BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:IEEE vTools.Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=2SU;BYMONTH=3 TZNAME:MDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20251102T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=1SU;BYMONTH=11 TZNAME:MST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260217T200954Z UID:C62ABE92-0250-404E-8592-81F804800975 DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260207T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260207T160000 DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a chill R5 Conference Volunteer Kick-Off ha ngout to meet the crew\, talk about volunteering\, and plug into the 2026 IEEE GreenTech + Region 5 Congress scene in Boulder.​\n\n[Limelight Boul der\, Boulder (updated prices 2026)]\n\nWhat we’ll do\n\n-\nMeet the org anizing team and other volunteers\, no pressure\, just hanging out and cha tting.​ Break down what “supporting the 2026 [IEEE Green Technologies Conference](https://ieeegreentech.org)and [R5 Congress / Student Competiti ons](https://r5conferences.org)” actually looks like\, from building the robot challenge course to helping people find their way.​\n\n-\nWalk th rough the March conference timeline and how volunteers plug into each part .​\n\n-\nTalk about different roles so you can find something that fits your skills\, schedule\, and vibe.​\n\nDiscord info\n\n-\nServer: “Vol unteers for 2026 IEEE GreenTech and R5 Congress”​\n\n-\nJoin link: [Cl ick here to register](https://events.vtools.ieee.org/tego_/event/edit/disc ord.gg/5kbKRtHuP6)\n\n-\nUse it to: Get updates\, ask quick questions\, co ordinate shifts\, and stay synced whether you’re in Boulder or remote. ​\n\nHow to join\n\n-\nIn person: Show up at 2:00 pm at the hotel that w ill host the conference in March\, hang out\, ask questions\, and meet peo ple face to face.​\n\n-\nOnline: Join the Discord server ahead of time\, then hop into the event voice/text channel at 2:00 pm and be part of ever ything virtually.\n\n​​\n\n​\n\nWhy volunteer\n\n-\nBe part of the t eam running the 2026 IEEE GreenTech and Region 5 Congress in Boulder\, Mar ch 27–29\, 2026.​\n\n-\nGet real event experience (robotics\, logistic s\, admissions\, attendee support)\, grow your IEEE network\, and make the conference better for everyone.\n\nAgenda: \nEvent details\n\n-\nDate: Mo nday\, January 26\, 2026​\n\n-\nTime: 2:00 pm (casual hangout + voluntee r info session)\n\n-\nFormat: Hybrid – come in person to the Limelight h otel or jump in on Discord\n\n-\nWho it’s for: Students and young profes sionals interested in helping run the 2026 IEEE GreenTech and R5 Congress\ n\nRoom: Flagstaff\, 1295 University Avenue\, Boulder\, Colorado\, United States\, 80302 LOCATION:Room: Flagstaff\, 1295 University Avenue\, Boulder\, Colorado\, Un ited States\, 80302 ORGANIZER:David.D.Smith@enmu.edu SEQUENCE:96 SUMMARY:R5 Conference Volunteer Kick-Off URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/533792 X-ALT-DESC:Description: <br /><p class="my-2 [&amp\;+p]:mt-4 [&amp\;_strong :has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp\;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2">You&rsquo\;re invit ed to a chill&nbsp\;<strong>R5 Conference Volunteer Kick-Off</strong>&nbsp \;hangout to meet the crew\, talk about volunteering\, and plug into the 2 026 IEEE GreenTech + Region 5 Congress scene in Boulder.<span class="inlin e-flex" aria-label="IEEE-Mail-2026-GT-_-R5-Congress-Volunteers-Call.pdf" d ata-state="closed">​</span></p>\n<p><img src="https://cf.bstatic.com/xda ta/images/hotel/max1024x768/778933888.jpg?k=ce2a0e7cece914c39919dbc5d1ca13 38728c1bca936aff810a482f2bb96a2eab&amp\;o=" alt="Limelight Boulder\, Bould er (updated prices 2026)" width="863" height="575"></p>\n<h2 id="what-well -do" class="mb-2 mt-4 font-sans font-semimedium visRefresh2026Fonts:font-b old text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+&amp\;]:mt-4">What we&rsquo\;ll do </h2>\n<ul class="marker:text-quiet list-disc">\n<li class="py-0 my-0 pros e-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp\;&gt\;p]:pt-0 [&amp\;&gt\;p]:mb-2 [&amp\;&gt\;p]:my-0">\n<p class="my-2 [&amp\;+p]:mt-4 [&amp\;_strong:has( +br)]:inline-block [&amp\;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2">Meet the organizing team and other volunteers\, no pressure\, just hanging out and chatting.