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Join us for the Austin Chapter's Spring Planning Meeting on January 24, 2015 in San Marcos, TX. Our mission is to become the most valued professional affiliation for engineers engaged in power, energy, and industrial electronics. Our approach includes engaging programs, stimulating thought and action, providing knowledge, and being visible in our space. We will focus on program enhancement, student and industry engagement, and promoting our events to increase membership value.
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Austin Chapterof:Power and Energy SocietyIndustry Applications SocietyPower Electronics SocietyIndustrial Electronics Society Central Texas Section Spring Planning Meeting January 24, 2015 San Marcos, TX
Leadership Team Chairman Joel Sandahl Vice Chairman (Chairman-Elect) Paul Brown Treasurer Casey Smith Secretary Kris Dehnel Program Chairman (new) Paul Brown Communication Chairman (new) Steve Pearson Awards Chairman James Mercier Webmasters Kevin Ewing Don Drumtra
Mission / Goal Our Mission/Goal • Become the most valued professional affiliation for engineers engaged in power, energy and industrial electronics Our Approach • Engaging programs (members, industry and academia) • Stimulate professional thought and action • Provide knowledge you can use • Be visible in our space • Make membership valuable Value in Association – Greater Value in Membership
SWOT Analysis • Strengths: Large Membership, Volunteers, Active Program, Distinguished Lecturers • Weaknesses: Student Engagement, Industry Engagement, Volunteers, Budget Constraints, Meeting Venue • Opportunities: Program Enhancement, Student Engagement, Industry Engagement • Threats: Aging Membership
2014 Results NOTES: Included distinguished lecturers. Timely L31s filed for all events.
2015 Plan – Beyond the Numbers • Focus on programs • Continue to improve quality • Continue to use distinguished lecturers • Add some student-oriented programs • Do more promotion of programs • Event pricing to encourage membership • Providing home for WIE for 2015