MGA Session 1: IEEE is the member and the member is IEEE (Member Access)

On 1 January 2008, the Member and Geographic Activities (MGA) Board replaced the Regional Activities Board (RAB) as the organization responsible for membership and member development at IEEE. The Core Training presentations explained the impetus for the transition underway and provided a view of what MGA success will look like. The MGA Board is a complete change from RAB and a shift in focus to the member. Sections are now part of an organization focused solely on the member and designed to inspire members participation in IEEE.

The first core track training session was presented by Joe Lillie VP, Member and Geographic Activities; and Ed Palacio, Vice Chair of MGA Strategic Management. This session highlighted the MGA Board's transformation from the Regional Activities Board (RAB). This shift in focus will allow MGA to be the primary touch point for IEEE members, engaging them throughout their careers and providing them with what they need, when they need it, to be successful in their profession.