Contributed by Mike Streno, PMP

Let's face it, in today's fast-paced and competitive business environment you need to find ways to differentiate yourself from your peers. By achieving notable results on projects and being a top-notch program/project manager you can position yourself as a valuable asset.  Membership in the Project Management Institute (PMIŽ) and the PMI Northeast Wisconsin Chapter (PMI-NEW) provides many opportunities to advance your program/project management knowledge, skills, and business relationships. PMI-NEW is a growing chapter with over 200 members in Northeast Wisconsin and was the 2004 PMI Chapter of the Year runner-up.

Through PMI-NEW you'll get the opportunity to attend educational, training, and professional development events. You'll also get the opportunity to meet regularly with fellow program/project management professionals, share experiences and concerns, network with those peers sharing common interests, and volunteer for chapter related activities. Ultimately, this exposure will assist with your qualifications for becoming a PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) or maintaining your current PMP Certification.

All of the activities are designed to contribute to your knowledge base and assist you with becoming a more valued member of your organization.  Benefits of being a PMI-NEW member begin with the benefits and resources provided by membership with the PMI national organization. Since its founding in 1969, PMI has grown as the organization of choice for program and project management professionals. As of 2004, there are over 150,000 members in over 150 countries. PMI is the leading nonprofit professional association in the area of project management. PMI establishes project management standards, provides seminars, educational programs, and professional certification that more organizations a looking towards for their project leaders.

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Applying for Membership
Don't wait another minute to help your career get on the fast track! Becoming a member of the Project Management Institute and the PMI Northeast Wisconsin Chapter is one of the best and easiest steps that you can take to assist with building your career in project management.

Individual Membership
Individual Membership in PMI is $119.00 US annually. Any Chapter, SIG, or College membership fees are additional. New individual members will be charged a one time $10.00 US application fee. PMI-NEW's chapter fees are $25.00 US annually. This traditional, yearly membership is open to any person who may qualify and is interested in, or engaged in, the practice, teaching or other application of project management including research concerning project management. Individual Membership in PMI and PMI-NEW Individual Chapter Membership can be applied for together through PMI's online membership application.

Student Membership
Student Membership in PMI is $30.00 US annually. Any Chapter, SIG, or College membership fees are additional. New student members will be charged a one time $10.00 US application fee. PMI-NEW's student chapter fees are $10.00 US annually. Student membership in PMI is open to students currently enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited, or globally equivalent, college or university. Applicants must enclose verification of current enrollment with a completed Individual Membership Application. Student Membership in PMI must be applied for following PMI's Student Application Process.

Retiree Membership
Retiree Membership in PMI is $60.00 US annually. Any Chapter, SIG, or College membership fees are additional. PMI-NEW's retiree chapter fees are $25.00 US annually. Retiree membership is open to any PMI member in good standing for five (5) consecutive years, who has retired from active employment. Applicants must enclose a letter stating that they are no longer actively employed with a completed Renewal Invoice. Retiree Membership in PMI must be applied for following PMI's Retiree Application Process.

Renewal Membership
For existing members, membership in PMI and the PMI-NEW Chapter must be renewed annually following PMI's Renewal Process.

If you would like to request more information about PMI-NEW, contact our VP of Membership.

If you have mailed your membership application, but have not yet received a timely response from PMI, contact PMI at pmihq@pmi.org or 610.356.4600.