The mission of the Chapter is to produce technical lectures in the topics of the IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society, usually presented by IEEE Distinguished Lecturers from around the world.  Attendance at these open and friendly lectures is one of the ways our members keep current in the fast changing cross-disciplinary MTT world from RF to THz frequencies, and is a great way to network with other microwave, RF, antenna, and system engineers in the metro area.

At tonight’s social/election meeting volunteers will be sought to join the committee and assist in carrrying out next year’s program.  

Getting involved in the MTT Chapter is a great way for engineers to broaden and strengthen their technical skillset.

New volunteers are always welcome, no experience is needed!

The following is a description of the WASH DC/NOVA MTT-S Chapter Executive Committee positions:

Chair

• Recruits Committee, registers the Officers (Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, Secretary) with IEEE and MTT
• Chairs business meetings
• Applies for financial support from the Sections (Washington & NoVA) and the MTT Society
• Creates technical program with Program Chair and Committee
• Hosts technical lectures
• Sets lecture dates, locate lecture site if needed
• Arranges local travel for speaker
• Gives introductory talk at lecture, acknowledges sponsors
• Writes acknowledgement letter to speakers
• Represents the Chapter (or may send delegate)
• Attend Monthly Section meetings (Washington and NoVA)
• Attend Chapter Chair meeting at Internationa Microwave Symposium
• Attend NCA Officer’s Orientation Meeting in January/February
• Attend NCA Awards dinner in April/May 

Vice Chair/Program Chair

• Assist Chair in any of the Chair’s activities

Treasurer/Co-Treasurer (2 persons)

• Obtains signature authority at IEEE CB checking account (2 persons)
• Reports financial status at business meeting
• Reimburses committee and speaker expenses
• Issues checks, purchasing via IEEE/MTT debit card, deposits funds in bank
• Maintain audit records with IEEE online

Secretary

• Creates records of business meetings
• Creates and submits vTools items (Event Announcements, e-Notices, and Event Reports)
• Obtains Chapter membership statistics from IEEE OU Analytics

Webmaster

• Maintains local MTT website
• Maintains archive of Chapter’s lectures, speakers, and officers

Arrangements

• Arranges for venue and F&B (food & beverage) for lecture

Sponsor Coordinator

• Arranges for financial sponsorship from industrial partners

Book Review Coordinator

• Contacts publishers to solicit books and conducts Book Award

Student Chapter Coordinator

• Contacts IEEE chapters at GWU, UMD, GM, Georgetown, Howard, CU and recruits students for MTT-S committee

At-Large

• Supports activities of the Chapter as needed

Location:
Sala Thai Bethesda
4828 Cordell Av.
Bethesda, Maryland
20814