IEEE Life Member Organization History
American Institute of Electrical Engineers (AIEE) founded in 1884, Life Members grade initiated with Founding Members like Thomas Edison. IEEE Foundation, a philanthropic partner established in 1973, administers the Life Member Fund. The IEEE Life Members Committee (LMC) manages activities for retired members to stay active and involved, supporting meaningful programs and encouraging the formation of Life Member Affinity Groups (LMAG).
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2024 SOUTHEASTCON, ATLANTA GEORGIA - IEEE REGION 3 (MARCH 23-25, 2024) IEEE LIFE MEMBERS REGION 3 (March 23, 2024) 1 of 24
Table of Contents History of Life Member Organization (SLIDE-3) IEEE Foundation and Life Member Fund (SLIDE-4) Life Member Committee (LMC) (SLIDES-5 & -6) LMC Project Funding (SLIDES-7 & -8) LMC Grant Funding (SLIDE-9) LMC Awards Activity (SLIDE-10) Life Member Engagement (SLIDE-11) LMAG Funding (SLIDE-12) LMAG Activities (SLIDE-13) / Six Photo Events (SLIDES-14 - 18) Region 3 LMAG Present & Future Outlook (SLIDES -19 & -20) Examples of Life Member Engagements via LMAG (SLIDES -21 & -22) Summary (SLIDE-23) Q&A / END (SLIDE-24) 2 of 24
History of Life Member Organization American Institute of Electrical Engineers (AIEE) was founded on May 13, 1884. Life Members Grade started in 1884 with the Founding Members - We have had Life Members for 140-years. Some Founding Life Members - Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell Institute of Radio Engineers (IRE) wasfounded on May 13, 1912. Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) formed from merger of AIEE and IRE on January 1, 1963. Life Member Fund was Created with the Merger, Life Member Committee Created to Manage the Fund. 3 of 24
IEEE Foundation and Life Member Fund IEEE Foundation was incorporated on February 16, 1973. IEEE Foundation is the philanthropic partner of IEEE. IEEE Foundation administers the Life Member Fund. The Life Member Committee (LMC) reports to both the IEEE Foundation and the IEEE MGA. 4 of 24
IEEE Life Members Committee (LMC) Act on the best interests of life members. (Life Member grade consists of Life Fellows, Life Senior Members and regular Life Members.) Suggest activities of interest for retired members and recommend Organization Units and Foundation for policies and activities appropriate for such members. Encourage continued activity and involvement of life members at all levels of IEEE. Partner with Foundation to operate Grants Program. 5 of 24
IEEE Life Members Committee (LMC) Be responsible for prudent management of expenditure of LMF in support of meaningful activities. Encourage establishing Life Member Affinity Groups (LMAG) so that life members can share their experiences in the Sections / Regions and remain active. 6 of 24
LMC Project Funding Regional Student Competitions ($1500 Per Region) HKN and Student Branch Activities Washington Internship for Students in Engineering (WISE) for US Students Education STEM Outreach Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS) Program Humanitarian Philanthropy Mobile Outreach of Volunteer Engineers (MOVE) Global Museum Project / IEEE History Center 7 of 24
LMC Project Funding Young Professional (YP) Women In Engineering / International Leadership Conference Rising Star Conference (Students/Young Professionals) Fellowships - LM History & Graduate Study Heritage Circle Grants (Mulligan Medal/Bernard S. Finn Prize) LM Oral Histories LMAG Activities (up to $2000 per LMAG) 8 of 24
LMC Grant Funding Grant Proposals Accepted For Student Activities Up to $2,000 Small Grants Great than $2,000 Large Grants 9 of 24
LMC Awards Activity Region LMAG Achievement Awards - One LMAG selected from nominations for each Region annually Region Life Member Individual Service Award - One Life Member selected from nominations for each Region annually Global LMAG Achievement Award - Global winner selected from Regional winners Global Life Member Individual Service Award - Global winner selected from Regional winners 10 of 24
