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Sonora Region Weekly Notes
August 2- August 15, 2009
Upcoming Events
ABJ Meeting- Whidbey Island, WA- August 14-16, 2009 Updated!!
SWE Annual Conference- Long Beach, CA October 15- 19, 2009 Updated!!
SWE Region Conference- Phoenix, AZ January 29-31, 2010
SWE Region Meeting #4- Conference Call May 23, 2010
SWE Annual Conference- Orlando, FL November 4-6, 2010
SWE Annual Conference- Chicago Fall of 2011
SWE Annual Conference- Houston Fall of 2012
Hot News!!
Leadership Coach for Region B Needed NEW!!!
New Region Committee- Volunteers Needed Updated!!
Volunteers Registration Now Available for Annual Conference NEW!!!
Region Outreach Program- A SWEeter Future Updated!!
Senate Information
Region Resources & Links
Usage of SWE logo
Join the Sonora Region- B Community
Upcoming Events
ABJ Meeting- Whidbey Island, WA- August 14-16, 2009
Mark your calendars….ABJ will be held August 14-16, 2009 on Whidbey Island in WA. This year’s theme: Escape to ABJ: for yearly ABJ training. The deadline for registration is August 5, 2009.
Who: All Section Reps and Senators
What: Annual ABJ Meeting- training for section reps and senators
Where: Whidbey Island
For those flying in, Seattle/Tacoma Airport is the closest airport. Transportation options from the airport to Whidbey Island is http://naswi.ahf.nmci.navy.mil/naswi_map.htm
If you are renting a car, please note the ferry times to Whidbey Island. http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/
The access gate to the base is open 24/7 and you will need your base registration to receive a visitors pass. Once you register you will receive the visitors pass.
When: Aug 14-16, 2009
Cost: $175. This cost includes two night hotel stay, dinner Friday, all meals on Saturday, and a social activity.
How to Register: http://www.swe-sps.org/public_events.htm
Sunday Region Meeting- The Sunday Meeting will be held from 7:30 am to 11 am.
The topic this year will be the new Senate, yearly training as well as many other key issues –coming soon. The agenda for both the ABJ Meeting and the Region Meeting will be sent in a separate email.
FY10 SWE Annual Conference- Long Beach
Hotel blocks are open for the 2009 conference in Long Beach. Hotel rooms fill up fast and are more expense this year (~$200/night average), and most are within walking distance of the convention center. Visit the conference website to learn more of the hotel blocks. http://we09.swe.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2&Itemid=4. The region meeting will be held on Thursday 15, 2009 from 1 pm to 4 pm. The professional meeting will be from 1 pm to 2 pm, the joint meeting will be from 2 pm to 3 pm, and the collegiate meeting will be from 3 pm to 4 pm. All Section Representatives and Senators should schedule themselves to attend this meeting.
FY10 Region Conference- Phoenix, AZ
It’s official!! The FY10 Region Conference will be hosted by the Phoenix Section on January 30-31, 2010. If you have any ideas or comments, please reach out to Susie Kirkland at susie.kirkland@gmail.com
FY10 Region Meeting #4- Conference Call
Due to the success of the Region Meeting #4 in FY09, we will plan for the 4th Meeting of FY10 to be hosted via conference call again. The planned date is May 23, 2010.
Hot News!!!
Leadership Coach for Region B Needed
This Task Force was to provide proactive intervention to at-risk sections. This Task Force helped to stop the decline in membership and decreased program participation of our ailing and failing sections. With the initial emphasis on at-risk sections, trained members provided intervention. The task force then evolved to develop additional training modules that support leadership development and management skills at the section level. Training modules were developed on topics that are essential to maintaining a vital section, such as recruiting members, section finances, fund development, strategic planning, communications, and holding effective meetings. Task force members are trained on these modules then take this training out to the section and conduct training at Region Conferences. If you are interested in becoming a Leadership Coach for Region B, please contact Joy Bell at joyabell_az@yahoo.com.
New Region Committee- Volunteers Needed
The Region is still looking for volunteers for The Policies & Procedures Committee, and the Finance Committee. The Policies Committee will be working to update the Region Policies with the upcoming Senator changes. The Finance Committee will be researching better ways to invest and protect the Region money. This is a great opportunities to get your members involved, please pass this on to your membership. Anyone interested in participated on any of the committees can send an email to Jennifer Harris at jennifer.harris@swe.org. If you are also interested in being the committee chair, please note in your email.
Volunteers Registration Now Available for Annual Conference
We need friendly people who want to meet other people, experience teamwork in action, and help drive the success of our conference! Earn registration credit!
Professionals can earn 50% basic registration credit with 5 or more hours worked.
