IEEE Region 3 GOLD Committee Report - January 2002


I wish to express my gratitude to the numerous Region 3 EXCOM members
who have provided mentorship, guidance, and encouragement throughout
my tenure as Student Representative.  It has been an honor to
represent the students of Region 3, and I hope to continue supporting
the mission and vision of the Institute as I prepare to make the
transition to GOLD Representative.  I intend to support IEEE members
who are Graduates Of the Last Decade across Region 3, by providing the
following:


	-	Education to section leadership about GOLD, and assistance
        with Affinity Group formation and continuity.
	-	Support to members facing the transition from student
        membership to (professional) membership grade by promoting
        'Professional Development' and encouraging GOLD activity
        participation.
	-	Efforts to work closely with the Region 3 PACE Committee and
        with Section/Chapter PACE Chairs.  Also, continuing to work
        with the Region 3 Student Activities Committee and interacting
        directly with student members as frequently as possible.
	-	Encouragement and support for GOLD activities and GOLD member
        participation at Region-sponsored and Region-supported events
        - particularly SoutheastCon and Sections Congress.
	-	Providing the Region EXCOM with information about local GOLD
        activities within the region.
 

In addition, I have graciously accepted an appointment to serve on the
RAB GOLD Committee for 2002.  I am confident this opportunity to work
with leaders (GOLD and non-GOLD alike) from around the Institute will
enrich my abilities to fulfill the role of supporting R3 GOLD more
effectively.
 
The challenges and growing pains faced by recent graduates are
changing as dynamically as the world around all of us seems to be.
Additional Goals and Objectives for the coming year will be further
defined as the needs of the membership this committee serves are more
closely assessed.
  
I look forward to a continued, productive working relationship with
the members and EXCOM of Region 3.



Respectfully Submitted,

Joey A. Duvall
GOLD Committee Chair