EMC Chapters Recognized at the 2010
IEEE EMC Annual Awards Luncheon

photos By Ken Wyatt
Erping Li accepts the “Chapter of the Year” on behalf of the Singapore Chapter. He received the award from EMC Society President ­Francesca Maradei.	Ryuji Koga received a Certificate of Acknowledgement for outstanding service as the Chairman of the 2009 International Symposium on EMC held in Kyoto, Japan.

Congratulations to the Following EMC Chapters for Awards Received in
Absentia at the Awards Luncheon

The Nanjing Chapter received the “Most Improved Chapter” award.
Riana Gerschke was honoured for her efforts in founding the IEEE EMC joint Chapter in South Africa.
Stephen McClain was honoured for his efforts in founding the IEEE EMC joint Chapter in Vancouver,
British Columbia.
Achim Enders received a Certificate of Acknowledgement for outstanding service to the German
EMC Chapter as chair of the working group on biological effects.

2010 Chapter Chair Luncheon

Chapter Chairs and representatives from many of the EMC Chapters worldwide convened in Fort Lauderdale for the annual Chapter Chair Luncheon organized by the EMC Society Membership Services team of Bob Davis, Vice-President for Member Services, and Sergio Pignari, EMC Chapters Coordinator.

Giulio Antonini is shown getting ready for the annual Chapter Chair Luncheon at EMC 2010. He is shown with the microphone while Francesca Maradei, Bob Davis and Sergio Pignari (from left on far right) prepare for their welcome presentations.	Frank Leferink gave a presentation on the activities of the BeNeLux (Belguim, Netherlands and Luxembourg) EMC Chapter. Chapters are encouraged to share “best practices” at the annual luncheon to inspire other Chapters in their future planning efforts.