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Professional Management Association
Guest Speaker
Recent Events
Upcoming Events
Exec Board Restructure
Team Building Activity
Reminders
Committee Meetings
Agenda
Kiva Case CompetitionWednesday, April 9th, 2014-5:30 PM
What is Kiva? Kiva is a non-profit organization which
helps to connect people through lending money to help with poverty throughout the world. On their website it states: “Leveraging the internet and a worldwide network of microfinance institutions, Kiva lets individuals lend as little as $25 to help create opportunity around the world". The loans go to entrepreneurs who are
looking to borrow money to help with their business.
Facts: Since Kiva was founded in 2005:
1,112,630 Kiva lenders $541,511,700in loans 98.97% Repayment rate
Kiva works with: 244 Field Partners 450 volunteers around the world 73 different countries
Kiva Case Competition
Why Sign Up? Great opportunity Two Professor Judges
Professor Ron Johnson & Professor Chris Hinkelmann
One PSFS Judge Executive Vice President Katie Forte
Free food Prize for winning team!
Details: Teams of two
Sign up with a friend or individuallyIf individual we will pair you
You will have about an hour to create a presentation with your partner, and then about ten minutes to present to our judges in the next room
Interested? Please see me after the meeting to
sign up! You will have to attend at least one of
my PR meetings if interested Space will be limited so please do not
wait to sign up! Any questions please do not hesitate to
ask me! [email protected]
2/25 – Nicole Sandretto: Project Management Overview
2/27 – Penn State Basketball Game
2/27 – Social
3/2- State College Sweep
3/2 – Bake Sale
3/4 – Cindy Andrews: Project Management – Communication
3/5 – Resume Review
Recent Events
3/18 – Randy Isles Project Management
3/20 – Lasertag
3/22- Maple Harvest Festival
3/24 – Target Professional Development Event
3/25- Networking Expo
3/26 – Northwestern Professional Development
3/28 – PLS Site Visit
4/4 – Amazon Site Visit
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, March 18 from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in 105 Business Building
Randy Isles is the Operating Partner for Seven Points Equity Partners, which is a private investment management firm
He is going to be speaking with us about defining the scope of the project, defining team roles, and developing a project plan that includes things like budgeting, scheduling, and determining needed resources.
Dress code is business casual. Attendance is worth 5 points and counts as a Corporate Relations event
Please contact James Leisenring ([email protected]) with any questions or concerns
Randy Isles on Project Management: Initiation and Planning
Thursday, March 20th, 8-9pm at What-A-Blast Lasertag (Sowers Street)
Join us for an hour of fun at what-a-blast laser tag! Compete against other members in 3 games.
This event is worth 5 social points.
Lasertag
We will be helping volunteer at the Maple Harvest Festival at Shaver’s Creek
It will be worth 10 community service points
Please contact Ken Marrocco for further details.
Maple Harvest Festival
Friday night, March 21st, 10 pm 312 Calder Commons
3 Dollars per person to come.
Please see Angela with any questions.
This is worth 5 social points
Social
Monday, March 24 from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.in 117 Thomas Building
Jill Roberts, a campus ambassador with Target, will be speaking with our members about Target hiring opportunities
Jill will also lead us in some interactive games and activities, so be sure to make it to this great event by Target!
Dress code is business casual. Attendance is worth 5 points and counts
as a Corporate Relations event
Please contact Danielle Schrey ([email protected]) with any questions or concerns
Professional Development Event presented by Target
Tuesday, March 25 from 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in the Business Building Atrium
Our big networking event of the semester! We have some great companies coming out hiring for internships and full-time positions so make sure to bring your resume along and a big smile!
We need some volunteers to help out at the event!
Dress code is dressy business casual. Attendance is worth 10 membership points and counts as a general event
Please contact Danielle Schrey ([email protected]) with any questions or concerns
Networking Expo hosted by PMA
Wednesday, March 26 from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.in 106 Business Building
Joanna Cole from Northwestern Mutual will be coming and speaking to our members about ethics in the workforce
This is sure to be a fun and interesting event, so please try and make it to hear this great speaker!
