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Need to Know New Members: 
Welcome to PMINJ! Your membership is appreciated,
and you are encouraged to make connections and let
us know how we can assist in your professional
journey. New Certificate Holders: 
Congratulations to those PMINJ members who have
recently attained new PMI certifications. You did
it! Let PMINJ help you take your career to the next
level. PMINJ Bylaws Update: As part of PMIs New Membership Model (NMM), we have modified our current PMINJ Bylaws. PMI has approved these changes. The revised bylaws (linked above) are in a 30 day Membership review period. After the review, the Members will be asked to ratify the bylaws. Chapter DEI Pledge: Visit the chapter's DEI page to read about PMINJ's commitment to inclusion. Follow the link to view recent events. Future City: 
The PMINJ chapter continues its partnership with NJ
Future City, to support its mission to provide fun
and exciting STEM-related learning in 6th, 7th, and
8th grades through an engineering challenge with a
"hands" on application to present their vision of a
city of the future while solving a current,
real-life 'challenge.' This year's challenge: Farm
to Table, Saturday, 17 Jan from 8:30
AM – 5:00 PM at Rutgers (Piscataway Campus). You can
help sustain this partnership by volunteering.
Click the link above to learn more about how your
presence will support Future City. Write to
Jonathan.Rice@pminj.org with questions and to learn
how you can represent the chapter: be a Mentor
now, be a presentation judge, present PM 101, and
greet the students and discuss information about
Project Management during the day. What's New At PMI: 
Stay current with the latest news and developments
from PMI. A range of useful information, videos, and
certification courses are listed on the What's New
at PMI page. Click the link above to visit the page
to learn what's new, ways to earn PDUs, and the many
ways to get involved with the PM profession. (New
PMP Prep exam, PMI Infinity, New PMBOK Guide) Student Membership:  Do you
know a student who will benefit from being a part of
the PMINJ chapter? If so, tell them that students
can join the chapter Free with PMI Membership of
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Programs, Seminars, & Meetings Networking LCI: 
A job search can be discouraging if it's not going
well. But don't despair. Certified Life Coach and
career coach Tony Calabrese will present "When You
Have Lost the Spirit to Job Hunt" on 11 Dec.
Learn strategies that will help you reenergize your
job search in 2026, The presentation is free to
chapter members via Zoom. Click the link above to
learn more about the presenter, registration info,
hours, and PDU details. Construction LCI: 
"Green Project Management in Construction Projects"
will be presented virtually via Zoom on 17 Dec.
Attendees will learn the core principles behind PMIs
sustainability-focused GPM-b certification,
highlighting how project managers can embed
responsible, environmentally conscious practices
into every phase of a construction project — from
concept and planning through execution, operations,
and closeout. Attendees will also learn how to
integrate green workflows into existing project
management frameworks without disrupting schedule,
scope, or budget—ensuring sustainability becomes a
value-add rather than an obstacle. Click the link to
learn more, read the main takeaways from this
presentation, a biography of the speaker, Tarek
Tawfk and his extensive PM experience, PDU and
registration information. New Member Orientation: 
On 20 Dec, Members are invited to attend an
orientation with Mark Barash. Discussion includes
chapter offerings to enhance your membership and
career: volunteering, meetings, training, mentoring.
See a demo of what is available through the chapter
website and how to get involved. On Demand - Wonderful World of Power Skills: 
This on-demand workshop identifies the most
important Power Skills to master projects and in the
workplace to promote accountability and to learn how
to think and act to achieve the success you desire.
Tailored for leaders, those who aspire to be
leaders, and all employees who desire to take their
performance to a higher level, this workshop will
help you manage top priorities, think for yourself,
routinely practice boldness and so much more! Click
the link to learn more about the workshop presenter,
Neal Whitten, PMP, registration, and how to access
this powerful content. PMINJ Chapter Calendar: 
View this chapter's meetings – and other chapters –
by reviewing this Google Calendar. Remember to add
the chapter calendar to your Google Calendar.
