IEEE Region 3 Area 8 Report 09-16-2005 John Parr Area 8 Chair's Goals for 2005: 1. Continue to develop consistent communication with the three sections in Area 8. Assessment:Ê Communication is improved, but more work is needed. 2. Make sure all sections have their reports in on time (Meetings, Officers, Financial) Assessment:Ê This goal was not achieved. The Evansville-Owensboro section was late submitting their TreasurerÕs Report. 3. Make contact with all section chairs within Area 8 at least four times this year. Assessment: This goal has not yet been achieved. 4. Ensure that all sections are aware of, and encourage them to send representatives to Sections Congress 2005, Southeastcon, and other Region 3 Committee meetings that may be scheduled. Assessment:Ê Only the Lexington section and the Evansville-Owensboro sections were represented at Southeastcon. 5. Encourage all section officers to participate in leadership training opportunities. Assessment: Work on this goal continues.Ê Other News:Ê Because of personal issues, the officers of the Evansville-Owensboro Section have elected to hold only one meeting during the fourth quarter of 2005 and only one during the first quarter of 2006.Ê It is anticipated that a regular monthly meeting schedule will resume beginning in the second quarter of 2006.