1. Membership Program Development Opcom-2 2011 Shri Goyal

2. Membership Programs (revisited) Chapters Funding and Recognition Distinguished Lecturer Program (DLT) -Distinguished Speaker Program (DSP) -Membership Development Support Grant (MDSG) -Young Professionals Program (YPP) -GOLD Sessions at flagship conferences -Regional/Local Programs -Strategic Discussion: local issues/ joint activities -

3. Chapter Funding and Awards Budget- $40,000; all funds used 208 Chapters/56 applied for funding AP – 42/10 LA – 25/5 EMEA – 50/14 NA – 91/27 4 new Chapters added in 2011 Pune, Mauritius, Newfoundland-Labrador, Brasilia Joint

4. Chapter Awards RegionCAA winner APKerala LA Colombia EMEA Sweden NA Washington Washington is 2011 CoY winner

5. DLT/DSP Budget- $50K Expense - $33.4K 19 DLT - $24,809  4 – AP Region  1 – LA Region  1 – EMEA Region  13 – NA Region 20 – DSP – Total: $7,600 1 – MDSG – Total: $1,000

6. Discussion points and outcome Understanding value proposition of ComSoc chapters Understanding local operational issues and planning for specific actions Providing educational and networking opportunities for chapter members and the community, Recruiting Opportunity to network with motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers Challenges and action items Recruiting officers and volunteers Sustainable resources for event management Supporting DLT/DSP Membership recognition and elevation Joint meeting with neighboring chapters and sister society chapters. 2011 Strategy Discussion Meeting (SDM) - Region 4 Saturday, 9 July, 2011 in Chicago area Five Chapter Chairs participated

7. GOLD SESSIONS @GC 2011 The GOLD session at GC 2010 was very successful The GOLD Session for GC’11 (GC’12?) is under preparation How to write a good paper for ComSoc journals Meet the Editor-in-Chiefs (EICs) of ComSoc Journals & Magazines Provide a forum for young researchers and young professionals to interact ComSoc leaders Attract more young professionals to ComSoc and GOLD

8. GOLD SESSIONS @ NOMS 2012 NOMS 2012, Maui, HI Apr. 2012  Topic: The Future of Information and Communications Technologies Management In Industry and Academia  Four confirmed high profile speakers Dr. Eslambolchi, Dr. Belanger, Dr, Lassner and Dr. Iftode  Interactive sessions, meeting the ComSoc leaders

9. YOUNG PROFESSIONAL CENTER Launched and publicized during GC’10 Graphical design  Max Loskutnikov has volunteered for graphic design (banners, layout, pictures), and make it a microsite under the roof of ComSoc website New volunteers are being recruited to serve as webmaster for update and site maintenance http://cms.comsoc.org/eprise/main/SiteGen/Young/Content/Home.html

10. GOLD BEST PAPER AWARD GC’10  Received 100+ inquiries about GOLD and ComSoc membership  4 papers out 80 were given awards,  winners chosen by 6 committee members  Results published on YPC web portal and GC’10 website GC’11  Under preparation  Expecting strong interest

11. VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT Soon Wan heading Volunteers recruitment  Open Call for Volunteers were sent out to all ComSoc GOLD members through e-notice  Received ~250 responses  50 replied with detailed information (skills, interests, etc.)  Will assign the volunteers to different committee/initiatives based on their skills and interests

12. Sections Congress- Top 5 Reccd The top 5 recommendations as ranked by the primary section delegates 1.IEEE to develop a comprehensive long-term strategy to increase the number of next generation youth pursuing science and engineering careers. 2.2. As members maintain their IEEE membership over their years, IEEE must reward them for their loyalty. Rewards ought to be tangible and useful and can be done simply and inexpensively. Create Global Fidelity Programs including: (a) Continue membership Recognition 5-10-15-20 years of membership (b) Bonus for specific Benefits (e.g., reduced fee, IEEE merchandise, etc). 3.3. IEEE membership (including e-Membership) should include a Society membership as part of the basic membership fee. 4.4. Increased support to students in technical activities with grants to attend conferences and organization of technical competitions. 5.5. To encourage interest in pre-university students in engineering careers, IEEE to publish a subscription periodical (paper or electronic) targeted to high school students that highlights engineering activities of interest to those students. The periodical should also have articles promoting the benefits of an engineering career and what the students can do in college to get involved with IEEE.