Here are answers to the most common questions we get about CPMT Chapters. If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for in this list, please feel free to contact us.
Chapter General Information
Chapter Formation and Membership
Chapter Funding
Chapter Reporting
Chapter General Information
What is the difference between a Region, a Section and a Chapter?
The membership of the IEEE is divided geographically into three administrative Units. The first division is that of Regions of which there are 10 worldwide. They are: Regions 1-6 which consist of the IEEE membership in the United States; Region 7 is Canadian members; Region 8 is Europe, Africa and the Middle East; Region 9 is Latin America and the Caribbean; and Region 10 is Asia, Australia and the Pacific Rim countries. The second division is Sections. There are 298 Sections, which are subunits of Regions, divided geographically to facilitate administration and local activities. The third division is Chapters. Chapters are technical subunits of one or more Sections. There are 37 different Technical Societies, which are represented by the Chapters in each Section.
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Chapter Formation and Membership
Why should Society members form a Chapter?
Chapters are ideal vehicles for informative technical meetings and for networking. Chapters can receive funding from both the parent technical Society and the parent Section. To identify Chapter opportunities within your section see the Guidelines for Finding Locations to Target For Potential New Chapters.
How do I form a Chapter?
By requesting the Chapter formation kit from the Officer Services Specialist in Regional Activities, or by printing the Chapter Petition. The Society Chapter petition must be signed by at least 12 qualified CPMT Society members and be approved by the Section Chair. A copy of the petition must also be e-mailed to the Executive Director.
Who can form an IEEE Chapter?
To form a Chapter, you must be an active member of the IEEE holding the grade of Member, Senior Member or Fellow. You must also be a member of the Section, and the Society. If it is a joint Chapter of multiple societies, membership in only one of the Sections is required.
Who is eligible to hold office in a Chapter?
To be eligible to hold office in a CPMT Society Chapter you must also be an active member of the CPMT Society. You must hold the grade of Member, Senior Member, or Fellow, or Life Member, Life Senior, or Life Fellow. You must also be a member of the Section.
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Chapter Funding
Are there funds available for my Chapter?
Yes, funds are provided to eligible units through the annual Section rebate available to those who meet the reporting requirements, explained below. Additional funding may be available from your Society. For more information on Society funding, please review the Society Chapter Funding Guide.
What are the steps a Chapter should take to request funding?
Chapters can request funding for special membership and education projects. This request should be forwarded to the Society Executive Office. Requests are handled on a first-come, first-served basis, so plan early!
When the funds are distributed, is payment made directly to the Chapter and does the Chapter report back to the Society on its use?
Payments are made directly in most cases. A report is due to the Society by 15 January of the year following project completion.
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Chapter Reporting
What reporting requirements must Chapters follow?
Chapters are required to annually report meeting activity, financial activity and current officers to the parent Section. These reports must be submitted at the end of each year. Additional reporting may be required from the Society. For more information, see Chapter Reporting Requirements.
