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1 Jan 2002

PMI Automation Systems SIG (potential)

Welcome to all members (and to those just surfing)!

Proposed Constitution for review and comment by new members.
Proposed By-laws for review and comment by new members.
Proposed SIG Management Plan for review and comment by new members.
Welcome letter for new members.
Activities Bulletin Board - What is going on now?
Latest Status Report reference the "SIG chartering process" - 1 Jan 02
What is needed to charter a PMI Specific Interest Group (SIG).
What Do We Mean When We Say "Automation Systems?"
E-Mail - is the means of communication within this SIG.
- If you have not received informational e-mails and you belong to this SIG, please e-mail me immediately
  with your correct e-mail address. Bad transfer of info from your membership applications into the PMI
  database are known to be a regular hinderance to good communications. This SIG does not have the
  budget to fax or telephone. E-mail is the means of communication. Please advise of any changes in your
  e-mail addresses when known so we can continue to communicate in an effective manner. Thanks.
Interested in joining us? Here's how to become a member of this SIG.
- You must join PMI or already be a member to belong to this SIG. Applications are obtained directly from
  PMI and they handle all administrative matters (dues, membership entry in PMI database, etc.). Drill here
  for further information on joining, either PMI or PMI SIGs and Specific. Thank you for your interest!

Paul S. Allen
Chair, PMI Automation Systems SIG
713-516-6901 mobile - Houston, TX
AllenWeb@aol.com

Note: Automation Systems are an integral part of modern civilization and will be even more extensively utilized in the future. They can be complex and represent additional costs over traditional systems. They are, however, implemented on the basis that the benefits outweigh the costs. Some examples of these benefits are energy conservation, increased labor efficiency, preventative maintenance, health & safety, information gathering and fast response, in addition to going "where no one has ever gone before…" From a PM perspective, one of the greatest challenges automation systems introduce into a project is their pervasive nature. They cross over numerous traditional work package boundaries and sub-trade boundaries, impacting scope, time, and cost in a significant way. - from the PMI SIG official website for information about the SIG.