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TECHNICAL ACTIVITIES BOARD
MINUTES
13 February 1999
Hilton Head, SC
(Privileged information, subject to approval)
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The
first meeting of the 1999 IEEE Technical Activities Board was held at the
Westin Resort, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Michael S. Adler,
Chair of the Technical Activities Board, called the meeting to order at
8:05 am on 13 February 1999. A list of attendees is attached (Appendix
TAB 1).
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Review
and Adoption of Agenda. The agenda was adopted as amended at the meeting.
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NOTE:
Minutes 1 through 31 were approved as part of the Consent Agenda. These
items are shown individually for easy reference.
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2.
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Approval
of TAB Minutes.
The Minutes of the 14 November 1998 TAB meeting were approved.
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3.
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Acceptance of TAB Management Committee Actions. The actions taken by the TAB
Management Committee at its 9 January 1999 meeting were accepted as
follows:
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A.
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Approval
that each IEEE Nominations and Appointments Committee reflect the
Geographic Distribution of its Membership. A clarification was needed
regarding a motion TAB endorsed in November 1998, that each IEEE
Nominations and Appointments Committee should reflect the geographic
distribution of its membership, and a Motion was made that:
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TAB approve that the membership of each IEEE
Nominations and Appointments (N&A) Committee, shall properly reflect
the geographic distribution of the IEEE Members represented by the entity
which the N&A serves. As a minimum, must have one voting Member from
each IEEE area from which the entity derives at least five (5%) percent
of its broader Membership. Five areas are defined as IEEE Regions
1-6, and IEEE Regions 7, 8, 9 and 10. (By referring to the broader
Membership of the entity, this is being distinguished from the specific
Membership in the entity such as the 50 plus Members of TAB and refers to
the actual IEEE Membership in the Societies and Councils.)
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Financial implications to TAB: none
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The
Motion passed (Appendix
TAB 2).
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B.
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Approval
of Funding for Society Chapter Coordinators' Attendance at Sections
Congress 1999. In
order for Societies with limited funds to send their Chapter Coordinators
to Sections Congress 1999, a Motion was made that:
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TAB approve the funding for Society Chapter
Coordinators' to attend Sections Congress 1999. Funding guidelines
require that Societies match the funding that TAB provides. Need will be
determined by the level of Societies' reserve funds.
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Financial implications to TAB: Up to $10K
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The Motion passed (Appendix TAB 3).
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C.
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Approval
of Additional Revision to TAB Bylaw T-202 TAB Vision Statement. As recommended by the IEEE Board
of Directors, an additional revision was recommended to TAB Bylaw T-202
TAB Vision Statement, to broaden the description of the scope of our
activities within the IEEE by adding information technologies and a Motion
was made that:
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TAB approve the revisions to TAB Bylaw T-202
TAB Vision Statement as recommended by the IEEE Board of Directors.
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Financial implications to TAB: none
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The Motion passed.
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4.
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Approval
of Revisions to the IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society Pioneer
Award. The
TAB Awards and Recognition Committee submitted a proposal for revisions
to the IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society Pioneer Award,
recognizing a major, lasting contribution in the field of interest to
iEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society at least 20 years prior to
the year of the award, and a Motion was made that:
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TAB approve the revisions to the IEEE Microwave
Theory and Techniques Society Pioneer Award increasing cash prize from
$1K to $2.5K, effective 1999.
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Financial implications to TAB: none
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The Motion passed.
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5.
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Approval
of Revisions to the IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society
Microwave Career Award. The TAB Awards and Recognition Committee submitted a
proposal for revisions to the IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques
Society Microwave Career Award, recognizing a career of meritorious
achievement and outstanding technical contribution by an individual in
the field of microwave theory and techniques, and a Motion was made
that:
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TAB approve the revisions to the IEEE Microwave
Theory and Techniques Society Microwave Career Award increasing cash
prize from $2K to $5K, effective 1999.
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Financial implications to TAB: none
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The
Motion passed.
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6.