Dress code is business casual. Attendance is worth 5 points and counts as a Corporate Relations event
Please contact Danielle Schrey ([email protected]) with any questions or concerns
Professional Development Event presented by Northwestern Mutual
Friday, March 28 from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. in Cranberry, Pennsylvania
PLS is a third party logistics company. They will be offering a tour of the site and also treating us to lunch
Note: This will not be a university-approved absence, but professors may excuse you if you give them ample notice.
PMA is looking for drivers for this trip. Drivers will be reimbursed for the cost of gas.
SIGN UP IF INTERESTED
Please contact Danielle Schrey ([email protected]) with any questions or concerns
PLS Site Visit
Friday, April 4th in Breinigsville, PA
This day trip will give members of PMA the chance to see the inner workings of Amazon, the largest online retailer in the world
Note: This will not be a university-approved absence, but professors may excuse you if you give them ample notice.
PMA is looking for drivers for this trip. Drivers will be reimbursed for the cost of gas (again, BIG GROUP!)
If interested, be sure to sign-up here by Monday, March 17 at 6:00 p.m.
Please contact Ben Gorgonzola ([email protected]) with any questions or concerns
Amazon Fulfillment Center Site Visit
Fill out a bracket for a chance to win a gift card
It will be 5 dollars to enter with proceeds being donated to Nothing but Nets Campaign
5 points for community service
Please see Ken Marrocco to sign up and receive the link for the brackets
NCAA Bracket
Box Tops ◦ Look for them on household items◦ 3 points for every 5 box tops
15 point maximum
Community Service Collections
Teams are being sorted based on the responses.
Interviews will take place later this week.
Project Management Program
The Professional Management Association
Re-Structuring and Re-Branding Solutions for PMA
By Marlow Bryant
Key Questions
•How do we increase membership while still keeping our core strength (small and personable)?
•How do we add value to PMA membership, and how do we communicate that clearly?
Rebranding PMA – Major Changes
1. Streamline Executive Boarda) Distribute tasks more evenly/effectively
2. Develop Committee Structure, Create Opportunity
a) Solidify committees, ensure member commitment and build leadership skills through “Chair Board”
b) Involves members in the direction of PMA
3. Shift General Meetings from Bi-Weekly to Weekly
a) Alternate Professional and Team-Building in meetingsb) Continue commitment to increasing membership value
through pizza
Streamlining Executive Structure
Current Structure
Streamlining Executive Structure
New Structure
Leadership Committees
Exec Board Purpose
•Focus on strategy and vision of PMA•Develop PMA through innovation, create
new opportunities•Project Supervision, not management
Chair Board Purpose
•Direct Project Management Leadership•Manage individual events; plan logistics,
market events, propose budgets•Work with Leadership VP’s to produce
events
New Meeting Times
•Shift from bi-weekly to weekly meetings•Alternate team-building activities and
professional events•Increase commitment to a consistent,
easy to follow meeting schedule•Still have pizza
Team Building Activity
Reminders
Reminders Office Hours
◦ Thursdays from 6 pm – 7 pm in 112 Thomas◦ Monday 3/3 from 6 pm – 7 pm in 108 Business
PMA is on Facebook and Twitter!◦ Twitter is @PMA72
Use the calendar on our website for upcoming events!
To Become Active Member◦ 50 points◦ 5 points for each committee (10 points for Corporate Relations)
◦$20 dues
End of the semester reward
Free T-Shirt!
Resume Builder
Don’t forget about the points competition!◦ Platinum, Gold, Silver members◦ Beat the Exec Board!
Benefits of Active Membership
Go see your committee chair!
If you don’t have a committee yet, come see us at the front and we’ll help you decide!
Thanks for coming!
PMA Office Hours:Monday 6pm, 220 Thomas
Thank You!