IEEE CONSULTANT NETWORK – KANSAS CITY PRESENTS

Becoming and Successfully Practicing as a Consultant by Dr. Gary Blank

The economic climate throughout the world today is frightening, to say the least, and will probably continue to be so for some time. If you are considering making the transition from full-time corporate work to being a full-time independent consultant or are already consulting and looking for ways to increase your assignments and client base, the IEEE Consultants Network – Kansas City has scheduled a training seminar for you.

It is entitled Becoming and Successfully Practicing as a Consultant and is for the IEEE Kansas City Section membership and other interested non-IEEE parties. It will take place in the Ballroom in the Wyndham Garden Hotel at I-435 and Metcalf Avenue in Overland Park, Kansas, commencing at 9:00 a.m. and ending at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, 11 July 2009. Six (6) Professional Development Hours (PDHs) are available for those requiring credits for professional certifications.

If you are an IEEE member and register for the seminar by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, 5 Jun 2009, the seminar will cost you $200.00. After that, the seminar fee becomes $250.00. If you are not an IEEE member and register by the above deadline, the seminar will cost you $300.00. After the deadline, the seminar fee becomes $400.00. Note the seminar fee includes all hand-outs, break refreshments, and lunch. Please consider joining the IEEE (if you are not already an IEEE member), as you will not only save a substantial amount of cash to attend the seminar, but also become part of a global network consisting of over 350,000 engineers.

To register in all instances, please send your full name, IEEE member number, a contact telephone number, and your work or company affiliation to KCCNseminar@ieee-kc.org. Please do not send any money with your registration. We will collect that at the beginning of the seminar on Saturday, 11 July 2009. NO-SHOWS WILL BE BILLED.

PLEASE NOTE: Dr. Gary L. Blank, the seminar instructor, requires a minimum of eight (8) paid participants in order to justify him coming to and holding the seminar in Kansas City. The IEEE Consultants Network – Kansas City therefore needs a firm response by the 5 June 2009 deadline from those wanting to attend. If there is insufficient interest (less than eight registrations) shown by the deadline, we must cancel the seminar.

For details, see www.ieee-kc.org/consult.

The IEEE, Kansas City Section has agreed to sponsor the 2011 IEEE Radar Conference, to be held at the Westin Crown Center Hotel in Kansas City, MO the week of May 23-27, 2011.

As will be established in a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU):

As a co-sponsor with the Aerospace and Electronic Systems Society of IEEE, the Kansas City Section will be entitled to a percentage of the monetary surplus of the conference as determined by the respective party’s sponsorship contribution.  The IEEE Radar Conference is the preeminent conference in the field of radar held annually in the US and is attended by world-renowned experts in radar systems and advanced radar technology.

Details and contact information are coming soon. If you have any questions in the meantime, contact radarconf @ieee.kc.org (paste into your e-mail client and remove the spaces; we don't do live e-mail links due to spambots).

Region 6 of the General Services Administration is looking for a Building Management Specialist GS11/12.

An Engineering degree is not required but additional Building Management and/or Energy Management experience is required in lieu of a degree. The job is located at 1500 East Bannister Road KCMO. The salary is $56,411 to $87,893 depending on education and experience. The application period closes 4/10/09.

Interested parties can go to www.gsa.gov or www.usajobs.gov and search on Vacancy Announcement 090602101DE to find information regarding the opening.

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The University of Kansas Edwards Campus is requesting applications for an Instructional Technologist position.

General Description: The Instructional Technologist maintains a working knowledge of software, equipment, and procedures necessary for delivery of courses online and in classrooms, satellite downlinks, video conferencing, and Web technologies. The technologist recommends improvements and modifications in procedures for optimal operation of instructional support at the Edwards Campus. The technologist also provides software support to administrative staff and faculty training for classroom equipment, best practices in the use of technology, and Internet-based class materials.

To apply and to get more detailed information, go to https://jobs.ku.edu  and search for position # J00005585. Application review begins April 24th. EO/AA employer.