Consult the calendar regularly for the most up to
date info and events. Speaker Solicitation: 
Do you have original information to share with an
engaged and curious audience of Project Management
professionals? Do you want to share at Corporate
and/or Academic events? The chapter is always
looking for speakers who can share Project
Management related content. The updated webpage
provides contacts for the various Chapter
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Personal & Professional Growth PMP Exam Prep: 
The chapter has partnered with long-time sponsor
BTII Institute, a leader in certification-based
management training, to offer participants one of
the best training courses available at a great
value. The course sessions will be conducted live
and online. Click the link for details about the
learning goals, topics, and the materials you will
receive. Remember that the special member rate is
only available by registering through the PMINJ
site. Follow the link to see more info, registration
deadlines. Additional courses will be posted
shortly. PMP Study Group: For the study group that meets in support of those who are preparing for the Project Management Professional (PMP®) Exam, follow the link for group details, including time, location and group format. Email Irene Kondrar, irene.kondrar@gmail.com. A virtual link will be provided with the RSVP. PhD Research Study: Click the link for additional details and how you can participate your valuable time and feedback for research in relationships between Construction Project Managers' Leadership Styles and Critical Success Factors of a Project's Outcome: A Quantitative Correlational Study. The purpose of this study is to learn more about construction project management success and if there is a statistically significant difference between leadership styles and construction project outcomes. The potential benefits of this study will aid the construction project management industry in developing tools to improve leadership and project success. Click above to the PMINJ chapter page that hosts the link to the Survey and its minimal qualifications. PMINJ Social Media:  LinkedIn:
 Instagram:
 Facebook:
 YouTube:
Have an event to highlight via these social channels, send your content / event to: socialmedia@pminj.org. Job Search Support: 
Work Search Buddy: 
With many of our members in transition, the chapter
recognizes that a job search can be a lonely
process. The aim of the Work Search Buddy program
helps ease the "lonely" aspect of the job search
process by providing the ability to partner with
another PMINJ member who is also in the hunt for a
new job. The program allows concentration on the
support of the search and is a great way to connect
and learn from another chapter member. Mentor Program: 
PMINJ offers free and personalized mentorship to
PMINJ members. The program provides guidance to
working project professionals and is available to
all chapter members. Benefits include expanding your
professional network and earning PDUs. Click the
link above to learn more about being a Mentee or a
Mentor. Note: this program is not intended to assist
with Job search or obtaining the PMP certification.
Volunteering: 
Our PMINJ chapter is strong because of our committed
members. More than ever, we need you so we can keep
the chapter healthy and grow in our services and
offerings. Be involved in supporting the important
work of this chapter. Access the volunteer
opportunities on the PMINJ Chapter website. Learn
about our volunteer opportunities – and even how to
create your own opportunity! Join the Construction LCI: 
Our chapter's latest LCI serves members in
construction. This initiative aims to bring together
professionals who share a passion for the
construction industry, providing a platform for
sharing knowledge, networking, and professional
development. The goal of the LCI is to equip
professionals with the necessary skills to drive
efficiency in projects, which will have a positive
growth effect across the industry. Click the link
above to get more info about this LCI. Join the Veterans LCI: 
Support the mission of the Veterans LCI to serve the
veterans of NJ while providing project management
development opportunities to our veteran members.
Whether you're a veteran or an ally, the LCI is here
to network, mentor, and help veterans transition
into the project management profession. This LCI
provides a forum to share common interests and
challenges. We welcome your involvement and request
your help with planned activities. Visit the
Veterans LCI page on the chapter website, or email:
Veterans@pminj.org. Also, the Nov Monthly Program
featured the various resources for the veteran
community. You can view the presentation on the
chapter website.
(https://www.pminj.org/members/webinars/2511/2511mp.mr)
Join the Business Analysis LCI: Are you interested in working with thought leaders in Business Analysis (BA)? We are looking to (re)establish a Business Analysis LCI within the Chapter in 2025. You will join a forum to share common interests and challenges, share experiences, techniques, ways of working, and trends within Business Analysis. There will be opportunities to network and build relationships with business analysis leaders and PMINJ members with similar interests to your BA career objectives. Gain experience with knowledge sharing content such as meeting/event presentations by actively participating and contributing in the BA LCI meetings. Join this LCI and work with the team lead to organize content on Business Analysis topics. Contact: Jonathan.Rice@pminj.org Toastmasters: 
Are you ready to transform the way you communicate
and lead? PMINJ Toastmasters is looking for
motivated individuals to join a dynamic group of
project management professionals! Registration is
open to NEW and Reinstated or Dual Members. Click
the link for details and to apply. Meetups: 
These events are the perfect way to connect with
peers, share experiences, and expand your
professional network. The Special Programs team
wants to hear your ideas. Send an email to:
specialprograms@pminj.org
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Expand Your Knowledge & Skills 
Lifescicnces Update: The Lifesciences LCI had an informative and productive 2025, with events, collaborations, webinars, and articles. A major theme in 2025 was the use of Gen AI. If you haven't already read the article, “What Does Roofing, AI, and your Career Have in Common?” , by member Kim Azzalino, read it now. It’s a call to action to make the time to "proactively strengthen...AI knowledge and skills". Follow the link to read more about the LCI's highlights. Past PM Articles |
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