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National Strategic Plan 2012 and beyond. Our mandate. We are part of a not-for-profit, global organization We serve the public first, the profession second, the members third These priorities need not be mutually exclusive.
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Our mandate • We are part of a not-for-profit, global organization • We serve the public first, the profession second, the members third • These priorities need not be mutually exclusive
Reasons Canadians join the IEEE • Keep technically current • Professional networking • Continuing education • Discounts (e.g. conferences) • Career resources and recognition • Humanitarian programs (volunteering) • It’s about people…
Our volunteer leaders feel it is important that we • Conduct annual gatherings of Section leaders for networking and training opportunities • Provide information to Section leaders about IEEE programs that can positively affect the Section and its members • Share best practices of Sections and Chapters • Recognize the efforts of IEEE volunteers within Canada • Sponsor technical conferences to meet the technical needs of members within Canada • Engage and support Student Branches within Canada (e.g. Student Branch Congress/training) • Promote IEEE involvement with Canadian industry • Effectively manage an annual budget that supports all needed functions
IEEE Canada National Strategy Visibility • Impact • Growth
Visibility • Advertize our volunteer/member activities internally and externally • Distribute our national publications to a large audience • Promote our national conferences • Keep our website content current • Publically recognize our volunteers • Partner with sister organizations (e.g. PEO, OACETT) • Improve our dialogue with industry
Impact • Balanced budgets • Multi-year forecasts • Fully fund high priority programs • Industrial partnerships • More national conferences • Full sponsorship of awards program • Optimize our committees and structure • Invest in emerging areas of interest
Growth • New members, better retention • More events and activities • Increased funding for programs • New volunteers, advancement opportunities within parent IEEE • Career recognition (e.g. elevations, awards) Remember – it’s about people!