• Important Tax Filing Information for U.S.-based Component Officers
• Deadline to Submit Component Awards Applications is 30 April;
  New Technology Makes It Easier

• Share and Learn at the EMEA Leadership Institute Meeting in Malta
• Call for Presentation Proposals for 2008 Latin America Leadership Institute Meeting

• Announcing PMI’s Newest Credential:  PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)^SM

The annual tax filing deadline with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is Thursday, 15 May 2008. Please review the information found on the Component Leadership Online Community > Resources-Finance Officers section to ensure your component meets the IRS guidelines.

United States-based PMI component officers are reminded that copies of your component's tax filings must be sent to PMI for inclusion in components' records and can be sent to the attention of PMI Component Relations Coordinator Anne Jenemann.

Every U.S.-based component should file a 2007 tax filing (either e-Postcard 990 N, a 990-EZ or a 990) with the Internal Revenue Service by 15 May.

A copy of that tax filing must be held on record with the component’s files at PMI Global Operations Center as soon as possible after the 15 May reporting deadline.

This information is required for each component’s annual charter renewal. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Anne Jenemann.

New technology has made the 2008 PMI Component Award application process much easier. You may now upload your award applications to a new website that will allow you to upload large files without overburdening e-mail servers and available bandwidth.

Also, you will receive immediate automated notification confirming the award application has been received by PMI. Applications are due by Wednesday, 30 April.

For more information or to submit an application, e-mail the program or Anne Jenemann, or call Ms. Jenemann at 610–356–4600 ext. 5035.

The new PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)^SM credential will be unveiled at the upcoming PMI College of Scheduling Conference on 4–7 May.  Eligible candidates for the credential can now apply online and schedule their examination for 30 May or beyond. 

PMI is looking for potential credential-holders to take the examination during the incentive period, 30 May – 31 July 2008.  Those who schedule and sit for the examination during this period will receive 50 percent off the price of the examination, and be entered into one of four regional drawings for US$1,000.

The PMI College of Scheduling was a major contributor to the development of the credential and is one of the biggest supporters of the PMI-SP.  Together, the College of Scheduling and PMI are partnering to launch this specialty credential at the annual conference.

For those wishing to study and prepare for the examination, the PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)^SM Examination Specification and the Practice Standard for Scheduling are just some of the many study aids available to assist in the preparation for the PMI-SP examination.

See additional details on the PMI-SP and to apply online.

Are you interested in recruiting and retaining members? Then register now for the 2008 EMEA Leadership Institute Meeting, 16–18 May in St. Julians, Malta, and attend the session on Exploring Membership Recruitment and Retention Strategies for PMI Components on Saturday, 17 May, 1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.

This interactive discussion will detail membership recruitment and retention strategies that PMI components use. An overview of concrete examples will be included as part of this valuable session.

Do you work with people from different cultural backgrounds?  If so, attend the Cross Cultural Workshop on Sunday, 18 May, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and learn strategies to minimize cross-cultural miscommunication.

As always, the EMEA Leadership Institute Meeting is an opportunity for professional development, skills improvement and networking, all in a beautiful location.

The PMI Leadership Institute Advisory Group is accepting presentation proposals for the 2008 Latin America Leadership Institute Meeting, which will be held 9–10 August 2008 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The deadline to propose a topic is 30 May.

Content must be focused on and applicable to all PMI chapters, colleges and SIGs. Presentations can discuss the roles of officers, such as those in membership, finance, communication and voluntarism.

The purpose of the Leadership Institute Meeting is to provide training and networking that enhance the experience of PMI’s volunteer leaders. Therefore, presentations should not overtly market or endorse commercial products and services. 

Also, topics related to general project management practice, such as tools and techniques, may not be applicable to the Leadership Institute and thus might be a better fit for a PMI global congress.

Please access the proposal form, which is located in the Component Leadership Online Community > News section, and submit presentation proposals or questions to Leadership Institute Administrator Gil Marder, by 30 May.

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