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can i join a community(chapter) that is not local?

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i want to register as a pmi member but also wnat to be part of a no local chapter. this because i want be volunteer and practise my enghish level

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Stéphane Parent Self Employed / Semi-retired| Leader Maker Prince Edward Island, Canada
There is nothing stopping you from joining non-local chapters. Please note that you might not get as much value if their events are not remote. I am a member of the Quebec chapter but can only attend the few events that are remote. I tend to participate more with the New Brunswick chapter.
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Verónica Elizabeth Pozo Ruiz RYLAI Access Control Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador
Nowadays, with the aid of technology, many events are performed in a remote manner, so, it's possible to be part of a chapter that is not located in your city or country.
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Rami Kaibni
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Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten Associates New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
I agree with my fellow colleagues. I used to be a member of two chapters before.
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1 reply by Muhammad Taufiq Asmara
Mar 04, 2022 4:50 PM
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Thanks Rami, any recommended Active remote Chapter ?
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Sergio Luis Conte Helping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based Organizations Buenos Aires, Argentina
Yes, you can. I am.
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Muhammad Taufiq Asmara PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia TBK Kabupaten Bogor, Jb, Indonesia
Feb 17, 2022 6:40 PM
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I agree with my fellow colleagues. I used to be a member of two chapters before.
Thanks Rami, any recommended Active remote Chapter ?
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1 reply by Rami Kaibni
Mar 05, 2022 12:14 AM
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All PMI chapters are active chapters and you can join any.
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Rami Kaibni
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Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten Associates New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Mar 04, 2022 4:50 PM
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Thanks Rami, any recommended Active remote Chapter ?
All PMI chapters are active chapters and you can join any.
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1 reply by Stephen Robin
Mar 13, 2022 8:30 AM
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Interesting. Is there a limit to how much you can join?
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Stephen Robin Project Analyst Trainee| Ministry of Works and Transport Arima, Ari, Trinidad and Tobago
Mar 05, 2022 12:14 AM
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All PMI chapters are active chapters and you can join any.
Interesting. Is there a limit to how much you can join?
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1 reply by Yasmina Khelifi
Mar 30, 2022 4:41 AM
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nope the limit is how many chapters' memberships you can pay
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Kiron Bondale Retired | Mentor| Retired Welland, Ontario, Canada
Stephen -

Other than how much you can afford, I'd say no. That might be an interesting achievement - join the most chapters :-)

I can see the benefits of joining 2 or 3 if they have complementary benefits for members, but any more than that is unlikely to be worth the expense.

Kiron
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1 reply by Stephen Robin
Mar 13, 2022 9:44 AM
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Kiron-

Good food for thought and yes indeed, an interesting achievement if possible.

Since I am based in the Pan American region, do you know of any reputable chapters that an individual can join outside of their local chapter?
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Stephen Robin Project Analyst Trainee| Ministry of Works and Transport Arima, Ari, Trinidad and Tobago
Mar 13, 2022 8:50 AM
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Stephen -

Other than how much you can afford, I'd say no. That might be an interesting achievement - join the most chapters :-)

I can see the benefits of joining 2 or 3 if they have complementary benefits for members, but any more than that is unlikely to be worth the expense.

Kiron
Kiron-

Good food for thought and yes indeed, an interesting achievement if possible.

Since I am based in the Pan American region, do you know of any reputable chapters that an individual can join outside of their local chapter?
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Kiron Bondale Retired | Mentor| Retired Welland, Ontario, Canada
Stephen -

I've only ever been a member of a single chapter so can't provide a qualified opinion. My recommendation would be to look at the chapters which won PMI awards over the past 2 years, and check their web sites for what they offer their members.

Kiron
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1 reply by Stephen Robin
Mar 13, 2022 2:38 PM
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Thanks, Kiron, the recommendation sounds good. I will see what I can find.
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