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13 February 1999 Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
1.	Review and Adoption of Agenda.
	NOTE: Minutes 1 through 31 were approved as part of the Consent Agenda. These items are shown individually for easy reference.
2.	Approval of TAB Minutes.
3.	Acceptance of TAB Management Committee Actions.
A.	Approval that each IEEE Nominations and Appointments Committee reflect the Geographic Distribution of its Membership.
B.	Approval of Funding for Society Chapter Coordinators' Attendance at Sections Congress 1999.
C.	Approval of Additional Revision to TAB Bylaw T-202 – TAB Vision Statement.
4.	Approval of Revisions to the IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society Pioneer Award.
5.	Approval of Revisions to the IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society Microwave Career Award.
6.	Approval of Revisions to the IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society Distinguished Educator Award.
7.	Approval of Revisions to the IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society Microwave Application Award.
8.	Approval of Revisions to the IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society Microwave Prize Award.
9.	Approval of Revisions to the IEEE Solid-State Circuits Society Journal of Solid-State Circuits Best Paper Award.
10.	Approval of Revisions to IEEE Electromagnetic Compatibility Society Richard R. Stoddard Award for Outstanding Performance.
11.	Approval of Revisions to the IEEE Electromagnetic Compatibility Society President's Memorial Award.
12.	Approval of the Establishment of the IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Society Radar Excellence Award.
13.	Approval of Establishment of the IEEE Components, Packaging, and Manufacturing Technology Society CPMT Chapter of the Year Award.
14.	Approval for Additional $1000 Annually for the Student Branch Counselor Award.
15.	Approval of a New IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems.
16.	Approval of a new IEEE Transactions on Professional Communications Joint Issue with the Society for Technical Communication's Journal Technical Communication.
17.	Approval of IEEE/OSA Journal of Lightwave Technology's Cover Change.
18.	Approval of the New IEEE Periodical Development Process.
19.	Approval of Editors-In-Chief Participating in TAB Periodicals Review Process.
20.	Endorsement of Addition to IEEE Policy and Procedures for Society Publication Subscriptions.
21.	Endorsement of Addition to IEEE Bylaws Regarding Subscriptions.
22.	Approval for Handling of Conference Publications Available on CD-ROM.
23.	Approval of Action Plan for ASPP and Book Broker Online in 2000.
24.	Approval to Continue the Member Subscription Survey.
25.	Approval of Non-Member List Pricing of Periodicals.
26.	Approval of Revisions to IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society's Field of Interest
27.	Approval of IEEE Council on Superconductivity's Field of Interest Statement.
28.	Approval of IEEE Council on Superconductivity Constitution.
29.	Approval of Formation of IEEE Council on Superconductivity.
30.	Approval of TAB Alternate Financial Model.
31.	Approval of Addition to TAB Operations Manual Section 1 – Technical Activities Objectives.
32.	Approval that IEEE Entities Prepare Budget Options.
33.	TAB Finances Report.
A.	Approval that TAB Vice President direct the IEEE Investment Committee.
34.	TAB Chair Report.
A.	TAB Open Action Items.
B.	Disposition of TAB Items Referred to IEEE ExCom/BoD.
C.	2000 TAB Meetings Schedule.
D.	1999 Objectives.
E.	Chapter Growth Initiatives.
35.	TAB Nominations and Appointments Committee Report.
36.	TAB Periodicals Committee Report.
37.	TAB Products Committee Report.
38.	TAB Strategic Planning and Review Committee Report.
A.	Technical Directors' Proposal.
B.	Endorsement of Revisions to IEEE Bylaw T-402.6 – Society Adherence to IEEE Rules.
39.	IEEE Meetings and Services Committee Report.
40.	Operations.
41.	TAB Secretary's Report
A.	TAB Action Calendar.
B.	Revisions to Society/Council (S/C) Constitutions and Bylaws.
C.	Conference Closings.
D.	IEEE Executive Committee Decision Regarding Shortened Meeting Series.
E.	ESSC New Idea.
F.	Honors Ceremony.
G.	Volunteer Survey.
42.	Approval of the Formation of the IEEE Sensors Council.
43.	Society Presidents’ Forum Report.
44.	Division Directors' Forum Report.
45.	RAB/TAB Transnational Committee Report.
46.	RAB/TAB Section/Chapter Support Committee Report.
47.	Society/Council Presidents' Reports. .
48.	Update on Financial Impact of TAB Actions Resulting from Meeting.
49.	Next Meeting.
50.	Adjournment.

TECHNICAL ACTIVITIES BOARD MINUTES 13 February 1999 Hilton Head, SC (Privileged information, subject to approval)
The first meeting of the 1999 IEEE Technical Activities Board was held at the Westin Resort, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Michael S. Adler, Chair of the Technical Activities Board, called the meeting to order at 8:05 am on 13 February 1999. A list of attendees is attached (Appendix TAB 1).
