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In 20256 we will offer ‘Officer Training’ to our ‘newly’ elected AND veteran officers and volunteers; as well as any IEEE member, at any grade level or position. Our wish is to help all gain a fuller awareness of the communication and management skills used within the IEEE, how they function and how to employ them both as IEEE officers, and in your everyday work and life. Classes: As an introduction to these skills, we will offer a sequence set of VIRTUAL classes supported by study materials available through the (https://r4.ieee.org/sem/) and the (https://ieee.learningpool.com/) The virtual classes will begin in the 2nd week of JANUARY 2026 and conclude end of FEBRUARY. Each class will be conducted as an overview of the topic ‘de jour’ and a discussion or Q&A session to answer questions and clarify issues. (See the agenda below:) Note: Space for these classes is not like outer space, it is limited, so you must register to receive the necessary codes and passwords to attend. Co-sponsored by: Kimball Williams Speaker(s): Sharan Kalwani, Kim Agenda: Day Date General Topic/Theme Primary Focus Areas covered Duration Sat 2026-01-10 vTools Communications Volunteer tools/resources for the Primary Teams 2 Hrs Sat 2026-01-17 About Collabratec Communications Primary & Extended Team 2 Hrs Sat 2026-01-24 Leadership Chair & Vice Chair Duties / Responsibilities 2 Hrs Sat 2026-02-07 Leadership Secretary & Treasurer Duties & Responsibilities 2 Hrs Sat 2026-02-14 Leadership Extended Team IEEE code of Ethics (updated) 2 Hrs Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/530233

[]IEEE Senior Member is the highest IEEE member grade for which IEEE members can apply and does not incur any additional cost or fees. The Senior Member grade is a way for the IEEE members to receive recognition for their professional experience and significant performance in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and the related fields including Computer Science and Information Technology, Physical Sciences, Biological and Medical Sciences, Mathematics, Technical Communications, Education, Management, Law, and Policy. 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. Senior Member Elevation: IEEE SEM Section Membership Committee will reprise its Senior Member Elevation event, on January 17th 2026 between 11 am and 12 noon The way it works is: At least a 10 years of experience with a Bachelors degree needs be be established to initiate the senior membership elevation. (A Ph.D is considered to be 5 years of significant experience and a master degree is considered to be 2 years of significant experience. The remaining 5 (with PhD) to 8 (with MS degree) years of significant experience should be established from the member experience in his/her profession to initiate and submit applications for Senior Member Elevation.) Note: There is no cost to becoming a Senior Member, and this step is a necessary prelude to seeking the IEEE ‘Fellow’ level. For a complete description of the Senior Member process and its benefits, see the link at: https://www.ieee.org/membership_services/membership/grade_elevation.html To (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/491077)for "Elevation" Time Slot, please(https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/491077)for the event and we will have several existing senior members/fellows also attend so they can get familiar with you and act as references; also bring an electronic copy of your resume, and relevant supporting materials (list of papers published, standards work done, patents, senior/leadership positions, etc.). []Here is a link to (https://www.ieee.org/membership/senior/deadlines.html) before filing your application. Also you may seek to contact or network with other Southeastern Michigan Section members who were upgraded to senior status. You may find some of them profiled in our monthly newsletter - (https://r4.ieee.org/sem/about-sem/sem-history/wavelengths-magazine-archive/)! Networking: * We recommend that if attendees cannot join us in person do look for the next events { most will be scheduled all thru 2026}. Co-sponsored by: Sreekanth Narayan Speaker(s): Mohamad Berri, Sharan Kalwani, Sreekanth Narayan Agenda: Online Link (TBD) 11:00 AM - Introductions and how Elevation processing works.... 11:59 AM - Wrap up, Clean up, Solidify new friendships, contacts, networking and head off to lunch. Then we temporarily say 'Good bye' Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/530802

