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Join the Southeast Regional Group (SERG) of the BCS USA Section for a recap of our March 2012 meeting. SERG fosters networking and knowledge sharing for professionals in industry and academia across Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, Arkansas, North Carolina, and South Carolina. This meeting highlighted committee activities, member engagement strategies, and upcoming events aimed at attracting new members and enhancing professional development. Our approach includes leveraging technology and social media to overcome geographical challenges and fostering inclusivity among women and young professionals.
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A Look Back / A Look Forward USA Section – Southeast Regional Group International Sections Meeting 7 March 2012
About the SERG… The BCS, USA Section, Southeast Regional Group (SERG): Georgia; Florida; Alabama; Tennessee; Arkansas; North Carolina; and South Carolina SERG hosts networking and informational events for those in industry and academia to share stimulating discussions on a wide range of information, communications, technology and cutting edge topics. Presentation to insert name here
A Look Back • Committee Meetings • Targeted Groups • Current members • Women and Young Professionals • Students on college campuses • Signature events • On trend… • Special Interest Groups • Members’ Social Hours PA Look Back / A Look Forward
“Very good speakers on relevant issues. Fantastic. Excellent! Look forward to next!” Presentation to insert name here
Meeting the Challenges Engaging Current Members Geography • Take to the road… • Social Media • Virtual Meeting Space Applicability in a U.S. Market • BCS USA Section Survey on Demographics, Qualifications, and Membership Needs Attracting New Members • Engaging professionals in events • Career fairs Presentation to insert name here
A Look Forward • Short-term Activities • IT Social Hour, March • BCSWomen Poster Competition, March • The Alan Turing Year, April • Lunch & Learn, June • Long-term Strategies • Leveraging resources ($$$ and people) • Maintaining partnerships • Growth through engagement Presentation to insert name here
Contact Information for SERG Center for Advanced Communications Policy Georgia Institute of Technology 500 Tenth St, NW Atlanta, GA 30332-0620 404.894.8297 Find BCS,USA Section, SERG information at: www.cacp.gatech.edu Chair:Helena Mitchell helena@cacp.gatech.edu Treasurer: Paul Burton paul.burton@sungard.com Secretary: Salimah LaForce salimah@cacp.gatech.edu Educational Liaison Officer: Nathan Moon nathan@cacp.gatech.edu Young Professional Group Rep.: Ken Bernard ken@cacp.gatech.edu Presentation to insert name here