We need to talk about the possibility of future national conventions, of the certification possibilities in the computer area, and the need to develop a mentoring program. Ed Miller would like to develop a very structured mentoring program, which would involve local chapters and shadowing. Our developing a student program is a good start. John Poray will provide thoughts on conventions to the futures committee. John Poray, Executive Director, presented his report.
Membership is up, and prospects remain good.
We're seeing the results of the fact that membership and certification really complement and support each other. We want to really work on the under-35 age group for membership, in that those people will stay with SBE for a long time, and provide its leadership in the future. We're working out a periodic newsletter for them. The Engineering Management Seminar will be held in June. Reminder of the 1998 Awards Program.