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Executive Meeting Dates
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April 26, 2012
Topic:
Is Teamwork a Strategic Advantage for Your Leadership Team? The session would focus on how a team can more consistently deliver on business objectives, make better business decisions and gain an advantage from working together effectively. The session will focus on:     
   *Common myths about teamwork
   *The key teamwork competencies that can drive a team to achieve a strategic advantage
   *Teamwork behaviors and processes that can differentiate the value that the team delivers
   *Next steps – to make teamwork an advantage
 
  Speaker: Michael R. Goodfriend is President and Founder of Goodfriend & Associates, Inc., a management consulting firm.  Since 1989, Mike has served clients in diverse industries – oil and gas, manufacturing, healthcare, industrial distribution, multi-chain restaurants, information technology and professional service firms.  Prior to founding Goodfriend & Associates, Inc., Mike was an audit manager and human resources manager for Price Waterhouse.  Mike received his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the Pennsylvania State University.  He currently chairs the Birkman Method User Group in Houston.  He has previously served on the Board of Directors for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Texas and the Houston CPA Society.   
  Where HESS Building, 5430 Westheimer at Yorktown
  Time: 6:00 - 6:30 PM Social - 6:30 - 7:30 PM Dinner - 7:30 - 8:30 PM Presentations
  Cost Dinner $15.00 for members who register 48 hours prior to the event, $20.00 for members who do not register 48 hours prior to the event and for non-members; $5.00 for students.
 
February 23, 2012
Topic:
Patent Law; The Recent Changes - There have been sweeping changes in patent law recently enacted under the America Invents Act, and it will benefit IEEE members to be informed of the new provisions, particularly as to how it affects inventors and business managers.  The presentation will cover the basics of the patent system, including the substantial new changes to the U.S. patent law created under the America Invents Act---for the inventor, engineer, and business manager.
  Speaker: Brett Cooke is a Patent Attorney with Andrews Kurth LLP in Houston, Texas.  He earned a Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) from the University of Houston Law Center (2006) and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Texas A&M (1991)  (specializing in analog VLSI technology).  Before practicing law, Brett worked as an Area Sales Manager for the Electronics Division of Raychem (later Tyco Electronics) (manufacturer of splicing devices, heat shrink tubing, gels and wire and cable), as a Product and Sales Manager for Amercable (manufacturer of industrial, automotive and telecom wire and cable), and as a Patent Agent for Andrews Kurth.  Brett has served 21 years in the U.S. Navy Reserve, with 7 years active duty as a nuclear power qualified surface warfare officer, and he holds the rank of Lieutenant Commander.   
  Where HESS Building, 5430 Westheimer at Yorktown
  Time: 6:00 - 6:30 PM Social - 6:30 - 7:30 PM Dinner - 7:30 - 8:30 PM Presentations
  Cost Dinner $15.00 for members who register 48 hours prior to the event, $20.00 for members who do not register 48 hours prior to the event and for non-members; $5.00 for students.
 
December 1, 2011
Topic:

Cloud Computing; How did we get here and what does it mean to your organization. A high level view of how Cloud Computing has evolved, the technologies that promoted its evolution, and how it helps to align information technology with the business vision.

  Speaker: Gregory L. Schulte is a IEEE Houston Excom Board Member and IEEE Programs Chairman 2011
Mr. Schulte is a Senior IT Executive with a record of leadership in the design, implementation, and maintenance of Operational Infrastructures, Software Development, Managed Services, SaaS, Virtualization, ERP, CRM, Cloud Computing, and ITIL Lifecycle Principles. Mr. Schulte has a MBA - Masters in Business Administration from Colorado State University and a B.S. in Electronic Engineering Technology from ITT Tech Tampa. His Industry certifications include MCSE - Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, CNE - Novell Certified Network Engineer, CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Administrator, CCA – Citrix Certified Administrator, Microsoft Certified Business Management Solutions Specialist (CRM), LCNS - Lotus Certified Notes Specialist.
  Where HESS Building, 5430 Westheimer at Yorktown
  Time: 6:00 - 6:30 PM Social - 6:30 - 7:30 PM Dinner - 7:30 - 8:30 PM Presentations
  Cost Dinner $15.00 for members who register 48 hours prior to the event, $20.00 for members who do not register 48 hours prior to the event and for non-members; $5.00 for students.
September 29, 2011
Topic:

Trends in the Electricity Industry:
 Focus on Consumption Management and Renewable Energy.

 
  Speaker:
Jason Brown with GridPoint in Houston, Texas
  Where HESS Building, 5430 Westheimer at Yorktown
  Time: 6:00 - 6:30 PM Social - 6:30 - 7:30 PM Dinner - 7:30 - 8:30 PM Presentations
  Cost Dinner $15.00 for members who register 48 hours prior to the event, $20.00 for members who do not register 48 hours prior to the event and for non-members; $5.00 for students.
April 21, 2011
  Topic:

Grassroots Legislative Issues and IEEE-USA Interaction

 
  Speaker:  Russell T. Harrison is IEEE-USA's Senior Legislative Representative for Grassroots Activities. In this position, he is responsible for helping members of IEEE-USA interact with, and ultimately influence, elected officials. Prior to IEEE-USA, Russell directed grassroots programs at the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries and the American Iron and Steel Institute. In these positions he also raised over $300,000 in campaign contributions through the associations' political action committees. He has also represented the recycling and steel industries on Capitol Hill and in state capitols on a variety of issues as a professional lobbyist. Russell has a B.A. in Political Science, with minors in History and Communication, from Allegheny College, and a Masters in Public Policy from the University of Maryland.
Where: HESS Building, 5430 Westheimer at Yorktown
Time: 6:00 - 6:30 PM Social - 6:30 - 7:30 PM Dinner - 7:30 - 8:30 PM Presentations
  Cost:

 

 Dinner $15.00 for members who register 48 hours prior to the event, $20.00 for members who do not register 48 hours prior to the event and for non-members; $5.00 for students.
 February 24, 2011
Topic:

Factors that Affect the Reliability of Medium Voltage Adjustable Frequency Drives
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Speaker:

David Langham
Region Sales Manager
Eaton Corporation
Where: HESS Building, 5430 Westheimer at Yorktown
Time: 6:00 - 6:30 PM Social - 6:30 - 7:30 PM Dinner - 7:30 - 8:30 PM Presentations
Cost: Dinner $15.00 for members who register 48 hours prior to the event, $20.00 for members who do not register 48 hours prior to the event and for non-members; $5.00 for students.