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PMI Memphis Chapter October 2023 Newsletter

Oct Newsletter

PMI Memphis Professional Development Day HUGE Success!

To say that we came back from the pandemic with a bang is an understatement!  We were delighted to see all of our members, speakers and sponsors.  The richness of our speakers were outstanding, our sponsors made the event top notch and you our members were the best part!  If you have not given us your feedback, please do.  We want to continue to offer opportunities that interest and grow you.  We have a great Fall planned for you and hope to see you all again soon!

Monthly Chapter Meeting – October 

*Change to Virtual Format*

Justin obtained his Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Information Systems from the University of New Orleans. He is a Certified Blockchain Solutions Architect (CBSA), Certified Blockchain Project Manager (CBPM), and Certified Blockchain Consultant (CBC).


Justin also serves the Memphis Community as the Director of Technology at BlockChain901, LLC as well as the Memphis Chapter Leader of BUiLT International.


Attendees will earn 2 PDUs ways of working. 



Speaker Information

Topic: What is RPA? Robotic process automation (RPA) is a software technology that makes it easy to build, deploy, and manage software robots that emulate humans’ actions interacting with digital systems and software. So how can project managers use RPA to their benefit? Come hear Justin Cooper of Omnionix Web Solutions discuss what Robotic Process Automation (RPA) can do for you.


Justin Cooper is Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Omnionix, Inc., a blockchain solution consultancy and development company. He is a technology professional with over 35 years’ experience in emerging and leading technologies. He has been involved in Blockchain & Crypto since 2014. He has held many IT leadership positions as a strategic planner strengthening the IT landscape for Fortune 100 companies, Fortune 500 companies, healthcare entities, financial entities, and internet consumer-to-consumer corporations, by extending and enhancing initiatives, objectives, and outcomes. He has managed virtual technology, IT, and data solutions for major corporations and small businesses, and delivers unique and strategic consulting, platform, advanced and technical services solutions to customers and partners worldwide.

Date: October 11, 2023
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM

Location: Virtual via Zoom 

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 830 4201 4862

Passcode: 672675


Cost: Free to all Chapter Members.  If you registered and paid, your payment will apply to the next in-person chapter meeting.  


Fall Social – Sun Studio + Project Management in the Music Industry

Mark your calendars!


Join us for a private tour of Sun Studios followed by drinks and light bites while we hear Professor and Music Export Memphis Executive Director, Elizabeth Cawein.

Date: Saturday, November 4th 

Time:  5-8 PM

Location: Sun Studio (Tour) + Premiere Palace (After Tour)
706 Union Ave
Memphis, TN 38103


Cost: $20.00 Virtual Happy Hour Member Ticket; $25.00 Non-Member Ticket

Register Now

We would like to welcome (or welcome back) these new members to PMI Memphis. We are so glad you joined us!

  • Christopher Herring 
  • Deidre Thompson

Thank you to these renewing members whose memberships with PMI Memphis are reaching great milestones:

1 Year Anniversary

Kendra Taylor 

Tiffany Seagroves 

Cory Christmas


2 Year Anniversary

Tyler Rollings 

Bounds Thomas


5 Year Anniversary

Mark Papachristou 

Catrin Hagemann 

John Pinto 

Phillip  Galbach


15 Year Anniversary

Hughetta Dudley


20 Year Anniversary

Cherlyn Conner 

Sophia Cole

Note: If you believe that your membership has lapsed, log in to www.pmi.org and review your Profile and Member settings. All changes to your member data are made on the PMI.org member profile, including name, mailing address, company, and email address for all PMI (global and chapter) mailings, communications, and membership renewals.

New Certifications

Congratulations to these members on their new certifications:

  • Sonja U. Elam, PMP & PMI-ACP
  • Audra Couch, CAPM
  • Debra Higgins, PMP & PMI-RMP
  • Deanna Williams, PMP

PMI Memphis offers CAPM in collaboration with the Greater Memphis Chamber of Commerce

Register Now

FREE Training:  Generative AI Overview

Attention all Project Management Institute members – FREE course announcement: Generative AI Overview for Project Managers (5 PDUs)
Sign up while it’s still free! https://www.pmi.org/shop/p-/elearning/generative-ai-overview-for-project-managers/el083

PMP Preparation Course Starting Soon!

PMI Memphis contracts with PMI Authorized Training Partner (ATP) RefineM to provide PMP Prep training for PMP candidates. This year, they are also bringing PMI-ACP and DASM certification prep classes to PMI Memphis members and guests. Registrations are open for every planned series.

Register Now

PMI Memphis offers a variety of ways to gain education and certifications that can help you along in your career. Our PDD along with a Continuous Improvement workshop will be offered, so stay tuned. Here is what we have so far:

Certification Prep Courses – We directly offer courses for 3 credentials in 2023.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL (PMP)
AGILE CERTIFIED PRACTITIONER (PMI-ACP)
DISCIPLINED AGILE SCRUM MASTER (DASM)

If you have any suggestions on how we can continue to improve our Newsletter, please email us at info@pmimemphi.org.

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About Us

The Memphis, Tennessee Chapter of the Project Management Institute (PMI) was chartered in March of 1999 as a part of Region 14.  Region 14 consists of 19,852 members in South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Tennessee, Jamaica, and Trinidad/Tobago.  There are 24 chapters, ranging in size from 120 (Savannah and Columbus, GA Chapters) to 4864 (Atlanta Chapter).  Since the original charter date, the chapter has rapidly grown to a membership of over 500. Remember, all chapters exist for only one reason, to serve YOU, our members.

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PMI Memphis TN, Chapter
PO Box 383283
Germantown, TN 38183-3283

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To become a member of the PMI Memphis Chapter, you must first become a member of the Project Management Institute. As you complete the primary PMI membership forms, you will be asked if you wish to join a local chapter; select the Memphis Chapter on the form (Note: there is a $20.00 fee to join the Chapter).
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