1. Creating Affinity Groups
Region 6 Joint Area Meeting 2016
Marriott Phoenix Airport, Phoenix, AZ. 10/8/2016
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2. Affinity Groups by Definition
Non-technical subunits of one or more IEEE Sections or a Council
Organizational similarity with technical society chapters – dual hierarchy lines
A local unit of its parent organizational unit (OU)
Created by petition to the parent OU
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3. Types of Affinity Groups
Consultants Network （CN)
Life Members (LM）
Women in Engineering (WIE)
Young Professionals (YP)
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4. Affinity Group Resources
Good Volunteers: Passion and Initiative
Local Section or Council Support
IEEE Center of Leadership Excellence
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