Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Chicago/Rockford Consultants' Network.
Consultants In
Private Practice Serving The Public.
A joint Affinity Group of the Chicago and Rock River Valley IEEE Sections.
Consultants In
Private Practice Serving The Public.
A joint Affinity Group of the Chicago and Rock River Valley IEEE Sections.
To find the best Chicago/Rockford based technology consultants, click here: Link to local consultants data base.
For the best technology consultants, through out the United States click here:
Link
to national consultants data base.
NEXT MEETING: Monday, May 21, 2012, from 6:45 to 8:45 PM at the Palatine Public Library, click for map
PRESENTATION: “EFFECTIVE BUSINESS PLANNING SERIES-How to Set your Consulting Fees” by Joseph A. Auer, Jr
Establishing a consulting fee that is both profitable for the consultant and feasible for the client is a significant balancing act, especially in turbulent economic times. The speaker will introduce the audience to the fundamentals of fee setting. This will include a discussion of the cost elements that make up a fee structure, methods for assessing the reasonableness and competitiveness of a selected fee, and identifying options if there is a probable mismatch to the balance.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
Joseph A. Auer, Jr. is a Director and current Programs Chair of the IEEE Chicago / Rockford Consultants’ Network. He is currently employed by Woodward MPC as a Global Supply Chain Audit and Compliance Specialist, and formerly as a NPI Sourcing Project Manager and as a Senior Program Manager. He has over 35 years of progressively challenging high technology management roles, with expertise in program and engineering project (including software) management, business planning, systems engineering, proposal development and process improvement. He has extensive experience in industry, military, academic and not-for-profit environments. Joe is the sole proprietor of JAuer Consulting Enterprises. The consultancy provides timely, world class program management, engineering management and business planning solutions. His academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Earth and Planetary Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and a Master of Science in Physics from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Joe has taught physics and astronomy at local community colleges and is also serving as Chairman of the Board of the Planetary Studies Foundation, a science education not-for-profit organization.
Please meet us for an optional dinner before the meeting: 5:30 pm at Bakers Square on Northwest Highway, 2 blocks south of the library.
Do you know that networking is responsible for most professional jobs? Do a friend
a favor; invite him/her to a meeting. There is no admission fee. Don't
forget to bring business cards for networking! Attendees may earn 1 PDH.
Scheduled future meetings will be on; Monday, July 30, 2012, Monday, September 24, 2012, Monday, November 26, 2012, (Monday after Thanksgiving)
Monday, January 14, 2013, (2nd Monday - due to conflicts), Monday, March 25, 2013, Monday, May 13, 2013, (2nd Monday - due to conflicts).
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Copies of available past meeting presentations, (some are available only from the presenter.)
On 26 March 2012, Ronald Kollmans presented; "Independent Contracting/Consulting for Electrical Engineers" click here to download a copy of the presentation.
Ron Kollman
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On 25 July 2011, Jerry Evans presented; “From Fear to Fearless in Public Speaking." click here to download a copy of the power point presentation.
Jerry Evans
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On 23 May 2011, Richard F. Gillette P.E. presented; "An Introduction to Electronic Countermeasures (ECM)" click here to download a copy of the power point presentation.
Richard F. Gillette P.E.
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For information on 2010 presentations click here.
For information on 2009 presentations click here.
The objective of
the Network is:
The Directors at their annual board meeting in Dec. 2011.
left to right: R. Leventhal, M. Sullivan, G. Blank, J. Auer, W. Boyle, W. Martin, B. Miller
Directors, Elected and Appointed Positions:
Benjamin Miller P.E.,Chairman
Members of this network consider ethics as an obligation and subscribe to the
IEEE code of ethics available by this hyperlink.
IEEE prohibits discrimination,
harassment and bullying. For more information view
IEEE's policy via this hyperlink.
* To foster and promote the interests of its members with respect to
the business of providing professional and technical consulting
services.
* To maintain, publish and distribute a directory of the members and
the consulting services offered by each.
* To arrange for and provide technical and management talks, tutorials,
and special seminars and workshops on subjects of interest to members
professional development.
* To provide a networking forum for personal interaction through
meetings, social functions and other events.
* To publicize the contribution to society by its members.
* To collect and distribute charitable funds on a voluntary basis,
consistent with these objectives.
Wesley Martin P.E., Vice Chairman and Venue Chair
Roy Leventhal, Secretary and Publicity Chair
Mke Sullivan, Treasurer
Joseph Auer, Program Chair
William Boyle, Public Relations
Gary Blank, Membership Chair
Richard F. Gillette, Director Emeritus and Webmaster