Life Member Engagement Life Members are encouraged to get involved in activities that: Excite students about STEM. Empower young people to pursue careers in IEEE S fields of interest. Preserve Legacy that IEEE members help create. Participate in fund raising for LMF, Publish LM Newsletter, Maintain LM Website. Recognize peers for their accomplishments. Encourage life members and retirees to stay active in IEEE. Lead or participate in Life Members Affinity Group events. Assist or be part of awards & recognition and nomination committees at the local areas in the region. 11 of 24
Life Members Affinity Group (LMAG) Funding LMAG Receives MGA Funding through the Section - $200 per LMAG for two or more activities in a year LMAG Receives MGA Incentive Funding through the Section - $75 for LMAG with 6 or More Activities in a year LMC Funds up to $2000 for LMAG Expenses for approved activities 12 of 24
Social Activities LMAG Host Life Member Social Activities to Engage Members Members Share Their Life Histories and Connect With Other Member Some LMAG Meet Monthly To Socialize Melbourne Section Social Activity in 2022 13 of 24
Technical Presentations LMAG Members Make Technical Presentations to their LMAG, Local Section, or Local Societies Meetings LMAG Members are frequently the most active volunteers in local Section and Chapter activities North Macedonia Presentation in 2023 14 of 24
Technical Tours LMAG schedule interesting technical tours for their membership Tallahassee LMAG Tour Classic Car Museum 15 of 24
STEM Activities LMAG Members frequently participate in local STEM activities for K-12 Students or with local College or University Student Branches Our goal is to encourage students to enter the profession and to mentor the next generation of technologists Central Texas STEM Activity at Bullock History Museum in 2023 16 of 24
Technology History & Milestones LMAG Support the IEEE History Center and Remembering the History of Technology They participate in Milestone Award Ceremonies They participate in oral histories captured for the History Center They share their own life histories with other Life Members France LMAG Members at Ampere Milestone Ceremony in 2023 17 of 24
Encourage Senior Membership LMAG Encourage Elevation of IEEE Members to Senior Member Status by acting as References for local members 18 of 24
Region 3 LMAG Present & Future Outlook Active Life member population grew from 1045 in 1945 to more than 38,000 in 2024. With 344 Sections and 10 regions the worldwide, LMAG numbers reached 162 in 2024. Region 3 currently has 23 Sections with LMAGs with 3565 life members affiliated. Region 3 has 18 Sections (>6 LM) with the potential to petition to form a new LMAG. 19 of 24
Region 3 LMAG Present & Future Outlook Region Officers and the LMC encourage these 18 Sections to organize LMAG petitions. Contact your Regional LM Coordinator by email at jmkulang@gmail.com or by phone at (214)912-8536 to obtain the MGA petition link and walkthrough the petition process. 20 of 24
Examples of Life Member Engagements via LMAG Technical lecture Joint activities with parent Section and other groups Visit museum or site of technical interest Social gatherings and luncheons Become a participating mentor Assist in new officer orientation sessions Hosting past / current volunteers Assist in forming student branches , chapters, affinity groups 21 of 24
Examples of Life Member Engagements via LMAG Assist local school districts (pre-university) Support career days Science fair judging Assist local student branches Resource for early career knowhow Resource for soft skills Student paper contests judging Resource for Senior Member elevations Source for Fellow nominations. 22 of 24
Summary The IEEE Life Member Committee (LMC) and Life Member Fund represents / supports over 38,000 Life Members worldwide. The LMC funds many projects of interest to Life Members. The LMC supports 162 Life Member Affinity Groups (LMAG) worldwide and 28 LMAG in Region 3. Life Members are encouraged to network with Life Members socially, through technical presentations and tours, be involved with STEM activities and technology history projects. Region 3 officers and the LMC encourage the remaining 18 sections in Region 3 to consider forming an LMAG with their Life Membership. 23 of 24
Q& A END 24 of 24
