May 2006 Newsletter

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PMI's Information systems Specific Interest Group (ISSIG) hosts an annual Professional Development Symposium. The 2006 PDS will be in Cincinnati Ohio on June 3-6. You are invited to come for the weekend workshops where you will get coaching and feedback from mentors and peers or attend the symposium were the latest trends will be explored. The 34 speakers we have assembled are recognizable experts, approachable, and encouraging to our attendees. See the PMI-ISSIG PDS website for more information.

PMI has numerous Specific Interest Groups (SIG), each focusing on a specific industry or project management aspect. Examples of industry-related SIGs include Aerospace and Defense, Design-Procurement-Construction and Financial Services. SIGs that focus on a particular aspect of project management include the Metrics, Program Management Office and Risk Management SIGs. SIGs provide a forum to interact with others who share your project interests. See the PMI website for a complete list of SIGs.

Link to ISSIG PDS site: http://www.pmi-issig.org/pds
Link to the SIG list on pmi: http://www.pmi.org/prod/groups/public/documents/info/gmc_siglisting.asp

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Special Notice concerning the May Meeting

For this meeting, we need your RSVP by May 10^th, with citizenship information included, to obtain clearance into the facility.

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Tuesday, April 18^th Chapter Meeting

Tour of Bombardier Aerospace

Bombardier Aerospace is a major manufacturer of aircraft. The Wichita facility is headquarters for the Learjet division. Activities at this facility include administration, manufacturing, certification flight testing, and aircraft servicing.

We will begin the tour on Tuesday, May 16th at 5:30pm. We will be meeting at the West Security Office. See the map and directions below for more information.

Fee:           No Fee

You must RSVP by May 10^th to attend this tour. Your RSVP must include your country of citizenship.

RSVP:        Dave Krofssik
                  by Noon Wednesday, May 10^th
                  online at http://www.pmiwichita.org/meeting_rsvp.html or
                  email to rsvp@pmiwichita.org or
                  by phone at 316-250-0586

Location:   Bombardier Aerospace
                  One Learjet Way
                  On the west side of Mid-Continent Airport
                  Entrance off of Tyler Road South of Kellogg
                  Meet at the West Security office
                  (see map below)

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Next Meeting – Tuesday, June 20^th –

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