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In September, the Houston Section will
begin the second half of 2002. There are numerous programs that are
provided each year for the membership for free or at a reduced cost.
These activities within the section are designed to enhance one’s
self both professional and personally. I would like to invite all
members to take the opportunity for the remainder of this year to
become active within the section. The Excom has decided to make all
Section Meetings in 2002 free of charge to all IEEE members who
attend with advance notice. Our next section meeting is on September
26, 2002, at the HESS building.
The Houston Section CED program will
be back in swing starting in October with several courses that cover
new and exciting topics. Please take some time and visit the web
site to see what will be offered this year. In addition, if there is
subject material that you would like to see included in our CED
program, please email the suggestions for consideration.
The First Annual IEEE Houston Section
Scholarship Golf Tournament was a great success. We are currently
working with IEEE Headquarters to develop the charter that will
govern the scholarship process. The current plan is to award 2-3
scholarships at the end of the 2002-2003 school year. The
scholarships will be for current IEEE Houston Section member’s
children or grandchildren.
The Houston
Section lead Region 5 with the most members upgraded to Senior
Member grade in 2001. IEEE has challenged the sections to exceed
last year’s totals by nominating qualified members. I am looking for
members who meet the following criteria: for elevation to Senior
Member status, ten years of professional practice including five
years of significant performance, and references (See the nominator
letter and application form for clarification on the IEEE website).
If you know an IEEE member who qualifies for Senior Membership, I
would like you to nominate him or her by forwarding their nomination
to one of the Houston Section Excom members. If you qualify and are
not a senior member please reply to one of the Section Excom
members. If you are retired and have met the criteria at one time
lets get you nominated. Section meetings are the best networking
tool to achieve senior membership.
The Houston Section is seeking
new volunteers, as you all are aware the IEEE is a volunteer
organization. We have had several people contact one of the Houston
Section officers and a few have attended the monthly Excom meeting.
Again, if you are interested in becoming active, please take the
time to consider volunteering in some capacity; the return on time
invested is well worth it. Contact one of the individuals within the
section Excom committee and attend one of our planning meetings. The
Excom meets at the HESS building each 4th
Thursday of the month with the exception of a few summer months. We
have many opportunities for you to contribute and to develop a
larger network of professionals from which to draw. |
