1. 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

2. 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

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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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.
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10. 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

11. 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:
Confidential: IEEE-CS BoG Orientation 4-Feb-10

12. 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

13. 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
Keep Your Chapter Contact Info Current please use on-line form:
Confidential: IEEE-CS BoG Orientation 4-Feb-10

14. Computer Society Chapter Support
Distinguished Visitor Program - Speakers sent to your chapter at no cost:
Scholarships and Awards
Computer Society Student Competitions -prizes totaling $10,000
Confidential: IEEE-CS BoG Orientation 4-Feb-10

15. Region 9 The Computer Society Region 9 Chapter Coordinator is:
Fernando H. Bouche Region 9 Chapter Chair Coordinator
MGAB GUOC – DVP R9 Phone:
Confidential: IEEE-CS BoG Orientation 4-Feb-10

16. Join IEEE and the IEEE Computer Society Profession Knowledge Community
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