ELECTION 2004 - SPECIAL EDITION
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Editorial
Message from the President – Terri Cheeseman
Because this
issue of the PMI OVOC Newsletter is being dedicated to coverage of our election
of the 2004 Board of Directors, I will be very brief.
In the past,
there has been some difficulty in achieving quorum for our elections. This was
very disappointing, since quorum is a mere 5% of membership. This represents 72
members at our current membership level of about 1425. Since we have moved from
voting in person at the Annual Business Meeting to casting votes via mail, fax
or electronic means in the past two years, the percentage of members who vote
has increased to just over 10%. This is still a very disappointing turnout.
The nominating
committee expends significant effort to select the best-qualified and
interested candidates to direct the operations of the Chapter on your behalf.
You can reward this effort and contribute to the future direction of the
Chapter by taking the few minutes necessary to review the candidate profiles
and cast your vote for the individuals you believe will best represent your
needs.
A large number of
volunteers, including the Board of Directors and the many committees they
direct, commit many hours each year to bring you programs that will increase
the value of your PMI membership. Casting your vote for the candidate of your
choice will show these volunteers that you appreciate and value their efforts.
This is your
opportunity to influence the direction of the chapter. Ensure that your voice
is heard, exercise your right as a member and VOTE!
Election 2004
The Candidates (Click
on a name to view candidate profile)
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The Officers
Presidential Candidates
Terri
Cheeseman PMP (Incumbent)
Profile
Terri is a graduate of
Queen’s University and a Professional Engineer with a varied background in
product and project management in the telecommunications industry. Terri has
gained many years of experience managing a variety of projects including
automated systems, videoconferencing facilities, and new product/service
development during her career with Bell Canada and Stentor. She has also been teaching courses in the Algonquin
College Project Management Certificate program since fall 1998. Since becoming
a member of PMI OVOC in February 1994, Terri’s PMI activities include:
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Received
PMP certification in February 1998.
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Attended PMI Annual Seminars & Symposiums in ‘97, ’98, ’99 and
2001.
- Served as Secretary on Board of Directors of
the PMI Ottawa Valley Outaouais Chapter in 1998, 1999 and 2000 and
President in 2001, 2002 and 2003.
- Served as financial manager for PMI OVOC PMP
Exam Preparation seminars in 1998 through 2002.
- Served as Board Sponsor for the PMI OVOC Spring
2000 Symposium and Seminars.
- Acted as Master of Ceremonies for the PMI OVOC
Spring 2000 Symposium.
- Attended PMI Component Leadership Conferences
in March and Fall 2001,2002 and 2003 and networked with other chapters and
PMI HQ to review best practices for potential application in PMI OVOC.
- Promoted PMI and OVOC in the Ottawa area
through presentations to various organizations and staffing the PMI booth
at related trade shows.
Terri’s
dedication and commitment to the project management profession has helped the
Chapter grow from 1084 members at the end of 2000 to over 1400 at the end of
August 2003. The core programs have been strengthened and new programs have
been added. If re-elected, Terri will continue to lead the Chapter towards the
achievement of its goals with respect to meeting member needs and adding value
to their continued membership.
I am
interested in serving on the Board of Directors in order to:
Help the Chapter to continue
to grow and introduce innovative new programs that will increase the value of
membership.
I am the most qualified to serve on the Board of Directors for the
following reasons:
- Proven track record of service to the Chapter and
PMI
- Desire and commitment to grow and enhance value
of Chapter membership
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Years of
experience as a project management practitioner and trainer.
Other information that you would
like the chapter membership to know about you is:
- Retired from Bell Canada in 2001 with
over 28 years of service.
- Operate own PM Consulting and
Training company, JRC Associates Inc.
