Please join C/Com for this extra special and exciting presentation from Ohio Homeland Security and tour of the Ohio Strategic Analysis and Information Center (SAIC).
Agenda:
10:00A - 11:00A - ODHS Presentation
11:00A - 12:00P - Tour of the SAIC
Location:
Strategic Analysis and Information Center
Ohio Homeland Security
2855 W. Dublin-Granville Road
Columbus, Ohio 43235
Abstract:
The Ohio Homeland Security Division contributes to the prevention, detection, deterrence and response to terrorist activities in a number of ways. Central to any successful interdiction of terrorists is the ability to effectively collect and share information from many different sources.
Vital links to build intelligence on terrorist operations come from traditional agencies and from non-mainstream information services. To this end, the Ohio Division of Homeland Security has created the Strategic Analysis and Information Center to facilitate effective terrorism-related information and intelligence sharing.
Join us for this special speaker at our July Executive Committee Meeting!
Agenda:
5:30P - 6:00P - Brief Business Meeting
6:00P - 7:30P - Ms. Rees presentation and questions
Location:
TBD
Abstract:
You've heard of the "experts." They're the ones that everyone goes to when they need answers on a particular topic. But you've got expertise, right? How can you get to be the one that everyone calls? Think about how it could impact your career and your business if you had more opportunities to showcase what you can do.
The secret is that the "experts" aren't the only ones who know what they're talking about. They're just the people that are good at letting everyone know.
Join Laura Rees of roma creative as she shares the steps you can take to become known as the "Go To" professional in your field.
About Laura Rees
Laura is the owner of roma creative, a small marketing company in Columbus. She works with clients, especially those in the IT industry, to help them sell more effectively by communicating the bottom line business value of their products and services. She believes that helping clients present themselves as experts is part of any good marketing strategy. Laura has spent the last ten years working in the IT industry in various roles, including Communications, Marketing, and HR.
Join us for this special speaker at our September Executive Committee Meeting!
Agenda:
5:30P - 6:00P - Brief Business Meeting
6:00P - 7:30P - Mr. Fagan presentation and questions
Location:
TBD
Abstract:
Tom will discuss the IEEE Congressional Science & Engineering Fellows Program; its history to date and his personal reflections on the many activities he was involved in during his tenure on Capitol Hill as a Congressional Fellow. Tom’s appointment was on the Senate Armed Services Committee where he was a Professional Staff Member on the General Procurement Subcommittee, the Arms Control Subcommittee, and the Military Construction Subcommittee. In addition he will describe a number of initiatives that were started during his term that have now been recently implemented under the rubric of Acquisition Reform and Procurement Reform. Tom will describe these changes and tell why they are good for the Defense Department, Defense Contractors, the Nation, and the US Taxpayer.
Bio:
Thomas L. Fagan P.E. serves as the Executive Vice President of Stellar Services, Inc., responsible for Business Development. He has over 45 years experience in the Defense and Aerospace Field in a career spanning classified military space, hardware, software, information systems, and C4ISR.
Prior to joining the Stellar Service Team he was the Principal Business Development Executive at Robbins-Gioia, LLC. Before Robbins-Gioia, Mr. Fagan was Associate Research Professor and Program General Manager for Drexel University’s Applied Communications and Information Networking Project, a Center of Excellence for Network Centric Warfare.
Tom has served as Corporate Vice President for several blue chip Companies including Gould Defense Electronics, ITT Defense Electronics, GEC-Marconi C4I Systems, Gestalt, LLC, and Channel Logistics, LLC. Additionally Tom has more than 21 years of senior management experience within General Electric's Aerospace Group.
Mr. Fagan served as a Congressional Science & Engineering Fellow where he was a Special Assistant for Defense for Senator Strom Thurmond (R-SC), and as a Professional Staff Member on the Senate Armed Services Committee.
Tom has an AB in Mathematics from Franklin and Marshall College, and an MS in Statistics from Villanova University. He is a Fellow of the IEEE; Past President of the IEEE Reliability Society; Past Chairman of the IEEE Philadelphia Section; an Associate Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA); a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of California (Quality Assurance); a Member of the Board of Directors of the IEEE RAMS Symposium; General Chairman of the IEEE International RADAR Conference 1995, 2000, 2005; a Life Member of the Navy League; Surface Navy Association; National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA); and a Member of the Association of Old Crows; the Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association (AFCEA); the Association of the US Army (AUSA); and the Air Force Association (AFA). He has authored 12 technical articles and two Patent Dockets. He has an active Security Clearance (TSSI/SITK Poly Cleared Lifestyle) with NSA.
Below please find the following Treasurer reports for May 2009:
1. May 2009 Banking Summary - Overall expenses by category
2. May Net Worth - Overall financial situation (including investments)
3. May 2009 Register Report - Transaction level data
4. May 2009 YTD Budget - All transactions to date compared to 2009 budget
In addition to the regular financial reports, I am including the documentation for our Section's 2009 rebate. The high-level analysis in included here:
Total Membership: 1,577
Membership Rebate: $4,772.50
Society/Affinity Rebate: $1,800
Other Rebate: $2,957.25
Total 2009 Rebate: $9,529.75
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Jack Freund
IEEE Columbus Section Treasurer
trea...@ieeecolumbus.org
We have had someone reach our to our Section to help advertise the following job opportunity in Pittsburgh, PA:
This position is located in the Pittsburgh area and the client will provide relocation assistance.
This is a great opportunity in a well established firm that includes about 40 professional engineers. The selected candidate will work as part of a 7 person EE design group doing hands-on electrical design of new and refurbished commercial buildings
Candidates MUST have a minimum of 5 years experience working on Commercial Building design. Candidate will not be a manager level person. MUST have a Professional Engineering license.
Contact for more information:
Paul Rossman
Management Recruiters Pittsburgh-South
412-833-8937 Office
412-680-2420 Cell
dana...@verizon.net
The OSU student chapter's ECE picnic was a great success! It was a great combination of students and professionals. Also in attendance was the IEEE Columbus Section's new GOLD Chair, Javvad Qasimi. Nice work everyone!
The Columbus EMBS Cahtper has awarded Teal Bluestein the Ohio State Biomedical Engineering Conference Student Research Poster Session EMBS Award. Congrats Teal!
DeVry University IEEE Student Branch cordially invites you to attend the third annual S-PAC (Student-Professional Awareness Conference) dinner and two great presentations on June 3, 2009 at DeVry University. Seating is limited, therefore please RSVP early.
Event:
DeVry University IEEE S-PAC
Date:
Wednesday, June 3, 2009, 6-9 pm
Location:
DeVry University
Rear Campus Center
1350 Alum Creek Drive
Columbus, OH 43209
Agenda:
6:00 – 6:30 pm Registration and social
6:30 – 7:30 pm Welcome, introductions, and serving dinner
7:30 – 8:45 pm Keynote speakers: Mr. James Peterman and Mr. John Paserba
8:45 – 9:00 pm Awards, door prizes, and closing remarks
Bio:
