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A very informative and valuable event for IEEE members! James Mercier's extensive experience with the IEEE and his dedication to helping members navigate the organization will surely provide attendees with great insights. Here's a summary of the key points and questions he will address during the meeting.

Topics James Mercier will discuss:

1. IEEE Structure and Support for Chapters and Sections:

   - How does the IEEE structure support Chapters and Sections?

2. Societies and Their Interaction with Sections:

   - What are the different societies within IEEE?

   - How do these societies interact with a Section?

3. Activating Chapters and Sections:

   - Strategies for having an active Chapter or Section.

   - Responsibilities and activities of a Chapter.

4. Speakers and Programs:

   - Do all speakers need to come from the Society that sponsors the Chapter?

   - Are Joint Society Chapters beneficial?

   - Requirements for program content: technical vs. non-technical.

5. Inter-Chapter Participation:

   - Can members attend events from other Society Chapters?

6. Regulations and Restrictions:

   - What activities are not allowed?

   - Understanding the funding mechanism for the new PES Chapter.

Purpose of the Meeting:

- To help IEEE members understand the benefits of their membership.

- To provide clarity on how to maximize the resources and opportunities offered by IEEE.

This meeting should provide practical advice and answer members' questions about navigating and benefiting from their IEEE membership.


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  • Date: 29 Jul 2024
  • Time: 06:00 PM to 08:00 PM
  • All times are (UTC-06:00) Mountain Time (US & Canada)
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  • 201 East 4th Street
  • Loveland, Colorado
  • United States 80537
  • Room Number: Exchange Conference Room
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  • Starts 17 July 2024 01:00 PM
  • Ends 29 July 2024 12:00 AM
  • All times are (UTC-06:00) Mountain Time (US & Canada)
  • No Admission Charge

  Speakers

Jim of IEEE

James will discuss and answer questions about IEEE such as, how does the structure support Chapters and Sections?  What are the different Societies and how do they interact with a Section?  What can we do to have an active Chapter or Section?   What does a Chapter do?  Do all the speakers have to come from the Society that sponsors the Chapter?  Are Joint Society Chapters good?  Do all programs have to be technical?  Can we have tours?  Can we attend other Society Chapters? What can we not do?  His job is to help us understand the advantages of IEEE." 
   What do you think of these questions?  Do you have some that you'd like to add?

Biography:

I am currently licensed as a professional engineer in Texas and Ohio and am a Texas licensed Master Electrician.  I am an American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Life Member and an IEEE Life Senior Member, having joined both in college.  In the IEEE Central Texas Section, my duties include Sr. Member Upgrade Coordinator, and now Treasurer.  I am also a Past-Chair of the IEEE joint chapter (PI)² (PES/PELS/IES/IAS/PSES). 

In Region 5, I am the IAS Technical Chapters Representative, and one of 3 PES Technical Chapters Representatives, as well as the Advancements &Admissions (A&A) Committee Appointee. 

In 2020, I was awarded the George F. McClure Citation of Honor recipient for dedication to IEEE and my Chapter. 

I have an eclectic employment history.  After serving 4-years in the Air Force, I worked in a factory for 3 years, and afterwards served a four-year Apprenticeship with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers becoming a Journeyman Wireman in 1999.  My training specialized in industrial and commercial wiring. 

In 1986, I graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a BS in Civil Engineering and worked as an Environmental Engineer in the private sector.  In 1994, I was hired into the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to work in the Roadway Illumination and Traffic Signals Sections where I specialized in grounding practices, inspecting installations for code and contract compliance, improving design practices, and improving lightning protection.

In 2001, I transferred to the TxDOT Bridge Division Hydraulics to specialize in river and stream flows through culverts and bridges.  I used my multiple and varied electrical experiences to design a collapse detection and motorist warning system for bridge in south Texas.  The bridge had been damaged at night by an errant barge and several people died when they unknowingly drove off the broken bridge. 

I retired from TxDOT in 2015 and concentrate on serving IEEE.  In the Austin Gem and Mineral Society, I am currently an active member and an officer as well as being a past President.




Agenda

6:00 pm Doors Open

6:30 pm-6:45 pm Announcements

6:45-8:00 pm Presentation-James Mercier


James J. Mercier, P.E.
R-5 IAS Technical Chapters Rep.
R-5 PES Technical Chapters Rep. 

Distinguished Lecturer  in the IAS Society