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Chair's Welcome Message Opportunities for Participation are LimitlessIt is an honor to serve as the Chair of the Northern Virginia Section for 2008. I am humble, gracious and appreciative to all the volunteers who have served before me. Seven years ago after completing my master's degree at George Mason University, I joined the IEEE Northern Virginia Section to network and give back to my community. However, what I found was a room full of friendly, smart and proactive volunteers ready to help me. I became part of their family right away and not only gained new friends but also professional and life mentors. As the years progressed, I have begun to mentor new volunteers and help others become part of our family. This section is full of enthusiastic and energetic engineers and professionals from all walks of life. Whether you want to learn about power engineering, computer networks or biomedical engineering, we have it all. The Northern Virginia Section has a great relationship and successful collaboration with the Washington Section. Over the years, I have also gained new friends and professional mentors from that section. Currently, there are about two dozen active joint society chapters that hold regular meetings free and open to all IEEE members. All current and new members have the opportunity to get involved with various technical society chapters and keep up with the latest developments in all areas of electrical engineering. Both sections are involved with high school science fairs and local college activities. We also support IEEE affinity groups such as Women in Engineering (WIE), the Life Members chapter, the National Capital Area Consultants' Network, and Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD). I myself had the opportunity to start the GOLD affinity group for the Northern Virginia Section in 2002. All members have the same opportunity to form a new chapter or affinity group. By volunteering for IEEE you gain experience in public speaking, presentation skills, team work and management skills. The opportunities are limitless. On behalf of the IEEE Northern Virginia Section, I would like to invite and welcome all current and new members to become active within the section this year. There are many activities that will enhance one's capabilities both professionally and personally. The other section officers and I are looking forward to providing a broad spectrum of member programs in 2008. Together we will make 2008 the most successful and brilliant experience the section has ever seen. Please view the calendar of events at www.ieee.org/escanner for upcoming activities. Syed F. Ahmed |
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