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2026 Annual Meeting Summary
On April 23, over 90 members gathered at Casa Mia at the Hawthorne in Berlin, CT, for the SNEC-PMI chapter’s annual meeting. Energy and laughter filled the venue as long-term and brand-new members mingled and networked during the cocktail hour. Chapter officers provided updates on each portfolio during dinner, which was provided by the chapter. The Selfie Wall was a hit, where members used the logo backdrop for photos to post on their social media pages. The Marketing Committee shot videos of members who volunteered to share their perspectives about the value of PMI chapter membership. Following the presentations, members picked up free chapter swag while visiting tables to learn about volunteer opportunities. A lively raffle capped off the evening for members who stayed long enough to claim their winning tickets. The chapter had capacity for more members to attend. If you missed this year’s meeting, plan to take advantage of next year’s event. It’s free for chapter members.
Here’s a summary of key points made during the presentation. This is a brief summary of the 62-slide presentation from the meeting. Here is a link to the full presentation: 2025-2026 Annual Meeting SNEC-PMI presentation
Sustainability: The importance of volunteerism and revenue generation were repeating themes throughout the presentation. To sustain itself, the chapter relies on the generous donation of time from its volunteers. The chapter must also reinvigorate its ability to attract and retain corporate sponsorship for events.
Financial Budget Realignment: In 2026, 95% of the chapter’s planned revenue will come from membership dues, so sustaining membership is vital. Planned expenses for 2026 are 7.8% leaner than 2025, and the chapter’s budget deficit will be reduced by $7K. This will be achieved through technical optimization and leaner administrative costs.
Growth in Programs: The Programs Committee delivered 32 webinars in 2025 via the chapter’s four satellites. It also conducted events at four schools in 2025. The momentum is continuing into 2026, with five school programs already delivered. Three in-person networking events were conducted in 2025. To grow in-person networking in 2026, members are encouraged to attend planned events. The chapter is also jointly publicizing events held by nearby PMI chapters.
Membership and Volunteer Highlights: The team is driving engagement across five areas: volunteer recruitment, membership programs, career development, mentorship, and retiree outreach. Key milestones include the relaunch of the mentorship program with a 2026 Cohort 1 kickoff in March, a newly strategy-driven Career Development initiative, and continued member onboarding through the New Member Orientation (NeMO) program. In 2026, the chapter gained 101 new members. 23% of our members are in their first year. The average tenure of an SNEC-PMI member is 6.5 years. 47% of our members have been with the chapter for 5+ years. The longest-tenured member has been with the chapter for 29 years.
Education Highlights: The team is focused on helping members earn credentials and PDUs through cost-effective programs, including PMP certification courses, AI-focused webinars, and a partnership with the International Institute for Learning that delivered 26 PDUs at International PM Day. They are building strategic partnerships with industry associations, universities, and vendors to expand the reach and value of programming. Coming up next: two AI-related webinars in May and June 2026, a PMP certification study group running through May, and a Career Fair planned for September 2026.
Openings in Key Roles: The chapter is currently seeking volunteers to fill VP roles in Finance, Corporate Outreach, Sponsorship, and Programs. See all volunteer openings here: https://snec-pmi.org/Get_Involved
2026 Chapter Elections: Chapter officers serve two-year terms, and the next term starts in January 2027. The election cycle begins in May, and an announcement will be forthcoming. If you are interested, please reach out to Darwyn Azzinaro at [email protected].
Increasing Our Social Media Presence: The Marketing Committee is focused on building the chapter’s content on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook. The chapter’s quarterly newsletter was switched from PDF to Constant Contact in 2025, and the committee will start publishing short video clips in 2026.
Reinvigorating Our Corporate Outreach: To improve sustainability and finances, the chapter would benefit from more rigorous corporate involvement, sponsorship, and interest in events. The chapter is actively seeking a VP for Corporate Outreach, as well as seven to nine active volunteers.
Agilist Outreach Committee Growth: As one of the chapter’s newest committees, the Agilist Outreach team is actively growing its presence by aligning with existing Agile-focused organizations, planning Agile-themed events, and building a new website to be released soon.