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Approval
of Revisions to the IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society
Distinguished Educator Award. The TAB Awards and Recognition Committee submitted a
proposal for revisions to the IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques
Society (MTT-S) Distinguished Educator Award, recognizing a distinguished
educator in the field of Microwave Engineering and Science who
exemplifies the special human qualities of the late Fred J. Rosenbaum, who
considered teaching a high calling and demonstrated his dedication to
MTT-S through tireless service, and a Motion was made that:
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TAB approve the revisions to the IEEE Microwave
Theory and Techniques Society Distinguished Educator Award increasing
cash prize from $1K to $2.5K, effective 1999.
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Financial implications to TAB: none
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The
Motion passed.
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7.
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Approval
of Revisions to the IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society
Microwave Application Award. The TAB Awards and Recognition Committee submitted a
proposal for revisions to the IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques
Society Microwave Application Award, recognizing the most outstanding
application of microwave theory and techniques by an individual or a team
of individuals, and a Motion was made that:
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TAB approve the revisions to the IEEE Microwave
Theory and Techniques Society Microwave Application Award, consisting of
a cash prize of $1K to $1.5K, effective 1999.
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Financial implications to TAB: none
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The
Motion passed.
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8.
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Approval
of Revisions to the IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society
Microwave Prize Award. The TAB Awards and Recognition Committee submitted a
proposal for revisions to the IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques
Society Microwave Prize Award, recognizing the most significant
contribution by a published paper to the field of interest of the IEEE
Microwave Theory and Techniques Society, and a Motion was made that:
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TAB approve the revisions to the IEEE Microwave
Theory and Techniques Society Microwave Prize Award, increasing cash
prize from $1K to $1.5K, effective 1999.
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Financial implications to TAB: none
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The
Motion passed.
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9.
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Approval
of Revisions to the IEEE Solid-State Circuits Society Journal of
Solid-State Circuits Best Paper Award. The TAB Awards and Recognition
Committee submitted a proposal for revisions to the IEEE Solid-State
Circuits Society Journal of Solid-State Circuits Best Paper Award,
recognizing the best paper published in the IEEE Journal of
Solid-State Circuits, and a Motion was made that:
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TAB approve the revisions to the IEEE
Solid-State Circuits Society Journal of Solid-State Circuits Best
Paper Award, increasing cash prize from $500 to $1K, effective 1999.
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Financial implications to TAB: none
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The
Motion passed.
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10.
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Approval
of Revisions to IEEE Electromagnetic Compatibility Society Richard R.
Stoddard Award for Outstanding Performance. The TAB Awards and
Recognition Committee submitted a proposal for revisions to the IEEE
Electromagnetic Compatibility Society (EMC) Richard R. Stoddard Award,
recognizing the outstanding performance of an EMC Society Member in
contributing to the advancement of EMC technology or in contributing to
the solution of a socio-technological problem, and a Motion was made
that:
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TAB approve the revisions to the IEEE
Electromagnetic Compatibility Society Richard R. Stoddard Award for
Outstanding Performance increasing cash prize from $100 to $1K, effective
1999.
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Financial implications to TAB: none
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The
Motion passed.
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11.
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Approval
of Revisions to the IEEE Electromagnetic Compatibility Society
President's Memorial Award. The TAB Awards and Recognition Committee submitted a
proposal for revisions to the IEEE Electromagnetic Compatibility Society
President's Memorial Award, which provides scholarship support for
graduate study to active EMC student or higher grade Members pursuing an
M.S. or Ph.D. degree, with a demonstrated commitment to the field of EMC,
and a Motion was made that:
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TAB approve the revisions to the IEEE
Electromagnetic Compatibility Society President's Memorial Award
increasing cash prize from $1K to $2K, effective 1999.
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Financial implications to TAB: none
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The
Motion passed.
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12.
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Approval
of the Establishment of the IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Society
Radar Excellence Award. The TAB Awards and Recognition Committee submitted a
proposal for the establishment of IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems
Society Radar Excellence Award, recognizing a radar engineer for
outstanding achievement due to a major technical advance in the art of
radar engineering, and a Motion was made that:
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TAB approve the establishment of the IEEE
Aerospace and Electronic Systems Society Radar Excellence Award to be
given annually, consisting of a cash prize of $2K, and Plaque, funded by
the IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Society, effective 1999.
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Financial implications to TAB: none
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The
Motion passed.
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13.
