community.

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This was the best event held in the nearly 20 years I have been a member. It was engaging and informative. It was also fun and memorable. Well done! – September 2018

I always come away from these evenings all jazzed up. Hearing about volunteer activity in the chapter and amazing projects that our members manage is very inspiring.

– September 2018

Great new venue and great speakers. Very well organized and all updates about PMI much appreciated. Thank you!

– November 2018

I thought the dinner was very good. The speakers and their project was interesting and had relevance to the entire audience. – February 2019

Great event! The flow of 'AGM' topics went by at a proper pace to keep the audience engaged. – May 2018

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The PMI-VI Chapter was pleased to provide its 2019 PD Conference on May 6th and 7th, in corroboration and partnership with Reboot Communications Ltd., and at a new venue, Delta Hotels Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort in order to accommodate more than 170 visiting and local delegates.

PD Conference Delegate Survey – Overview

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My two years on the PMI VI Board have been refreshing especially with board members working as a team, supporting bold initiatives and focusing on creating value for Chapter Members. Way to go, team!

The exciting new frontiers we charted together for our professional development conference couldn't have been possible without your support.

We can only aim higher to raise the visibility of our Chapter across the Island and beyond. -Zachy

Kristen McKeracher, Shannon Malovec, Ash Johnston, Jacy Imilkowski, Amber McMillan

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When Ivan Rincon became the PMIef Liaison in 2016 it was ground-breaking work. Over the last three years, he delivered project management to diverse venues such as elementary school classrooms, non-profit leadership programs, and support programs for new immigrants and refugees.

In 2018-2019, through the PMIef Liaison the Chapter has been able to:1. Award a scholarship to a high-school student who proved the

value of project management in her journey to higher education. This initiative was featured by PMIef global.

2. Engage teachers from Island Catholic Schools to provide them with project management tools for the classroom.

3. Support the Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre Society (VIRCS), providing career advice and training in project management to new immigrants and refuges in the Victoria area.

PMIef is the philanthropic arm of PMI Global. Its mission is, “to inspire and empower people to realize their potential and transform their lives and their communities through the use of project management knowledge.”

This means bringing project management to non-traditional settings that rely on projects but typically do not have project management staff.

The PMI-VI Chapter helped me get to know a new community of project managers when I moved to Vancouver Island, so I was happy to give back to the Chapter and its members by joining the Board. It was inspiring to work with a group of dedicated, enthusiastic, and talented individuals who are passionate about the growth and integrity of the project management profession. -Amanda

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Having been an executive member of UNICEF SFU, Phi Delta Epsilon Medical Fraternity, and SFU Student Health Advisory Committee, Monique gained experience leading teams, managing budgets, and ideating solutions.

Upon learning about the PMI Education Foundation, Monique was excited by the opportunity to work with youth and marginalized populations through sharing knowledge and cultivating project management skills.

Monique Sekhon recently completed her studies in Population Health at Simon Fraser University and now works as a Project Management Advisor at the Ministry of Health.

All of this work has been more than fulfilling, and embraces the concept of giving back to the community.

-Ivan

As I finish my appointment as PMIef Liaison, and pass the torch to a new generation of community engaged project managers, I would like to thank all Chapter members for their support.

During her time in University, Monique led various projects such as "Let's Talk Mental Health", "the Anatomy Fashion Show", and "FitMix".

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BCVolunteering is the ultimate exercise in democracy. You vote in elections once a year, but when you volunteer, you vote every day about the kind of community you want to live in. -Author Unknown

Our Sponsorship Portfolio Director spent the year exploring sponsorship options for the PMI Chapter with a goal to roll-out a comprehensive program in the upcoming year.

Naveen also supported the Board throughout the year in operations, governance and I.T. support.

If you’re interested in Sponsoring Chapter events please reach out to us at: sponsorship@pmivi.org

Want to Join the Board?• Must be a member in “Good” standing.

• Must provide relevant personal and professional information on the web site prior to the election for review by all members.

• Nominees to an Executive position must declare which position is being sought.

• Nominees to a Director position need not declare which portfolio is being sought.

• Nomination not a guarantee to becoming a candidate.

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Thank You for an Excellent Year!