To: Region 3 Executive Committee, Region 3 Sections
From:  Lee Stogner, Region 3 Membership Development Chair
Subject:  Membership Development Report
Date:  3-25-02

I recently attended the IEEE 2002 Membership Development Retreat.  At
that retreat I learned that the overall status of IEEE membership is
"okay".  We are continuing to attract new members both in the US and
especially overseas.  In fact, the overseas growth is such that in
just a few years, the number of members in Regions 7-10 will match
that of Regions 1-6.  This is important in that IEEE is truly becoming
an international organization.  The sad fact is that while we are
growing, we are also losing significant numbers because members don't
renew or students graduate and move on without becoming a full member.
If we could just stop this erosion, our real numbers could grow by
tens of thousands each year.  This growth would not only be in the
international Regions but also here at home.  The benefits of such
growth would come in improved services and a bigger voice in the
careers of all EE's.


I need your help in improving our numbers here in Region 3.  First, I
need every Section to find that local volunteer with the time and
motivation to help me with this important task.  If you don't have
your Section MD Chair, let me know if I can help.  If not, your
Section Chair will automatically assume this role.  Second, I have the
"Arrears Report" that identifies who at the end of 2001 has not
renewed their membership for 2002.  I will be forwarding this report
out to you.  Please review the list and contact those members that
might need just a little encouragement from you to stay a part of
IEEE.  Third, we will have a MD meeting during Southeastcon.  Please
participate in the meeting and let me know what we can do together to
grow the membership in Region 3.


Thanks,

Lee Stogner

Region 3 Membership Development Chair
Office   864-281-8276
Mobile  864-444-0618