1.	Review and Adoption of Agenda. The agenda was adopted as amended at the meeting.
	NOTE: Minutes 1 through 31 were approved as part of the Consent Agenda. These items are shown individually for easy reference.
2.	Approval of TAB Minutes. The Minutes of the 14 November 1998 TAB meeting were approved.
3.	Acceptance of TAB Management Committee Actions. The actions taken by the TAB Management Committee at its 9 January 1999 meeting were accepted as follows:
	A.	Approval that each IEEE Nominations and Appointments Committee reflect the Geographic Distribution of its Membership. A clarification was needed regarding a motion TAB endorsed in November 1998, that each IEEE Nominations and Appointments Committee should reflect the geographic distribution of its membership, and a Motion was made that:
		TAB approve that the membership of each IEEE Nominations and Appointments (N&A) Committee, shall properly reflect the geographic distribution of the IEEE Members represented by the entity which the N&A serves. As a minimum, must have one voting Member from each IEEE area from which the entity derives at least five (5%) percent of its broader Membership. Five areas are defined as IEEE Regions 1-6, and IEEE Regions 7, 8, 9 and 10. (By referring to the broader Membership of the entity, this is being distinguished from the specific Membership in the entity such as the 50 plus Members of TAB and refers to the actual IEEE Membership in the Societies and Councils.)
		Financial implications to TAB: none
		The Motion passed (Appendix TAB 2).
	B.	Approval of Funding for Society Chapter Coordinators' Attendance at Sections Congress 1999. In order for Societies with limited funds to send their Chapter Coordinators to Sections Congress 1999, a Motion was made that:
		TAB approve the funding for Society Chapter Coordinators' to attend Sections Congress 1999. Funding guidelines require that Societies match the funding that TAB provides. Need will be determined by the level of Societies' reserve funds.
		Financial implications to TAB: Up to $10K
		The Motion passed (Appendix TAB 3).
	C.	Approval of Additional Revision to TAB Bylaw T-202 – TAB Vision Statement. As recommended by the IEEE Board of Directors, an additional revision was recommended to TAB Bylaw T-202 – TAB Vision Statement, to broaden the description of the scope of our activities within the IEEE by adding information technologies and a Motion was made that:
		TAB approve the revisions to TAB Bylaw T-202 – TAB Vision Statement as recommended by the IEEE Board of Directors.
		Financial implications to TAB: none
		The Motion passed.
4.		Approval of Revisions to the IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society Pioneer Award. The TAB Awards and Recognition Committee submitted a proposal for revisions to the IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society Pioneer Award, recognizing a major, lasting contribution in the field of interest to iEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society at least 20 years prior to the year of the award, and a Motion was made that:
		TAB approve the revisions to the IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society Pioneer Award increasing cash prize from $1K to $2.5K, effective 1999.
		Financial implications to TAB: none
		The Motion passed.
5.	Approval of Revisions to the IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society Microwave Career Award. The TAB Awards and Recognition Committee submitted a proposal for revisions to the IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society Microwave Career Award, recognizing a career of meritorious achievement and outstanding technical contribution by an individual in the field of microwave theory and techniques, and a Motion was made that:
		TAB approve the revisions to the IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society Microwave Career Award increasing cash prize from $2K to $5K, effective 1999.
		Financial implications to TAB: none
		The Motion passed.
6.	Approval of Revisions to the IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society Distinguished Educator Award. The TAB Awards and Recognition Committee submitted a proposal for revisions to the IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society (MTT-S) Distinguished Educator Award, recognizing a distinguished educator in the field of Microwave Engineering and Science who exemplifies the special human qualities of the late Fred J. Rosenbaum, who considered teaching a high calling and demonstrated his dedication to MTT-S through tireless service, and a Motion was made that:
		TAB approve the revisions to the IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society Distinguished Educator Award increasing cash prize from $1K to $2.5K, effective 1999.
