1. Region 4 Forming a GOLD Affinity Group IEEE Region 4 Meeting Jan 31 – Feb 1, 2004 Presenter: Kristi Brooks, R4 GOLD

2. Program Overview Resources Available Funding Steps to Take Operational Blues Future of GOLD

3. Resources Available ● GOLD Web Site (www.ieee.org/gold) ● GOLD Program Resources Guide ● GOLD Brochure, Table-top display ● RAB GOLD Committee ● Region GOLD Coordinators ● www.ieee.org www.ieee.org

4. Quick Start Incentive Funding Up to $400 available for initiating a GOLD program $200 Unmatched $200 Matched Form available online www.ieee.org/organizations/rab/gold/qsif.html

5. Operational Blues Recruiting volunteers Forming the group OK, now what?

6. GOLD Identification & Recruitment SAMI EEE Create GOLD Mailing Lists Create GOLD E-Mail Lists Student Branches Recruit Graduating Student Branch Leaders for GOLD Hold joint social event for graduating students

7. Forming a GOLD Affinity Group Select Section GOLD Chair Plan initial event Request QSIF money Obtain 6 signatures Submit Affinity Group application www.ieee.org/organizations/rab/scs/forms_petitions/ afform.html Have fun!

8. Student Branch/Section Interaction Active and energetic volunteers Host joint Section and Student Branch meetings and events Joint projects with Student Branches

9. GOLD Activities What Should our Program Do? Hold at least 2 non-technical programs/year Work with PACE, Educational Activities, Student Branches and other Chairs to coordinate programs Have Fun! Who Should Attend our Programs? Everyone! Although GOLD is tailored toward the recent graduate, but we don’t check ID’s!

10. Successful Meetings Social Events Ball Games Picnics Professional Activities Leadership Training Time Management What your Section feels is needed

11. Professional Development Activities Career Transitions Negotiating Skills Balancing Your Personal & Professional Life Mentor-Protége Relationships Professional Licensure Organizing and Running Meetings Early Career Investment Strategies Buying Your First Home Stress Management Ethics in Engineering Financial and Tax Planning Developing Leadership Skills

12. GOLD Activities Panel discussion on career choices & interviewing techniques Seminar on job market & trends Buddy-Up/Mentoring Discussion groups

13. GOLD Mentoring Section Mentors/Industry Liaisons Act as Advisor to a GOLD Member or Committee Encourage a GOLD co-worker to get Involved Provide opportunities for Networking and Education

14. Future of GOLD Retention of graduates There is a demand for programs tailored for young professionals On the look out for dynamic volunteers Volunteers have less time Time management, leadership trainings, organizational changes

15. Questions/Answers

16. Reach us!! gold@ieee.org www.ieee.org/gold kristi.brooks@ieee.org c.downer@ieee.org ivan.jileta@lgx.com.mx