In this issue
🌟 Our Vision
To be the association of choice for business professionals who use project management practices to achieve positive business results.
🎯 Our Mission
We promote PMI standards to the project management community through:
- Professional Development
- Networking
- Opportunities to Serve
Together, we empower project managers to grow, connect, and make an impact.
Monday Momentum (copy) 
Above the Board
Hi PMINUC Members,
You are committed to the project. We know you are making a difference in the lives of people!
We appreciate you and all the wonderfully, great things you do!
PMINUC is strong because of you.
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Thank You!
PMINUC is becoming something bigger.
Not just a chapter.
Not just PDUs.
Not just events.
A professional home.
A leadership engine.
A community that changes careers — and lives.
And it’s happening because of you.
This Week’s Featured Message: The 15-Minute Project Reset
We’re one month into the year.
Which means two things are already true:
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At least one project schedule already feels… optimistic.
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At least one process is being held together by spreadsheets and good intentions.
So instead of another big goal, here’s something you can actually do today:
Try the 15-Minute Project Reset
Set a timer and knock out these three quick wins:
1️⃣ Check the schedule (without panic)
Open your project schedule.
Ask: Do these dates still reflect reality… or just hope?
If it’s a little off, congrats—you caught it early.
2️⃣ Follow one stakeholder
Pick one key stakeholder and trace their journey this month:
What did they need?
What did they wait on?
Where did things get stuck?
You’ll learn more in 5 minutes than in most status meetings.
3️⃣ Kill one manual step
If you’re copying the same update into three tools… that’s your sign.
Automation exists. You deserve better.
Small reset. Better flow. Fewer “surprise” conversations.
You’ve got this.
— Quincy W. Chapman, PMP
President, PMI Northern Utah Chapter
Open Positions
Open Position
Want to learn new skills or grow your experience? Volunteer with the chapter!
- VP Marketing:
- (2) Leadership role - Strategic Communications, Brand, and Growth
- (3) Contributor role - Content creators for various platforms: Do you like to create online content or want to gain experience in creating content, join the chapter marketing team.
- Director of Technology:
Lead the chapter’s technology strategy, team, and platforms (website, email systems, event tools, data, and integrations). Help modernize how PMINUC operates and ensure our digital experience is reliable, secure, and scalable.
- VP of Finance:
Oversee the chapter’s financial health, budgeting, and reporting. Help guide smart investments in programs, events, and member services while building executive-level nonprofit finance and board governance experience.
- Programs: Director of PDC 2026: help plan next spring’s Professional Development Conference.
Your Path In: 250-word vision + photo by Feb 6 to
apply & step forward.
Reoccurring Open Roles:
- Volunteer Committee Member – support volunteer events and staffing.
- (3) Project Managers - support chapter projects
- Lean Analyst - provide lean management
Contact [email protected] or a board member for more details.
Volunteering
Want to Make a Bigger Impact? Get Involved!
Looking to grow your leadership skills and make a difference in the project management community?
We currently have key volunteer roles open in the chapter:
- Director of Technology
- VP of Finance
- Director of PDC (Professional Development Conference)
- Director of Scholarships
🌟 Why Get Involved?
- Build and showcase leadership skills
- Learn something new or grow your current expertise
- Earn PDUs
- Contribute to the success of the chapter and your fellow PMs
- Collaborate with an incredible team of professionals (many of whom are hiring managers and company leaders!)
If you—or someone you know—are ready to grow and give back, sign up here:
👉 Volunteer Interest Form
Chapter News
📣 Chapter Highlights & Announcements
⭐ 2026 Professional Development Conference — “Beyond the Project”
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Early bird registration for the 2026 Professional Development Conference is now open. The event takes place April 29–30, hybrid (in person at SLCC Miller Conference Center and virtual).
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This is a major chapter event for networking, learning, and PDUs.
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Early bird pricing ends mid-March 2026, so it’s perfect timing to push this in your newsletter now.
🏆 PMO & Project of the Year Submissions
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Nominations are open for Project of the Year and PMO of the Year awards.
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Deadline for submissions is February 20, 2026 (you could profile nominees or encourage readers to nominate great projects).
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Finalists will be notified March 27, and winners will be announced at the PDC.
📅 Featured Learning & Engagement Opportunities
📌 PMP Study Group
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The chapter is running a PMP exam prep study group on Slack, which is a great free or low-cost professional development opportunity.
📆 Upcoming Professional Development Events (from the chapter calendar)
While not all events are free, these are important chapter offerings in the coming weeks you can share:
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Mar 2: PMP Exam Prep Class — certification focused learning.
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Mar 2: CAPM Exam Prep Class — foundational certs for new PMs.
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Mar 11: Lunch and Learn: Courage in the Workplace with Reggie Bailey — professional development session.
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Mar 16: CSPO (Certified Scrum Product Owner) Cert Course.
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Apr 8: Lunch and Learn: Your Project Isn’t Telling You the Truth — practical insights for practitioners.
You can feature one or two in each newsletter edition with registration links.
Other News
Exploring Opportunities:
Your calendar just made new friends. 👀
Yes, we love project plans.
But the best networks aren’t built in meeting invites.
They’re built over popcorn, buzzer-beaters, and friendly trash talk.
Coming soon to PMINUC:
🎬 Movie Night – zero slides, 100% vibes
🏀🏒 Jazz & Hockey Night – projects by day, superfans by night
🎤 Game Show Night – bragging rights included, spreadsheets optional
No panels.
No panels about panels.
Just real people, real laughs, real connections.
Because careers grow faster when your network does.
Stay tuned. You don’t want to miss these.
Community Events
🎨 Free & Community Events
📚 Salt Lake City Public Library Programs
Salt Lake City Public Library branches host a wide range of free activities — storytimes, workshops, author talks, crafting sessions, and family learning events. Check specific branch calendars for dates/times: story times, tech classes, book discussions, children’s programs, and more.
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Storytime & early learning events for kids
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Book clubs & author talks (e.g., July Little Prayer author event)
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Community skill-building sessions
These are ongoing around Salt Lake branches throughout Feb and March.
🔭 Free Science & Space Fun at Clark Planetarium
Clark Planetarium
Clark Planetarium provides free admission to its exhibits and often offers family-friendly events like astronomy shows, star parties, workshops for kids (“Little Dippers” sessions) and science labs.
Tip: Exhibits and many hands-on activities are free — dome or IMAX shows may be extra.
Example offerings (dates may hold similar programs):
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Little Dippers series (kids+astronomy learning)
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Star parties and astronomy workshops (cash or RSVP may be required)
