From: William Ratcliff Date: May 3, 2010 1:04:35 PM CDT To: Sec-R03 , R3-Excom2010 Subject: Past Directors Report to R3 ExCom May 2010 Reply-To: "w.ratcliff@ieee.org" To: Region 3 ExCom Fr: William B Ratcliff, Past Director Region 3 Sb: Past Director's Report for May ExCom Dt: 3 May 2010 Summary of Current activities: * Working with the IEEE Strategic Planning Committee and New Initiatives Committee on methodology for identification / prioritization of projects for the next 1 to 5 years * Working to developing a method for succession planning including tracking of possible candidates, skills and capabilities and positions within Region 3. * Continuing assigned mentoring activities with Member Development - Member Engagement and Life Cycle Committee Region 3. * The Region 3 N&A Committee is looking for a replacement for the liaison to the IEEE-USA Intellectual Property Committee. Ed Tuttle, who passed away recently, performed the duties for many years. His service and friendship will be missed in Region 3. * Several possible candidates for the Director-Elect 2012-2013 position have been identified. The official nominations process will begin soon. * Serving as Member at Large to the Computer Society Member and Geographic Activities Board is just beginning with a meeting in June. I should have additional information in future reports. As another Hurricane Season rapidly approaches, we might want to consider the types of humanitarian efforts we are prepared to support at the local level. We don't always have to look to developing Countries as a source for projects that need applied technology for the benefit of humanity. Respectfully submitted, _ |_)0 |_)||_|_ William B. Ratcliff IEEE Region 3 Past Director 912-356-5379(H,O) 912-210-1759(mobile) e-mail w.ratcliff@ieee.org