📃 Proposed Bylaws Update

As part of our commitment to transparency, accountability, and member engagement, ETPMI is proposing updates to our chapter bylaws for member ratification. These updates are designed to align with PMI Global requirements, clarify board roles, and provide greater flexibility to meet the needs of our expanding and geographically diverse membership.

📌 Highlights of the proposed changes include:

• Streamlining to seven voting board members

• Preserving essential roles (President, Secretary, Finance)

• Introducing standing committees for key functions (e.g., programming, membership, nominations)

• Supporting growth through acuity-based staffing and potential chapter branches across East Tennessee

• Strengthening financial accountability through required board-approved budgets and annual reporting

These updates aim to modernize our governance structure while keeping ETPMI a member-driven, volunteer-led chapter rooted in service and collaboration.

📅 Review Period: August 11 – September 14, 2025
🔗 View Proposed Bylaws (with markup)
🔗 View Current Bylaws (2023)

📂 Get the full overview in this slide deck: ETPMI 2026 Bylaws – Membership Update (PPTX)

🗳️ Voting Period: September 15 – September 30, 2025

Questions? Feel free to reach out to Anneliese Mondorf, VP of Policy & Governance.

🗳️ Board Member Announcements & Transitions

Let’s give a warm welcome to our newly elected board members and extend our gratitude to those rotating off.

💬 Thank you to Vikki Pope (former VP of Professional Development), Alex Weber (former VP of Programs), and Sarah Franklin (Director of Professional Development) for your dedication and service.

We’re excited to welcome Aarti Pradeep as our new Director of Volunteer Engagement!

🌐 Meet the full board here: etpmi.org/board

About East Tennessee PMI (ETPMI) 

💡 Join a vibrant community dedicated to growing the project management profession across East Tennessee! 

📢 A big thank you to StaffSource for their ongoing support of ETPMI and their commitment to helping grow the project management community in East Tennessee. Your partnership makes a real difference!

Thanks to sponsors like StaffSource, we’re able to host free networking events that bring project professionals together to connect, learn, and grow.

➡️ Join us for our next no-cost networking event:
🔗 August 28 Networking Event – Register Here

We’re also continuing to explore sponsorship opportunities with organizations that share our mission of community and professional development. 

✨ Know a company that would make a great sponsor or partner? Let us know! 
📩 Contact us here 

ETPMI members have enjoyed an exciting series of events this year focused on creativity, leadership, and the future of project teams. From exploring improvisation techniques to boost collaboration and adaptability during an engaging in-person workshop in Maryville, to learning how to shift from a reactive VUCA mindset to one of elegance and intentionality in leadership, members gained powerful tools for personal and professional growth. We also looked ahead with insights on empowering and retaining Gen Z in the workplace, emphasizing mentorship, gamification, and new ways of communicating across generations. These events reflect ETPMI’s commitment to offering fresh, practical content that helps project managers lead with purpose and confidence.

🧱 More events are on the way—stay tuned! 

🎯 Tri‑Cities Networking Event
📅 Date: August 19, 2025 | 🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Location: Ballad Health, Johnson City, TN
Meet ETPMI Board members, hear about the proposed bylaws updates and 2027 membership model, and connect with fellow professionals.
🔗 Register here

🎳 Knoxville Networking Evening
📅 Date: September 16, 2025 | 🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Location: Maple Hall, Knoxville, TN
Enjoy a fun evening of bowling, networking, food, and a chance to win a PDD 2025 ticket! Free for members, but spots are limited.
🔗 Register here

🎤 ETPMI Professional Development Day 2025
📅 Date: October 14, 2025 | 🕗 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
📍 Location: UT Conference Center, Knoxville, TN
Our biggest event of the year returns with exciting breakout sessions, networking, and inspiring keynote speakers!
⏳ Early Bird Pricing ends August 31 – don’t miss your chance to save!
🔗 Register here

🎉 Congratulations to Katerra Sweat, winner of our first giveaway. Now it’s your turn!

Entering is easy:
Share our PDD 2025 LinkedIn Event on your feed
 Tag us @ETPMI
Use the hashtag #ETPMIPDD2025

 Click the link above, hit Share, choose “Repost with your thoughts,” and add your own message.
Sample post:
"Excited to attend PDD2025 in October! #ETPMIPDD2025 @ETPMI"

 Giveaway #2 runs from Tuesday, August 5 through Monday, August 25
 Winner announced: August 26
 Prize: One free ticket to PDD 2025, yours to use or gift!

We’re honored to welcome Scott Byers as ETPMI’s new Military Liaison! As part of our commitment to supporting the military community, we offer free ETPMI membership passes for any active PMI members who would like to explore what our chapter has to offer for a year—on us. 

🇺🇸 Thank you to all who serve and have served. We are grateful for your dedication and sacrifice. 

👉 Know a military project management professional who could benefit from ETPMI’s network, events, or resources? Connect them with Scott at [email protected] to learn more! 

If you're a service member, veteran, or military spouse exploring a career in project management, Matt Quick's "The Ultimate PMP® Guide (U.S. Military Edition)" is an invaluable resource. This guide offers clear steps on confirming eligibility, accessing funding options like Credentialing Assistance and the GI Bill, and selecting the right training programs. It also highlights free and low-cost certification prep opportunities tailored for the military community.

📖 Read the full guide here: The Ultimate PMP® Guide (U.S. Military Edition)

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