Profile
Jim is a highly
qualified and dynamic senior project manger with DAMA Consulting of Ottawa. Jim
had a very successful career with the Canadian Air Force before retiring to
enter the challenging and demanding world of IM/IT Project Management. Jim, as the Project Manager of the Canadian
Air Forces Y2K program, led this highly important and successful
initiative. He followed this project by
playing a significant role in the development of the DND “Recruiting Report”,
recognized as one of the “best” reports in years. He is currently involved in the Canadian Forces Supply System
Upgrade (CFSSU). He led the development
and very successful implementation of the “Deployed CFSSU” application to the
Navy in February 2002.
Recognized as a
very effective, goal oriented PM he was selected to head the Distribution
Resource Planning (DRP) initiative, recognized as the most important key
business drivers for the management of the DND inventory. Jim continues to excel in his field and is
continues to strive for excellence. As
the Director of Public Relations & Promotions he is focused on improving
the image and importance of the PMI OVOC chapter. He has placed his name in the race for President of the local
chapter in hopes of moving the chapter into the 21st Century through
developing an aggressive program to make the chapter a recognized Project Management
source of information, an highly active membership, including continued
development of the PMP Certification program and developing a relationship with
the local organizations and companies involved project management.
I am
interested in serving on the Board of Directors in order to:
Help the Chapter to continue
to grow and introduce innovative new programs that will increase the value of
membership. I have been influential in developing the board as an effective
organization in the continuing the development of the local chapter as a leader
in the Project Management profession in the local area.
I am the most qualified to serve on the Board of Directors for the
following reasons:
I have served as the Director of Public Relation & Promotions for
two years and as the Director of Public Relations for the past year.
Other information that you would
like the chapter membership to know about you is:
I first achieved
my PMP Certification in 1999, when I was the Project Manager for the Canadian
Department of National Defence Air Force Y2K Program. In addition, to successfully delivering the Y2K Program, I have
been involved in the development of the highly publicized and recognized
Recruiting Report for the Department of National Defence. Following a successful stay with LGS Group
of Canada, I moved to developing my own consulting company establishing
Jadacorp INC in October 2000. At the
same time I took on the very challenging Deployed aspect of the Canadian Forces
Supply System Upgrade (CFSSU). This project
was successfully delivered in February 2002 and the final CFSSU was delivered
in December 2002. I have delivered
several seminar presentations from PMI Certification, Risk Management,
Meaningful Estimates and also Managing for Success. In addition I am on the PMI Awards MAG and an Associate with DAMA
Consulting.
I have been actively
involved in the development of the PMI OVOC/DND Project Management Seminar over
the past three years as the co-chair in the 2001, 2002 and 2003 Seminars, which
have resulted in significant growth in providing PDU’s and Project Management
information seminars to the Ottawa area.
In addition, two other initiatives, including an Executive Reception and
an Awards Program.
David McCuaig PMP
Profile:
Head of a team of 45
Engineering, Environmental, and Project Management professionals responsible
for over $50M in annual volume of work in the areas of infrastructure,
environmental services, and decommissioning / environmental remediation
services. This includes PM support to deployed operations in Bosnia and
Afghanistan, as well as the DEW Line Clean Up Project, the largest
environmental remediation project in North America.
Prepare and deliver course
entitled “Conception de projet” (Project Design) in the Masters in Project
Management Program. Course focused on strategic alignment of projects to
corporate mission, logical framework methodology, project selection and identification
methods, problem resolution techniques, and feasibility studies.
As a member of Board of
Directors of a construction company, planned and successfully delivered major
real-estate development and construction projects in Eastern Quebec and the Northeast
US.
Fluently
bilingual with excellent oral and written communication skills in both French
and English.
I am
interested in serving on the Board of Directors in order to:
Contribute to the profession in a meaningful manner by enhancing awareness of Project Management across multiple industries and helping to move recognition of project management from an occupation to a true profession. Being fluently bilingual, as President I intend to reach out to francophone membership within our region and facilitate access to potential members from the Quebec side in our region.
