Hi PMI Buffalo members, volunteers, and subscribers!

I hope you have all been enjoying this amazing fall weather and soaking up as much outdoor time as possible before we all bundle up for the winter. This month has been action packed, and I can’t believe that Halloween is right around the corner!

I am feeling energized after attending the North American Leadership Institute Meeting (NA LIM) in sunny Los Angeles, CA last month and wanted to share some of the exciting takeaways with you all. It was amazing to meet so many passionate chapter volunteers and get the opportunity to share ideas and learn about what other chapters are up to.

What an eventful week for PMI Buffalo! On Saturday the Board of Directors held our annual strategic planning meeting which included our incoming board members that will start their terms on January 1st, 2025. During the full day session, we reviewed progress against our 2024 milestones, discussed membership feedback, conducted a SWOC (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities & challenges) exercise, and initiated operational planning for 2025. This year’s session was particularly exciting with so many new voices bringing great ideas to the table, experiencing their first time being a part of the leadership team! I am very enthusiastic about this team and what they will be able to accomplish over the coming years.