<span class="inline-flex" aria-label="IEEE-Mail-2026-GT-_-R5-Congress-Volunteers -Call.pdf" data-state="closed">​&nbsp\; </span>Break down what &ldquo\;s upporting the 2026 <a href="https://ieeegreentech.org">I<span style="text- decoration: underline\;">EEE Green Technologies Conference</span> </a>and <span style="text-decoration: underline\;"><a href="https://r5conferences. org">R5 Congress / Student Competitions</a></span>&rdquo\; actually looks like\, from building the robot challenge course to helping people find the ir way.<span class="inline-flex" aria-label="IEEE-Mail-2026-GT-_-R5-Congre ss-Volunteers-Call.pdf" data-state="closed">​</span></p>\n</li>\n<li cla ss="py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp\;&gt\;p]:pt-0 [ &amp\;&gt\;p]:mb-2 [&amp\;&gt\;p]:my-0">\n<p class="my-2 [&amp\;+p]:mt-4 [ &amp\;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp\;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2">Walk t hrough the March conference timeline and how volunteers plug into each par t.<span class="inline-flex" aria-label="IEEE-Mail-2026-GT-_-R5-Congress-Vo lunteers-Call.pdf" data-state="closed">​</span></p>\n</li>\n<li class="p y-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp\;&gt\;p]:pt-0 [&amp\ ;&gt\;p]:mb-2 [&amp\;&gt\;p]:my-0">\n<p class="my-2 [&amp\;+p]:mt-4 [&amp\ ;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp\;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2">Talk about different roles so you can find something that fits your skills\, schedule \, and vibe.<span class="inline-flex" aria-label="IEEE-Mail-2026-GT-_-R5-C ongress-Volunteers-Call.pdf" data-state="closed">​</span></p>\n</li>\n</ ul>\n<h2 id="discord-info" class="mb-2 mt-4 font-sans font-semimedium visR efresh2026Fonts:font-bold text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+&amp\;]:mt-4 ">Discord info</h2>\n<ul class="marker:text-quiet list-disc">\n<li class=" py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp\;&gt\;p]:pt-0 [&amp \;&gt\;p]:mb-2 [&amp\;&gt\;p]:my-0">\n<p class="my-2 [&amp\;+p]:mt-4 [&amp \;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp\;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2">Server: &l dquo\;Volunteers for 2026 IEEE GreenTech and R5 Congress&rdquo\;<span clas s="inline-flex" aria-label="IEEE-Mail-2026-GT-_-R5-Congress-Volunteers-Cal l.pdf" data-state="closed">​</span></p>\n</li>\n<li class="py-0 my-0 pro se-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp\;&gt\;p]:pt-0 [&amp\;&gt\;p]:mb- 2 [&amp\;&gt\;p]:my-0">\n<p class="my-2 [&amp\;+p]:mt-4 [&amp\;_strong:has (+br)]:inline-block [&amp\;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2">Join link:&nbsp\;<a hre f="https://events.vtools.ieee.org/tego_/event/edit/discord.gg/5kbKRtHuP6"> <span class="text-box-trim-both">Click here to register</span></a></p>\n</ li>\n<li class="py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp\;&g t\;p]:pt-0 [&amp\;&gt\;p]:mb-2 [&amp\;&gt\;p]:my-0">\n<p class="my-2 [&amp \;+p]:mt-4 [&amp\;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp\;_strong:has(+br)]: pb-2">Use it to: Get updates\, ask quick questions\, coordinate shifts\, a nd stay synced whether you&rsquo\;re in Boulder or remote.<span class="inl ine-flex" data-state="closed">​</span></p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<h2 id="how-to -join" class="mb-2 mt-4 font-sans font-semimedium visRefresh2026Fonts:font -bold text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+&amp\;]:mt-4">How to join</h2>\n <ul class="marker:text-quiet list-disc">\n<li class="py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt- 0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp\;&gt\;p]:pt-0 [&amp\;&gt\;p]:mb-2 [&amp\ ;&gt\;p]:my-0">\n<p class="my-2 [&amp\;+p]:mt-4 [&amp\;_strong:has(+br)]:i nline-block [&amp\;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2">In person: Show up at 2:00 pm a t the hotel that will host the conference in March\, hang out\, ask questi ons\, and meet people face to face.