Date: Fri, 03 Dec 1999 15:52:53 -0500 (EST) From: "Butch Shadwell" To: Subject: Area 4 report, Florida Council Date: Fri, 3 Dec 1999 15:50:55 -0500 Area 4- Florida Council Report My term as the Florida Council Chair is nearly finished. I hope the section leadership in Florida has found my efforts valuable. If you feel some things could have been done better, I know that KB Sundaram, the new FCIEEE chair, would appreciate hearing from you. The officers and committee chairs have been very supportive, and I can't thank them enough for their help over the last two years. The Florida Council had its last meeting of the year on 13 November. The meeting was very well attended. Only two out of twelve sections were not represented, Gainesville and Northwest Florida. As we had a quorum, nominations were closed and the new officers were elected. The new chair as of January 1 is KB Sundaram and the new vice-chair is Eric Ackerman. Carolyn and David Smith have kindly consented to continue as the secretary and treasurer, respectively. Many operational issues were discussed. Those in attendance decided that we would not need a special training meeting in Florida this winter. However, I believe that the council will continue to offer this option to the Florida sections in the future. The meeting included a student officer workshop also. The attendance at this event was not as large as was hoped, but I believe that those that attended felt it was well worthwhile. Al Helfrick and Embry-Riddle University did an excellent job of hosting the meeting, and travel costs were not too high. I will continue to be active with the Florida Council and the Southcon BoD, but I will certainly miss working with the Region 3 Excom. Respectfully Submitted, Butch Shadwell IEEE Florida Council Chair