Join us for lunch! October 1 is world-wide "IEEE Day". Chick-fil-A sandwiches and a beverage and more, will be provided to all who register or provide a group count! We are meeting on-site at the Alliant Energy Community Solar Facility. This facility became fully operational in February 2024. https://www.alliantenergy.com/alliantenergynews/newscenter/021324-cedarrapidssolaroperational The Alliant Energy Community Solar garden is now generating renewable energy for the more than 300 Alliant Energy customers who subscribed to the utility’s first community solar garden in Iowa. The 4.5-megawatt garden is Alliant Energy’s largest operational solar project to date in Iowa. Safety: Please note that both the ESS and Community Solar sites are active. We will not have access inside the fenced areas. Alliant Energy asks that participants dress for the weather and the rugged conditions. The assembly area is gravel, and the site is surrounded by unmanaged prairie. We ask that you wear close-toed shoes. Hard hats are not required. Site Access: The navigation address is 1435 Wilson Avenue, Cedar Rapids. - Turn south off Wilson Ave onto the access road between the railroad tracks. (see photo below) - Bear right at the Y and follow for approximately 200 yards. - The Deer Run BESS is located just south of the Alliant distribution substation. - Parking and assembly will be near the fenced Energy Storage System. [] Co-sponsored by: Alliant Energy Speaker(s): , Bob Tandy Agenda: Stand-up Lunch Introductions Presentation, Q&A Bldg: See Site Access instructions above, 1435 Wilson Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States, 52404

Join us for our monthly executive committee meeting from 5 - 6:30 pm. This is a great opportunity to meet like minded people, learn leadership skills, and to help steer the direction of your local IEEE chapter. Who should attend: Executive committee for the Cedar Rapids Section, and any other leaders and interested members that wish to attend. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/399844

Do you still use a landline with rotary dial to make telephone calls? No! You should not be using mid-20th Century leadership practices either! Twentieth century leadership practices are no longer effective. In today's dynamic business landscape, marked by hybrid and remote work, our greatest challenge isn't just managing effectively—it's leading with trust. For 21st century workplaces, the key to success lies in this trust-based leadership. Why? Because trusted employees are committed employees. To enhance retention by up to 65% and increase productivity by as much as 50%, we need to cultivate Engaged Leadership skills alongside traditional management capabilities. How do we cultivate the Engaged Leadership skills which can engender trust? The answer lies in learning and practice. This workshop uses real stories from industry to illustrate the differences between engaged and disengaged leadership practices, between empowered and disempowered teams, and between trusted and untrusted cultures. If you have questions you would like to submit before the presentation, please submit them (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/tego_/event/edit/here.https:/forms.gle/121TeMgMAu2MEJtv7) (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/tego_/event/edit/here.https:/forms.gle/121TeMgMAu2MEJtv7) Speaker(s): Leslie, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/427394

Join us for this Virtual Senior Member Reference Review Panels Online interviews will be scheduled for members wishing to elevate by current Senior Members where the Seniors can get to know the candidates in order to act as references for your application. Senior Member Reviewers will assist interested member candidates with at least 10 years of experience in their profession. To sign up for "Review" Time Slot, please register for this event, please send an electronic copy of your resume, and relevant supporting materials (list of papers published, standards work done, patents, senior/leadership positions, etc.) to [email protected] before the event. IEEE membership enhances every stage of your career. Whether you are an established professional or just starting out, IEEE membership identifies you as superior talent. Advancing your member grade can bring added peer recognition to your accomplishments and shows your employer your desire to improve your technical and leadership skills. Senior Membership is encouraged because it is required, in most cases, for key volunteer positions at the IEEE. Benefit of being a Senior Member As an IEEE Senior member, you receive the following benefits: - Recognition: The professional recognition of your peers for technical and professional excellence. - Leadership Eligibility: Senior members are eligible to hold executive IEEE volunteer positions. - Ability to refer other candidates: Senior members can serve as a reference for other applicants for Senior Membership. - Review panel: Senior members are invited to be on the panel to review Senior member applications. - Letter of commendation: A letter of commendation on the achievement of Senior member grade will be sent to your employer (upon your request). The advancement to Senior Member provides the IEEE members with significant and distinct benefits. These benefits include the eligibility to hold Executive IEEE Volunteer Positions and getting recognition of your peers for technical and professional excellence. Newly elevated senior members will also receive an engraved senior member plaque from IEEE. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/438955