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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

IEEE-KC Electronic NL, 09FEB2006

In this issue:

  1. February Dinner Meeting
  2. March Dinner Meeting
  3. April Dinner Meeting
  1. May Banquet
  2. June Dinner Meeting
  3. More photos from January Meeting
  4. Thought for the Day

 

1. February Dinner Meeting

Thursday, February 16, 2006
Sponsored by the Computer Society, Kansas City Chapter

Menu: (Note your choice when you register.) Enchiladas:

  • Seasoned corn tortilla enchiladas served with Spanish rice and refried beans
  • Vegetarian Option: Spanish style rice baked in a plump green pepper with mozzarella
    cheese on top with slow simmered black beans
  • Gluten-Free: Entrée with double refried beans

Program: "Pervasive to Invasive: When the computers start controlling our lives." Speaker is our very own Ted Atchinson.

Computers are increasingly becoming integrated into our every day life. Pervasive computing raises questions of privacy and adaptability. Current and future software and hardware of pervasive computing is discussed, using the care of frail elderly as a model.

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 - 6:00 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, February 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: february @ ieee-kc.org.
Note your name, daytime phone #, and the names of those in your party.

Each meeting provides one hour of professional development.

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2. March Dinner Meeting

Thursday, March 16, 2006
Sponsored by the Power Engineering Society, Kansas City Chapter

Menu: (Note your choice when you register.)

  • Broiled Tilapia With Rice Pilaf And Seasonal Vegetables.
  • Vegetarian Option: Falafel Pattie served over rice pilaf and side of Hummas
  • Special gluten free meal: Broiled Tilapia with double portion of vegetables.

Program: The presentation will cover the problems with power quality that are encountered in the power industry. Discussion will focus on the many ways that power quality problems can be solved, and the pro's and con's of these solutions. The presentation will include case studies where these solutions have been successfully implemented.

Presenter: Tony Andrews, Application Director-Power Quality Solutions, S&C Electric. Tony came to S&C from American Power Conversion where he spent over 10 years in various marketing, sales and technical roles. Tony has a degree from Arizona State University in Industrial Technology, with a focus on Aeronautical Technology. He spent over 10 years as a Naval Flight Officer on board the USS Coral Sea flying in the Grumman E2-C Hawkeye Airborne Early Warning platform.

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 - 6:00 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, March 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: march @ ieee-kc.org.
Note your name, daytime phone #, and the names of those in your party.

Each meeting provides one hour of professional development.

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

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3. April Dinner Meeting

Apr 20. Dinner meeting sponsored by the Communications Society, Kansas City Chapter. For program information, contact Michael Talley at Michael.A.Talley @mail.sprint.com

 

4. May Banquet

May 18. Sponsored by the Section. For program information, contact Ken Vollmar at Ken.Vollmar @ieee.org.

 

5. June Dinner Meeting

June 15. Sponsored by the Consultants Network. For program information, contact Fred Granville, flg @ flgnetworking.com

6. More Photos from January Dinner Meeting

(right click to enlarge):

 

7. Thought for the Day

There's a difference between being in a hurry--and making actual progress.

 

Wishing you the best,
Mark Lamendola
IEEE-KC Publications Officer

 

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