Region 3 PAOC Report

The IEEE-USA Annual Meeting will be held in Cincinnati, Ohio on 3-6 May 2012,
at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza .The theme is "Innovation Taking
Flight".

Registration will be open in a few weeks. A discounted rate of $475 will be
offered until 9 April 2012, after which the rate will be $550. No refunds will
be available after 23 April 2012.

Hotel rooms are available at $145 per night plus tax.

Saturday’s program will provide sessions on volunteer training, interactive
workshops honing leadership skills, exhibits on the latest IEEE products and
services, IEEE-USA's current legislative priorities affecting technology and
engineering careers, and information on how members may take part in an
effective grassroots lobbying network as well as training in how to take
outreach programs and ideas home to local sections. The luncheon will feature
Joyce Tucker, Vice President, Boeing, Diversity and Affirmative Action, as a
keynote speaker.

Friday’s technical program is included in full Annual Meeting registration. It
is, however, also available as a separate one day registration, at $175 until
9 April 2012 or $225 thereafter.

Please contact John Montague (montague@ieee.org) for further information about
participation of your section's PACE chair or other representative.

George McClure

PAOC Chair