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The presentation this year will be made by Robin Priestly, CPQ, CEM Vere Loqui, LLC Power Quality and Energy Consultants Robin's Priestley expertise is in Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)s of all sizes. Variable Frequency Drives are used to control motor speed in all types of industries. There are harmonics when a VFD is used and there several methods to deal with them. VFD are used for reducing energy used in the motors and applications. Saving energy is a concern for every industry. Robin could go into detail on applications and lessons learned. One PDH will be available upon request after attendance. Co-sponsored by: Nick McIntosh - IEEE Nebraska Section Vice-Chair Speaker(s): Robin Priestley, Agenda: TIME (AM): 500pm start Introductions and presentation 550 pm Questions and Answers on presentation 6pm Other Open Discussion Topics 7:00 - Adjourn one PDH will be available upon request after attendance. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/534855

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/530247