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Approval
of Establishment of the IEEE Components, Packaging, and Manufacturing
Technology Society CPMT Chapter of the Year Award. The TAB Awards and Recognition
Committee submitted a proposal for the establishment of IEEE Components,
Packaging and Manufacturing Technology Society CPMT Chapter of the Year
Award, recognizing outstanding activities of a local CPMT Society
Chapter, and a Motion was made that:
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TAB approve the establishment of the IEEE
Components, Packaging, and Manufacturing Technology Society CPMT Chapter
of the Year Award to be given annually, consisting of a banner and certificates
for officers, funded by the IEEE Components, Packaging, and Manufacturing
Technology Society, effective 1999.
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Financial implications to TAB: none
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The
Motion passed.
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14.
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Approval
for Additional $1000 Annually for the Student Branch Counselor Award. The TAB Finance Committee
submitted a proposal for approval of additional funds to support the
Student Branch Counselor Award, which was submitted to modify the current
award based on a recommendation from the IEEE Student Activities
Committee (SAC), so that the Student Branch that submits a nomination of
their faculty counselor or advisor are also motivated and rewarded, and a
Motion was made that:
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TAB approve the additional $1K annually to
support the Student Branch Counselor Award.
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Financial implications to TAB: $1K annually
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The
Motion passed (Appendix
TAB 4).
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15.
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Approval
of a New IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems. The TAB Periodicals Committee
submitted a proposal for a New IEEE Transactions on Intelligent
Transportation Systems, for a year 2000 launch, which will be the
technical periodical of the IEEE Intelligent Transportation Systems
Council, and a Motion was made that:
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TAB approve the new IEEE Transactions on
Intelligent Transportation Systems for a year 2000 launch.
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Financial implications to TAB: none
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The
Motion passed (Appendix TAB 5).
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16.
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Approval
of a new IEEE Transactions on Professional Communications Joint
Issue with the Society for Technical Communication's Journal Technical
Communication. The TAB Periodicals Committee submitted a proposal for an IEEE
Transactions on Professional Communications Joint Issue with the
Society for Technical Communication's Journal Technical Communication,
for Year 2000 publication, pending approval of the joint agreement
terms by the IEEE Intellectual Property Rights Manager, and a Motion
was made that:
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TAB approve the IEEE Transactions on
Professional Communications Joint Issue with the Society for
Technical Communication's Journal Technical Communication for Year
2000 publication pending approval of the joint agreement terms by the
IEEE Intellectual Property Rights Manager.
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Financial implications to TAB: none
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The
Motion passed (Appendix TAB 6).
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17.
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Approval
of IEEE/OSA Journal of Lightwave Technology's Cover Change. The TAB Periodicals Committee
submitted a proposal for the IEEE/OSA Journal of Lightwave
Technology's plan to change its cover, with the intent to provide a
different look to the transactions, in deference to a request by their
non-IEEE partner. A more neutral look was selected, although the spine
will remain unchanged for continuity on the library shelves, and a Motion
was made that:
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TAB approve the IEEE/OSA Journal of
Lightwave Technology's plan to change its cover.
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Financial implications to TAB: none
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The
Motion passed.
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18.
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Approval
of the New IEEE Periodical Development Process. The TAB Periodicals Committee
submitted a proposal that the New IEEE Periodical Development Process be
revised, to include a quality and timeliness review by the TAB
Periodicals Review Committee, and Motion was made that:
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TAB approve the New Periodical Development
Process be revised to include quality and timeliness review by the TAB
Periodicals Review Committee, in conjunction with the TAB Finance
Committee's third-year review for a new periodical's inclusion in the
ASPP net income distribution.
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Financial implications to TAB: none
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The
Motion passed (Appendix TAB 79).
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19.
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Approval
of Editors-In-Chief Participating in TAB Periodicals Review Process. The TAB Periodicals Committee
submitted a proposal that since the Periodicals Review process is a peer
review, TAB approve the TAB Periodical Committee requirement that the
Editor-In-Chief (EIC) participates in the review. This is a change to a
similar motion passed at the November 1998 TAB meeting. The old version
stipulates EIC's must attend the reviews, but this version relaxes the
participation requirement to include other formats such as
teleconferencing, WEB Forums, etc., and a Motion was made that:
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TAB approve the TAB Periodical Committee
requirement that the Editors-In-Chief participate in the TAB Periodicals
Review Process.
