1. GOLD Committee Resources and Status of Core Initiatives
L. Delventhal
GOLD F2F Meeting
17-19 May Toronto Canada

2. Some of the Existing Resources
Center for Leadership Excellence
Leadership and STEP Manuals
Access to Member Data/SAMIEE
Vtools for Reporting
myIEEE
SMS/Right Now Support
Staff Support
7-Nov-18

3. Center for Leadership Excellence
How to Run a Successful Webinar
IEEE-SAMIEE
Leveraging Graduates of the Last Decade Affinity Groups
Section GOLD Affinity Group Chair
Engaging Members in Humanitarian Efforts
Member Engagement through Affinity Groups
Celebrating the Member through Awards and Recognition
Introducing vTools and How to Enhance the Volunteer Experience
Member Engagement Using Social Media
7-Nov-18

4. Important Links Reference Material/Leadership and STEP ieee.org/gold
Center for Leadership Excellence
Vtools for WebInABox (Entity Web Hosting), Reporting, Surveys, eNotice
SAMIEE and Training
7-Nov-18

5. Support Mechanisms Customer Relationship Management
RightNow System/CRM
Staff Support
Lisa Delventhal, Program Management
Christine Eldridge, Administrative Assistance

6. L. Delventhal Young Professionals GOLD F2F Toronto 17-19 May 2013
GOLD Webinar Series
L. Delventhal
Young Professionals
GOLD F2F Toronto
17-19 May 2013

7. Overview
The GOLD webinar program is a member benefit, engagement and outreach opportunity that reaches IEEE GOLD members with live and/or on-demand sessions to develop skills covering a variety of categories, including professional, humanitarian, technical, life skills, and volunteer tracks.
7-Nov-18

8. Rebuilding the Series What do members need?
How can you organize a Webinar?
Attracting speakers
Former GOLD chairs/Section and Region Leadership
High profile speakers on targeted topics
Planning
Generate ideas
Secure the speaker(s)
Promote
Moderate
Produce
Follow-up
7-Nov-18

9. Recent Webinars 11/12-5/13
Case Interview Success by Tom Rochtus This on-demand webinar focuses on job interviews, with a dedication to performing well on case interviews, common in (business/technical) consulting jobs. Social Media and the Job Hunt by Elizabeth Lions Confused about social media? Unsure if your LinkedIn is drawing the right audience? In a confidential job search? Careers In International Development by Barrett Prinz, Director of Global HR and Legal, One Acre Fund Find out more on how you can jumpstart your own career in Engineering for Global Development. How to Write a Technical Paper by Dr. Jun Fan In conjunction with the Electromagnetic Compatibility Society, Jun Fan leads a session on planning, organizing and presenting the technical paper.
7-Nov-18

10. GOLD Webinar Goals: Top Box Member Satisfaction
Increase Webinar frequency
Increase Webinar attendance
Evaluate webinar format(s)
Lunch size (20 min)
Seminar (60 min)
Live vs. On Demand Programming
Webinars in the Works
Mentor Centre Access and Training
STEP Best Practices
GOLD Egypt: Brand Yourself!
7-Nov-18

11. Webinar Instructions
Socialize your idea- talk to members and volunteers
Consider industry sponsorship/partnership
Come up with a catchy title for your webinar session
Provide your preferred name/title
Offer 2 possible dates/times that work for the speaker
Write a few paragraphs outlining the webinar and what members can expect to learn from the session
Generate biographical background to include career, IEEE experiences, business and academic associations 
Include a headshot or image (perhaps of a book authored that can be put on the web and used in promotion
7-Nov-18

12. Webinar Instructions (cont.)
Two weeks prior
Provide PowerPoint presentation file or outline
Consider your audience and some good FAQs
Include video clips you might want to play)
One week before production
Be in touch with your speaker and moderator with a reminder and offer to conduct a test
Two weeks post production
Thank speaker
Follow up with attendees
Check that recording was posted
7-Nov-18

13. Going Forward
Questions?
7-Nov-18

14. IEEE STEP Core Team 2011-present Om Perkash, R10 Mario Milicevic, R7
Timothy Wong, GOLD Chair
Eva Lang, Past Chair
Lisa Delventhal, Staff
Christine Eldridge, Staff
Shareyna Scott, Staff

