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Please join us for what promises to be a great November meeting.
We will be holding Elections for a number of board positions at this meeting and encourage everyone to cast your ballot for the future board members to help grow and develop our local chapter. Thank you to everyone who has already expressed their interest in running for positions, and we are still accepting candidacy requests. If you are interested in running, please submit your intent to the IIBA gmail account iiba.msp@gmail.com. In this email, include the position you are interested in, a one to three paragraph bio about yourself and a paragraph as to why you are running for this particular role. To run for office, you must be a member in good standing and be present at the November meeting. All bios and intent must be received by October 31, 2008. For those who are voting, you must be a member of the chapter in good standing as well. Review the attached document for information regarding open positions and the election.
Also at this month's meeting, we will be hosting a panel discussion for the last 30 minutes. Each of our premier sponsors, as well as our meeting sponsor and our Chapter President will be on the panel to answer questions. This is your opportunity to discuss anything you are interested in hearing more about in the world of Business Analysis. Questions can be on techniques, tools, organizations, market conditions, trends – whatever has been on your mind. Please submit your questions in advance of the meeting to iiba.msp@gmail.com. The top 10 questions will be selected and each panel member will discuss 2 of the questions. This is a great new component to our monthly meetings; please submit your questions by November 7 for consideration.
Board of Directors Announcement Who: Any member who would like to Join the Board of the Minneapolis / St Paul IIBA chapter. When: Elections will be held at the November 13th General Meeting What: Board positions open for election in November are: � VP of Membership Services � VP of Communications � Treasurer � Secretary (Board Positions not open until the 2009 elections: � VP of Marketing � VP of Event Management � VP of Education � Board President ) Here is a brief description of what each role is responsible for. See which one fits you the best! VP Membership Services Develop and maintain Chapter Membership plan; Responsible for maintain the Chapter Membership lists and records VP Communications Distribure materials to Membership; General meeting invitations; Notifications to Membership; Website updates Treasurer Oversee management of Chapter funds and other related financial duties; Responsible for maintaining the Chapter bank account and other financial arrangements Secretary Keep Board records; Record Board meetings; Track volunteer participation; Responsible for Board communications, including maintaining the Chapter mail box Other Logistics: Board members are expected to attend the majority of Board and General meetings. In 2009 there will be 12 General meetings and 12 Board meetings (one per month). All positions have a 2 year commitment How: If you are interested in running for any of the open positions, please contact a Board member or e-mail us at: iiba.msp@gmail.com Who can run for election: Anyone. However, you must be a member in good standing of both the International and Local chapter (dues must be current) What qualifications do I need: Think of it as a short resume. Each candidate will have the opportunity to present a one to three paragraph (one page or less) bio that should depict what position they are running for, why they want the role and their qualifications for the role When are the bios due: You must send your intention to run and accompanying bio by Friday, October 31st to the IIBA email address iiba.msp@gmail.com Other than my bio, how will voters know who I am: Each candidate will be given an opportunity to speak to why they are running for an open board position briefly at the November 13th election meeting. Campaigning is not allowed Who can vote: Only members in good standing can vote. All voters must be present at the November 13th meeting. Absentee ballots will not be accepted Who counts the votes: A neutral, third-party, non-board member will be running the election. They will be responsible for directing the process, the candidates, counting of the votes and disclosure of the new board members to the general local chapter populace CBT for the CBAP® Exam Now Available! It's here! Computer-based testing of the CBAP® exam launched on September 1, 2008 at dedicated test centers around the world. With computer-based testing (CBT), Certified Business Analysis ProfessionalTM (CBAP®) candidates will benefit from more exam dates, times and locations, enabling them to take the exam when and where they wish. Plus, the proximity of locations will help to reduce travel time and costs. There are also more international exam locations including Australia, New Zealand, England, UAE, India, South Africa and China, with more locations to come. The current listing of CBT locations can be found on our website under Certification -> Process. The launch of CBT of the CBAP® exam is allowing IIBA to further expand our reach to our international membership. It is our hope that by making the CBAP® exam more accessible, we can continue to increase the number of CBAP® recipients, bringing a proven level of knowledge and skill in the practices and techniques of business analysis to more and more companies around the world. Since the launch of the CBAP® designation in 2006, there has been strong demand worldwide with Business Analysts, Business Systems Analysts, consultants, trainers and others requesting that IIBA make the CBAP® exam available to them. With CBT, we are able to deliver. Candidates from across the globe will be able to join existing CBAP® recipients from Australia, Brazil, Canada, Jamaica, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the UK and the U.S. as recognized Certified Business Analysis Professionals. We expect the number of applicants requesting CBT of the CBAP® exam to grow quickly. If you have been considering applying for CBAP® certification, now is the perfect time. Join the more than 400 CBAP® recipients worldwide -- apply to take the CBAP® exam today! For more information, visit or email certification@theiiba.org. Your Quick Certification Guide Are you looking to take your career to the next level? Earn the Certified Business Analysis Profession (CBAPTM) designation required by many top employers! At the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA), we are dedicated to the development and maintenance of standards for the practice of Business Analysis, and for the certification and recognition of practitioners. We are the first organization to offer formal certification for Business Analysis Professionals. The IIBA has created the Certified Business Analysis Professional™ (CBAP™), a designation awarded to candidates who have successfully demonstrated their expertise in this field. This is done by detailing hands-on work experience in business analysis through the CBAP application process, and passing the IIBA CBAP examination. Certified Business Analysis Professionals are experts in identifying the business needs of an organization in order to determine the best solutions, a role that is increasingly seen as a vital component of any successful project. More and more companies are recognizing the CBAP designation and the value and expertise that these professionals bring to their organizations. Want to learn more? You can find out how to apply for the test, where to take the test, the exam schedule, what to study, and much, much more! Please click here to visit the IIBA site. The local Minneapolis/St. Paul chapter offers local CBAP study groups to help you prepare for the exam. For more information please visit our study groups page. |
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