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Financial implications to TAB: none
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The
Motion passed.
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20.
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Endorsement
of Addition to IEEE Policy and Procedures for Society Publication
Subscriptions. The
TAB Products Committee submitted a proposal effective for the year 2000
renewal cycle, that IEEE Members are entitled to no more than 40 Society
publication subscriptions annually at Member price. Additional
subscriptions can be purchased at list price, and a Motion was made
that:
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TAB endorse effective for the year 2000 renewal
cycle, that IEEE Members are entitled to no more than 40 Society
publication subscriptions annually at Member price. Additional
subscriptions can be purchased at list price, for recommendation of
approval by the IEEE Board of Directors.
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Financial implications to TAB: none
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The
Motion passed (Appendix TAB 7).
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21.
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Endorsement
of Addition to IEEE Bylaws Regarding Subscriptions. The TAB Products Committee
submitted a proposal effective for the year 2000 renewal cycle, that
Subscriptions purchased by IEEE Members at the Member price are intended
for Members' personal use only, and a Motion was made that:
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TAB endorse the addition to IEEE Bylaws,
effective for the year 2000 renewal cycle, "Subscriptions purchased
by IEEE Members at the Member price are intended for Members' personal
use only" for recommendation of approval by the IEEE Board of
Directors.
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Financial implications to TAB: none
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The
Motion passed (also
refer to Appendix TAB 7).
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22.
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Approval
for Handling of Conference Publications Available on CD-ROM. The TAB Products Committee
submitted a proposal regarding business implications of including CD-ROMs
in packages in 2000. Recommendations for 2000 will be presented to TAB by
the TAB Products Committee in June 1999, and a Motion was made that:
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TAB approve for 1999, conference proceedings
shall continue to be made available in print. Business implications of
including CD-ROMs in packages in 2000 will be investigated further via
additional market research and recommendations for 2000 will be presented
to TAB by the TAB Products Committee in June 1999.
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Financial implications to TAB: none
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The
Motion passed (Appendix TAB 8).
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23.
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Approval
of Action Plan for ASPP and Book Broker Online in 2000. The TAB Products Committee
submitted an action plan for offering ASPP and Book Broker Online in
2000. This action plan proposed the development of a business plan to
determine the feasibility of offering such packages in 2000 and a
Motion was made that:
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TAB
approve the action plan for offering ASPP and Book Broker Online in 2000.
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Financial implications to TAB: none
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The
Motion passed (Appendix
TAB 9).
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24.
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Approval
to Continue the Member Subscription Survey. The TAB Products Committee
submitted a proposal for additional expenses in 1999 to continue the
Member Subscription Survey, with oversights and input to be handled by
the TAB Periodicals Packages Committee, and a Motion was made that:
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TAB approve an additional $50K in expenses in
1999 to continue the Member Subscription Survey.
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Financial implications to TAB: $50K
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The
Motion passed (Appendix TAB 10).
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25.
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Approval
of Non-Member List Pricing of Periodicals. The TAB Products Committee
submitted a proposal that non-Member list pricing of Society Periodicals
will continue to be set by the Societies/Councils, and a Motion
was made that:
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TAB approve that non-Member list pricing of
periodicals will continue to be set by the Societies and Councils.
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Financial implications to TAB: none
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The
Motion passed (Appendix
TAB 11).
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26.
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Approval
of Revisions to IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society's Field
of Interest Statement. A proposal was submitted for approval of revisions to
the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society's Field of Interest
Statement, and a Motion was made that:
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TAB approve revisions to the IEEE Engineering
in Medicine and Biology Society's Field of Interest Statement.
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Financial implications to TAB: none
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The
Motion passed (Appendix
TAB 12).
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27.
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Approval
of IEEE Council on Superconductivity's Field of Interest Statement. A proposal was submitted for
approval of the IEEE Council on Superconductivity's Field of Interest
Statement, and a Motion was made that:
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TAB approve the IEEE Council on
Superconductivity's Field of Interest Statement.
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Financial implications to TAB: none
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The
Motion passed.
