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Eric Gallo. Region 2 GOLD. GOLD?. Targeted at members that have recently entered the workforce. Create programs geared towards younger members and create stronger membership base. Assist in transition between academic and professional life
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Eric Gallo Region 2 GOLD
GOLD? • Targeted at members that have recently entered the workforce. • Create programs geared towards younger members and create stronger membership base. • Assist in transition between academic and professional life • Increase retention of recent graduates and communication between students chapters and sections
Where does GOLD stand • Foundations are laid • Resources are Available: • GOLD Web Site (www.ieee.org/gold) • GOLD Program Resources Guide • GOLD Brochure, Table-top display • RAB GOLD Committee • Quick Start Incentive Funding(QSIF)
GOLD in Region 2 • 4,125 Active Members • 3 Affinity groups recognized by IEEE • 59 total in world • Average is around 6 per Region • 13% of total membership
GOLD Groups in Region 2 • Columbus • Philadelphia • Northern Virginia • Susquehanna • Pittsburgh • Washington?
GOLD groups - benefit the Section • More volunteers • Young volunteers, fresh insights • More programs, more members • Future leaders • Retain the graduating students
Getting started • Appoint Gold Chair • Recruit graduating student leaders • Section Leaders recruit young engineers on the job • Work with Eric on finding potential leaders • Create Affinity Groups • Request funds(QSIF)
Quick Start Incentive Funding • Up to $500 available for initiating a GOLD program • $200 Unmatched • $300 Matched • An excellent way to kick-off your affinity group!
GOLD QSIF Program • Facilitates start-up GOLD activities • Participation of GOLD members in Section activities • Funding is available and matched to Section funding • Proposal is submitted with activity plans & budget details • Reviewed & approved by GOLD Committee sub-committee
Generating Interest • Offer to sponsor presentation on campus • “What does IEEE really offer me once I graduate” • Transitioning between student and professional • Actively promote IEEE events to students • Sponsor Student Night where students meet with Executive Committee Members • Work with universities, human resources, etc to actively pursue younger members • Don’t wait for a “young leader” to emerge, create one
Support for GOLD • GOLD Mentors • Support Student Activities and reward student leaders and chapters • Encourage younger members to work on executive committee and even hold officer positions • Integrate GOLD member needs in events and programs
Region 2 GOLD Goals • Strengthen GOLD/Student Chapter relations • Presentations • Joint Activities • Improved Region Communication of GOLD leaders • Updated Website • Calendar of local events • Promotional information to be distributed to students and young engineers
Region 2 Coordinator Contribution • Work with sections to create affinity groups • Work with affinity group leaders to create stronger programs • Work with student chapters to create stronger interest and better retention • Give young engineers reason to maintain membership
Contact me Eric Gallo eric.m.gallo@drexel.edu 215-895-1378