  Did
you know that Engineer’s Week is celebrated each
year at the time of George Washington’s birthday? A
coincidence you ask? Before being our first President,
George was a military engineer and land surveyor. As a
General, he issued an order on June 9, 1778, calling for
engineers and engineering education. He is credited for
directing a growing society toward technical
advancements, invention, and education.
I wanted to take some time and
remind you of some of the offerings with IEEE. To begin
with, Engineer’s Week is scheduled from February
21-27 and will include a PRO-AM Day, in which, college
students spend the day working with technical
professionals. If you or your company is interested in
getting involved, please call Vincent Kwon at
713-215-8934.
If you want to participate in the
Awards Dinner, Recognition Luncheon or Engineer of the
Year Banquet, contact David E. Miller at 281-497-8700.
This is also a great time to
recruit new members and can be accomplished by contacting
IEEE at |
800-678-4333 or Email: member-services-region5@ieee.org.
Want more information on financial services, call
800-438-4333; IEEE credit cards, call 800-428-4383;
Insurance plans, call 800-493-4333 and there’s lots
more. Call me at 281-425-7334 if you have other specific
needs and I will place you in the right direction. As you
can see, IEEE membership offers a wealth of resources to
help you meet your individual and professional needs.
Y2K you ask? Relax. We have your
answer for this as well. Our March speaker, Mr. David
Baker, form Houston Lighting & Power Company will
discuss with you HL&P’s plans to ensure a
reliable supply of electricity to serve your needs as we
move into the millennium. We are also trying to include
as part of this presentation an additional speaker from
the Banking Industry to offer their perspective on this
critical issue.
So don’t miss out. Seize the
opportunity. Come join the fun and be an active part of
the engineering profession and join us on March 25. Look
forward to seeing you there. |
