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IEEE Orlando Section Monthly

Welcome to the IEEE Orlando Section web site.
Established in 1959 and serving over 1,400 members in
Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Lake and Sumter counties


Vol. XLIII No. 09
October 2010

www.ieee.org/orlando

Calendar of Events:
News:  
Reports:
Employment Assistance:
Conferences:
  • 2011 Annual Reliability and Maintainability Symposium - Product Quality &  Integrity (RAMS). Orlando, FL January 24 - 28, 2011
Others Links:
IEEE Life Members Affinity Group Meeting

Date:

Saturday, October 2nd., 2010

Time:

1:00 PM

Topic:

"Impacting the World One Invention at a Time......a Bird's Eye View!"

Speaker:

Dr. Forrest M. Bird, inventor of the life-saving respirator which is found in most hospitals around the world. He is a very accomplished inventor, entrepreneur, and aviator, and he was installed in the Inventor's Hall of Fame several years ago. Click here for more information.Poster

Place:

The Orlando Public Library, Albertson Room, at the corner of Magnolia and Robinson in Downtown Orlando.

Cost:

Free for all IEEE members and Non-IEEE members.

Contact:

Dr. David Flinchbaugh, 
407-760-7200

www.ieee.org/orlando

IEEE Orlando Section Senior Membership Information Meeting

Date:

Tuesday, October 5th., 2010

Time:

5:30 - 6:00 pm - Social and Refreshments
6:00 - 6:30 pm  - Information to IEEE Members to pursue Senior Membership status upgrade

Place:

Orlando Business Development Center, District 2 (affiliated with the UCF and the S.B.A.) at 3218 East Colonial Drive, Suite #G, Orlando, FL 32802

Directions: In Herndon Plaza just east of Maguire Blvd.  This is the shopping center across Colonial Drive from Fashion Square.  It is on the west end of the building around to the South-West corner from the HH Gregg entrance.

Cost:

Free to all IEEE members.

Contact:

Dr. William (Bill) Hortos,    
Membership Development Chair, Orlando Section

www.ieee.org/orlando

IEEE Orlando Section Executive Committee Meeting

Date:

Tuesday, October 5th., 2010

Time:

6:30 - 7:00 p.m. Social and Refreshments
7:00 - 8:00 p.m. ExCom Meeting

Place:

Orlando Business Development Center, District 2 (affiliated with the UCF and the S.B.A.) at 3218 East Colonial Drive, Suite #G, Orlando, FL 32802

Directions: In Herndon Plaza just east of Maguire Blvd.  This is the shopping center across Colonial Drive from Fashion Square.  It is on the west end of the building around to the South-West corner from the HH Gregg entrance.

Cost:

Free to all IEEE members and Non-IEEE members.

Contact:

Donghui Wu  
321-281-4561 - Office

321-946-0648 - Mobile
www.ieee.org/orlando

IEEE Orlando COMSOC Chapter DLT Meeting

Date:

Wednesday, October 6th., 2010

Time:

6:00 - 8:30 pm - Refreshments will be provided.

Topic:

"Net SILO: Architectural Support for Internet Evolution and Innovation" - Abstract

Speaker:

Prof. George Rouskas from NC State University

Place:

Panera Bread in the community room.
1210 South International Parkway, Lake Mary, FL 32746
.

Cost:

$7.50 for IEEE Members & $15.00 for Non-IEEE Members.

Contact:

Seating is limited to 25, so you MUST RSVP to Thomas M. Wandeloski,  by Noon on 6 October 2010 to reserve your spot and attend.
www.ieee.org/orlando

 

IEEE Orlando Section Awards Banquet

Date:

Tuesday, October 19th., 2010

Time:

6:00 p.m. Reception
7:00 p.m. Dinner. During this event, cash bar is available in the meeting room.

Place:

Sheraton Orlando Downtown.

Cost:

IEEE Member and Guest: $25/person
IEEE Student Member and Guest: $15/person
IEEE Life Member and Guest: $15/person
Awards Winner and Guest: FREE
Student Scholarship Winner: FREE
Others: $40/person.
Valet parking is $6/car

Menu:

~ Salad ~
Classic Salad ~ Mixed Greens w/ Tomato & Cucumber
Served w/ Ranch Dressing & Balsamic Vinaigrette

~ Entrées ~
Chicken Marsala
  Three Grain Pilaf

Grilled Shrimp Brochette
Marinated in Lemon Grass Teriyaki
Served over Basmati Rice

Roast Sliced Sirloin w/ a Cabernet & Mushroom Sauce
Horseradish Mashed Potatoes

Vegetarian

All Entrées Served with Chef’s Fresh Seasonal Vegetable and Freshly Baked Rolls and Butter

~ Sweet Ending ~
Black Forrest Cake

RSVP:

Please RSVP Xun Gong,    by Oct. 15, 2010 (Friday) Noon. Please specify your preferred entrée.
www.ieee.org/orlando


IEEE Orlando Chapter Meeting - Joint Society on Control Systems; Robotics and Automation; and Systems, Man, and Cybernetics (JS-CSRASMC)

Date:

Thursday, October 21st., 2010

Time:

6:30 - 7:00 p.m. Social and Refreshments
7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Presentation

Topic:

"Let Robots Entertain You!" - a multimedia presentation on robotics
and automation in theme parks

Place:

Orlando Business Development Center, District 2 (affiliated with the UCF and the S.B.A.) at 3218 East Colonial Drive, Suite #G, Orlando, FL 32802

Directions: In Herndon Plaza just east of Maguire Blvd.  This is the shopping center across Colonial Drive from Fashion Square.  It is on the west end of the building around to the South-West corner from the HH Gregg entrance.

