Annual training event. Agenda: We highly recommend attending this training in person. Start Time (pm) End Time (pm) Summary Arrival 5:30 5:45 Welcome and Introductions Part 1 5:45 6:00 Understanding IEEE and the Vancouver Section – IEEE organizational structure: Global, Region, Section, Chapter – Role of the Vancouver Section – How the Section supports Chapters, Affinity Groups, and Student Branches Part 2 6:00 6:20 Roles and Responsibilities of Officers – Section Executive roles – Chapter and Affinity Group Chair responsibilities – Reporting and meeting expectations – Working effectively with volunteers Part 3 6:20 6:40 Communications, Publicity, and Member Engagement – Promoting events effectively – Using IEEE communication channels – Publicity best practices – Engaging members and volunteers Break 6:40 7:00 General Questions and Break Part 4 7:00 7:15 How Chapters and Affinity Groups Function – Planning technical talks and events – Required reporting and compliance – Budget use and activity planning – Common challenges and practical tips Part 5 7:15 7:30 IEEE Tools Overview – Event reporting – Meeting management – Officer reporting basics Part 6 7:30 7:45 Financial Processes and Expense Reporting – How Section and Chapter funds work – Submitting expense claims – Budget planning basics Part 7 7:45 8:00 Section Website and Online Presence – Updating event information – Working with the Section web team – Consistency and branding Wrap-Up and Next Steps Wrap-Up and Next Steps – Key reminders – Where to find resources – Follow up support contacts Room: 214 Town Square D, Bldg: SE02, BCIT, 3700 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, V5G 3H2, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/534376