VP, Communications

VP of Communications

Overview:

The VP Communications primary responsibility is to provide timely distribution of all pertinent Chapter information to Chapter members, the Chapter Board, and PMI Headquarters. In this role, the VP of Communications has oversight of the directors of Technology, Newsletter, Advertising and Marketing. In addition, the VP of Communications collects reports from other VPs, and maintains the Chapter library.
Detailed Position Activities:

Activities performed each month:

• Notify members not less than five (5) days before all special and other meetings approved by the President, except that the notification of the Annual Business Meeting shall be not less than thirty (30) days prior to said meeting.
• Prepare and issue minutes of Board and general Chicagoland Chapter meetings in a timely fashion.
• Issue email reminder notices to chapter members about upcoming membership meetings and other chapter sponsored events
• Direct and oversee the Chicagoland Chapter web-site activities through the oversight of the Technology Director and technology volunteers. Direct and oversee the infrastructure hosting provider for any Chapter related technology initiatives.
• Negotiate estimates with hosting infrastructure hosting provider as well as other suppliers for technology initiatives of the Chapter
• Provide oversight to news and promotional campaigns produced by either the Chapter, PMI HQ or external agencies. This is done through oversight of the Marketing Director
• Provide oversight for newsletter activities through the oversight of the Newsletter Director and Newsletter Volunteers
• Provide oversight for any advertising or sponsorship through oversight of the Advertising Director.
• Appoint Directors, committees, and committee chairs on a project or task basis, with the approval of the Board.