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Approval
of IEEE Council on Superconductivity Constitution. A proposal was submitted for
approval of the IEEE Council on Superconductivity Constitution, and a Motion
was made that:
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TAB approve the IEEE Council on Superconductivity
Constitution.
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Financial implications to TAB: none
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The
Motion passed (Appendix
TAB 13).
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29.
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Approval
of Formation of IEEE Council on Superconductivity. A proposal was also
submitted for the formation of the IEEE Council on Superconductivity, and
a Motion was made that:
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TAB approve the Formation of the IEEE Council
on Superconductivity.
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Financial implications to TAB: none
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The
Motion passed (Appendix
TAB 87).
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30.
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Approval
of TAB Alternate Financial Model. The TAB Finance Committee submitted a proposal that
the IEEE Finance Committee use the TAB Alternate Financial Model (along
with current and new financial model) when preparing "what if" budgets
for 2000, and a Motion was made that:
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TAB approve the IEEE Finance Committee use the
TAB Alternate Financial Model (along with current and new financial
model) when preparing "what if" budgets for 2000
multi year
transition may be necessary.
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Financial implications to TAB: none
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The
Motion passed.
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Approval
of Addition to TAB Operations Manual Section 1 Technical Activities
Objectives. The
TAB Strategic Planning and Review Committee submitted a proposal for an
addition to the TAB Operations Manual Section 1 Technical Activities
Objectives. This addition will be Section 1.2.D Intersociety Conflict,
which would define a formal process for the equitable and definitive
resolution of conflicts that arise among TAB entities, and a Motion
was made that:
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TAB approve addition to TAB Operations Manual
Section 1 Technical Activities Objectives, Section 1.2.D Intersociety
Conflict.
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Financial implications to TAB: none
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The
Motion passed
(Appendix TAB 14).
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32.
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Approval
that IEEE Entities Prepare Budget Options. A proposal was submitted that TAB
approve directing the TAB Vice President to bring to the IEEE Executive
Committee, a request that all of the IEEE major Board Entities and
Corporate prepare budget options. After discussions, a Motion was made
that:
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TAB approve directing the TAB Vice President to
bring to the Executive Committee, a request that all of the IEEE major
Board Entities and Corporate prepare budget options.
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To achieve an improvement (by reducing expenses and increasing
revenues) in their 2000 net over their 1999 net
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By at least 3% of the budgeted 1999 expenses
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And identify implications on service of such improvements
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Financial implications to TAB: none
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The
Motion passed.
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33.
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TAB
Finances Report. Michael K. Masten, TAB Treasurer, presented a report at the TAB
Caucus on 13 February 1999 (Appendix TAB 15).
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He
also reviewed the following:
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A.
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Approval
that TAB Vice President direct the IEEE Investment Committee. A proposal was submitted that
the TAB Vice President should request that the IEEE Executive Committee
direct the IEEE Investment Committee to quantify investment objectives
& risk limits; obtain bids from a variety of investment managers;
select the lowest cost qualified manager that meets the investment
objectives and risk limits, and a Motion was made that:
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TAB approve that the TAB Vice President
requests the Executive Committee to direct the IEEE Investment Committee
to quantify investment objectives & risk limits; obtain bids from a
variety of investment managers; select the lowest cost qualified manager
that meets the investment objectives and risk limits.
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Financial implications to TAB: none
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Discussions
ensued, and a Motion was made that:
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TAB approve postponing this item until the June
1999 TAB meeting. Staff will distribute data from the February 1999
Information Session to Members of TAB.
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The
Motion to table passed.
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34.
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TAB
Chair Report.
Chair Adler reviewed the modified TAB meeting schedule, noting that the
new schedule allows more time during the TAB meeting to discuss many of
the issues before us, as well as broadening the scope and length of the
TAB Caucus to allow for presentation of information and discussions. He
also noted that the discussion in the Society Presidents' Forum will be
items of concern by the Presidents, so they will not be overwhelmed with
discussing consent agenda items as we normally did in the past. Most of
the consent agenda items will be handled in the TAB Caucus.
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He then reviewed the
following:
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A.
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TAB
Open Action Items. Chair Adler submitted a report of open action items from TAB
meetings (Appendix TAB 16).
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B.
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Disposition
of TAB Items Referred to IEEE ExCom/BoD. Chair Adler submitted a
written status report of items referred to the IEEE Executive Committee
and Board of Directors as of November 1998 (Appendix TAB 17).
