Member Benefits Beyond Computing for Regions, Sections, Chapters Fernando H. Bouche Geographic Unit Operations Committee R9 Member and Geographic Activities Board (MGAB) Awards & Recognition Committee (ARC), DVP IEEE Computer Society

IEEE Computer Society Is one of the largest of the societies and councils organized under the IEEE … with a unique culture The IEEE Computer Society is the largest of the 41 societies and councils organized under the IEEE. The society has 105,153 members compared to the 53,886 members of the Communications Society, which is the next largest IEEE society. Volunteer-Staff Partnerships

Computer Society’s Vision To be the leading provider of technical information, community services, and personalized services to the world's computing professionals

But, did you know? Computer Society also provides practical management and personal skills development content--books and courses-- to help all technical professionals, not just those with computing interests

3,000 free online courses with membership Sample Courses Applying Leadership Basics, 2nd Edition Succeeding Through Teamwork in Business (includes simulation) Time Management, 2nd Edition Interviews and Other Techniques (includes simulation) E-Business: Fundamentals of E-Commerce Project Management, PMP® Certification (15 parts), 4th Edition Leading Effective Meetings, 2nd Edition Leading Effective Teams, 2nd Edition Project Management Skills for Non-Project Managers Microsoft Windows 7

Online Courses: New Releases in Topic Areas Adobe Pack Design & Media Business Ethics: Demo Course Business Fundamentals Premium Linux Network & Operating Systems TRA Communication Technology Microsoft Complete AND Networks & Operating Systems Microsoft Complete AND Programming & Web Development

600 free online books with membership New member benefit launched in 2009 Content covers technical, management, business, and practical books (digital photography secrets, interviewing skills, setting goals to get everything you want) Books are refreshed quarterly

Online Books Sample Titles Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time 10-Minute Guide to Effective Business Writing Advanced Interpersonal Communication C# 2008 for Programmers: Deitel® Developer Series, 3rd Edition Algorithms in a Nutshell Head First Statistics Global Brain: Your Roadmap for Innovating Faster and Smarter Head First Java, 2nd Edition Power Points!: How to Design and Deliver Presentations that Sizzle

An electronic option for developing nations Making membership more affordable fulfills the mission of IEEE and IEEE Computer Society to advance technology for humanity. Now, both new and renewing members who live in qualifying countries can take advantage of the electronic membership option offered by IEEE. With e-Membership, you have access to the same IEEE benefits and opportunities— but delivered in a paperless option. To join both IEEE and IEEE Computer Society, you pay just US $57.50 in Region 8; US $53.00 in Region 9; and US $53.50 in Region 10.* * Rates shown are for half-year membership (effective through the end of 2011) and apply to new members only. 3-May-19

A Special Student Member Package for 2011 Includes IEEE and IEEE Computer Society membership and FREE access to the Computer Society Digital Library (CSDL) for $20 US (1 March to 31 December 2011) Current IEEE students—add Computer Society membership for US $4 (US, Canada) or US $7 (Rest of World) Student Member benefits also include Access to FREE development software from Microsoft Access to 600 online technical books from Safari® Access to 3,000 online courses and available in 10 languages Scholarships ($4,000 each), contests ($7,000 prize), best paper contest awards, fellowships, and more

Collaboration program with Microsoft that gives you access to free Microsoft software worth $2,500  Software highlights include: Vista Business Edition Visual Studio Team System - Microsoft's "top of the line" professional development tool! Expression Web Designer Project 2007 Visio 2007 Windows Server 2003 For more information please visit: http://www.computer.org/portal/web/students/ Confidential: IEEE-CS BoG Orientation 4-Feb-10

Las siguientes becas y premios son sólo tres de las oportunidades que les ofrece la Computer Society del IEEE a los estudiantes Beca Estudiantil de Richard Merwin (Richard Merwin Student Scholarship) Para los líderes activos de las ramas estudiantiles de la Computer Society. Son 20 becas de US$2.000 pagados en tres plazos. Beca Estudiantil de Lance Stafford Larson (Lance Stafford Larson Student Scholarship) Un concurso para las mejores composiciones que tratan de temas afines a la Computación. Se otorga al recipiente US$500, un certificado, y un instrumento relativo a la escritura. Premio por la Excelencia Académica de la Fraternidad Upsilon Pi Epsilon y de la Computer Society (Upsilon Pi Epsilon/Computer Society Award for Academic Excellence) Para estudiantes que demuestran una gran excelencia académica. Se otorgan hasta un total de cuatro premios de US$500 cada uno, un certificado, y la selección de un libro o una subscripción a una publicación periódica. Confidential: IEEE-CS BoG Orientation 4-Feb-10

336 Computer Society Chapters Worldwide (180 Pro + 156 Student) Spring and Summer Chapter Mailings - Every April and September - Latest Info and Brochures/Applications To see list of current chapters, or to learn the details to start a new chapter, please visit http://www.computer/org/portal/web/chapters Keep Your Chapter Contact Info Current please use on-line form: http://ewh.ieee.org/forms/scs/interactofficerform.php Confidential: IEEE-CS BoG Orientation 4-Feb-10

Computer Society Chapter Support Distinguished Visitor Program - Speakers sent to your chapter at no cost: www.computer.org/portal/web/chapters/dvp Scholarships and Awards www.computer.org/portal/web/studentactivities/home Computer Society Student Competitions -prizes totaling $10,000 www.computer.org/portal/web/competition Confidential: IEEE-CS BoG Orientation 4-Feb-10

Region 9 The Computer Society Region 9 Chapter Coordinator is: Fernando H. Bouche Region 9 Chapter Chair Coordinator MGAB GUOC – DVP R9 Phone: +507 212 8033 Email: bouchef@si.edu Confidential: IEEE-CS BoG Orientation 4-Feb-10

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