Collegiates and full-time graduate students can earn 100% registration credit with 5 or more hours worked
Sign Up Two Ways
· On Line Sign Up http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=9WwkfCPxpzqjWCOD34zU8Q_3d_3d
· Contact the WE09 Volunteer Coordinator – Kim O’Rourke at kim.orourke@cox.net
WE09 volunteer leader will contact you with confirmation and details. Positions are awarded by first-come, first served method. ****Note that volunteer positions are limited and you MUST pre-register for the conference with a code assigned in order to receive credit.****** The online survey includes the list of volunteer positions available. For detailed information about volunteer positions available, volunteer responsibilities and expectations visit http://swe-oc.com/PROFESSIONALDEVELOPMENT/NATIONALCONFERENCE/tabid/125/Default.aspx.or contact the WE09 Volunteer Coordinator – Kim O’Rourke at kim.orourke@cox.net
Region Outreach Program- A SWEeter Future
We are finished FY09 with 4319 students impacted through the SWEeter Future Program for Region B! Throughout FY09, the Sonora Region is tracking the impact we have on the future of engineering. Our goal for the Region is to impact 2000 children in grades K through 12. The Region Council has approved the a very generous outreach stipend for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place sections. The first place section will receive $1500, second place will receive $1000, and third place will receive $500. The Section Winners will be announced at ABJ!! Thanks for helping impact the future of engineering.
We have set up a SWEeter Future Program Tracker, which can be found by visiting the following link:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=i4M41sM6rK_2fLhHZH4IUU3Q_3d_3d
We ask that you visit this survey throughout the year to report all of the outreach activities of your section. This simple survey simply asks for the name/date of your event, how many professional members attended, and how many K-12 attendees participated. We've also included a "comments" box in case you'd like to include any lessons learned, best practices to share, etc. All of the Program data will be collected by Lt. Governor, Kerrie Greenfelder, and a summary will be provided at the end of the fiscal year.
The program will continue in FY10 and the scholarships will be: first place section will receive $1500, second place will receive $1000, and third place will receive $500. The goal for FY10 is 10,000 student reached.
Senate Information
Region Resources & Link
Usage of SWE Logo
It has been observed that the sections are misusing the SWE logo. Please remember that the SWE logo can't be changed (different colors, shading the gear, etc.) and the logo can't be covered by something. (For example, Goldie the Gopher from the University of Minnesota cannot be holding the SWE logo like it is his.) If you have any questions about modifications made to a logo, please contact HQ.
Join the Sonora Region- B Community
Have you joined the SWE Sonora Region- B Community yet? The Sonora Region Community is a place to find information on upcoming region events, minutes from the region meetings, information on the region focus groups, and much more information. The community also offers a place to post discussions, ask questions, or take polls. To join the Sonora Region – B Community, logon on to My Communities from www.swe.org. On the blue header titled My Communities, choose Manage Communities, choose Browse Communities S-Z, scroll down and click on the check box next to Sonora Region- B, then choose the join button. You will then be able to view all of the information for the Sonora Region.
August 2- August 15, 2009
Upcoming Events
ABJ Meeting- Whidbey Island, WA- August 14-16, 2009 Updated!!
SWE Annual Conference- Long Beach, CA October 15- 19, 2009 Updated!!
SWE Region Conference- Phoenix, AZ January 29-31, 2010
SWE Region Meeting #4- Conference Call May 23, 2010
SWE Annual Conference- Orlando, FL November 4-6, 2010
SWE Annual Conference- Chicago Fall of 2011
SWE Annual Conference- Houston Fall of 2012
Hot News!!
Leadership Coach for Region B Needed NEW!!!
New Region Committee- Volunteers Needed Updated!!
Volunteers Registration Now Available for Annual Conference NEW!!!
Region Outreach Program- A SWEeter Future Updated!!
Senate Information
Region Resources & Links
Usage of SWE logo
Join the Sonora Region- B Community
Upcoming Events
ABJ Meeting- Whidbey Island, WA- August 14-16, 2009
Mark your calendars….ABJ will be held August 14-16, 2009 on Whidbey Island in WA. This year’s theme: Escape to ABJ: for yearly ABJ training. The deadline for registration is August 5, 2009.
Who: All Section Reps and Senators
What: Annual ABJ Meeting- training for section reps and senators
Where: Whidbey Island
For those flying in, Seattle/Tacoma Airport is the closest airport. Transportation options from the airport to Whidbey Island is http://naswi.ahf.nmci.navy.mil/naswi_map.htm
If you are renting a car, please note the ferry times to Whidbey Island. http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/
The access gate to the base is open 24/7 and you will need your base registration to receive a visitors pass. Once you register you will receive the visitors pass.
When: Aug 14-16, 2009
Cost: $175. This cost includes two night hotel stay, dinner Friday, all meals on Saturday, and a social activity.
How to Register: http://www.swe-sps.org/public_events.htm
Sunday Region Meeting- The Sunday Meeting will be held from 7:30 am to 11 am.
The topic this year will be the new Senate, yearly training as well as many other key issues –coming soon. The agenda for both the ABJ Meeting and the Region Meeting will be sent in a separate email.
FY10 SWE Annual Conference- Long Beach
Hotel blocks are open for the 2009 conference in Long Beach. Hotel rooms fill up fast and are more expense this year (~$200/night average), and most are within walking distance of the convention center. Visit the conference website to learn more of the hotel blocks. http://we09.swe.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2&Itemid=4. The region meeting will be held on Thursday 15, 2009 from 1 pm to 4 pm. The professional meeting will be from 1 pm to 2 pm, the joint meeting will be from 2 pm to 3 pm, and the collegiate meeting will be from 3 pm to 4 pm. All Section Representatives and Senators should schedule themselves to attend this meeting.
