IEEE Region 3 Area 3 Report
14 January 2002
 
I'd like to thank the past Area 3 Chair, Ed O'Brien for all his hard
work. I can honestly say I wouldn't be the 2002 Chair without his
dedication and persistence. ;)
 
2001 was a tough year for many of us, especially with the attacks of
9/11 and the struggles in the electrical, electronics, and
communications sector. But the IEEE is moving forward with Region 3
leading the way in a lot of areas. I look forward to helping Area 3
participate in the progress.
 
Director Howard has set a few goals common to all of the committees in
Areas of Region 3, including e-conferencing, mentoring, and selecting a
Vice-Chair. <---- Hint, hint. The Area 3 Vice Chair position is
available and I'd be glad to hear from you. Don't be afraid to get
involved. Its a good chance to meet people at the Region level and,
perhaps, to re-kindle that IEEE spark.
 
I look for our area to continue pushing the e-conf envelope. The
sections have had some success working together and I know the new group
of officers will continue that trend.
 
Atlanta Section:
The 2002 Officers:
Chair: Andy Peterson, andy.peterson@ee.gatech.edu
Vice Chair: David Millard, david.millard@gtri.gatech.edu
Secretary: Chase Battaglio, chase.battaglio@sea.siemens.com
Treasurer: Bill Marshall, bill.marshall@gtri.gatech.edu
 
The Atlanta section had a very busy 2001 and continues with a strong
schedule of events for 2002. For more information, please visit their
website:
https://www.ewh.ieee.org/r3/atlanta/atlanta.html
 
 
Central Georgia Section:
The 2002 Officers:
Chair: Greg Taylor, Ball Systems Engineering, 478-922-3459x107
Vice Chair: Curtis Lee, Georgia Power, 478-784-5871
Treasurer: Cliff Menchew, SSAI, 478-9229987
Secretary: Al Richardson, ARINC, 478-926-0412
 
The Central Georgia Section had an eventful 2001 including a joint
meeting with the Savannah Section. 2002 should be just as exciting. For
more information, please visit their website:
https://www.ewh.ieee.org/r3/central_georgia/
 
 
Savannah Section:
The 2002 Officers:
Chair: Charles Cobb: cbcobb@rosser-sav.com
Vice Chair: Joe Buxton, jbuxton@ieee.org
Secretary / Treasurer: Matt Conner, mfconner@southernco.com
 
The Savannah Section also had a busy 2001 with a full slate of meetings
and tours. The section is also hosting the 2002 IAS I&CPS Technical
Conference on May 5-9, 2002 - a first for the small section (in recent
memory, anyway). 
 
 
Ed did a great job chairing Area 3 and I look forward to serving in
2002.
 
Respectfully submitted,
 
Christopher Hardy
Area 3 Chair, R3 IEEE
100 Marshland Rd
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
ph: 843.681.5800
fax: 843.681.4559
c.hardy@ieee.org