Director’s Message
With the start of 2011, let me start by expressing our gratitude and appreciation for the dedication, hard work and contributions of the outgoing Region 10 Executive Committee (ExCom) under the able leadership of Professor Yong-Jin Park. We welcome in a new Region 10 ExCom!
In recent years, Region 10 has been experiencing strong membership growth and as at December 2010 there are 90,593 members compared to a membership of 76,322 in Dec 2008 representing an 18.8% increase over the past two years. At the same time, the number of councils has increased from 5 to 6, sections from 56 to 57, subsections from 12 to 21 and chapters from 399 to 513. Indeed, all these are impressive figures by all measures. These present tremendous and exciting opportunities for increasing the value IEEE brings to both members.
I believe the need to enhance value to members is of paramount importance to enable IEEE to continue to grow. In Region 10, it is the quality of the technical publications and events that draws many to join the IEEE and to enable them to grow in their profession and careers. At the local level, it is the local IEEE Sections, Subsections or Chapters where there are greatest opportunities to reach out to members and to provide them with tangible value and benefits. The Region 10 ExCom will endeavor to work closely with Sections, Subsections, Chapters and student branches to create meaningful and sustainable benefits to members. The strategies to foster vibrancy at the volunteer level and value enhancement at the member level will include:
- Putting in place mechanisms to guide, advice and assist IEEE volunteers to meet the needs of members
- Initiating strategic programs and projects to seed and catalyze interest, excitement and vibrancy in Sections and Chapters
- Developing and adopting effective, accountable and transparent entity governance
- Leveraging on internet technologies to bring services to members and to facilitate sharing and networking
- Building stronger linkages and awareness between local entities and IEEE headquarters
- Promoting Distinguished Lecture programs and TAB Colloquia for the benefit of larger community of members across Region 10
- Exploring ways to increase member benefits
We look forward to an exciting year ahead and welcome any inputs and comments that will help the Region 10 ExCom to enhance the value IEEE brings to each and every member.
March 2011
Lawrence WONG
Region 10 Director