To: IEEE Region 3 Sections,
    Region 3 Excom
Subject: IEEE Region 3 Leadership Development Report


Plans are underway for two informative sessions at SoutheastCon 2002,
just over a week away in Columbia.  First, there will be a workshop
for section leaders to help them plan and carry out successful
conferences in their sections.  This will include hosting
SoutheastCon, hosting technical society conferences, or "growing your
own."  This workshop is Friday, April 5, from 1-5 PM.  No registration
is required but PLEASE let me know you are coming so I can have
materials for you.  This is a unique opportunity that you should take
advantage of!

The second workshop will be on Saturday morning.  We will kick off at
8AM with a talk by Jim Howard, Region 3 Director.  Director Howard
will set the goals for the day and go over the expectations.  Then
from 8:30-10:30 we will have a comprehensive leadership workshop for
all attendees.  This will cover both the basics and some higher-level
concepts, and will give a taste of the upcoming workshops and retreats
that areas and councils will be able to offer in the future.  Whether
you are an "old salt" in the IEEE or just getting your feet wet, there
will be something for you.  For those who are interested, we are
developing this presentation through internet collaboration, one of
the tools that will be taught in this workshop.  You can view (or even
participate!) in this project at the website at
https://ie3col.eng.uab.edu/twiki/bin/view/R3econf/AprilEconfTrain

Plans for 2002:
* Get Area / Council chairs involved in LD efforts
* Organize and carry out 1-2 workshops or retreats
* Organize and populate the R3 LD website with materials
* Carry out LD training at SoutheastCon

Area / Council leaders are reminded that I need a representative from
each area to work with me on coordinating training for their volunteer
leadership.

Your comments, feedback, and assistance welcome!

--
Charles J. Lord, PE, CQE
IEEE R3 Leadership Development Chair 2002-3
c.j.lord@ieee.org