The Akron Area Engineers Group will observe National Engineers Week with a banquet on February 18, 2010 starting at 5:30 PM at Emidio’s Banquet Center, 48 E. Bath Road, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. This year’s hosting technical society is IEEE, The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. The keynote topic will be “The Smart Power Grid” presented by A.J. Kuserik, P.E. of Lorton Technology. Recognized will be engineering scholastic achievements, a salute to professional engineers and educators and the recognition of local engineering achievements. Also, recognized will be regional student achievement winners of “Math Counts”. A short friendly math competition will be held pitting these students against our seasoned engineers.

National Engineers Week is an annual event that increases public awareness and appreciation of engineers and their work. The various professional engineering societies will present awards to engineers and engineering students who have shown outstanding engineering achievements in their particular fields.

Cost: $10 Students, $15 Members + guest

Reservations for IEEE members should be made by contacting Rick Buchanan at (330) 497-8250 or .

Canton

The Canton event will be held Wed. Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at Skyland Pines Country Club.

Canton Joint Engineering Council 2010 Banquet
Program Information

When: Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
Location: Skyland Pines
3550 Columbus Road NE
Canton, Ohio 44705
Times:
- Cash Bar 6:00 p.m.
- Dinner 7:00 p.m.
- Program 8:00 p.m.
Speaker:
- Rick McQueen, Akron/Canton Airport Director
Program: Airport Expansion and Progress
Price: $10 Students, $15 Members + guest
- Last day for Reservations: February 12, 2010
- Tickets to be picked up and paid for at the door.
Menu: Choice of Scrod, Steak, or Vegetarian
- Meal includes: fruit cup, dinner salad, baked potato, rigatoni, green peppers, sherbet dessert, and beverage

Reservations for IEEE members should be made by contacting Rick Buchanan at (330) 497-8250 or .

University of Akron: SPAC

Student Professional Awareness Conference (S-PAC)

Friday, February 26, 2010
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Quaker Square Inn Ballroom
135 South Broadway, Akron 44325

The evening includes a Buffet Dinner, Project Displays, and Door Prizes.
Topics/guest speakers include:
“University to Real World: Professionalism is the key Link” – Joseph M. DeSalvo
“Managing to manage Your Career – John J. Paserba

Complimentary tickets may be ordered by contacting Courtney Gras at . Deadline to order tickets: February 19, 2010
IEEE Members as well as Student Members are encouraged to attend.

IEEE Newsletter

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March News

Stay tuned for our march events.

We are seeking volunteer judges for the Western Reserve District 5 Science Day – Saturday, March 20, 2010, University of Akron Student Union, 7:45 am Please contact Dennis Ledel at if you have an interest in helping us judge on behalf of IEEE.

Other Items of Interest

IEEE Newsletter no longer available by mail

The Board has decided to eliminate the hard copy announcements and go entirely to e-mail and local web site to communicate with members. As of June, 2004 there are no more hard copy newsletters mailed out. If you wish to be notified of upcoming events by e-mail, be sure to provide your e-mail address to Rick Buchanan at . Look for announcements for upcoming events also here at the local chapter’s web site. This change will save the chapter about $2,000 annually.

Board Meetings

Members are encouraged to attend Ex-Comm meetings. Contact Dennis Ledel at to confirm your attendance. Also contact Dennis if you are interested in serving on the board or in a future officer position.

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