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This report outlines the key activities of the Iowa-Illinois Section in 2006, including meetings, events, and tours. It also highlights plans for 2007, such as applying for a Power Engineering Society Chapter and expanding the Computer Society Chapter. The report seeks assistance in advancing the speaker/lecturer database, managing arrears, and obtaining email addresses of members.
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Iowa-Illinois Section Report Peter Schuster Chair Region 4 Meeting January 27-28, 2007 Marriott Hotel, Chicago
Highlights of 2006 Activities • Twelve Meetings plus Exec Meetings • Intellectual Property, Patents, & Licensing Laws • National Engineers Week Banquet & Speaker • QC Elite FIRST Robotics Team • Tour of Carleton Life Support Systems • Power Transmission: New Challenges and Opportunities • Quad Cities Swing Baseball Game • Civil Air Patrol & Rocketry • IEEE USA & IEEE Member Benefits • Tour of Generac • Failure Analysis in the Ski Industry & Hockey Night • Financial Planning - It isn't about the Money • Election, Awards, and Holiday Dinner at the IMAX
Plan for 2007 • Submitted Application for Power Engineering Society Chapter • Consider Computer Society Chapter • Monthly Meetings including GOLD Activities & a Workshop • Recruit Volunteers outside the exec committee to Support Section
How Can R4 Help in Meeting Your Section’s Goals? • Help Advance the Speaker/Lecturer Database • Help with Arrears List • Help Get Email Addresses for Members