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Computer Society Chapter (San Antonio) IEEE Central Texas Section Fall Planning Meeting September 24, 2016 San Marcos, TX. Chapter Leadership Team. Chair: Tom O'Brien Vice Chair: Dr. Wenbin Luo Secretary: Vacant Treasurer: James Brakefield Webmaster: Vacant Past Chair: Gary Rogers
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Computer Society Chapter(San Antonio)IEEE Central Texas Section Fall Planning MeetingSeptember 24, 2016 San Marcos, TX
Chapter Leadership Team • Chair: Tom O'Brien • Vice Chair: Dr. Wenbin Luo • Secretary: Vacant • Treasurer: James Brakefield • Webmaster: Vacant • Past Chair: Gary Rogers • Advisor: Dr. Djaffer Ibaroudene
Chapter Updates Chapter has successfully moved to a near-year-round schedule Student night includes an “attendance incentive” Chapter has successfully presented a series of meeting programs on Cybersecurity Programs include more demonstrations Chapter now uses vtools eNotices for two announcements per month (1 main, 1 reminder)
SWOT Analysis • Strengths – Reliable volunteers, excellent meeting facilities, support from CTS Vice Chair (San Antonio) Garrett Polhamus • Weaknesses – Relatively low attendance, small member population (~ 180) • Opportunities – Develop connections to local academic departments – CompSci, Engineering, IT • Threats – IEEE Term Limits could hinder chapter development.
Chapter Plans / Issues • Continue developing Cybersecurity connection – academic, government, and business • Vary the meeting location to draw in students, faculty, business, government • Co-sponsor Distinguished Lecturers • Co-sponsor Chapter meetings with wide interest • Reach a larger audience, both IEEE and non-IEEE • Provide light refreshments (pizza/sandwiches and soft drinks) for meetings