To: Region 3 Committee / ExCom Fr: William B Ratcliff, Director-Elect Sb: Director- Elect's Report Dt: 10 March 2007 In your preparation for the Region 3 Meetings at SoutheastCon and during the meetings themselves please consider the following challenges from a longer list we have been experiencing. 1) How do we fill the "pipeline" of future scientists, engineers, etc who will become the technical professionals for the profession and members of IEEE? 2) How to engage the member and increase their activity, commitment, experience and growth? 3) How to maintain the enthusiasm and momentum generated in face to face meetings after we go home? The list of challenges is much larger but I would suggest these to concentrate on for this meeting. I'll see you at the ExCom e-conference Monday evening (3/12/2007). Have a safe trip to Richmond.