To: Region 3 Committee and Region 3 ExCom
Fr: David G. Green, Region 3 Director-Elect
Sb: Director-Elect Report for March 2011 Region 3 ExCom & Committee Meeting
Dt: 7 March 2011

Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Region 3 Committee meeting in
Nashville.  As announced elsewhere we have a good program planned and we
have some important work to do.  While you are at the conference, be sure to talk with
candidates for Region 3 Director-Elect for 2012-3 (to serve as Director
in 2014-5.)  This is an important position within the region and is a 6+
year commitment.

At the IEEE-USA Annual Meeting, I was able to attend several sessions interesting
sessions.  The sessions as well as the keynotes and awards are covered in 
a series of blog postings:  https://ieee-usa.blogspot.com/ .  One of the most 
interesting sessions was Peggy Hutcheson's "Volunteer Engagement" session 
(https://ieee-usa.blogspot.com/2011/03/volunteer-engagement.html).  The
number one message for me was personalization.  Whether it be the request to 
volunteer, the recognition for doing a good job, listening to the candidate,
or making delegation choices -- remember each of us responds better when we
feel directly part of the activity. 

Also at the awards dinner, the student video that won the fourth annual
"How Engineers Make a World of Difference" was shown. The Zachary Phillips,
the author, was present to receive the award.  This is available online
https://ieee-usa.blogspot.com/2011/03/saturday-night-awards-banquet-ceremony.html
(playing from YouTube)
and worth a look.

I would like to visit other areas and councils and participate in meetings
where appropriate. Please touch base with me and lets see what can be
scheduled and how I can continue to learn and help IEEE in Region 3.

Goals for 2011:

* Work on a planning effort for Region 3 to encompass Sections Congress,
  MGA, Region 3 and its sections (in progress)
* Visit at least four Area/Councils (invitations?)
* Actively participate on Region 3 Committee, the ExCom, and Region 3
  Committees as appropriate and required (continuing)
* In support of and in coordination with Director Stogner and the 2011 
  Region 3 Goals and Objectives, enable and encourage Region 3 committees
  to be effective in fulfilling their charter. (in progress)

As an action report for 2011 since my last report, I have

* Participated in IEEE Board Series in Miami
* Participated in IEEE-USA Annual Meeting, presented vTools
* Participated on MGA Region Allocation Committee (Ad Hoc)
* Participated on MGA vTools Committee
* Participated on MGA Strategic Direction and Environmental Assessment Committee
* Participated on IEEE-USA Member Engagement Committee (Ad Hoc}
* Participated in several activities associated with being a 
 Past Secretary, Past Treasurer, and member of several IEEE Committees