15. -to facilitate the transition from student to young professional-
Mission & Goals
STEP Mission:
-to facilitate the transition from student to young professional-
GOALS:
Standardized program customizable to local needs, and supported by IEEE HQ
Formal recognition of graduating IEEE Student members
Introduction to the IEEE network outside the Student branch (yes, there is an IEEE after graduation!)
Introduction to the benefits and opportunities of IEEE membership for the young professional

16. Slide 16
For the Student
Meet local young professionals Introduction to the greater IEEE network through the GOLD Affinity Group in the local section Recognition for their accomplishments while being welcomed into the professional IEEE community Increased awareness of IEEE benefits for young professionals Career enhancement, networking, and professional development activities at the STEP event
IEEE GOLD’s Student Transition & Elevation Partnership (STEP) Program is an engagement and outreach opportunity designed to facilitate the transition from student member to young professional, by introducing the opportunities and benefits of IEEE membership during the onset of a career. MGA GOLD Committee funding of up to $500/event is offered to support these STEP events.
2010 plans include at least funding 50 STEP Events
Program Information
Vital Stats:
There have been 30 MGA-funded STEP Program Events since inception in 2007.
Additional STEP Events MAY have occurred with Section & Region funding.
Team:
Balvinder Blah – GOLD Rep to MGA Student Activities Committee
Jignasa Ray – GOLD Rep, STEP program champion
Mini Thomas – Chair, 2010 MGA Student Activities Committee
Babek Baheshti – Past Chair, 2009 MGA Student Activities Committee
Lara Fast – IEEE staff, Young Professionals
Note: funding from MGA available, up to US $500 per event

17. The Evolution of STEP 2011-present

18. Past… Lengthy, tedious, and manual application process
Downloading of PDF application
Scanning and returning to HQ for processing
Staff had to print and review each application
Staff approval with limited volunteer input
Transition of approval process from staff to volunteer
Volunteer-volunteer interaction (SAC/GOLD Liaison)
Networking opportunities
Excellent feedback to drive quality programs
Proposed changes in criteria

19. Present… Automation Auto-reply messages and notifications
Applications submitted online
Collateral provided for ease of volunteer approval
Improved communication between volunteers, staff, applicants and Sections
Improved
Tracking/Reporting/Statistics
Response times
Volunteer input to drive quality local experience
Developed Standard Operating Procedures
Addresses coverage issues
Allows for modification of criteria
Documents staff duties by funding type and follow up

20. The (not so distant) future…
Reconsider criteria and revise STEP Manual
Re-introduce humanitarian concepts
Improve kit to include a refresh of materials
Develop and implement strategy to include additional quality drivers and celebration of successful events
Webinars on “How to Conduct a Meaningful STEP Event”
Continuous enhancements to include:
24 hour response to initial inquiry
Streamlined funding process
Link to centralized database to measure ROI
Even better connections between GOLD Affinity Groups, Branches and Sections

21. STEP Program Automation

22. Public Facing Application Automated STEP form through Vtools Users can edit form after initial submission and attach post-event report

23. Back End/Volunteer Facing Form Administrators can edit, approve, deny application on backend of system Weekly/Monthly Reports can be pulled directly from Vtools

24. STEP Statistics 2011 2012 2013 Region 1 2 Region 2 1 Region 3 Region 4
Region 2 1
Region 3
Region 4
Region 5 7 3
Region 6
Region 7
Region 8 10 11
Region 9
Region 10 8 9
Total 44 40
As of 15 May 2013:
1 rejection, 3 pending
Peak time: typically August-November and coincides with Xtreme
Some STEP events may have had Section or Region funding only and are not included in these totals

25. Entering the Early Career Phase

26. Student to Young Professional
Early Career Focus
First-job survival
Securing a Mentor
Staying Technically Current
Networking and Volunteer Experiences
Student Focus
Resume Writing
Getting a job or pursuing graduate work
Leaving School Life
Internships and Volunteer Experiences

27. IEEE Student Transition & Elevation Partnership (STEP)

28. Additional Resources Found Attached to the Agenda Link
GOLD Charter
Regional “In a Nutshell” templates
Stats as of 30 April
GOLD Indicator Processes
GOLD Webinar Planning Tool
GOLD Affinity Groups by Region
2013 Expense Report
GOLD Indicator Current Business Rules
7-Nov-18

29. Thank you!
Lisa Delventhal Manager, Young Professional Programs Mobile:
7-Nov-18