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Recap of IEEE Region 1 past director's remarks on pressing topics, 2017 budget analysis, upcoming nominations and appointments, and strategies for Sections Congress 2017. Stay informed and engaged!
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Region 1 Past Director Report Vince Socci Past Director, IEEE Region 1 IEEE Region 1 ExCom Meeting 5 August 2016 Mystic, CT
Pressing Topics • IEEE Constitution proposal on ballot • IEEE MGA Nominations are being accepted • Region 1 representation in Awards and Nominations • "There is more hunger for love and appreciation in this world than for bread." --Mother Teresa, Roman Catholic Religious Sister and Missionary • New Conference guidelines and training programs for conference chair and treasurer coming soon …
Budget Planning • Budget levels analyzed and allocated using: • 2015 full-year actuals • 2016 partial-year actuals • 2017 requests • Utilize $24k set aside for Sections Congress 2017 • BoG must approve budget • Need to decide whether additional withdrawal from reserves is acceptable • Unforeseen expenses …
Nominations for R1 D-E • Service Tenure • 2018-2019 R1 Director-Elect • 2020-2021 R1 Director • 2022-2023 R1 Past-Director • 2017 Nominations • Ali Abedi • Ed Palacio
Tentative Schedule • Aug BoG Meeting: Assembly vote to select candidates • October: Candidate info provide to IEEE for ballot documentation preparation.
Sections Congress 2017 Value • Be on Mission at SC • Prepare – Plan your participation for greatest effect • Learn – Focus on growth during your time there • Act – Commit to go forth and prosper • Be on Mission after SC • Apply best practices to section operations • Make your section better by developing your volunteers • Synergize your Section through collaboration with other OUs