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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.

Nominators should complete the form to the best of their ability.  Nominators may be contacted by the MGA Nominations and Appointments Committee or MGA Staff if clarification is needed.  The MGA Mission and Vision and desired common characteristics and common skills are noted below.  A list of available 2013 MGA positions and guidelines for nominating candidates are available. 

Deadlines

  • 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
  • 1 August - Candidates for MGA Committee Members and MGA Liaisons to other organizational units
 

Nomination Form

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Nominee Information

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


Recommended Position
Identify the MGA Board, MGA Committee, or IEEE Committee position this recommendation is for.  Please note: MGA Board members (VP-MGA, Treasurer, Vice Chairs) shall be at IEEE Senior Member or Fellow grade.


Current/Expected IEEE Responsibilities
Please list current/expected IEEE Positions.


Previous Professional/Volunteer Experience

Has the candidate served on a Board of Directors or governing body?
Has the candidate served in a volunteer position within his/her Region, Section, and/or Chapter?


Special Skills or Qualifications
Why are you nominating (or self-nominating) this individual for this position?
What contributions can this individual make to MGA and to this specific position?
Does the candidate have experience presenting in front of large groups?



Significant Accomplishments
Please list a significant accomplishment of the nominee (can be professional, employment, volunteer, or IEEE related).


Additional Comments


Nominator - Contact Information

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


References
Provide a list of additional individuals who have worked with the nominee in the past.  This is not required, but providing this information will give the MGA Nominations and Appointments Committee members an opportunity to learn more about the candidate.

Reference Name #1:
City,State,Country:
Member Number: (if known):
E-mail Address:

Reference Name #2:
City,State,Country:
Member Number: (if known):
E-mail Address:

Reference Name #3:
City,State,Country:
Member Number: (if known):
E-mail Address:


Is the candidate aware that you are submitting his or her name for consideration to the MGA Nominations and Appointments Committee?

Yes No


If available, please submit a copy of the individual's IEEE biography using the standard IEEE bio template (DOC, 64 KB).

Biography in .DOC format only
(.DOCX not accepted):


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



 

 

 

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 common skills:

A.    Common Characteristics

  1. Must possess a willingness to develop and 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 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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