56EMC <str<strong>on</strong>g>2007</str<strong>on</strong>g> ADVANCE PROGRAMInvitati<strong>on</strong> to theIEEE EMC Chapter’s RetreatJuly 9th, <str<strong>on</strong>g>2007</str<strong>on</strong>g>, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PMHawai'i C<strong>on</strong>venti<strong>on</strong> Center – H<strong>on</strong>olulu, Hawaii USA<str<strong>on</strong>g>2007</str<strong>on</strong>g> Chapter’s RetreatDear Chapter Chairpers<strong>on</strong>,The IEEE EMC Society is pleased to wholeheartedly extend an invitati<strong>on</strong>to all IEEE EMC Chapters to attend the Chapter Chair Retreat (meeting)taking place in H<strong>on</strong>olulu, Hawaii.The <strong>on</strong>e day Retreat will be held in c<strong>on</strong>juncti<strong>on</strong> with the <str<strong>on</strong>g>2007</str<strong>on</strong>g> IEEE EMCSymposium in H<strong>on</strong>olulu, Hawaii, http://www.emc<str<strong>on</strong>g>2007</str<strong>on</strong>g>.org/, held fromSunday, July 8, to Friday, July 13, <str<strong>on</strong>g>2007</str<strong>on</strong>g> at the Hawai'i C<strong>on</strong>venti<strong>on</strong>Center, H<strong>on</strong>olulu, Hawaii.GoalsThe main objective of the Chapter Chair Retreat is the exchange ofinformati<strong>on</strong> between the chapter chairpers<strong>on</strong>s and the EMCS Global andRegi<strong>on</strong>al officers (e.g. VP for Member Services, Regi<strong>on</strong>al Membershipand Chapter Coordinator, Regi<strong>on</strong>al C<strong>on</strong>ference Coordinator). More activechapters could assist less active chapters by exchanging theirexperiences, knowledge as well as methods about developing a chapterand organizing events. From the regi<strong>on</strong>al point of view the chapter chairmeeting is a forum to discuss recent problems and plans betweenchairpers<strong>on</strong>s and regi<strong>on</strong>al officers.We plan to start with presentati<strong>on</strong>s made by the EMCS Board of Director Officers andMembership/Chapter Coordinators followed by short presentati<strong>on</strong>s by the Chapter Officers <strong>on</strong> theactivities and best practices in their chapters.Planned Topics include: Exchange of informati<strong>on</strong> Administrative informati<strong>on</strong> for Chapter Chairs Membership development at the Chapter Level Global development of EMCS and particularly in Regi<strong>on</strong>s 1-7 Regi<strong>on</strong>al Events (discussi<strong>on</strong> of proposal, planning of Regi<strong>on</strong>al Workshops and C<strong>on</strong>ferences<strong>on</strong> EMC, and coordinati<strong>on</strong> of global, regi<strong>on</strong>al and local events) Cooperati<strong>on</strong> between chapters Chapter Best Practices Presentati<strong>on</strong> (by Chapter Representatives)Please, prepare a short presentati<strong>on</strong> (2-3 Power Point slides) of your chapter status, activitiesand top 5 best practices. You will be given time to present your chapter to the attendees at theretreat.SummaryFollowing the success of the previous retreat held in Regi<strong>on</strong> 8 and 9, we are certain that this Retreatwill be of great value to you and your Chapter. Therefore, we recommend that you and/or arepresentative of your chapter attend the meeting.Kindly c<strong>on</strong>firm your participati<strong>on</strong> to the IEEE EMC Chapter Coordinator Francesca Maradei at:fr.maradei@<str<strong>on</strong>g>ieee</str<strong>on</strong>g>.org and a copy to Dave Staggs, VP for Member Services at d.staggs@<str<strong>on</strong>g>ieee</str<strong>on</strong>g>.org, nolater than June 20, <str<strong>on</strong>g>2007</str<strong>on</strong>g>.We look forward to welcoming you in H<strong>on</strong>olulu.Best wishes,Francesca Maradei and Janet O’NeilEMCS VP for Member ServicesDave Staggsd.staggs@<str<strong>on</strong>g>ieee</str<strong>on</strong>g>.orgSymposium ChairmanJanet O’Neilj.n.<strong>on</strong>eil@<str<strong>on</strong>g>ieee</str<strong>on</strong>g>.orgEMCS Chapter CoordinatorFrancesca Maradeifr.maradei@<str<strong>on</strong>g>ieee</str<strong>on</strong>g>.orgRegi<strong>on</strong>s 1-7 C<strong>on</strong>ference CoordinatorJanet O’Neilj.n.<strong>on</strong>eil@<str<strong>on</strong>g>ieee</str<strong>on</strong>g>.orgMark your Calendar: Date and Venue of the RetreatVenue:Date:Hawai'i C<strong>on</strong>venti<strong>on</strong> Center – H<strong>on</strong>olulu, Hawaii USAJuly 9th, <str<strong>on</strong>g>2007</str<strong>on</strong>g>, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM©<str<strong>on</strong>g>2007</str<strong>on</strong>g> IEEE www.emc<str<strong>on</strong>g>2007</str<strong>on</strong>g>.org
