MGA Operational Info
Student Branch Connection
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Attn: Section Chairs, Section Student Activities Chairs, and Section Student Representatives
Below are the actions that have been approved by the MGA Board in relation to the Section – Student Branch Connection.
Please refer to https://mga.ieee.org/resources/266 for more information.
Student Activities Committee - Changes in the Operations Manual, Section 9.4
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Attn: Section Chairs, Section Student Activities Chairs, and Section Student Representatives
As a result of the changes in the MGA Operations Manual, Section 9.4:
In Sections with at least one Student Branch, it is recommended that the Section ExCom select a Section Student Activities Chair (SSAC) and a Section Student Representative (SSR) as voting members of the Section ExCom. The SSAC is an active Section member of Graduate Student Member Grade or above while the SSR is an active Student Member or Graduate Student Member in a Student Branch of the Section.
Read more: Student Activities Committee - Changes in the Operations Manual, Section 9.4
Check Payment Functionality Comes to IEEE Payment Manager
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As was first announced on September 19th, the IEEE Payment Manager application has added a new feature to allow Conference Concentration Banking users to make USD check payments through the online portal.
The application can be accessed by visiting payments.ieee.org. Upon logging into the Payment Manager application, conference organizers now have the ability to choose “Check” from the “Payment Type” dropdown menu, in addition to the ACH (Automated Clearing House) option that was made available last December. After filling out the necessary payee information and attaching any supporting documentation, organizers will submit the check request. Once approved, the request will be routed to Wells Fargo Bank where the check will be generated and mailed directly to the payee. After the check has been deposited by the payee and cleared through Wells Fargo, it will be reflected on your Concentration Banking Reporting System (CBRS) statement including an image of the actual check.
Read more: Check Payment Functionality Comes to IEEE Payment Manager
Promoting IEEE Membership
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As of Thursday, 16 August, anyone joining IEEE becomes a member for the 2019 membership year. This is a valuable time to promote IEEE membership because any new member that joins in September receives an additional four months of membership at no extra cost.
For information on how you can incorporate a "join" message in your communications, contact Nicole Honan, Member and Geographic Activities, atn.honan@ieee .org
Request for feedback on MGA News/SCOOP
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MGA wants to know what kind of information you want to see on this page. Your feedback is appreciated.
Email SCOOP at scoop@ieee.org with feedback and/or suggestions
New IEEE Event Finder™ app helps members find IEEE events nearby
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(posted 16 September 2016)
With help from members in Region 10, a new app to help IEEE members identify IEEE events or conferences has been released. The app will use the geolocation feature of the user's phone to identify events happening nearby.
Using the search functionality allows the user to find events by:
- Event/Conference title
- Date and event types
- City
- State/province
- Country/Region
- Regions
- Sections
- Chapters
- IEEE sponsoring Societies/Councils
"My assessment of the mobile app is that it is well done," states Mike Fallenstein, IEEE Region 4 Communications Committee Chair. "It is easy and intuitive to navigate. It has a very modern feel to it like the newer apps released by other companies. There will always be enhancements that will be wanted by users, but I think this is really excellent for a first release."
Download the free app from the Apple iTunes or Google Play store.
Read the full article in the The Institute
Announcing the new vTools.Events and updates to vTools.eNotice
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(posted 29 August 2016)
The IEEE MGA vTools team is excited to announce the release of a new version of vTools.Meetings. This new version is re-branded vTools.Events to better identify with the meetings and activities that are included. vTools.Events is more than just a place to report past meeting activity.
Learn more about vTools.Events on the vTools Blog
The IEEE MGA vTools team has also released an update to vTools.eNotice.
Give the gift of IEEE membership
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(posted 29 August 2016)
IEEE is pleased to announce a new program that allows members and non-members alike to give the gift of IEEE membership.
Please help promote this new program to your members and others who might want to share the opportunities of IEEE membership.
When they give the gift of IEEE membership they are helping someone special build a platform for success. You already know how IEEE membership has helped you in your career, provided countless networking opportunities and the ability to stay technically current.
Learn more about the gift of IEEE membership
Promote IEEE membership as 2017 IEEE membership year begins
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(posted 29 August 2016)
As of Tuesday, 16 August, anyone joining IEEE becomes a member for the 2017 membership year. This is a valuable time to promote IEEE membership. Any new member that joins in September receives an additional four months of membership at no extra cost. Individuals can join online at www.ieee.org/join.
Please be aware of the following timeline for renewals:
- 6 September: Renewing members will be able to access their 2017 renewal quotes for membership and subscriptions. Members can renew online at www.ieee.org/renew.
- 1 October: The first renewal notice will begin mailing to members and nonmembers
Contact Shirley Gallagher, Member and Geographic Activities, with any questions
Upgrades to Google+ and Google Hangouts
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(posted 16 September 2016)
IEEE members and volunteers using GoogleApps@ should take note of the following upgrades to Google+ and Google Hangouts:
On 12 September 2016, Hangouts on Air moved from Google+ to YouTube Live. New Hangouts on Air will need to be scheduled using YouTube Live. Note that if you have existing events scheduled to happen after this time, please move them to YouTube Live.
Later in 2016, Google+ will become a Google Apps core service. It will be simpler and faster to use. In order to make Google+ simpler and faster to use, lightly-used functionality was removed. Please see the functional changes for details.
Review the FAQs on IEEE Support Center for more information and help resources