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C.
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2000
TAB Meetings Schedule. Chair Adler reviewed the 2000 TAB Meetings Schedule
(Appendix TAB 18).
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D.
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1999
Objectives.
Chair Adler reviewed 1999 objectives for the Technical Activities Board,
which he noted includes pursuing Electronic Products; developing a TAB
position on the IEEE Branding; Streamlining Decision Making; New
Financial Model; Globalization; Chapter Support; Industrial Members and
Student Members. He noted that the TAB Strategic Planning and Review
Committee has these objectives included on their Strategic Issues list
for 1999, which is being monitored.
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E.
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Chapter
Growth Initiatives. Chair Adler reported that based on discussions during Society
Presidents' Forum, Ms. Mary Ward-Callan, Managing Director of the IEEE
Technical Activities Department and staff, will identify the
opportunities and contact appropriate people in IEEE Sections, to make a
positive effort to increase Chapters for Societies in Region 8.
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35.
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TAB
Nominations and Appointments Committee Report. Lloyd A. "Pete"
Morley, Chair of the TAB Nominations and Appointments Committee, reported
that the Committee had its first meeting of 1999 the previous day. He
noted that the Committee reviewed assignments for recommendations for
appointments made by the Vice President Technical Activities, and
various elections which occur mostly in November. He discussed
globalization and noted that the Committee will go through the process of
adding at least two Members from Regions 8-10 on slates.
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He
then presented information on an election procedure that the TAB
Nominations and Appointments Committee is proposing for the TAB
Operations Manual, which was not previously documented, and a Motion
was made that:
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TAB approve an addition to the TAB Operations
Manual for a new Election Procedure as follows:
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· Nominations are closed
· Candidate statements:
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- each candidate speaks for 5
minutes (other candidates leave the room)
- if a candidate is not present, an advocate will speak (5 minutes) in
support of the nomination
-if nomination is from the floor, nominator will be asked to speak (5
minutes) in support of the nomination
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· TAB votes by secret ballot
· All candidates in the room
· Use approval voting
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- majority wins
- if no majority on first round, top two vote seekers participate
in run-off; majority wins
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· Applies to the following offices:
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- TAB Chair-Elect
- Chair, TAB Periodicals Committee
- Chair, TAB Products Committee
- Chair, TAB Strategic Planning and Review Committee
- Chair, IEEE Meetings and Services Committee
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· Candidate Q&A
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- 5 minutes of Q&A to each
candidate/advocate/nominator
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· TAB discusses all candidates
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- all candidates leave room
- time allowed is 5 minutes plus the number of candidates
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After
discussions, it was noted that a clarification was needed to indicate
that if the nomination is from the floor, the nominator or nominee should
be asked to speak, not just the nominator. Therefore, an Amendment was
made that:
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TAB approve that the nominator or nominee will
be asked to speak for 5 minutes in support of the nomination, if the
nominations are made from the floor.
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The Motion passed.
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Discussions
continued regarding taking nominees off ballots. It was noted that according
to Robert's Rules of Order, a nominee can not be taken off a ballot. It
was requested that this discussion be deferred until later in the
meeting.
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After
reviewing the information, an additional Amendment was made that:
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TAB approve that if no majority wins on the
first round, a minimum number of vote seekers to achieve majority of
votes cast participate in the run-off; majority wins.
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Financial implications to TAB: none
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The
Motion passed.
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36.
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TAB
Periodicals Committee Report. Robert B. Voller, Chair of the TAB Periodicals
Committee, presented a report at the TAB Caucus on 12 February 1999
(Appendix TAB 19).
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37.
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TAB Products
Committee Report. Michael R. Lightner, Chair of the TAB Products Committee,
presented a report at the TAB Caucus on 12 February 1999 (Appendix TAB
20).
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38.
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TAB
Strategic Planning and Review Committee Report. Lewis M. Terman, Chair of the
TAB Strategic Planning and Review Committee, presented a report at the TAB
Caucus on 12 February 1999 (Appendix TAB 21).
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He also reviewed the
following:
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A.
