From: Andrew Hargrove [a_hargrove@juno.com]
Sent: Thursday, January 28, 1999 5:52 PM
To: d.green@ieee.org
Cc: a.hargrove@ieee.org
Subject: Area 1/Virginia Council Report for Region 3 EXCOM

There are two main projects underway within the Virginia Council
right now.  These are planning and funding two merit badge booths at
the next Boy Scout Jamboree and a General Assembly Liaison program.

The work for the Jamboree is continuing, with support from Region 3.
The local committee is made up of Ralph Russell, chair, and Andrew
Hargrove, treasurer.  They have opened an account to prepare for
future financial transactions.

The General Assembly Liaison program aims to match all 100 members of
the VA General Assembly with an IEEE member.  The member would be a
constituent of the representative.  Currently, Sam Harris has been
involved in figuring out, geographically, each district (a
surprisingly difficult job).  He is also using the VA Council SamIEEE
program to divide the membership up by district.  The task now is to
have each section contact members in each of their districts and find
someone willing to serve as a liaison to the IEEE.  The intent is to
provide technical assistance when requested, and possibly to provide
input on items that affect IEEE VA members.

In addition, all four sections are active and holding meetings,
although some are struggling to find officers.  The VA Council has
completed moving all money into an IEEE Consolidation Account.  The
VA Council officers rotate up in January and hold office for two
years.  The new officers are:

	Chair:        Andrew Hargrove
	Vice-Chair:   Cherie Kronimus
	Secretary:    Ed Wheeler
	Treasurer: 	  Bernie Matta
	Past-Chair:   Val Bodin