Region 3 Conference Committee 2003 Goals The Region 3 Conference Committee has met in e-conference several times since the last Excom. We - Develop Region 3 training program specifically for conference treasurers. Action: After reviewing other conference treasurer duty lists, we will create a treasurers' list from the input to date. - Provide assistance to Southeastcon 2003 conference committee. Action: We assisted the SEC03 committee through the conference. The SEC03 Committee has prepared and submitted its final report of the conference. Thanks to all who made the conference a success. - Review and improve horizontal conferences in Region 3. Action: Needs more attention. - Consider possible new areas, sites, and CEU credits for tutorials. Action: Needs more attention. - Review and improve vertical conferences in Region 3. Action: Some work, but needs more attention. - Provide Sections information on how to formally solicit Technical Society Conferences. Action: Needs more attention. We plan to discuss this issue at the ATL EXCOM in November 22. - Examine professional management for conferences. Action: Will give further consideration. SC continues to review this action. - Seek bidders for SEC05, SEC06. Action: We have booked SEC05 and SEC06. We have interested bidders for future SEC's at Richmond, Ft. Walton Beach, Tampa, Jacksonville, and Mississippi. Any volunteer that would like to assist with any of these items should email me. Thanks, don Don Hill Region 3 2003 Conference Committee Chair