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Technical
Directors' Proposal. Mr. Terman reviewed the TAB Technical Directors' Proposal and stated
that this item was deferred from the November 1998 TAB meeting. He noted
that this proposal is to modify TAB Bylaws and the TAB Operations Manual
to create Technical Directors in place of Division Directors, as voting
Members of TAB. After discussions, a Motion was made that:
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TAB endorse the Technical Directors' Proposal
for recommendation of approval by the IEEE Board of Directors.
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Financial implicatios to TAB: $12K-$15K
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The
Motion failed (Appendix
TAB 22).
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B.
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Endorsement
of Revisions to IEEE Bylaw T-402.6 Society Adherence to IEEE Rules. Mr. Terman reviewed revisions
to IEEE Bylaw T-402.6 Society Adherence to IEEE rules and noted TAB
needs a formal process for the equitable and definitive resolution of
conflicts that arise among TAB entities. Therefore, a Motion was made
that:
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TAB endorse revisions to IEEE Bylaw T-402.6
Society Adherence to IEEE Rules for recommendation of approval by the
IEEE Board of Directors.
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Financial implications to TAB: none
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The
Motion passed
(Appendix TAB 23).
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39.
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IEEE
Meetings and Services Committee Report. Reuben Hackam, Chair of the
IEEE Meetings and Services Committee, presented a report at the TAB Caucus
on 12 February 1999 (Appendix TAB 24).
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40.
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Operations.
Ms. Ward-Callan
requested a moment of silence for Michael C. Mulder, 1996-1997 Division
Director who recently passed away, and a Motion was made that:
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TAB approve a resolution for Michael Mulder as
follows:
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TAB wishes to express its sorrow and regret at
the untimely death of Michael Mulder, 1996-1997 Division Director. It
also wishes to acknowledge the outstanding contributions of Michael
Mulder over his long career as a volunteer with the IEEE.
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The
Motion passed by acclamation.
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41.
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TAB
Secretary's Report. Ms. Ward-Callan reviewed the following (Appendix TAB 25).
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A.
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TAB
Action Calendar. Ms. Ward-Callan presented a written report of the TAB Action
Calendar. She requested that Societies forward information to include in
the action calendar, to coordinate events and respond efficiently to
inquiries that are received (Appendix TAB 26).
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B.
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Revisions
to Society/Council (S/C) Constitutions and Bylaws. Ms. Ward-Callan noted that the
IEEE Computer, IEEE Electromagnetic Compatibility, IEEE Power Electronics
and IEEE Signal processing Societies' Bylaws were approved.
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C.
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Conference
Closings. Ms.
Ward-Callan presented an update of conference statistics. She noted that
significant improvement has been made in conference closings.
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D.
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IEEE
Executive Committee Decision Regarding Shortened Meeting Series. Ms. Ward-Callan discussed the
current policy for scheduling meetings during the IEEE Board Series. She
noted that no meetings (Society or directly Board related) will take
place prior to Thursday, or after Sunday during this time. After
extensive discussions, a Motion was made that:
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TAB approve directing the TAB Vice President to
indicate to the three IEEE Presidents, that TAB and Societies would like
to be able to hold appropriate meetings around the Board Series to make
more efficient use of resources.
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After
discussions, an Amendment was made that:
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TAB approve removing the word "and
Societies"
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The
Motion passed.
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Endorsement of Revisions to IEEE Bylaws T-401.2 Divisions, T-503
Current Technical Councils, T-703.1 TAB Management Committee. Ms. Ward-Callan indicated
that revisions to IEEE Bylaws T-401.2 Divisions, T503 Current
Technical Councils, and T-703.1 TAB Management Committee were
administrative changes to update the TAB Bylaws, and a Motion
was made that:
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TAB endorse revisions to IEEE
Bylaws T-401.2 Divisions, T-503 Current Technical Councils, T-703.1
TAB Management Committee for recommendation of approval by the IEEE Board
of Directors.
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Financial implications to TAB: none
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The
Motion passed
(Appendix TAB 104).
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After further
discussions, an additional Amendment was made that:
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TAB approve splitting the original Motion into
two separate Motions as follows:
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TAB approve directing the TAB Vice President to
indicate to the three IEEE Presidents, that Societies and Councils should
be able to hold appropriate Society/Council meetings around the Board
series to make efficient use of resources.