<span class="inline-flex" aria-label="I EEE-Mail-2026-GT-_-R5-Congress-Volunteers-Call.pdf" data-state="closed"> ​</span></p>\n</li>\n<li class="py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 pros e-p:my-0 [&amp\;&gt\;p]:pt-0 [&amp\;&gt\;p]:mb-2 [&amp\;&gt\;p]:my-0">\n<p class="my-2 [&amp\;+p]:mt-4 [&amp\;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp\; _strong:has(+br)]:pb-2">Online: Join the Discord server ahead of time\, th en hop into the event voice/text channel at 2:00 pm and be part of everyth ing virtually.</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p class="my-2 [&amp\;+p]:mt-4 [&amp\;_s trong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp\;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2"><span class="i nline-flex" data-state="closed">​<img src="https://events.vtools.ieee.or g/vtools_ui/media/display/fb227bd3-9374-4d0c-9036-e249731fdbac" width="855 " height="233"></span><span class="inline-flex" aria-label="IEEE-Mail-2026 -GT-_-R5-Congress-Volunteers-Call.pdf" data-state="closed">​</span></p>\ n<p class="my-2 [&amp\;+p]:mt-4 [&amp\;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&am p\;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2"><span class="inline-flex" aria-label="IEEE-Mail -2026-GT-_-R5-Congress-Volunteers-Call.pdf" data-state="closed">​</span> </p>\n<h2 id="why-volunteer" class="mb-2 mt-4 font-sans font-semimedium vi sRefresh2026Fonts:font-bold text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+&amp\;]:mt -4">Why volunteer</h2>\n<ul class="marker:text-quiet list-disc">\n<li clas s="py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp\;&gt\;p]:pt-0 [& amp\;&gt\;p]:mb-2 [&amp\;&gt\;p]:my-0">\n<p class="my-2 [&amp\;+p]:mt-4 [& amp\;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp\;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2">Be part of the team running the 2026 IEEE GreenTech and Region 5 Congress in Boul der\, March 27&ndash\;29\, 2026.<span class="inline-flex" aria-label="IEEE -Mail-2026-GT-_-R5-Congress-Volunteers-Call.pdf" data-state="closed">​</ span></p>\n</li>\n<li class="py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:m y-0 [&amp\;&gt\;p]:pt-0 [&amp\;&gt\;p]:mb-2 [&amp\;&gt\;p]:my-0">\n<p clas s="my-2 [&amp\;+p]:mt-4 [&amp\;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp\;_stro ng:has(+br)]:pb-2">Get real event experience (robotics\, logistics\, admis sions\, attendee support)\, grow your IEEE network\, and make the conferen ce better for everyone.</p>\n</li>\n</ul><br /><br />Agenda: <br /><h2 id= "event-details" class="mb-2 mt-4 font-sans font-semimedium visRefresh2026F onts:font-bold text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+&amp\;]:mt-4">Event det ails</h2>\n<ul class="marker:text-quiet list-disc">\n<li class="py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp\;&gt\;p]:pt-0 [&amp\;&gt\;p]: mb-2 [&amp\;&gt\;p]:my-0">\n<p class="my-2 [&amp\;+p]:mt-4 [&amp\;_strong: has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp\;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2">Date: Monday\, Janua ry 26\, 2026<span class="inline-flex" aria-label="IEEE-Mail-2026-GT-_-R5-C ongress-Volunteers-Call.pdf" data-state="closed">​</span></p>\n</li>\n<l i class="py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp\;&gt\;p]:p t-0 [&amp\;&gt\;p]:mb-2 [&amp\;&gt\;p]:my-0">\n<p class="my-2 [&amp\;+p]:m t-4 [&amp\;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp\;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2">T ime: 2:00 pm (casual hangout + volunteer info session)</p>\n</li>\n<li cla ss="py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp\;&gt\;p]:pt-0 [ &amp\;&gt\;p]:mb-2 [&amp\;&gt\;p]:my-0">\n<p class="my-2 [&amp\;+p]:mt-4 [ &amp\;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp\;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2">Format : Hybrid &ndash\; come in person to the Limelight hotel or jump in on Disc ord</p>\n</li>\n<li class="py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my- 0 [&amp\;&gt\;p]:pt-0 [&amp\;&gt\;p]:mb-2 [&amp\;&gt\;p]:my-0">\n<p class= "my-2 [&amp\;+p]:mt-4 [&amp\;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp\;_strong :has(+br)]:pb-2">Who it&rsquo\;s for: Students and young professionals int erested in helping run the 2026 IEEE GreenTech and R5 Congress</p>\n</li>\ n</ul> END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR