Portfolio Management

Programs

&

Projects

Current programs with Baby Wipez

The difference between projects and programs has been ignored or confused by many people for too long.

A project is chartered to create a specified “deliverable” as efficiently as possible (Project Management Institute [PMI], 2008a). Programs focus on the coordination of a number of related projects and other activities, over time, to deliver benefits to the organization (PMI, 2008b).

While it is absolutely possible and often desirable to contract a project to an independent third party (e.g., the developer of a shopping complex can easily contract the building of the center to a construction company), it is virtually impossible to effectively contract out the program management role. The program manager must be an integral part of the organization’s strategic business.

Patrick Weaver, PMP
Director, Mosaic Project Services Pty Ltd

Vets Edge

A project to support Veterans and their families in collecting

socks, ankle socks, wool socks, compression socks,
hose, and other footwear throughout the year, mainly during the winter months.

 

Items seeking:

  1. Socks (6 pairs per person)
  2. Sweater (2 per person)
  3. Hoodie (2 per person)
  4. T-shirts
  5. Jacket, coat
  6. Briefs/panties & bras
  7. Gloves (waterproof)
  8. Hat, cap, covering
  9. Scarves
  10. Rain gear (jacket, pants)
  11. Female hygiene (packs)
  12. Toothbrush
  13. Toothpaste
  14. Toothpicks (pack)
  15. Soap
  16. Deodorant
  17. Comb, brush
  18. Shower Sponge, washcloth
  19. Facial, body wipes
  20. Sleeping Bag
  21. Sleeping Pad
  22. Blanket (waterproof)
  23. Tent (two-person)
  24. Knife, Utility Tool
  25. Flashlight, headlamp
  26. Batteries (packs of four, AA, AAA)
  27. Chemical Lights
  28. Rope (550 cord)
  29. Bandages (Band-Aid)
  30. Antiseptic or alcohol wipes
  31. Nail clippers
  32. Sunscreen lotion
  33. Toilet Paper
  34. Tissue (small pack)
  35. Q-trips
  36. Instant Coffee/tea packs
  37. Camping Stove
  38. Steno (can)
  39. Camping (reusable) Utensils
  40. Boots, shoes; (waterproof, hiking)
  41. Zip-loci bags
  42. Rope Whistle (for women)

Seeking Food Items:

  1. Water
  2. Peanut butter
  3. Beef Jerky
  4. Crackers
  5. Granola Bars
  6. Cereal Bars
  7. Energy Bars
  8. KIND Bars
  9. Clif Bars
  10. Canned Tuna
  11. Canned chicken
  12. Fruit Cups
  13. Pudding Cups
  14. Trail Mix
  15. Seeds (bag of)
  16. Nuts (bag ofA0
  17. Popcorn (bag of)
  18. Veggie chips (bag of)
  19. Veggies (apples, oranges, pears)
  20. Lip Balm, ChapStick

Vets Edge Maneuver

A project to organize Veterans and their families to walk, the Triad Park, Field of Honor,
to raise funding for Baby Wipez and to bring awareness to Veterans issues.

Image provided by Forsyth Co. Park & Recreation.

Project planning, the potential event is still in planning. Possible ‘Maneuver‘ for and with Veterans and families to bring awareness to Veteran issues and help raise money for local Veteran organizations.

A part of the event is to collect donations of socks and footwear
to distribute to Veterans and the homeless in the Triad area.

This event is currently being planned and organized.
It has not been finalized.