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Role of GOLD in EMBS As GOLD representatives in EMBS we want to promote all IEEE GOLD activities in our society and coordinate common efforts. GOLD as a young professional network wants to provide you with benefits that are helpful to you and that you do not find anywhere else. We are always open for your suggestions and we will make your voice heard if you would like to volunteer or have suggestions for improvement. As of next year, the GOLD representative will have been elected and therefore will have the right to propose petitions and vote on the EMBS Administrative Committee. So please let us know your concerns and ideas what you would like us to do for you. Below is a short list on membership benefits for GOLD members. Membership Benefits of GOLD There are many benefits joining the GOLD network. The range covers technical and career programs as well as public programs and opportunities like humanitarian initiatives and local affinity groups. Here is a list of benefits you may be interested to take parti in: GOLDRush newsletter The GOLDRush newsletter informs you about current activities of IEEE GOLD. For the current issue of the newsletter, please visit http://www.ieee.org/web/membership/gold/newsletter/index.html. GOLD Webinars GOLD takes advantage of IEEE resources to be able to host a variety of Webinars. Webinars are online online Seminars that last about one hour. Upcoming Webinars this year will address negotiation skills, conflict and diversity management. Please go to www.ieee.org/web/membership/gold/events/ArunGsessions09.html to learn more about the upcoming and past webinars. IEEE Mentoring Connection The IEEE has introduced a mentoring program which is perfectly suited for the GOLD members. I would like to encourage EMBS members in all IEEE chapters to participate ? either as mentors or mentees. To have an IEEE member as mentor offers great opportunities. When being challenged by a situation especially at the beginning of one?s career, it is good to talk to someone with experience. To have someone from outside one?s company or institute to confide in and to get help from makes it possible to view the situation more objectively and helps you to think outside the box. The mentoring program offers a great tool for networking opportunities, as well. Information on how to participate already as Mentor or Mentee can be found on the IEEE hompage at www.ieee.org/mentoring. |
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