Recognition Tips for IEEE Sections & Chapters April 2009
Mar 27, 2015
Recognition Tips for IEEE Sections & Chapters
April 2009
Topics
Awards & Recognition– Who should you recognize– How to do it– Options available– Fellows/Senior Members– MGA and IEEE level awards
Job Descriptions
Who should you recognize?
Officers of all unitsConference organizersCommittee chairsNewsletter editors/web mastersSAMIeee database coordinatorNewly elected Fellows & elevated Senior Members
But how?
Newsletter articleWeb pageCertificatePlaqueSection or Chapter Chair pins
Automatic Recognition
Past Officer Certificates– Section Chairs– Chapter Chairs– Sent in the Spring, directly to the officer
Special request– Recognition coordinator request the
certificate be sent to him or her for presentation at a Section Meeting
Ordering Recognition Products
Form is on the web at www.ieee.org/scsproducts, or contact [email protected] – deduction from Concentration Bank
account (no need to write a check) or– from the annual Section rebate– Must be approved by either Section Chair
or Treasurer
Fellows / Senior Members
Fellows elected by IEEE Board of Directors
– List available on the web: www.ieee.org/fellows
Senior Member elevations can be identified through SAMIeee: www.ieee.org/samieee
MGA Awards
Achievement AwardGOLD Achievement AwardInnovation AwardLeadership AwardLarry K. Wilson Transnational Award– Nomination Deadline - 15 October
William W. Middleton Distinguished Service Award (awarded every three years)
MGA Awards, p.2
Friend of IEEE Member and Geographic Activities– Recognize support provided to the IEEE
and its members in support of its goals by firms, divisions of firms or individuals
– Nomination can be submitted at any time.
MGA Outstanding Large/Small Section Award
More info? www.ieee.org/mga
Institute-Level Awards
Medals, Service Awards, Corporate Recognition, and Prize Papers– Nomination deadline: 1 July
Technical Field awards– Nomination deadline: 31 January
www.ieee.org/awards
Is that in my job description?
IEEE Ethics & Member Conduct
IEEE Code of Ethics All items relevant, but remember to:– treat fairly all persons regardless of such
factors as race, religion, gender, disability, age, or national origin;
– avoid injuring others, their property, reputation, or employment by false or malicious action;
– assist colleagues and co-workers in their professional development and to support them in following this code of ethics.
www.ieee.org/ethics
I’m A Section Chair, I . . .
Know about: IEEE Bylaws; IEEE Policies; MGA Operations ManualChair meetingsWork with ExCom, Committee, Chapter and Affinity Group Chairs to support activitiesRepresent Section at Region meetingsAm a signer on bank account
I’m a Section Vice Chair, I . . .
Chair meetings in absence of ChairAm familiar with the policies relating to the activity of the Section and subunits, including IEEE Bylaws, IEEE Policies, MGA Operations ManualAssume additional authority or activity as designated by Chair
I’m a Section Treasurer, I . . . Prepare the annual budgetRecord all financial activity Reconcile bank statements/activityReport status of unit’s finances to the Section ExCom on a regular basisPrepare and submit Annual Financial Report (L-50)Signer on bank account
I’m A Section Secretary, I . . .
Record minutes of ExCom and other Section meetingsHandle correspondenceDistribute meeting noticesMaintain Section recordsSubmit officer and meeting reporting, including officer changes during the year, to IEEE Operations Center
I’m a Chapter Chair, I . . .
Preside at Chapter ExCom and other meetingsWork with other Chapter officers to determine program of activities for ChapterRepresent Chapter at Section ExCom meetings and Society-sponsored meetingsAm familiar with IEEE Bylaws, IEEE Policies, MGA Operations Manual, and any Society requirements for activitySubmit or ensure submission of required reporting to Section and Society
Does your unit have a . . .
Professional (Career) Activities CoordinatorStudent Activities CoordinatorEducational Activities CoordinatorAwards & Recognition CoordinatorMembership Development CoordinatorHistorianNewsletter EditorWeb master
Additional Information
Volunteer Resources web page– www.ieee.org/organizations/vols
IEEE Master Brand & Identity Standards– www.ieee.org/masterbrand– www.ieee.org/identitystandards
The SCOOP Newsletter– Monthly via email (and on the web) to
Sections Chairs & other interested volunteers
– www.ieee.org/scoop
Additional Resources, p.2
Chapter Chair Reference Guide– www.ieee.org/chapters
QUESTIONS?