Regional Director-at-Large Resources

Regional Director-at-Large Resources

SPS Regional Directors-at-Large (RDAL) are members of the SPS Board of Governors and represent the member viewpoint at the regional perspective to assist with Board decision making.

SPS RDALs help guide their regional members to foster local activities, such as conferences, meetings, networking events, etc. It is essential that RDALs stay connected with their local SPS leadership, such as Chapter Chairs and Student Branch Chapter Chairs.

RDALs also encourage new chapter development; represent their regions to the core of SPS; offer advice to improve membership relations, recruiting and service to their regions; guide and work with their corresponding chapters to serve their members; assist the Vice President-Membership in conducting chapter reviews and selecting the Chapter of the Year recipient; assist in the review and selection of Chapter related travel grants, as well as other programs; create content for the Chapters Section of the Society Newsletter; and act as a resource for Chapter related issues.

The Regional Directors-at-Large oversee the implementation of the Distinguished Lecturer and Distinguished Industry Programs ensuring the program’s sustainability and geographical diversity. They review and approve non-appointed Distinguished Lecturers and Distinguished Industry Speakers requests in their regional area, as well as organize and chair the Chapter Chair’s Luncheon.

Please see the below resources to aid you in your role as an RDAL:

1. RDAL Orientation Video
2. RDAL Calendar of Events
3. vTools & OU Analytics Training
4. Guidelines for hosting virtual meetings

IEEE Member and Geographic Activities Training Resources