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Financial implications to TAB: none
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The
Motion passed.
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TAB approve directing the TAB Vice President to
indicate to the three IEEE Presidents, that TAB would like to be able to
hold appropriate meetings around the Board Series to make efficient use
of resources.
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Financial implications to TAB: none
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The
Motion passed.
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E.
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ESSC
New Idea. Ms.
Ward-Callan reviewed a proposal from the IEEE Electronic Services
Steering Committee, which included new ideas for Electronic Distinguished
Lecturers. She noted that this will include selecting five lecturers,
with input from Societies, and integrating this information on the Web.
The focus will be to provide this information to Regions 8-10 and the
plan is to have this system up on the Web by the end of the year. Ms.
Ward-Callan requested that Societies send their ideas and feedback to her
regarding this.
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F.
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Honors
Ceremony. Ms.
Ward-Callan noted that the Honors Ceremony is scheduled to be held on
Saturday, 12 June 1999 in London. She requested that Societies provide
the names of any Presidents or Executive Directors of Sister Societies,
who are local that might be able to attend, to Barbara Ettinger at b.ettinger@ieee.org, Program
Manager for IEEE Awards/Fellow Activities in the IEEE Corporate
Activities Department.
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G.
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Volunteer
Survey. Ms.
Ward-Callan discussed the Volunteer Survey. She noted that the
overall responses to the Volunteer Survey have dropped, and problem areas
need to be better understood. She also noted that informal feedback
sessions are needed to establish better mechanisms to obtain feedback, to
determine and correct where the problems are.
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D.
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Sister Society/Intersociety Agreements. Ms. Ward-Callan encouraged
Society Presidents to provide her with any new agreements, so that the
agreements can be kept current and consistent.
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E.
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Web Information. Ms. Ward-Callan distributed information which listed
the various resource materials available on the IEEE Technical Activities
Home Page.
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42.
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Approval
of the Formation of the IEEE Sensors Council. A proposal was submitted for
approval of the formation of the IEEE Sensors Council, and a Motion
was made that:
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TAB approve formation of the IEEE Sensors
Council.
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Financial implications to TAB: none
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The Motion passed.
Barry Brusso,
Ira Pitel, Stanley Booker and Philip Krein abstained (Appendix TAB 27).
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43.
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Society
Presidents' Forum Report. Robert A. Dent, Chair of the Society Presidents'
Forum, noted that the intent of the Society Presidents' Forum for 1999
will be to discuss items of concern to the Presidents, and not be
overwhelmed with discussing consent agenda items as we normally did in
the past. He noted that most of the consent agenda items will be handled
in the TAB Caucus. He reviewed topics that will be discussed, which are
IEEE Computer Society position statement on the IEEE Standards
Association; Sections Congress 1999; Globalization; Chapters; Processing
of Fellow Nominations and the policy of meetings held outside the Board
of Directors Series.
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44.
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Division Directors
Forum. Chair
Adler noted that a Division Directors' Reception will be held later in
the day.
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45.
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RAB/TAB
Transnational Committee Report. David Green, Chair of the RAB/TAB Transnational
Committee, presented a report at the TAB Caucus on 12 February 1999
(Appendix TAB 28).
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46.
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RAB/TAB
Section/Chapter Support Committee Report. Antonio Bastos, Chair of the
RAB/TAB Section/Chapter Support Committee, presented a report at the TAB
Caucus on 13 February 1999 (Appendix TAB 29).
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47.
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Society/Council
Presidents' Reports. The Presidents of the following Societies presented a brief
overview of their Society Activities: IEEE Industry Applications, IEEE
Magnetics, IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques, IEEE Nuclear and Plasma
Sciences, IEEE Oceanic Engineering and IEEE Reliability.
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48.
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Update on Financial
Impact of TAB Actions Resulting from Meeting. Mr. Masten summarized the
financial impact of TAB actions resulting from the meeting.
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49.
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Next Meeting. The next meeting of the
Technical Activities Board will be held 26 June 1999 in Boston,
Massachusetts.
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50.
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Adjournment. Chair Adler adjourned the
meeting at 4:50 pm.
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Mary
Ward-Callan
TAB Secretary
Issued on 23 March 1999
Subject to Confirmation
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