Presidents Message

Frank Pugh, PMI Tallahassee Chapter President

PMI Tallahassee Chapter Members and Friends: 

We are getting this message out early in November so that we can tell you about upcoming events as well as breaking news.  Please get out your calendars and plan to attend all events you can.   We look forward to reviewing the newly released book Simplify, hosting a social networking event at Geo’s, conducting a chapter meeting in a surprise format, and playing agile poker at the MagLab.  Also, we want to tell you about the board membership changes afoot.  Please read further in this newsletter about the outcome of the board member election held early to mid-October.  We also talk a little about each successful candidate.  

Some of the new officeholders take a position held by term limited incumbents. I want to thank our outgoing board members for their service and leadership.  Tammy Anderson has held one position or another for many years, most lately as VP of Finance.  Together with our PMI Board Liaison Debbie Rivenburg, Tammy has been a constant force in keeping the chapter operating by the book in multiple high trust positions. Daniella Cross-Wilkins stepped into the VP of Professional Development after a vacancy emerged.  Due to her background in talent development and change management, Daniella was able to contribute quickly and has more than a year of exemplary service in that position.   Shameeka King, VP of Members, helped make creative and welcoming changes and artifacts in support of our members both existing and new.   Together with Brigette Boisvert (our multi-term VP of Volunteers), Shameeka created the members and volunteers committee. This committee establishes synergy and depth in volunteer support for chapter outreach and operations.   Tammy, Daniella and Shameeka will be missed in their roles, but I think that it is likely that we will see them at chapter events in years to come. 

Speaking of time, this year is really ripping by.  I looked at the calendar and realized that I have only two more months as the PMI Tallahassee Chapter President.  At the end of my term, there will be sad moments because I love this job, but the preponderance will be happy times. I will become an active member again.  Just like you, I will enjoy seeing our veteran and newly elected board members keep us up to date on the fundamentals that we have promoted, and in cases established, while also taking the chapter in new and exciting directions. 

Just in case we do not cross paths soon, farewell and thank you for trusting me with the privilege of this role. I hope to see you at the remaining events for the rest of the year, and those in years to come!