Hello Region 1 Leaders - First let me thank you for your leadership and interest in providing service to Region 1 for the benefit of our over 35,000 IEEE members this past year. As you already know, there are about three dozen appointments for me to make on the 2010-2011 Region 1 Board of Governors (see: http://www.ewh.ieee.org/reg/1/appointments.pdf). I am seeking to fill these positions with the most qualified Region 1 leaders possible for terms beginning January 1, 2010 and ending December 31, 2011. A list of current Region 1 Board Members and their positions is available online at:     http://www.ewh.ieee.org/reg/1/09R1RosterRev13.pdf The specific functions and responsibilities of the various committees can be found in the Region 1 Operating Manual online at:     http://www.ewh.ieee.org/reg/1/OpMan.pdf Please email your questions and nomination(s) to Nick Nonis n.nonis@ieee.org with a copy to me. Self-nomination is encouraged and your application for one or more of these positions is welcome. Nominations are due 15 October 2009 and must include: A one paragraph IEEE Bio Current Section role(s), society/affinity group memberships Your full contact information: Name (spouse or significant other) IEEE Member # Work Address, phone and fax numbers Home Address, phone, fax and mobile numbers Email address An up to 2"x2" (read “small”) digital photo Up to three Region 1 positions you are interested in being considered for, with a paragraph of what projects/plans you might have for each role and a review of any budget requirements List of any endorsers if you are self-nominating) With so many capable leaders in Region 1 your request may not be possible. Should you or your nominee be unsuccessful in being appointed to a preferred chair or coordinator position, we may consider your nomination for other positions and committee member slots as appropriate. I look forward to working with you for a better IEEE and Region 1 member experience. - Charles Rubensteinc.rubenstein@ieee.org IEEE Region 1 Director 2010-2011