Cost:

FREE to all IEEE members and non-IEEE technologists.

Contact:

Dr. William (Bill) Hortos,    
Chair, Orlando Chapter of Joint Society on CS, R&A, and SMC
www.ieee.org/orlando

IEEE Orlando MTT/AP Chapter  Meeting

Date:

Thursday, October 28th, 2010

Time:

5:00 - 6:00 PM

Topic:

"THz CMOS Circuits and Systems”. Abstract

Speaker:

Qun Jane Gu, University of Florida Biography

Place:

UCF, Harris Corp. Engineering Center, HCEC 101

Cost:

Free to all IEEE members and Non-IEEE members.

Contact:

Siamak Ebadi
AP/MTT Chapter Chair, IEEE Orlando Section
Email: Phone: 407-802-6563
www.ieee.org/orlando

 

Search for 2011 Section Officers
The Orlando Section elects officers for a term of one year beginning January 1st. This year's Nomination Committee formed by Mr. Jorge Medina  , Mr. George McClure  , and Dr. Michael Hassan   , will be accepting nominations for Section Officers (Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary and Treasurer). Nominations must be submitted in writing to the Nominations Committee on or before October 5th, 2010.
 
The Section membership may make a nomination for new Section Officers by submitting qualify petitions. A qualify petition shall meet the following criteria:
  • Specify the office.
  • Bear the signature of at least 15 voting Section members.
  • Contain statement of the nominee's consent to serve.
  • State nominee's qualification and biography.
  • Be delivered to the Section Nominations Committee on or before October 5th, 2010 by 5:00 PM.
Volunteer Needed for Employment Coordinator Position
Basically, the vision for the IEEE Orlando Section Employment Coordinator (EC) is that he/she is a person motivated to help local members with career development activities. As an example, the EC would be the person to attend the Region 3 Fall meeting and go to the planned “train the trainer” and career workshop sessions. That person would then return to the home Section and facilitate local Section career development meetings, using the material and experience from the Region meeting. The EC would also learn about all of the career development and employment assistance services and products that IEEE, IEEE-USA, etc have available, and be willing and able to help local Section members take advantage of the services. The exact duties and responsibilities would really be driven by what the Orlando Section members want/need – it may be holding regular local workshops/networking meetings, or providing some one-on-one help to a member. The key is for the selected EC to be enthusiastic about career development activities. For further information, send email to IEEE Orlando Section Chair: Donghui Wu   


IEEE Senior Member Update
The IEEE Orlando Section congratulates our new Senior Member!:
  • Mohammed Moizuddin
The last A&A Review Panel meeting was held on 18 August, 2010 in Pretoria, South Africa. The next IEEE Senior Member Review Panel Meeting will be held on 11 September, 2010.

NEWLY ELEVATED SENIOR MEMBERS - RECEIVE US$25 VOUCHER TOWARDS A NEW IEEE SOCIETY: IEEE provides all newly elevated Senior Members with a voucher worth up to US$25. It can be used to join one new IEEE Society. The voucher expires on 31 December of the year in which it is received. 

For details on how to apply for IEEE Senior Member grade and view the 2010
review panel meeting dates, visit the IEEE Senior Member homepage:
https://www.ieee.org/membership_services/membership/senior/index.html.
For Senior Member inquiries, contact senior-member@ieee.org.

 

IEEE Membership Benefits: bringing together a trusted voice, global community, and profession
The IEEE is the world's largest technical society, bringing members access to the industry's most essential technical information, networking opportunities, career development tools, and many other exclusive benefits.

New Benefits:

  • IEEE memberNet
    IEEE's online membership directory, connecting members worldwide. Offered as an exclusive benefit of membership.
  • Microsoft Software Offer for IEEE Students 
    IEEE, in conjunction with Microsoft, is pleased to offer a wide selection of development software to IEEE Student members.
  • E-book Archive
    IEEE and Wiley Press offer members access to over 220 e-books via IEEE Xplore
Benefits and Status of IEEE Life Membership
  • Dues and Regional assessments are waived for a Life member. 
  • For qualifying Life members, Society fees are waived (IEEE Bylaw I-108.8).
  • Individuals may receive reduced member rates at IEEE sponsored conferences. IEEE Policy 10.1.15 (Conference Registration Fees) indicates "There must be a reduced fee, waiver of fees, or fee differential for Student members. Reduced fees, waiver of fees, or fee differential for unemployed IEEE members, retired members, and Life members, and for special registrants (e.g., guests, speakers, and exhibitors) are permitted at the discretion of the Conference Committee. The individual registration fee for retired members and for Life members must be no more than that for Students."
  • Life members continue to receive the same benefits that are available to other IEEE members. 
  • IEEE Financial Advantage Program (includes IEEE Insurance Program)
Volunteers Needed - SoutheastCon 2012 Conference in Orlando
The Region 3 annual conference, SoutheastCon, will be held in Orlando in the spring of 2012.  This is a good opportunity for section members to get experience in helping to manage a significant technical conference.  Currently there are opportunities in committees for local arrangements, technical program, registration, sponsorship solicitation, papers reviewers, exhibits, publicity, contest competitions, and hospitality (among others).  For further information, send email to , with "2012" in the subject line. 

 

Member Recognition
The Orlando Section Monthly seeks member achievements:
If an IEEE colleague received an award, promotion, appointment, or any other achievement, please inform The Orlando Section Monthly so it can run a notice in its monthly Member Recognitions column. In addition to providing the member's name, please include a brief biography of the member's career and a description of the achievement. Send all notices to

 

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