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IEEE Member and Geographic Activities (MGA) Nomination Form

For use in nominating individuals to serve on the MGA Board, MGA Committees, and/or IEEE Committees administered by the MGA Board. Self-nominations are permitted.

The MGA Mission and Vision and desired common characteristics and common skills are noted below.

View the list of available MGA positions

Review the guidelines for nominating candidates

Note: To be eligible to be a Chair or a voting member of any MGA Committee, except the Student Activities Committee, the individual must be a member in good standing and shall be at IEEE Graduate Student member, Member, Senior member, or Fellow grade. Members of the IEEE Admission and Advancement Committee must be at Senior Member or Fellow grade.

Deadlines

  • 1 August: Candidates for MGA Committee Members and MGA Liaisons to other organizational units
  • 1 April: Candidates for Vice President-Member and Geographic Activities/MGA Chair
  • 1 April: Candidates for MGA Treasurer and MGA Vice Chairs
  • 1 April: Candidates for MGA Committee Chairs
 

Nomination Form

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Nominee Information

Name:*
City, State, Country:
Member Number (if known):
E-Mail Address:*

Please specify who is being nominated: *
Self Other

Recommended Position(s)
Identify the MGA Board, MGA Committee, or MGA liaison position(s) this recommendation is for. Multiple positions may be included; nominators do not need to submit a different form for each position.
Note: To be eligible to be a Chair or a voting member of any MGA Committee, except the Student Activities Committee, the individual must be a member in good standing and shall be at IEEE Graduate Student member, Member, Senior member, or Fellow grade. MGA Board members (VP-MGA, Treasurer, Vice Chairs) and members of the IEEE Admission and Advancement Committee shall be at IEEE Senior member or Fellow grade.

Special Skills or Qualifications
Why are you nominating (or self-nominating) this individual? What contributions can this individual make to MGA? Why is he or she an ideal candidate for this position?
Please limit to 150 words.
Nominees will be contacted to provide further information in the next phase of the nominations and appointments process; including their IEEE bio, qualifications, accomplishments, and position statement.



Nominator - Contact Information

  Check this box to use Nominee Contact Information previously entered.
Name:*
City, State, Country:
Member Number (if known):
E-Mail Address:*

Thank you for completing this nomination form.
If you have any questions, please e-mail MGA Nominations and Appointments.

  


 

MGA Vision - Ensure Quality Member Opportunities through Continuous Engagement
 

Guiding Principles

  • Membership is a core value of IEEE.
  • Members shape IEEE's future.


MGA Mission - Inspire, Enable, Empower, and Engage Members of IEEE

For the purposes of . . .

  • fulfilling the mission of IEEE;
  • enhancing the members' growth and development through their life cycle;
  • providing a professional home.


Individuals nominated for MGA positions should have the following common characteristics and skills:

A.    Common Characteristics

  1. Must possess a willingness to develop an understanding of the Strategic Vision of MGA and commit to its implementation and operating principles.
  2. Should have demonstrated an increasing amount of management experience and excellent leadership qualities within their professional career.
  3. Should have a desire for or experience in translating strategic vision into tactical action and providing direction and guidance to the design and implementation teams that carry out the mission.
  4. Must be able to gain an understanding of the role of information technology in enabling MGA functions.


B.    Common Skills

  1. Demonstrated some tactical management experience.
  2. Demonstrated leadership skills in a volunteer-led organization that operates by consensus. Negotiating skill is a definite plus.
  3. Demonstrated interpersonal skills with sensitivity to cross-cultural and transnational issues.
  4. Demonstrated written and oral communication skills and organizational ability.
  5. Demonstrated some relationship and consensus building in a collaborative working environment.
  6. Has an understanding of remote/electronic working environments and associated tools.

 

 
 

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