1. Fox Valley (Chicago) Subsection Report Bernard (Bernie) Sander Subsection Chair Region 4 Meeting January 27-28, 2007 Marriott Hotel, Chicago

2. Highlights of 2006 Activities Primary Emphasis on Technical Talks for Broad EE Audience –Solar Energy: Challenge and Opportunities –FPGAs: Technology and Applications –Digital Forensics, Techniques and Methodology –Microprocessors –Electronic Equipment in the Voting Process –Accident Investigation and Reconstruction Tools –EMC Systems Engineering Keys to Success –Planning Team of 5-6 Members –Central Location for Talks – IIT Rice Campus –Invite all of Chicago Section –Published Repeatable Process Locating Speaker, Meeting Announcement, etc. Support for New Members of Team

3. Plan for 2007 More Technical Talks –Scheduled Talks Contract Disputes and Mediation Networked Car Safety On-Site D/G and Cogen Units Nuclear and Plasma Sciences Society Distinguished Lecturer OOPSLA Plus … –Other Potential Talks Wind Power Medical Device Communications HD-DVD and Blu-Ray Technologies HDTV Project Management Precision Clock Synchronization Security with Vista

4. How Can R4 Help in Meeting Your Section’s Goals? Topics and Lecturers - Aids –Distinguished Lecturer Programs Aids In Finding and Engaging Volunteers –Individual Contact (One-on-One) –Request (Small, Clear, Achievable) Continue Support of ieee-notice –Membership Database –Prompt response to request for notice