FY10 Region Conference- Phoenix, AZ
It’s official!! The FY10 Region Conference will be hosted by the Phoenix Section on January 30-31, 2010. If you have any ideas or comments, please reach out to Susie Kirkland at susie.kirkland@gmail.com
FY10 Region Meeting #4- Conference Call
Due to the success of the Region Meeting #4 in FY09, we will plan for the 4th Meeting of FY10 to be hosted via conference call again. The planned date is May 23, 2010.
Hot News!!!
Leadership Coach for Region B Needed
This Task Force was to provide proactive intervention to at-risk sections. This Task Force helped to stop the decline in membership and decreased program participation of our ailing and failing sections. With the initial emphasis on at-risk sections, trained members provided intervention. The task force then evolved to develop additional training modules that support leadership development and management skills at the section level. Training modules were developed on topics that are essential to maintaining a vital section, such as recruiting members, section finances, fund development, strategic planning, communications, and holding effective meetings. Task force members are trained on these modules then take this training out to the section and conduct training at Region Conferences. If you are interested in becoming a Leadership Coach for Region B, please contact Joy Bell at joyabell_az@yahoo.com.
New Region Committee- Volunteers Needed
The Region is still looking for volunteers for The Policies & Procedures Committee, and the Finance Committee. The Policies Committee will be working to update the Region Policies with the upcoming Senator changes. The Finance Committee will be researching better ways to invest and protect the Region money. This is a great opportunities to get your members involved, please pass this on to your membership. Anyone interested in participated on any of the committees can send an email to Jennifer Harris at jennifer.harris@swe.org. If you are also interested in being the committee chair, please note in your email.
Volunteers Registration Now Available for Annual Conference
We need friendly people who want to meet other people, experience teamwork in action, and help drive the success of our conference! Earn registration credit!
Professionals can earn 50% basic registration credit with 5 or more hours worked.
Collegiates and full-time graduate students can earn 100% registration credit with 5 or more hours worked
Sign Up Two Ways
· On Line Sign Up http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=9WwkfCPxpzqjWCOD34zU8Q_3d_3d
· Contact the WE09 Volunteer Coordinator – Kim O’Rourke at kim.orourke@cox.net
WE09 volunteer leader will contact you with confirmation and details. Positions are awarded by first-come, first served method. ****Note that volunteer positions are limited and you MUST pre-register for the conference with a code assigned in order to receive credit.****** The online survey includes the list of volunteer positions available. For detailed information about volunteer positions available, volunteer responsibilities and expectations visit http://swe-oc.com/PROFESSIONALDEVELOPMENT/NATIONALCONFERENCE/tabid/125/Default.aspx.or contact the WE09 Volunteer Coordinator – Kim O’Rourke at kim.orourke@cox.net
Region Outreach Program- A SWEeter Future
We are finished FY09 with 4319 students impacted through the SWEeter Future Program for Region B! Throughout FY09, the Sonora Region is tracking the impact we have on the future of engineering. Our goal for the Region is to impact 2000 children in grades K through 12. The Region Council has approved the a very generous outreach stipend for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place sections. The first place section will receive $1500, second place will receive $1000, and third place will receive $500. The Section Winners will be announced at ABJ!! Thanks for helping impact the future of engineering.
We have set up a SWEeter Future Program Tracker, which can be found by visiting the following link:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=i4M41sM6rK_2fLhHZH4IUU3Q_3d_3d
We ask that you visit this survey throughout the year to report all of the outreach activities of your section. This simple survey simply asks for the name/date of your event, how many professional members attended, and how many K-12 attendees participated. We've also included a "comments" box in case you'd like to include any lessons learned, best practices to share, etc. All of the Program data will be collected by Lt. Governor, Kerrie Greenfelder, and a summary will be provided at the end of the fiscal year.
The program will continue in FY10 and the scholarships will be: first place section will receive $1500, second place will receive $1000, and third place will receive $500. The goal for FY10 is 10,000 student reached.
Senate Information
Region Resources & Link
Usage of SWE Logo
It has been observed that the sections are misusing the SWE logo. Please remember that the SWE logo can't be changed (different colors, shading the gear, etc.) and the logo can't be covered by something. (For example, Goldie the Gopher from the University of Minnesota cannot be holding the SWE logo like it is his.) If you have any questions about modifications made to a logo, please contact HQ.
Join the Sonora Region- B Community
Have you joined the SWE Sonora Region- B Community yet? The Sonora Region Community is a place to find information on upcoming region events, minutes from the region meetings, information on the region focus groups, and much more information. The community also offers a place to post discussions, ask questions, or take polls. To join the Sonora Region – B Community, logon on to My Communities from www.swe.org. On the blue header titled My Communities, choose Manage Communities, choose Browse Communities S-Z, scroll down and click on the check box next to Sonora Region- B, then choose the join button. You will then be able to view all of the information for the Sonora Region.
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