I am the most qualified to serve on the Board of Directors for the
following reasons:
I hope
to apply my leadership skills and senior management experience to guide PMI
OVOC in meeting its operational, tactical, and strategic goals during my
term. I believe that leadership
involves not only consensus building and issue management, but also ensuring
the organization develops, brings into focus, and implements a shared vision of
the future. My vision of PMI OVOC is one of inclusion, innovation, and enhanced
interaction between members and PMI as a whole.
Other information that you would
like the chapter membership to know about you is:
I have a Masters degree in Project Management in addition to 18 years of
pertinent experience as a practicing Project Manager. I have been active within the PMI Design-Construction-Procurement
SIG over the last few years and have been nominated to sit on its board. In
addition to this background, over the years I have been active as an educator
and a mentor in the profession. I have
taught Masters level Project Management courses at the Universite du Quebec in
Hull and at the Cite Collegiale in Ottawa.
The Officers
Treasurer Candidates
Larry Cunningham PMP
(Incumbent)
Profile
Larry Cunningham is
President of LCA Management Consulting Inc. and has been a member of PMI for
over 20 years and a PMP for 8 years. In 1997, Larry retired from Consulting and
Audit Canada (CAC), a Special Operating Agency of Public Works and Government
Services Canada (PWGSC). While at CAC he held positions of project manager,
director and executive consultant and he established the first Project
Management Consulting practice in CAC. As a director he managed a profit centre
and was responsible for its financial planning and performance.
I am
interested in serving on the Board of Directors in order to:
- continue to sell the benefits of project
management to individuals and organizations as I believe in the project
management profession and that it is essential to good management and the
success of most organizations.
- be part of a team that will guide the chapter,
of which I am very proud, as it continues to grow and evolve. I am
committed to the chapter and the Board and will allocate the time to
attend Board meetings and activities and to carry out the Treasurer’s
function.
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serve
PMI, which has been so beneficial to my career, so it can continue to help
others.
I am the most qualified to serve on the Board of Directors for the
following reasons:
- I have served as Treasurer for 3 years and have
set up the Treasurer’s function so it meets all requirements and serves
the needs of the Board as well as the chapter. Although I am not an
accountant, I do have a financial management background (MBA and my many
years as director of consulting organizations, both cost and profit
centres.)
- I have served as an executive in many
government organizations and am proficient in the work of the board.
- I
enjoy working in teams and work well with other people.
Robert Venczel PMP
Profile
• Over 10 years of work experience as a management
consultant, project manager, auditor and controller.
• Successfully managed various projects and operations’
budgets while working as a Senior Consultant with PricewaterhouseCoopers and as
a Senior Manager with Emfisys (the I.T. division of the Bank of Montreal).
• Extensive teaching background both at university and
college level. In the fall of 2002 taught a very well received Project
Management course with O.C.C.S.B.
• For a period of two years (1999 – 2000) worked as a
volunteer Assistant Treasurer for I.S.A.C.A., Toronto Chapter providing support
to the Treasurer with the preparation of various schedules including the budget
and financial statements, insurance, taxes, and audit, and supervising
bookkeeping staff.
• Worked as a volunteer with various organizations such as
the Y.M.C.A. and The Centre for Advancement in Work and Living
• Obtained a CISA certification and became a member of the
Information Systems Audit and Control Association in 1999.
• Obtained an MBA in Finance and Strategic Management from
Schulich School of Business (York University) in 2002.
• Obtained a PMP certification and became a member of the
Project Management Institute and its local chapter in 2002.
I am interested in
serving on the Board of Directors in order to:
• Support the Chapter’s financial goals and objectives,
including prudent spending and adherence to budget.
• Develop and implement financial monitoring and reporting
processes and tools for the administration of the local PMI Chapter and its
programs.
• Give back to the community by sharing my experience with
new project managers.
• Network with and
learn from other professionals who may have more experience than myself and
share ideas with others of similar background and interests.
