Region 3 ExCom April 6, 2002 Columbia, SC Members: Ackerman, Bower, Dawson, Donohoe, Duggan, Duvall, Green, Hardy, Haynes, Hickman, Hill, Howard, Lord, Morris, Parr, Ratcliff, Riddle, Skelton, Stogner, Twitchell, Walcott Guests: Bellmmine, Caston, Comeau, Gayle, Gibson, Harris, Hussey, Jackson, Jadus, Lee, Lim, McClure, McLaren, Mohammed, Moses, Moses, Richardson, Rinehart, Roberts, Savage, Shadwell, Smith, Thompson, Washington, Wesg, Whitley, Yen Director Howard convened the ExCom at 8:05pm after the banquet. He welcomed the ExCom and visitors to the meeting. He noted the ExCom meeting would be a short meeting due to having performed a good share of its work through e-conferencing. Director Howard reviewed the agenda and the ExCom approved the agenda with a couple additions. Director Howard reviewed the consent agenda and the ExCom approved the consent agenda: Dale Caston, IEEE Treasurer, reminded members to renew on web as it saved money for the Institute and eliminated entry errors. Director Howard commended SoutheastCon 2002 Committee for their efforts in producing a successful IEEE conference. He also commended Charles Lord for his work in producing a registration support system. Director Howard announced the date and time of the next meeting would be announced later. Conference Committee Chair Don Hill asked that bids for SoutheastCon 2005 be submitted immediately. The ExCom then went into Executive Session. In Executive Session, the ExCom approved two motions: Approval of the motion from Educational Activities Committee to award the Region 3 Employer Professional Development Award to Radiance Technologies of Huntsville, AL. Unanimous approval of a motion from the N&A Committee that the ExCom recommending Don Hill and George McClure to the Region 3 Committee for placement on the 2003 IEEE ballot as candidates for Region 3 Delegate/Director-Elect for 2004-2005. Having completed its business, the ExCom adjourned at 8:43pm .