• We are part of a not-for-profit, global organization

• We serve the public first, the profession second, the members third

• These priorities need not be mutually exclusive

• Keep technically current• Professional networking• Continuing education• Discounts (e.g. conferences)• Career resources and recognition• Humanitarian programs (volunteering)

• It’s about people…

• Conduct annual gatherings of Section leaders for networking and training opportunities

• Provide information to Section leaders about IEEE programs that can positively affect the Section and its members

• Share best practices of Sections and Chapters• Recognize the efforts of IEEE volunteers within Canada• Sponsor technical conferences to meet the technical needs of

members within Canada• Engage and support Student Branches within Canada (e.g.

Student Branch Congress/training)• Promote IEEE involvement with Canadian industry• Effectively manage an annual budget that supports all needed

functions

Visibility • Impact • Growth

• Advertize our volunteer/member activities internally and externally

• Distribute our national publications to a large audience

• Promote our national conferences• Keep our website content current• Publically recognize our volunteers• Partner with sister organizations (e.g. PEO,

OACETT)• Improve our dialogue with industry

• Balanced budgets • Multi-year forecasts• Fully fund high priority programs• Industrial partnerships• More national conferences• Full sponsorship of awards program• Optimize our committees and structure

• Invest in emerging areas of interest

• New members, better retention• More events and activities• Increased funding for programs• New volunteers, advancement opportunities within parent IEEE

• Career recognition (e.g. elevations, awards)

Remember – it’s about people!