		Financial implications to TAB: none
		The Motion passed.
7.	Approval of Revisions to the IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society Microwave Application Award. The TAB Awards and Recognition Committee submitted a proposal for revisions to the IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society Microwave Application Award, recognizing the most outstanding application of microwave theory and techniques by an individual or a team of individuals, and a Motion was made that:
		TAB approve the revisions to the IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society Microwave Application Award, consisting of a cash prize of $1K to $1.5K, effective 1999.
		Financial implications to TAB: none
		The Motion passed.
8.	Approval of Revisions to the IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society Microwave Prize Award. The TAB Awards and Recognition Committee submitted a proposal for revisions to the IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society Microwave Prize Award, recognizing the most significant contribution by a published paper to the field of interest of the IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society, and a Motion was made that:
		TAB approve the revisions to the IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society Microwave Prize Award, increasing cash prize from $1K to $1.5K, effective 1999.
		Financial implications to TAB: none
		The Motion passed.
9.	Approval of Revisions to the IEEE Solid-State Circuits Society Journal of Solid-State Circuits Best Paper Award. The TAB Awards and Recognition Committee submitted a proposal for revisions to the IEEE Solid-State Circuits Society Journal of Solid-State Circuits Best Paper Award, recognizing the best paper published in the IEEE Journal of Solid-State Circuits, and a Motion was made that:
		TAB approve the revisions to the IEEE Solid-State Circuits Society Journal of Solid-State Circuits Best Paper Award, increasing cash prize from $500 to $1K, effective 1999.
		Financial implications to TAB: none
		The Motion passed.
10.	Approval of Revisions to IEEE Electromagnetic Compatibility Society Richard R. Stoddard Award for Outstanding Performance. The TAB Awards and Recognition Committee submitted a proposal for revisions to the IEEE Electromagnetic Compatibility Society (EMC) Richard R. Stoddard Award, recognizing the outstanding performance of an EMC Society Member in contributing to the advancement of EMC technology or in contributing to the solution of a socio-technological problem, and a Motion was made that:
		TAB approve the revisions to the IEEE Electromagnetic Compatibility Society Richard R. Stoddard Award for Outstanding Performance increasing cash prize from $100 to $1K, effective 1999.
		Financial implications to TAB: none
		The Motion passed.
11.	Approval of Revisions to the IEEE Electromagnetic Compatibility Society President's Memorial Award. The TAB Awards and Recognition Committee submitted a proposal for revisions to the IEEE Electromagnetic Compatibility Society President's Memorial Award, which provides scholarship support for graduate study to active EMC student or higher grade Members pursuing an M.S. or Ph.D. degree, with a demonstrated commitment to the field of EMC, and a Motion was made that:
		TAB approve the revisions to the IEEE Electromagnetic Compatibility Society President's Memorial Award increasing cash prize from $1K to $2K, effective 1999.
		Financial implications to TAB: none
		The Motion passed.
12.	Approval of the Establishment of the IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Society Radar Excellence Award. The TAB Awards and Recognition Committee submitted a proposal for the establishment of IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Society Radar Excellence Award, recognizing a radar engineer for outstanding achievement due to a major technical advance in the art of radar engineering, and a Motion was made that:
		TAB approve the establishment of the IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Society Radar Excellence Award to be given annually, consisting of a cash prize of $2K, and Plaque, funded by the IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Society, effective 1999.
		Financial implications to TAB: none
		The Motion passed.
13.	Approval of Establishment of the IEEE Components, Packaging, and Manufacturing Technology Society CPMT Chapter of the Year Award. The TAB Awards and Recognition Committee submitted a proposal for the establishment of IEEE Components, Packaging and Manufacturing Technology Society CPMT Chapter of the Year Award, recognizing outstanding activities of a local CPMT Society Chapter, and a Motion was made that:
		TAB approve the establishment of the IEEE Components, Packaging, and Manufacturing Technology Society CPMT Chapter of the Year Award to be given annually, consisting of a banner and certificates for officers, funded by the IEEE Components, Packaging, and Manufacturing Technology Society, effective 1999.
		Financial implications to TAB: none
		The Motion passed.
14.	Approval for Additional $1000 Annually for the Student Branch Counselor Award. The TAB Finance Committee submitted a proposal for approval of additional funds to support the Student Branch Counselor Award, which was submitted to modify the current award based on a recommendation from the IEEE Student Activities Committee (SAC), so that the Student Branch that submits a nomination of their faculty counselor or advisor are also motivated and rewarded, and a Motion was made that:
		TAB approve the additional $1K annually to support the Student Branch Counselor Award.
