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The Institute of
Electrical and Electronic
Engineers
IEEE
Palm Beach
Section
eBulletin
Vol 21, No 1
January, 2004
CONTENTS
MEETING
NOTICE 1-ENGINEERS WEEK CONFERENCES AND
BANQUET
IEEE Palm Beach Section invites members and guests to the
First Annual eWeek Regional Conference and Banquet.
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What:
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The Transportation,
Educational and Economic Impacts of the Scripps
Research Institute Florida Expansion. The
conference consists of morning and afternoon
sessions followed by an evening banquet.
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Who:
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The panelists
for
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AM
session:
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- Rick
Chesser, FL Dept of
Transportation
- Frank
Brogan, Pres, FL Atlantic U
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David Clark, Pres, Palm Beach Atlantic
U
- Dr.
Dennis Gallon, Pres, Palm Beach
Community College
- Dr.
Edwin Massey, Pres, Indian River
Community College
- Cost:
$40, includes breakfast
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PM
session:
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- Ted
Astolfi, Business Development Board,
Martin County
- Greg
Fagan, Economic Council of Palm
Beaches
- Don
Root, Economic Development Council of
St Lucie County
- Robert
Weisman, County Administrator, Palm
Beach County
- Cost:
$40, includes snack
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Banquet::
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- Bo
Taff, from Governor's Office of
Tourism
- Cost:
$35, includes dinner
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When:
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Tuesday, February
25, 2004
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Where:
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Embassy Suites
Hotel
4350 PGA Blvd
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
www.mapquest.com
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RSVP:
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Karen Brandon (561)
684-3375 or
to reserve your session.
On-line reservations available after Feb 21st. on
the website:http://www.weiquality.com/palmbeach
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Directions:
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From I95 traveling
north, exit at PGA Blvd West (Exit 79B).
From I95 traveling south, exit at PGA Blvd West
(Exit 79AB).Drive 1/4 mile to hotel entrance south
of PGA Blvd.
From Florida's Turnpike, exit at Palm Beach Gardens
(Exit 109) and drive east for 1 mile. Turn right
into hotel entrance
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Why:
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The Scripps
Research Institute (TSRI) announced in October,
2003 plans to establish a major science center in
Palm Beach County focusing on biomedical research,
technology development and drug design.
TSRI is one of the world's largest, private,
non-profit biomedical research organizations.
Visit: www.scripps.edu
This all day event is part of the celebration of
National Engineers Week 2004 (eWeek) held
from February
22 to 28.
Visit: www.eweek.org
Attached
is a flyer
for the events. Please post or pass along to a
colleague.
Spouses and guests are encouraged to attend these
events.
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Sponsor
a Student:
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The Florida
Engineering Society is seeking sponsors for
students to attend these events.
The attached
flyer lists
the details.
IEEE Palm Beach section also seeks sponsors from
local industry or individuals to sponsor a
student.
The donation requested is the cost of any of three
or all of these events. Students from Florida
Atlantic Palm Beach and Indian River Communities
are invited.
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MEETING
NOTICE 2-LIFE MEMBERS
CHAPTER-EXCOM
LIFE
MEMBERS CHAPTER
Life members residing in the section recently met at a
section sponsored luncheon to discuss and vote on forming a
chapter. The vote was 100% for establishing a chapter and a
petition was signed for submission to IEEE to approve Palm
Beach as the next chapter.
After a brainstorming session, topics were chosen for the
members to become active, including member war stories,
technology history, computer classes for disabled vets,
mentor students, teacher-training workshops, encourage women
and minorities in engineering. It was also discussed to
allow spouses equal vote in LM activities.
Thirty members and nineteen guests attended.
Congratulations to the new chapter officers:
- Ed Wolff, Chair -
- Tony Jamroz, Vice Chair
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- Krishna Praba,
Secretary/Treasurer -
Several members also form a
telephone committee.
LEGISLATIVE
FORUM
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What:
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Legislative
Forum
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Who:
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South Florida state
senators and representatives. Twelve will be in
attendance.
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When:
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Thursday January
29, 04.
Breakfast: 7:30 AM to 9 AM.
Forum: 9 AM to 10 AM.
Five minute presentations from engineering
organizations will be included.
A volunteer from IEEE Palm Beach is requested by
the section to give a presentation about IEEE Palm
Beach and its activities.
RSVP to Richard Seibel for this part only.
The charge for the breakfast has been waived.
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Where:
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Doubletree
Hotel
4431 PGA Blvd
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Visit for directions:
http://www.doubletree.com/en/dt/hotels/
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RSVP:
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For the Forum, Dana
I. Gillette, (561) 753-9723 Ext 15, fax (561)
753-9724,
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MATH
COUNTS VOLUNTEERS
The American Society of Civil Engineers is seeking
volunteers for a local competition.
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When:
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Saturday, February
21, 04
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Where:
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Lake Worth High
School
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RSVP:
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Mike Roach (561)
684-6161 or Mario Loaiza (561) 683-7101.
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Visit:
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www.mathcounts.org
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NEW
SENIOR MEMBERS
Congratulations to new senior members, Laura Michaels and
Lawrence F. Vogt.
SECTION
PROJECT UPDATES - SENIOR MEMBERS AND BOYTON BEACH CHS
LIGHTNING PROJECT
Updates on these two section projects will be sent soon.
SECTION
WEBSITE
Visit the section website: www.ewh.ieee.org/r3/palmbeach
Visit the Florida Council website: www.ewh.ieee.org/r3/fc
This site lists IEEE activities for the Florida sections. It
also contains a calendar for meetings in other sections
which members can attend when traveling.
SECTION
EMAIL ADDRESS
Send an e-mail with feedback, suggestions or
unsubscribes:
VOLUNTEERS
Please help the section and volunteer your time. Send an
e-mail to the section address.
ADVERTISING
Advertisements for companies seeking employees or
advertising products and services can be placed in the
eBulletin or on the website. Send a e-mail to the section
address.
AND
FINALLY
A shortcut is the longest path between two points.
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Richard Seibel,
Chair
Norm Bleshman, Vice Chair
Carl L. Hussey, PACE (Professional) Chair
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