Reg 3 Strategic Planning Committee (SPC) Report 
                 Submitted for Excom meeting Nov 23, 2002
15 Nov 2002

From: Strategic Planning Committee (SPC)
      Bob Duggan, Chair

To: Jim Howard, R3 Director
    Bill Harrison, R3 Director-Elect

CC: Reg3 ExCom

Subj: SPC Status Report for 17 Nov 2002

Below are the Goals and Objectives set forth for the SPC in early
2002, followed by the SPC [response] re progress toward the G&Os.

1. Update Reg 3 Strategic Plan 2003+ by 12-1-02, revising Reg 3 goals
   and objectives as appropriate.

[This is underway, SC'02 Recs have been incorporated, but no major changes are anticipated before Fall 2003]

2. Post the Reg 3 Strategic Plan 2003+ to the Web by 12-15-02.

[This will be done when prepared and approved by Reg 3 ExCom]

3. Assign mentors to each Reg. 3 Committee by 1-18-02.

[Completed:
Awards & Recognition Deborah Powers
Communications Dick Riddle
Conference Jim Beall
Corporate Relations Bob Duggan
Educational Activities Dan Jackson
Finance Dave Conner
Membership Development Reed Thompson
Nom. & Appts. Dave Conner
Prof. Activities Op'ns Vernon Powers
Student Activities Roy Harris ]

4. Review Reg 3 structure and recommend combining or elimination of
   committees where appropriate by 12-1-02.

[No recommended changes thus far]

5. Update the Reg 3 History by 10-1-02.

[Underway, but not much new history so far this year!]

6. Review and next update Reg 3 Bylaws and Operations Manual by 10-1-03.

[Ad hoc committee appointed. Progress is slow].

7. Assist the Director in making sure all G&Os are being addressed.

[Underway, assisting R3 Director-Elect]

8. Insure all Region Committee G&Os are in support of the
   Region Strategic Plan.

[Formal G&Os shared by Communications, Conference, Education Activities, and Strategic Planning Committees. Strat Plan identifies other G&Os for
other committees].

9. Obtain, work with, and involve a Vice-Chair for your committee.

[Past Director Dick Riddle has accepted this responsibility for SPC].

10. Hold at least one SPC e-conference.

[Latest held 7 Nov 02]

11. Other comments and/or suggestions...

[Nothing specific]