To:      Region 3 ExCom, Region 3 Sections
From:    Pat Donohoe, Region 3 Educational Activities Chair
Subject: Educational Activities Committee Report
Date:    13 October 2006

The Educational Activities Committee is currently soliciting nominations 
for the 2006 IEEE Region 3 Employer Professional Development Award.  The 
deadline for nominations is December 1, 2006.  The purpose of this award 
is to recognize organizations in Region 3 which employ IEEE members for 
outstanding contributions by the organization to employee continuing 
education and professional development as evidenced by their quality, 
comprehensiveness, innovation, or impact.  Please see the following link
for more information on the award.

https://ewh.ieee.org/reg/3/eac/awards.htm

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