From:     Bob Duggan, SPC chair                   3-11-04
To:       R3 ExCom
CC:       Dave Green, R3 Secretary
Subj:     Strategic Planning Committee (SPC) Report to 3/15 R3 ExCom

Here's the SPC Report to the Spring ExCom:
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1.  The SPC last met in Atlanta on 21 November.  Its web site is
    https://www.ewh.ieee.org/reg/3/spc   .  Minutes are posted there.

2.  SPC 2004 Goals & Objectives are posted on the web at
    https://www.ewh.ieee.org/reg/3/spc/g-o04.txt  .

    Here are the SPC 2004 G&Os and [Status/progress achieved]:
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 1&2.  Update Reg 3 Strategic Plan 2005+ by 12-1-04, revising Reg 3
       goals and objectives as appropriate.  Post the Reg 3
       Strategic Plan 2005+ to the Web by 12-15-04.

       [The current approved 2004+ Reg3 Strategic Plan is posted on
       the web at
       (DOC) https://www.ewh.ieee.org/reg/3/spc/sp2004.doc
       (PDF) https://www.ewh.ieee.org/reg/3/excom/meetings/2003-11/sp2004-sf5.pdf ]

   3.  Assign mentors to each Reg. 3 Committee by 1-15-04.
       [Mentors assigned for 2004 are posted on the web at
       https://www.ewh.ieee.org/reg/3/spc/mentors.txt  ].

   4.  Assure full SPC involvement in Leadership Development initiative.
       [SPC Vice-Chair Dick Riddle chairs the LDO program;
       SPC Chair Duggan is involved.]

   5.  Review Reg 3 structure and recommend combining or elimination
       of committees where appropriate by 12-1-04.
       [Constant review is underway]

   6.  Update the Reg 3 History by 10-1-04.
       [Nothing new to report yet.]

   7.  Review Reg 3 Bylaws for changes by 6-1-04.  Draft needed updates
       by 9-1-04.  Approve updates by 12-1-04.
       [Nothing new to report yet.]

   8.  Review Reg 3 Operations Manual for changes by 6-1-04.  Draft
       needed updates by 9-1-04.  Approve updates by 12-1-04.
       [No new developments as yet.]

   9.  Develop a plan/budget for a strategic planning retreat by 9-1-04.
       [Being discussed at 3/26 SPC meeting.]

  10.  Hold at least one SPC e-conference.
       [Slated for later in 2004.]

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The SPC looks forward to another outstanding year in Region 3.

Bob Duggan, SPC Chair