Looking to upgrade your events? Not sure where to start? This training session will cover events, resources available, best practices, how to budget for events, and how to effectively advertise them. This is for section, chapter, and affinity group volunteers. If this time does not work for you, there is (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510139). Additional sessions cover IEEE basics and organization vitality (strong volunteers and serving your membership). Topic Session Date (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510116) 1 9 Jan 2026 (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510134) 2 10 Jan 2026 (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510139) 3 16 Jan 2026 (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510144) 4 17 Jan 2026 (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510146) 5 23 Jan 2026 (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510149) 6 24 Jan 2026 Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510144

David Strahanoski and Henry Friedman of Appleton will provide a presentation on hazardous location electrical devices and fittings, with their corresponding requirements, applications, and best practices. Hazardous location installations are among the most critical areas for compliance, mandated in both OSHA and the NEC. Despite the criticality, there is still widespread confusion regarding the appropriate practices and proper applications for compliant installations. The presentation will cover code requirements and best practices for specification/installation. Attendees will receive 1-PDH credit. Speaker(s): David Strahanoski, Henry Friedman Agenda: 12:00 PM Presentation 12:50 PM Questions 1:00 PM Adjourn Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/527061

As technology and AI reshape the workplace, employees who understand how their company makes money and how to manage their own money will stand out as more valuable, trusted, and promotable. By learning these concepts, you’ll not only become a stronger leader at work but also reduce stress and make smarter decisions in your personal life. You Will Learn How to: - See the big picture of how your company really works — and why leaders who understand this get noticed. - Think like decision-makers, using simple tools to weigh trade-offs and make smarter choices in projects and in life. - Stand out in the age of AI by building human skills that technology can’t replace: judgment, trust, and financial insight. - Connect the dots between company goals and your personal goals so you’re aligned, resilient, and future-ready. - Lead with confidence by reducing money stress at home and building credibility at work. This isn’t just a finance workshop — it’s a career development session that gives employees the skills to become more valuable in the workplace, more confident at home, and harder to replace in the AI-driven future of work. Speaker(s): David Sandhu Agenda: IEEE-USA's free webinars/events are designed to help you find your next job, maintain your career, negotiate an appropriate salary, understand ethical considerations in the workplace and learn about other career-building strategies and public policy developments that affect your profession. For information regarding upcoming webinars or to visit our vast webinar archive, please visit: (https://ieeeusa.org/careers/webinars/) (https://newsletter.smartbrief.com/rest/sign-up/2479DAB0-4089-43E7-925D-86AE0C1E6244?campaign=e0d52cef) Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/531064

Isaac Asimov (January 2, 1920 – April 6, 1992) was an American writer and professor of biochemistry at Boston University. During his lifetime, Asimov was considered one of the "Big Three" science fiction writers, along with Robert A. Heinlein and Arthur C. Clarke. A prolific writer, he wrote or edited more than 500 books. He also wrote an estimated 90,000 letters and postcards. Best known for his hard science fiction, Asimov also wrote mysteries and fantasy, as well as popular science and other non-fiction. AFTER the documentary - we can have a brief discussion session. NOTE: You must supply your own soda pop and popcorn! :-) Trivia may also follow, so bring your Jeopardy hats too Agenda: 7:00 PM - Welcome and Introductions, Chapter business update; (on your own) Pizza, Popcorn and Soda Pop 7:05 PM - Documentary 7:55 PM - End of Documentary; Start of Q & A; Group Discussion 8:30 PM - Wrap Up ALL times are in EST/EDT (UTC-4 or UTC-5) depending upon local day light savings times in when effect Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/530112

Are you setting the vision for your section, chapter, or affinity group? Do you wonder what success looks like for your section, chapter, affinity group, or members? This can be very different based on situations. We’ll take a high level look at what success looks like and then discuss different ways to engage your membership. We will also cover how to recruit volunteers and help them succeed. If this time does not work for you, there is (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510149). Additional sessions cover IEEE basics and events. Topic Session Date (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510116) 1 9 Jan 2026 (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510134) 2 10 Jan 2026 (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510139) 3 16 Jan 2026 (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510144) 4 17 Jan 2026 (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510146) 5 23 Jan 2026 (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510149) 6 24 Jan 2026 Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510146

