Here is a quick reference guide for
connecting with your community.
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Determine your objective for
community outreach.
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Select one local organization
most likely to help you meet
your goal.
For example: local school
administration, the business
persons’ association, municipal
government, etc.
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Call for contact names,
meeting dates and opportunities to
make a presentation.
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Learn as much as you can in
advance about the organization.
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Find out how many are likely
to attend the meeting.
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Tailor the IEEE presentation
to your audience, keeping your
goal in mind.
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Bring information about the
IEEE and your Section, as well
as IEEE business cards to distribute
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Follow-up within a week to
thank the organization’s
leadership for the opportunity to
connect and offer services of the
Section/its membership.
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Seek joint publicity
opportunities as you begin working together.
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