SOCIAL ACTIVITIESEMC <str<strong>on</strong>g>2007</str<strong>on</strong>g> ADVANCE PROGRAM 57WELCOME RECEPTIONHilt<strong>on</strong> Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & SpaRooftop GardenTuesday, July 10, <str<strong>on</strong>g>2007</str<strong>on</strong>g>6:30pm to 8:30pmAloha and welcome to EMC <str<strong>on</strong>g>2007</str<strong>on</strong>g>! The Symposium SteeringCommittee invites attendees to join old friends and make newacquaintances during an evening of refreshments amidst spectacularviews of the ocean and H<strong>on</strong>olulu skyline at sunset. This event hasproven to be very popular and is an excellent way to meet and networkwith others from the EMC community. The tropical sun sets late inJuly, so be sure to wear your best sun hat. We will be awarding funprizes for the best hats.One ticket for this event is included with Full C<strong>on</strong>ferenceRegistrati<strong>on</strong>s and Guest Registrati<strong>on</strong>s. Separate registrati<strong>on</strong> isrequired with One Day Registrati<strong>on</strong>s.GALA EVENTTRADITIONAL HAWAIIAN LUAURoyal Hawaiian HotelWednesday, July 11, <str<strong>on</strong>g>2007</str<strong>on</strong>g>6:30pm to 10:30pmJoin your fellow attendees and their compani<strong>on</strong>s for an unforgettableevening! With a backdrop of Diam<strong>on</strong>d Head and Waikiki Beach, yourevening begins with Hawaiian melodies and refreshing Mai Tais orLuau Punch in the Coc<strong>on</strong>ut Grove, where each guest is greeted with alei. The evening c<strong>on</strong>tinues with a feast of foods from the Islands. Thecrowning glory is the spectacular Royal Polynesian Extravaganza.Every<strong>on</strong>e is sure to enjoy the s<strong>on</strong>g and dance of the islands as well asthose from other Pacific Rim locati<strong>on</strong>s that have influenced theunique culture found <strong>on</strong>ly in Hawai’i. (See photos <strong>on</strong> this page.)One ticket for this gala event is included with Full C<strong>on</strong>ferenceRegistrati<strong>on</strong>s. A ticket purchase is required with One DayRegistrati<strong>on</strong>s and Guest Registrati<strong>on</strong>s. Ticket purchase <strong>on</strong> site duringthe Symposium is subject to space availability. Attendance is notrecommended for children under the age of 8.AWARDS LUNCHEONHawai’i C<strong>on</strong>venti<strong>on</strong> CenterThursday, July 12, <str<strong>on</strong>g>2007</str<strong>on</strong>g>1:00pm to 2:30pmPlease join us as c<strong>on</strong>tributors to the IEEE EMC Society are h<strong>on</strong>oredand the <str<strong>on</strong>g>2007</str<strong>on</strong>g> Best Paper Award winner is announced.EMC <str<strong>on</strong>g>2007</str<strong>on</strong>g> GUEST HOSPITALITY SUITEAloha! We are glad that you plan to join us in lovely H<strong>on</strong>olulu,Hawai’i.As a fully registered EMC <str<strong>on</strong>g>2007</str<strong>on</strong>g> Guest, you are welcome to visit theEMC <str<strong>on</strong>g>2007</str<strong>on</strong>g> Guest Hospitality Suite located at the Hilt<strong>on</strong> HawaiianVillage Hotel.As a fully paid registered EMC <str<strong>on</strong>g>2007</str<strong>on</strong>g> Guest, your registrati<strong>on</strong>packet should include a color-coded name badge that will allow youaccess to the suite and entitles you to receipt of a compani<strong>on</strong> gift bag.The bags this year will help to make your beach experience moreenjoyable. We have great canvas navy floral print bags with a zipperclosure and a side zip pocket. The smaller matching two-zipper pouchis perfect for credit cards, keys, driver’s license, and small items if youwant to travel light. The bag c<strong>on</strong>tains a beach towel in multiple tropicalcolors for drying off as well as sunscreen and lip balm, which areessential in the tropics. To sustain you <strong>on</strong> your jog to the beach, alsoincluded are coffee and chocolate!EMC <str<strong>on</strong>g>2007</str<strong>on</strong>g> Registered Guests are welcome to enjoy an extendedcomplimentary c<strong>on</strong>tinental breakfast to start each day. There will be a“Destinati<strong>on</strong> Management C<strong>on</strong>sultant” available in the suite to signyou up for the complimentary tours offered each day to Hilo Hattie’sor Maui Divers.As a fully paid EMC <str<strong>on</strong>g>2007</str<strong>on</strong>g> Registered Guest, come and enjoy theEMC <str<strong>on</strong>g>2007</str<strong>on</strong>g> Guest Hospitality Suite, Sunday through Thursday,7:00am to 12:00 no<strong>on</strong>.CHILDREN’S WORKSHOPBoys and girls, join us in building “Crazy Dune Buggies” at theEMC <str<strong>on</strong>g>2007</str<strong>on</strong>g> Children’s Workshop <strong>on</strong> Tuesday, July 10, andWednesday, July 11. All kits will be prepared individually witheverything you will need to build your project. We will learn theimportance of building them precisely as well as how important it isto troubleshoot beforehand in order for them to hold up for the durati<strong>on</strong>of their race in the sand <strong>on</strong> Thursday, July 12. We will be decoratingour individual dune buggies so we will be able to recognizethem in the race.On Thursday, July 12, we will again be visiting selected booths <strong>on</strong>the exhibit floor where exhibitorswill explain in layman’s terms whatthe <str<strong>on</strong>g>symposium</str<strong>on</strong>g> is really all about.We’re looking forward to seeingall of our returning littleengineers who outdid themselveslast year in making the boat andthe race so successful <strong>on</strong> LakeEMC in Portland.Registrati<strong>on</strong> for this event isincluded with Junior GuestRegistrati<strong>on</strong>s. Registrati<strong>on</strong> <strong>on</strong> siteduring the Symposium is subject tospace availability.PHOTOS COURTESY OF ROYAL HAWAIIAN HOTEL©<str<strong>on</strong>g>2007</str<strong>on</strong>g> IEEE www.emc<str<strong>on</strong>g>2007</str<strong>on</strong>g>.org