2.11 ComSoc Regional Directors
ComSoc Regional Directors
The Directors of the four ComSoc Regional Boards (Asia/Pacific; Europe, Africa & Middle-East; Latin America; and North America) are the focal points for communication between the Society and the Chapters. Regional Directors act as major resources strengthening the Chapters within their Regions and are responsible for coordinating Distinguished Lecture Tours and evaluating Student Travel Grants. (It is helpful if they have had past experience as Chapter Chairs.) Regional Directors report to the Vice President - Membership Development and work closely with the Director - Membership Programs Development.
Director Responsibilities
The Director is a major resource to Communications Society Chapters within his/her Region. The experience gained as an active Society volunteer provides guidance for existing as well as emerging Chapters. Regional Directors will:
- Explore opportunities to establish new ComSoc Chapters in the Region. Appoint an organizer to pursue the process of establishing a new Chapter if there are reasonable candidates for new Chapters. Provide support to the organizer in structuring the new Chapter and processing the proper forms necessary to establish the Chapter.
- Provide information, assistance and consultation for new officers of a existing or emerging Chapters.
- Provide a forum for the exchange of ideas for Chapter programs for meetings, tutorials, workshops and special activities for Student Branches or Branch Chapters to stimulate new membership in the Society.
- Provide a focal point for interaction with the Communications Society Technical Committees for resources for special programs, tutorials, etc.
- Encourage Chapters to provide input to the IEEE Communications Magazine regarding the Region's Chapter activities and accomplishments, especially in the "Global Communications Newsletter" portion of the magazine.
- Ensure that Communications Society Headquarters is informed on all changes in Chapter leadership.
Regional Directors and their Boards link Society and Chapters, working to facilitate the synergy of their combined resources in a Region. Sharing ideas and proper training of Chapter officers strengthen the Chapters at grass-roots levels. They provide Chapters with established leaders from their midst to advise and to provide assistance when needed.
Several IEEE Societies have a Regional Board structure in place; this overall coordination of the Chapters in the Region provides oversight to the IEEE rebate/reimbursement process to assure proper funding through the RAB process. If there are needs for special funding for establishing new Chapters, special events, etc., the Regional Board can provide an excellent interface between Society and Chapter.
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