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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Electronic Newsletter, 2004-08-05

IEEE-KC Electronic NL, 05AUG2004

In this issue:

  1. August Dinner Meeting
  2. September Dinner Meeting
  3. October Dinner Meeting
  1. International Symposium on Electrical Insulation
  2. Thought for the Day

 

1. August Dinner Meeting

Thursday, August 19, 2004
Sponsored by the Computer Society, Kansas City Chapter.

Pepper Encrusted Sirloin Steak: Grilled Sirloin steak with white bean salad, and seasonal vegetable.

Register: august @ ieee-kc.org.
(You will need to paste that into your e-mail client and remove the spaces.)
Note your name, daytime phone #, and the names of those in your party.

Program: Toby Rush of Rush Tracking Systems will speak on RFID and its applications. Toby is president of Rush Tracking Systems, a Kansas City based, full-service RFID solutions provider. www.RushTrackingSystems.com

Dinner Location: Wyndham Garden Hotel, I-435 & Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS.
Ph: (913) 383-2550.
Dir: Exit I-435 Metcalf Ave N. Go 1/4 km to 107th St. Turn right. Take immed. right @ BP. Go 100 meters; hotel is on your left.


Times: No-Host Social Hour: 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Dinner Hour: 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Program: 7:30 - 8:30PM

Charge: Dinner $25/20* for members & guests, students $15. No charge for presentation.
*The second price reflects your registration discount, if you register by the deadline.
Dinner reservation deadline is noon on Monday, August 16.

The cash bar at mealtime now offers added variety to your beverage options:

  • House Wine $4.00
  • Domestic Beer $3.50
  • Imported Beer $4.00
  • Bottled Water $2.50
  • Soft Drinks $2.00

Register: august @ ieee-kc.org.
Note your name, daytime phone #, and the names of those in your party.

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2. September Dinner Meeting

Thursday, September 16, 2004
Sponsored by the Communications Society, Kansas City Chapter

Menu: Chicken Quesadillas: Warm flour tortillas with grilled chicken breast, cheese, fresh pico de gallo, and guacamole.

Register: september @ ieee-kc.org.
(You will need to paste that into your e-mail client and remove the spaces.)
Note your name and the names of those in your party.: Sprint Wireless Evolution Plan

Abstract: This talk will describe Sprint's vision for total access and the role of CDMA networks as well as WiFi in our evolution plans. Key aspects and comparison of EVDO and EVDV capabilities will be included.

Bio: Durga P. Satapathy joined Sprint in 1998 and currently serves as a Technical Architect in the Sprint’s Technology Research & Development group. His responsibilities include wireless high speed data evolution plans, backhaul mechanisms and wireless security.

Durga has served the wireless industry as Chairman of the Wireless Communications Association (WCA) License-Exempt Spectrum committee from 1999 - 2001. He also served as Chairman, IEEE 802.16 Task Group on Wireless High-speed Unlicensed Metropolitan Area Networks and helped create the IEEE 802.16a standard, covering both licensed & unlicensed bands. Durga holds a Senior Member grade in the IEEE.

He has a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburg; Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, Hawaii; and Bachelor of Technology in Electronics & Electrical Communication Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, India.

Location: Wyndham Garden Hotel, I-435 & Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS.
Ph: (913) 383-2550.
Dir: Exit I-435 Metcalf Ave N. Go 1/4 km to 107th St. Turn right. Take immed. right @ BP. Go 100 meters; hotel is on your left.


Times: No-Host Social Hour: 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Dinner Hour: 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Program: 7:30 - 8:30PM

Charge: Dinner $25/20* for members & guests, students $15. No charge for presentation.
*The second price reflects your registration discount, if you register by the deadline.
Dinner reservation deadline is noon on Monday, September 13.

The cash bar at mealtime now offers added variety to your beverage options:

  • House Wine $4.00
  • Domestic Beer $3.50
  • Imported Beer $4.00
  • Bottled Water $2.50
  • Soft Drinks $2.00

Register: september @ ieee-kc.org.
Note your name, daytime phone #, and the names of those in your party.

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** NO-SHOWS WILL BE BILLED FOR UNPAID RESERVATIONS. **

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3. October Dinner Meeting

Thursday, October 21, 2004
Sponsored by the Power Engineering Society, Kansas City Chapter

Menu: Grilled Chicken Teriyaki Served over Steamed Jasmine.

Register: october @ ieee-kc.org.
Note your name and the names of those in your party.

Speaker: Rick Bush

Topic: Power and Politics: The confluence of business, politics and technology in the electric utility industry.

Today, the electric power industry is under extreme stress. We have seen our industry follow the airline and telecommunications into the maelstrom of deregulation. As tough as deregulation has been in the industries that went before, at least these industries saw lower prices.

In the power industry we've experienced higher prices, major staff reductions, uneven re-regulation and industry consolidation. We've seen major blackouts that have rocked the utility business and 
routinely makes front page news. What gives? Is the electric power industry that much different from other deregulated industries?

Rick Bush, Editor-in-Chief of Transmission & Distribution World, worked as a research engineer at Georgia Power for 22 years. Rick will share his perspectives on an industry in transition and share the impact of a decade of restructuring on the engineers who design, build, operate and maintain North America's power network.

Location: Wyndham Garden Hotel, I-435 & Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS.
Ph: (913) 383-2550.
Dir: Exit I-435 Metcalf Ave N. Go 1/4 km to 107th St. Turn right. Take immed. right @ BP. Go 100 meters; hotel is on your left.


Times: No-Host Social Hour: 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Dinner Hour: 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Presentation: 7:30 - 8:30PM

Charge: Dinner $25/20* for members & guests, students $15. No charge for presentation.
*The second price reflects your registration discount, if you register by the deadline.
Dinner reservation deadline is noon on Monday, October 18.

The cash bar at mealtime now offers added variety to your beverage options:

  • House Wine $4.00
  • Domestic Beer $3.50
  • Imported Beer $4.00
  • Bottled Water $2.50
  • Soft Drinks $2.00


Register: October @ ieee-kc.org.
Note your name, daytime phone #, and the names of those in your party.

 

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** NO-SHOWS WILL BE BILLED FOR UNPAID RESERVATIONS. **

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4. International Symposium on Electrical Insulation

IEEE International Symposium on Electrical Insulation 

5. Thought for the Day

People like Dave Kasper and Jim Brooke can tell you about the benefits of volunteering. But, they are far from being the only ones who are excited about this means of expanding your network and opportunities while experiencing personal growth.

If you're wondering how to kick your career into warp-drive, come to a dinner meeting soon and meet some of the volunteers in the IEEE, Kansas City Section. Ask them to tell you their thoughts on the subject. Share your concerns, and see how you may be able to put the power of volunteering to work for you.

If you haven't given this much thought, do so now. And then put thought into action!

 

Wishing you the best,

Mark Lamendola
IEEE-KC Publications Officer

 

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