Outreach Committee

Outreach Committee Objectives

Friday, 20 November 2009 03:27

The objectives of the Outreach Committee are as follows:

Increase Impact to External Organizations
Add Value to Current Members
Promote Goodwill in the Community
Drive Visibility in the Media
Increase SNEC-PMI Active Membership
Increase Sponsorship
Build a Library of Reference Statements

Contact: Steve Teebagy, Outreach Committee Vice President This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Non-Profit Outreach

Friday, 20 November 2009 03:33

The Not-for-Profit Outreach subcommittee is focused on executing a well-defined set of outreach activities, which include (but are not limited to) the following:

Reach out to local non-profit organizations to explore what value SNEC-PMI volunteers could do for them.
Build, maintain and advertise an active list of current projects that SNEC-PMI volunteers can assist NFP’s with (and earn PDU’s).
Obtain non-cash benefits from impacted non-profit organizations in return. Some examples include:
- Reference Statements
- Public Relations/Press Releases
- Advertising of SNEC-PMI on their websites
- Hosting of SNEC-PMI meetings at their premises.
Collaborate with grant funding organizations

If you are a non-profit and would like to request volunteer assistance with your project needs, please click here. You will be brought to an information gathering form to complete.

Contact: Gerald Van Horn, Non-Profit Outreach Coordinator, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Corporate Outreach

Friday, 20 November 2009 03:48

The Corporate Outreach subcommittee is focused on executing a well-defined set of outreach activities, which include (but are not limited to) the following:

Drive awareness, establish and build relationships with CT businesses not currently connected or minimally connected with SNEC-PMI.
Define specific value-add/tools that SNEC-PMI can offer to area businesses (e.g. chapter events, speaking engagements, etc.).
Seek Executive Input (i.e. Corporate Advisory Board) from prominent Southern New England businesses already connected with SNEC-PMI.
Develop base of corporate references.

Contact: Phil Surato, Corporate Outreach Coordinator This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Education Outreach

Friday, 20 November 2009 03:38

The Education Outreach subcommittee is focused on executing a well-defined set of outreach activities, which include (but are not limited to) the following:

Get current members involved in career days/job fairs and/or publish newsletter articles at their alma-maters.
Work with colleges/sponsors to promote student involvement, volunteering and/or discounted SNEC-PMI membership.
Curriculum Development Assistance to Higher-Ed – Including PM courses/seminars, Real Work Project Management skills for MBA students, etc.

Contact: Lynne Cianciotti, Education Outreach Coordinator This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Professional Association/Special Interest Group Outreach

Friday, 20 November 2009 03:43

The Professional Association/Special Interest Group Outreach subcommittee is focused on executing a well-defined set of outreach activities, which include (but are not limited to) the following:

Define and develop “Inner Circle” partnerships with most complementary professional organizations. Inner Circle organizations are key organizations that share common interests and/or goals with SNEC-PMI. Target list includes:
- Microsoft Project Users Group (MPUG )
- International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA)
- American Society for Quality (ASQ)
- Society for Information Management (SIM)
- Other PMI Chapters with primary focus on New England chapters and NYC
Leverage ”Inner Circle” to promote benefits of SNEC-PMI membership and PMP certification. Initiate and facilitate benchmarking with other organizations. Examples of targeted activities include
- Attending and/or presenting at Inner Circle professional meetings
- Inviting select members of Inner Circle organizations to SNEC events
- Inviting Inner Circle representatives to present at SNEC sponsored events
Identify and promote networking, education and professional development with select CT Professional Association groups

Contact: SIG/PA Outreach Coordinator at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Government Outreach

Friday, 20 November 2009 03:46

The Government Outreach subcommittee is focused on executing a well-defined set of outreach activities, which include (but are not limited to) the following:

Drive awareness, establish & build relationships with government entities.
Communicate information about SNEC-PMI membership and PMP certification.
Conduct seminars/information sessions on Project Management.
Promote value of Project Management as a professional discipline.
Communicate information about SNEC-PMI initiatives, programs and services.
Potentially use relationship with government entities to provide introduction to businesses for New and Existing Business Outreach initiatives/activities.

Contact: Laurie Codianne, Gov’t. Outreach Coordinator This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it