Area 8 Report
October 31, 2003

The three sections in Area 8 (Evansville-Owensboro, Lexington and
Louisville) are enjoying another successful year in 2003.  The
following report from the Chair of the Lexington Section shows some of
the kind of activities that the sections have enjoyed.

The Lexington Section has had 8 meeting so far in 2003, including 6
technical, 1 professional, and 1 planning meeting.  Topics included:

    Student Paper Contest

    Advanced Sky Warning Class

    Hybrid Gas-Electric Vehicles

    UK's Balloon-Launched High-Altitude Remotely-Controlled Glider

    West Nile Virus and Repelling or Killing Mosquitoes

    Labview

    IEEE Employment Services, and H1-B Visas

Thanks to Chip Dawson, an Area 8 website is now functional --
https://ewh.ieee.org/reg/3/area8/.


Area 8 Chair's Goals for 2003

AC8_1: Establish more frequent and consistent communication with the
       three sections in Area 8.

       Status: This goal has been partially accomplished.  Additional
               effort is needed.

AC8_2: Make sure that all sections have their reports in on time
       (Meetings, Officers and Financial).

       Status: This goal was accomplished.

AC8_3: Make contact with all section chairs within Area 8 at least
       four times this year. 

       Status: This effort is in progress.  More diligent effort on
       the part of the Area 8 Chair is required to complete it
       successfully

AC8_4: Ensure that all sections are aware of and encourage them to
       send a representative to Southeastcon.

       Status: This goal was achieved.


Respectfully submitted 


John M. Parr
Area 8 Chair