OSPMI has monthly dinner meetings at the Marriott hotel at One Orms Street in Providence, RI. Members and non-members are welcome to attend. If you have questions, please visit the Meeting FAQs section of the web site and feel free to email us with any other questions you may have. Please read the new meeting and cancellation policies below:

New Policy for Meetings at OSPMI:

Late in 1999, after many weeks of behind the scenes work, The Ocean State Chapter, PMI was brought to life. It was founded as a non-profit with the goal of bringing like people together to discuss Project Management and present the opportunity to learn additional skills and techniques. It was also founded to provide a vehicle where people who had an interest in gaining PMI Certification could participate in training programs and seminars. After five years we can say that OSC has been successful in meeting and exceeding its goals.

Unfortunately, the OSC has not, until now, addressed the inflationary spiral and we now find ourselves losing money with each meeting. For many good reasons this trend cannot continue. After surveying many other Chapters along with numerous discussions between the Board, we have agreed that raising the cost of the dinner is necessary to bring the Chapter back to the breakeven position necessary to keep us solvent.

Beginning with the March meeting the cost of dinner for members will increase to $22.00. Non-members will also see an increase to $28, and should non-members opt out of dinner they will now be asked to pay $5.00 for attending the presentation portion of the meeting. Ocean State Chapter members may still attend the meeting only at no cost.

Another problem that has become prevalent are those who make a reservation and then, at the last minute, become a “no show”. We realize that personal emergencies can arise at the last minute and we are sympathetic to such problems. However, whether you attend, or not, OSC is bound by contract to pay for each meal ordered. There have been meetings where as many as ten people are absent and even with the few who arrive without reservations we still lose a significant amount of money.

The Board would request that if a situation develops where you cannot attend you give a reasonable notice. We monitor our email and usually check prior to making meal arrangements. Further, if you are unable to attend and do not cancel we would appreciate your understanding and pay for the missed event. The Chapter needs to be financially sound in order to carry out our mission and with each of you adhering to our policies we will remain a viable entity for years to come.

Thank you!

Board of Directors

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