Meetings Both the IEEE and the Computer Society depend on Chapters to help promote communication, and advance personal and professional growth of members. Meetings are the most visible way for a Chapter to stay active, and promote the goals of education and professional advancement. The subject should be of interest to your Chapter members, and the format should be a function of your objectives and the time available. Consider seminar, tutorial, conference or lecture depending on whether your members will benefit most from diverse opinions and many authorities, or the expertise of a single individual. Also research recently published papers on the topic.
Social functions are likely to help keep attendance high.
Dinners and receptions with refreshments allow for pleasurable, relaxed conversation and exchange. Try faculty dining rooms at a college, a company cafeteria, and hotels and restaurants. A well publicized meeting results in a well attended meeting. Inform others of your events, including outside Chapters, student branch chapters and other professional associations.