Greetings to everyone,

Would you like to be an Officer of the IEEE – Western Puerto Rico Section? We need leaders like you who can contribute your expertise and shape the future of our society.

Our Western Puerto Rico Section is currently seeking volunteers for 2012. Volunteers are an essential part of the IEEE organization. IEEE members who volunteer their skills and time take pride in knowing that they play an important role in an organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all.

Becoming an IEEE volunteer can be a gratifying and memorable experience. If your skills are suited for organizing conferences and meetings, financial reporting, communicating or maintaining web sites, we need someone with your expertise.

Additional opportunities for involvement include fund raising, awards and educational activities and the development of new programs.

As an IEEE volunteer, you can take pride in participating in activities that interest you, while expanding your knowledge of the IEEE, gaining valuable management and leadership skills, and connecting with others in your profession.

Join the ranks of leaders in a global organization.

CONNECT with others of your profession; make new contacts.
NETWORK with peers, technical experts, business competitors and others.
CONTRIBUTE your time to your field of interest in a prestigious organization.
GAIN valuable management and leadership skills for your career.
EXPAND your understanding of your chosen profession.
IMPROVE the public perception and image of engineers.

VOLUNTEER ACCORDING TO YOUR INTERESTS
THERE ARE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU TO:
• Plan meetings
• Chair a committee
• Evaluate award candidates
• Counsel, mentor students
• Work with finances
• Create a newsletter
• Create/maintain a website

PICK A FAVORITE SUBJECT:
• Technical activity
• Student Activities (college age)
• Pre-college outreach
• Competitions
• Membership Development
• History

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING AN ACTIVE VOLUNTEER, OR WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT US 

Best regards,

IEEE – Western Puerto Rico Section
http://www.ieee.org.pr

IEEE Section Officer Qualifications (*not applicable to Newsletter Editor and Webmaster)
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The qualifications to be an IEEE Section Officer are:

1. IEEE Membership must be current (membership dues must be paid) upon entering office, and must be maintained throughout term of office.
2. Membership Grade of “Member” or above. Member, Senior Member, and Fellow grades qualify; Student and Associate Member grades do not.
3. Membership in the Western Puerto Rico Section is to be held.

*Students, Associate and Affiliate members cannot hold Section officer positions (anyone may serve as newsletter editor or webmaster).
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