Monthly Dinner Meetings - Frequently Asked Questions

The PMIWDC Events Department is available to answer any questions you may have about the event or the registration process. Many frequently asked questions are answered below:

Where is the dinner held?
How much does the dinner cost?
How do I attend PM Tools?
Are PDUs available?
How do I get a refund?
How do I claim my complementary dinner?
What is the attire?
What is the agenda?
What time should I get there?
What do I do when I arrive?
What is a Corporate Table Registration?
What do I do if its my first time as a member of PMIWDC?
What if I am looking for a job or an employee?
What is the difference between PM Tools and Dinner PDU Forms?

Where is the dinner held?

At the Sheraton Premiere in Tyson's Corner. Dinners are held in the grand ballroom, and the PM Tools session is held in one of several locations. Be sure to ask at the registration desk if you would like to attend PM Tools.

How much does the dinner cost?

The dinner costs $40.00 for members, and $50.00 for non-members. Be sure to check "Yes" when the registration system asks you if you are a PMIWDC member so that you can claim the discounted rate if you are entitled to it.

How do I attend PM Tools?

The PM Tools session is free of charge, regardless of whether or not you are a member. Attendance at PM Tools is based on first-come-first-served. You do not have to attend to dinner to be able to attend PM Tools, though the chapter encourages you to stay for the whole program. The Tools session begins at 5:30, but be sure to arrive at least 15 minutes before that to guarantee a seat.

Are PDUs available?

Yes. One PDU is given for the dinner meeting, and an additional one for the PM Tools session. PMIWDC PDUs are "Category 3" PDUs. Check the PMI Continuing Certification Requirements handbook for details on the types of PDUs.

How do I get a refund?

Full refunds can be given if we PMIWDC if notified of the request before 12:00pm on the business day prior to the event. No refunds can be given after that time.

How do I claim my complementary dinner?

If have joined PMIWDC within the last 90 days and would like to claim your complementary dinner reservation, please send us and email using the form below, or call us at the number listed, and we will be happy to reserve your space.

What is the attire?

The attire is business to business casual. These events typically involve some networking, so dress as if attending a networking event.

What is the agenda?

5:00pm – Registration Opens
5:30pm – Tools Session Begins
5:45pm – Tools Session is Closed for PDUs
6:00pm – Networking Reception
6:30pm – Tools Session Ends
6:45pm – Doors to Dinner Meeting Open
7:00pm – Dinner Meeting Begins
8:30pm – Dinner Meeting Ends

What time should I get there?

Registration opens at 5:00pm and we strongly suggest that if you are attending both the Tools session and the dinner session to please visit the registration desk to pick up you name badge and your PDU form for dinner before you attend the Tools session.

If attending the Dinner session only, we recommend visiting the registration desk before 6:00pm but no later than 6:15pm as the networking reception starts at 6:00pm and the doors for dinner open at 6:45pm for a 7:00pm dinner start.

What do I do when I arrive?

If you are pre-registered – Visit the registration desk and proceed to the line in which your last name falls under. There will be lines for corporate registration, last names between A-L, last names between M-Z, and a "Special Registraion" line for new members and other special cases.

If you want to register at the event – As we tend to sell out of the dinner meetings monthly we strongly recommend that you pre register. Understanding that this is not always an option, we provide on-site registration based on a first come first served basus. We will add you name to the wait list and at 6:45pm if we are able to accommodate on-site registrations we will call the names on the wait list in order until full. Please note the cost for all on-site registrations regardless of member or non-member is $60 (check or cash only) and even if your name is placed on the wait list, it is not a guarantee that you will get in.

What is a Corporate Table Registration?

Corporate dinner tables have a separate registration process from individual registration. If you are attending under a corporate table, please go to the separate corporate registration line to sign-in and obtain your name badge. If your company has submitted the names of the attendees in advance, you will receive an individualized name badge, otherwise, you will need to write your name on the badge at the desk. If you are taking the place of someone who is no longer able to be at the table, please be sure to give the name of the person you are replacing to registration for attendance purposes.

What do I do if its my first time as a member of PMIWDC?

If you are a new member to PMIWDC we host your first dinner meeting. When you visit the registration desk,please visit the "Special Registrations" line (on the far right) to pick up your name badge. We will escort you to the new member area and introduce you to a PMIWDC member. After you register and pick up your name badge we have a badge table where you can place a sticker to your badge indicating that you are a new member. We also have a new member table reserved at dinner so you can meet our new member welcome committee and other new members.

What if I am looking for a job or an employee?

Looking for Job - After you register and pick up your name badge we have a badge table where you can place a sticker to your badge indicating that you are looking for a job. We also have a resume table that you can place copies of your resume for potential employers to pick up.
Look for an employee - After you register and pick up your name badge we have a badge table where you can place a sticker to your badge indicating that you are looking for an employee. We also have a resume table which will have copies resumes of attendees that you are more than welcome to pick up and take with you.

What is the difference between PM Tools and Dinner PDU Forms?

Each monthly dinner meeting offers the opportunity for two (2) PDU credits. One (1) PDU credit may be earned by attending the PM Tools session which starts at 5:30 before each dinner event. Please be sure to pick up this PDU form from the sign-in desk in front of the tools room BEFORE the session as they will be unavailable 15 minutes after the presentation begins (5:45pm). Please be sure to also sing-in for the tools session. One (1) PDU credit is also available for dinner attendance and should be obtained from the registration desk where name badges are distributed. Please be sure to get both PDU forms before either event begins to ensure credit.