		Financial implications to TAB: $1K annually
		The Motion passed (Appendix TAB 4).
15.	Approval of a New IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems. The TAB Periodicals Committee submitted a proposal for a New IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, for a year 2000 launch, which will be the technical periodical of the IEEE Intelligent Transportation Systems Council, and a Motion was made that:
		TAB approve the new IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems for a year 2000 launch.
		Financial implications to TAB: none
		The Motion passed  (Appendix TAB 5).
16.	Approval of a new IEEE Transactions on Professional Communications Joint Issue with the Society for Technical Communication's Journal Technical Communication. The TAB Periodicals Committee submitted a proposal for an IEEE Transactions on Professional Communications Joint Issue with the Society for Technical Communication's Journal Technical Communication, for Year 2000 publication, pending approval of the joint agreement terms by the IEEE Intellectual Property Rights Manager, and a Motion was made that:
		TAB approve the IEEE Transactions on Professional Communications Joint Issue with the Society for Technical Communication's Journal Technical Communication for Year 2000 publication pending approval of the joint agreement terms by the IEEE Intellectual Property Rights Manager.
		Financial implications to TAB: none
		The Motion passed  (Appendix TAB 6).
17.	Approval of IEEE/OSA Journal of Lightwave Technology's Cover Change. The TAB Periodicals Committee submitted a proposal for the IEEE/OSA Journal of Lightwave Technology's plan to change its cover, with the intent to provide a different look to the transactions, in deference to a request by their non-IEEE partner. A more neutral look was selected, although the spine will remain unchanged for continuity on the library shelves, and a Motion was made that:
		TAB approve the IEEE/OSA Journal of Lightwave Technology's plan to change its cover.
		Financial implications to TAB: none
		The Motion passed.
18.	Approval of the New IEEE Periodical Development Process. The TAB Periodicals Committee submitted a proposal that the New IEEE Periodical Development Process be revised, to include a quality and timeliness review by the TAB Periodicals Review Committee, and Motion was made that:
		TAB approve the New Periodical Development Process be revised to include quality and timeliness review by the TAB Periodicals Review Committee, in conjunction with the TAB Finance Committee's third-year review for a new periodical's inclusion in the ASPP net income distribution.
		Financial implications to TAB: none
		The Motion passed  (Appendix TAB 79).
19.	Approval of Editors-In-Chief Participating in TAB Periodicals Review Process. The TAB Periodicals Committee submitted a proposal that since the Periodicals Review process is a peer review, TAB approve the TAB Periodical Committee requirement that the Editor-In-Chief (EIC) participates in the review. This is a change to a similar motion passed at the November 1998 TAB meeting. The old version stipulates EIC's must attend the reviews, but this version relaxes the participation requirement to include other formats such as teleconferencing, WEB Forums, etc., and a Motion was made that:
		TAB approve the TAB Periodical Committee requirement that the Editors-In-Chief participate in the TAB Periodicals Review Process.
		Financial implications to TAB: none
		The Motion passed.
20.	Endorsement of Addition to IEEE Policy and Procedures for Society Publication Subscriptions. The TAB Products Committee submitted a proposal effective for the year 2000 renewal cycle, that IEEE Members are entitled to no more than 40 Society publication subscriptions annually at Member price. Additional subscriptions can be purchased at list price, and a Motion was made that:
		TAB endorse effective for the year 2000 renewal cycle, that IEEE Members are entitled to no more than 40 Society publication subscriptions annually at Member price. Additional subscriptions can be purchased at list price, for recommendation of approval by the IEEE Board of Directors.
		Financial implications to TAB: none
		The Motion passed  (Appendix TAB 7).
21.	Endorsement of Addition to IEEE Bylaws Regarding Subscriptions. The TAB Products Committee submitted a proposal effective for the year 2000 renewal cycle, that Subscriptions purchased by IEEE Members at the Member price are intended for Members' personal use only, and a Motion was made that:
		TAB endorse the addition to IEEE Bylaws, effective for the year 2000 renewal cycle, "Subscriptions purchased by IEEE Members at the Member price are intended for Members' personal use only" for recommendation of approval by the IEEE Board of Directors.