In 2026 we will offer ‘Officer Training’ to our ‘newly’ elected AND veteran officers and volunteers; as well as any IEEE member, at any grade level or position. Our wish is to help all gain a fuller awareness of the communication and management skills used within the IEEE, how they function and how to employ them both as IEEE officers, and in your everyday work and life. Classes: As an introduction to these skills, we will offer a sequence set of VIRTUAL classes supported by study materials available through the (https://r4.ieee.org/sem/) and the (https://ieee.learningpool.com/) The virtual classes will begin in the 2nd week of JANUARY 2026 and conclude end of FEBRUARY. Each class will be conducted as an overview of the topic ‘de jour’ and a discussion or Q&A session to answer questions and clarify issues. (See the agenda below:) Note: Space for these classes is not like outer space, it is limited, so you must register to receive the necessary codes and passwords to attend. Co-sponsored by: Kimball Williams Speaker(s): Sharan Kalwani, Kim Agenda: Day Date General Topic/Theme Primary Focus Areas covered Duration Sat 2026-01-10 vTools Communications Volunteer tools/resources for the Primary Teams 2 Hrs Sat 2026-01-17 About Collabratec Communications Primary & Extended Team 2 Hrs Sat 2026-01-24 Leadership Chair & Vice Chair Duties / Responsibilities 2 Hrs Sat 2026-02-07 Leadership Secretary & Treasurer Duties & Responsibilities 2 Hrs Sat 2026-02-14 Leadership Extended Team IEEE code of Ethics (updated) 2 Hrs Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/530243

Are you setting the vision for your section, chapter, or affinity group? Do you wonder what success looks like for your section, chapter, affinity group, or members? This can be very different based on situations. We’ll take a high level look at what success looks like and then discuss different ways to engage your membership. We will also cover how to recruit volunteers and help them succeed. If this time does not work for you, there is (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510146). Additional sessions cover IEEE basics and events. Topic Session Date (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510116) 1 9 Jan 2026 (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510134) 2 10 Jan 2026 (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510139) 3 16 Jan 2026 (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510144) 4 17 Jan 2026 (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510146) 5 23 Jan 2026 (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510149) 6 24 Jan 2026 Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510149

Ed Galkin and Peter Teahen’s Flight to End Polio returned in 2025 with a second, record-setting mission. What took three years to prepare for their first circumnavigation is now an ongoing campaign to keep attention on polio eradication. Ed and Peter set three international aviation records on their recent flight. In our April 2023 Tech Talk, John Ockenfels, who served as Technical Advisor on this flight, and Peter spoke about planning the original flight. In this month’s Tech Talk they will present highlights from the 2025 “Circle the Atlantic” flight — a 37-day journey that departed August 30, 2025 and concluded in early October 2025 — covering roughly 8,800 nautical miles (≈10,127 statute miles) and making 15 landings in 11 countries including Canada, Iceland, Norway, Denmark, France, Poland, United Kingdom, Spain, Portugal, and Newfoundland before returning to the U.S. Along the route the team held multiple fund-raising and awareness events; the 2025 flight’s stated fundraising goal was $1 million and donations are 100% directed to The Rotary Foundation’s PolioPlus program and matched 2:1 by the Gates Foundation. Early reports indicate they will be successful at exceeding their goal. I hope you can join us for an update on A Flight to Fight Polio >> (https://www.rotary.org/en/flight-fight-polio?utm_source=chatgpt.com) Both Peter and Ed are pilots, Rotarians, and members of the Fellowship of Flying Rotarians. Polio eradication has been a primary focus of Rotary since 1985 and continues to be a major initiative — no child is safe until every child has been vaccinated. Co-sponsored by: IEEE-USA MOVE Program Speaker(s): Ed Galkin, PETER TEAHEN Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/532889