(Unapproved) Minutes of Region 3 ExCom
                          Ocho Rios, Jamaica
                           28 October 2001

Director Riddle convened the meeting at approximately 10:25 am and
welcomed attendees.  He introduced special guests R1 Director Irv
Engelson, R1 Director-Elect Jerry Alphonse, and IEEE VP for P2SB Jim
Tien.

The ExCom approved its agenda as distributed.

The ExCom approved the consent agenda which included:

   * Minutes of the April 2001 ExCom
   * Receipt of the reports on the Information Agenda
   * Receipt of Review of the Conference Committee and the Response
     of the Conference Committee to the review
   * Recommending the R3 Strategic Plan for 2002
   * Pilot Gold Proposal for 2002 and $4500 funding
   * Co-sponsoring RADARCON with Huntsville Section and
     AESS and seed money of $6000.
   * Conference Committee Special Project for $5000 to train
     Sections who might wish to make a proposal.  Training date to be
     decided by Conference Committee and incoming Director Howard.
   * ExCom Asynchronous Voting Mechanism and the recommending of the
     adoption of same by the Region Committee.

Director Riddle referred members to his report choosing to defer other
comments until the end of the meeting.

Vice Chair Howard and Secretary Green referred members to their
written reports.

Treasurer Hickman reviewed the process of electronic expense report
submission (original signed expense report and original receipts to
the Treasurer, electronic version of expense report to the Director
and the Treasurer.)  He also reviewed the status of Region 3 funds.
He reported that the Region is in good financial health despite the
downturn of the stock market.

Treasurer Hickman presented the budget that had been distributed prior
to the meeting for approval.  He noted that all requests that had been
submitted had been accommodated and moved on behalf of the Finance
Committee for its adoption.  He noted that while the budget showed a
deficit, historically not all budget items are expended.  He also
noted that we had more than adequate reserves should they prove
necessary.  Motion carried.

After Director Riddle and Sean Haynes reviewed the impressive
accomplishments of Ralph Russell related to the Scout Jamboree, the
ExCom approved the following motion by acclamation:

   Whereas, Ralph Russell in 1997 first proposed that IEEE Region 3
   support the Electrical and Electronics Merit Badge booths at the
   2001 National Scout Jamboree;

   Whereas, Region 3 suggested that he request the IEEE become the
   title sponsor of the two merit badges and provide full funding;

   Whereas, He was successful in persuading the Regional Activities
   Board to provide $30,000 for this project; and

   Whereas, Ralph Russell provided the leadership for four years in
   carrying out this project; therefore, be it

   Resolved, That Ralph Russell is commended for his vision,
   initiative, determination, persistence, and leadership in
   organizing, planning, procuring materials and volunteers in
   successfully carrying out the IEEE title sponsorship of the
   Electrical and Electronics Merit Badges at the 2001 National Scout
   Jamboree; and be it further

   Resolved, That Ralph Russell and his committee is congratulated for
   their outstanding success in creating, and carrying out a project
   to educate precollege age young men and women while at the same
   time enhancing the image of the IEEE.

Jim Tien, VP of P2SB (Publication, Projects, Services Board) briefed
the ExCom about the board and its services.  He remarked that 51% of
IEEE's income comes from publication.  His presentation highlighted

   Technical Excellence
   Financial Viability
   Profession Orientation
   Member Services

Region 1 Director Engelson addressed the ExCom.  He thanked the group
for its hospitality.  He reviewed items that he and Jerry Alphonse had
observed while participating in the ExCom meetings and reported that
he would be conveying some Region 3 Best Practices to Region 1 for
possible use.

Incoming Director Jim Howard reminded the group that Sections Congress
2005 would be at the Waterside Marriott in Tampa, FL sponsored by the
Florida West Coast Section.  He asked the group to assist the section
in planning and running the event

Don Hill noted that the International Science Fair would be in
Louisville in May 2002.  He ask members to promote science fair
entries in their local area.  He will be sending an email with more
details to the group.

Director Riddle reported on Section reactivation efforts.  The merging
of a few sections are planned and he urged other sections consider
this model if the need arises.  He reviewed section, subsection and
chapter issues with the group.

Director Riddle also reviewed the discussion of the PBRC (President's
Blue Ribbon Committee) that is proposing a reorganization plan to the
IEEE Board of Directors.  Several members made comments on the
proposed plans.

Director Riddle then turned the gavel over to Director-Elect Jim
Howard.  Jim Howard then reviewed plans for meetings in 2002.  He
announced that there would be a January ExCom although it has not yet
been decided whether it will be an e-conference only or a combination
e-conference and face-to-face meeting.  He also reminded the group
that the following ExCom meeting (and Region 3 meeting) would be held
in conjunction with SoutheastCon 2002 in Columbia, South Carolina
April 5-7, 2002.  He complimented Director Riddle and the 2001 ExCom
on a job well done and adjourned the meeting at 12:25pm.

Respectfully submitted,

David Green
R3 Secretary