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2. IEEE purpose IEEE Constitution Art. 1 Sec 2 Scientific and educational, directed toward the advancement of the theory and practice of electrical engineering, electronics, radio and the allied branches of engineering and the related arts and sciences; Professional, directed toward the advancement of the standing of the members of the professions it serves; The IEEE shall strive to enhance the quality of life for all people throughout the world through the constructive application of technology in its fields of competence. It shall endeavor to promote understanding of the influence of such technology on the public welfare.

3. IEEE Structure 3 sections formed the SF Bay Area Council Staffed Office + GRID Sections usually have GOLD, PACE & Consultants Chapters + Technical Chapters

4. SCV Section Chapters MONTEREY BAY SUBSECTION ANTENNAS & PROPAGATIONS COMMUNICATIONS COMPONENTS PACKAGING & MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY COMPUTER CONSULTANTS NETWORK CONTROL SYSTEMS ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY ELECTRON DEVICES ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT ENGINEERING MEDICINE & BIOLOGY GRADUATES OF THE LAST DECADE INSTRUMENTATION & MEASUREMENT INFORMATION THEORY LASER ELECTRO OPTICS MAGNETICS MICROWAVE THEORY & TECHNIQUES POWER ELECTRONICS POWER ENGINEERING & INDUSTRY APPLICATIONS RELIABILITY SOLID STATE CIRCUITS SIGNAL PROCESSING VEHICULAR TECHNOLOGY STUDENT BRANCHES –San Jose State University –U.C. Santa Cruz –Stanford –Santa Clara University –Cogswell College –Monterey Naval Post Graduate School

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8. IEEE Recognizes Experience Student Members: In EE/CS program - Discounted Member: Bach. Degree or 6 years Prof. Exp. Senior Member: 10+ years in industry incl. Adv. Degree 3 referrals needed from Senior Members –$25.00 Coupon: For 2001, IEEE will recognize all newly elevated Senior members with a coupon worth up to $25.00. This coupon can be used to join one new IEEE Society. The coupons will expire on 31 December 2001. Fellow: Significant Contribution to Our Industry –Limited to 0.1% of membership each year. Life Member: Age + years as member >100

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