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IEEE Kerala Section Annual Report 2010 Going Global, Staying Local IEEE Kerala Section Annual Report 2010 Going Global, Staying Local IEEE Kerala Section Harmonieee, Cherian’s Square, Ambuja Vilason Road, Trivandrum -1 Kerala Section Annual Report 2010 PART A - SECTION SUMMARY A.1 Executive Summary 2010 was a year of vibrant activities for Kerala Section, building upon the momentum generated in previous years. Following are the highlights for year 2010: Organized the IEEE R10 GOLD International Conference on Humanitarian Technologies, and supported two other international conferences. Organized National-level Conference on Smart Grid. Preparations are in progress for two international conferences in 2011, with peer reviewed papers to be published in IEEEXplore. Malabar Subsection was formed in 2010 to cater to the northern districts of Kerala, and hence increase the geographic span of Kerala Section. Kochi activities got a major boost by organizing many activities in the area. The society chapters of IEEE Computer Society, IEEE Communications Society, IEEE Power & Energy and the joint chapter of IA/IEL/PEL each had an active year with a number of seminars, lectures and other programs organized by them. The affinity groups of GOLD and WIE were active in the year, organizing programs targeting the young professionals and women engineers respectively. In association with other professional societies such as Institution of Engineers India, Computer Society of India, Project Management Institute and so on, conducted 47 weekly technical talks, on almost every other Wednesday. Actively engaged with other IEEE entities at the HQ, R10, India Council, Societies and other sections. This included representation in R10 EXECOM, international committees of Computer Society and leadership in the Humanitarian Technology Challenge initiative. The student activities has been especially vibrant with the 50th student branch inaugurated, the LINK (Local Integrated Network Kerala) providing the vital link in coordinating the activities across student branches. Three student projects got funded by IEEE international entities as part of the Humanitarian Technology Initiative. Larry K Wilson Award for Outstanding Student Volunteer in 2010 won by a student from the Section IEEE Kerala Section wins R10 Distinguished Large Section Award for 2009 2 Kerala Section Annual Report 2010 Section Executive Committee 2009 Chair Mr. Sasi PM CDAC, Trivandrum Vice Chair Mr. Satish Babu InApp, Trivandrum Secretary Mr. Unni Sankar NeST, Trivandrum Treasurer Mr. K.B. Senthil Kumar CDAC, Trivandrum Activity Chair Vice Chair Secretary Computer Society Mr. Amarnath Raja Mr. Jayakrishnan Mr. Achyuth Lal Chapter InApp, Trivandrum InApp, Trivandrum Infosys, Trivandrum IE, IA & PEL Societies Mr. A K Unnikrishnan Mr. R.Sreerama Kumar Mr. Jaison Mathew Chapter CDAC, Trivandrum NIT, Calicut RIT, Kottayam Communication Mr. Aju Thomas Mr. Suresh Narayanan Mr. Pradeep Balachandran Society Chapter TCS, Trivandrum RIL, Ernakulam CDAC, Trvandrum Power & Energy Mr. Muhammed Kasim S Mr. Sunil K Nair Mr. Nithin Padmanabhan Society Chapter TKMCE, Kollam KSEB, Trivandrum VAST, Thrissur Student Activities Mr. Jaison Abey Sabu Mr. C V Anil Kumar Mr. Praveen V Cognizant Technologies College of Engg, Chengannur FISAT, Angamaly GOLD Affinity Group Mr. Dinu Sam Babu Mr. Shibu Shajahan Federal Bank, Aluva UST Global, Trivandrum WIE Affinity Group Ms. Lillikutty Jacob Ms. Sarada Jayakrishnan NIT, Calicut Terumo Penpol Activity Chair Awards, Student Mr. Gopakumar Members at Large Activities Advisor VSSC, Trivandrum Dr. D S Rane Membership Ms. Meera Sidhardhan Mr. Koruthu P Varghese development TCS, Trivandrum Mr. S Gopakumar Professional Mr. KG Satheeshkumar Mr. E E Rajakumar Activities Asian School of Business, Trivandrum Prof. Gomathy K Muraleedharan IEEE and Society Mr. EE Rajakumar Mr. G Vijaya Raghavan (Formerly) VSSC, Trivandrum Mr. J Muraleemohan Lal Inter Society Mr. Brajesh C, PMP Mr. A K Unnikrishnan Mr. N T Nair Relations Experion Technologies, Trivandrum Mr. N A P Thampy Conference Activities Prof. Krishnankutty Mr. K G Satheesh Kumar Barton Hill Engg College, Trivandrum Mr. Amarnath Raja Educational Prof. K C Raveendranathan Prof. V K Damodaran Activities Barton Hill Engg College, Trivandrum Publications Mr. K Gopalan Nair Web Support Mr. Abey Kurian, Mr. Jerry Althaf Student Mr. Jugunu George Representative College of Engineering, Chengannur International Ms. Shanti (SCT), Mr. Suresh (CET) Conference 3 Kerala Section Annual Report 2010 A.2 Financial Report 2009 Currency: INR-Indian Rupee 1. Receipts B C A ACCRUED TOTAL CASH CASH AMOUNTS AMOUNTS (*) (A+B) 2.00 - PROGRAM REVENUE 6,64,619.21 6,64,619.21 2.50 Conference Revenue Total 2.00 - Program Revenue 3.00 - OTHER RECEIPTS 7,33,171.00 7,33,171.00 3.10 Rebate from IEEE HQ 3.20 Region Receipts 1,31,813.00 52,900.00 1,84,713.00 Receipts from MGA Board, 3.32 1,20,060.00 18,400.00 1,38,460.00 other Major Boards 3.34 IEEE HQ & Societies 3,34,880.00 3,34,880.00 9,721.02 9,721.02 3.40 Interest 3.70 Other Total 3.00 - Other 13,29,645.02 71,300.00 14,00,945.02 Receipts Total Receipts 19,94,264.23 71,300.00 20,65,564.23 2. Expenses 4 Kerala Section Annual Report 2010 A B C CASH AMOUNTS ACCRUED TOTAL CASH AMOUNTS (A+B) (*) 4.00 - PROGRAM EXPENSES 4.10 Meetings & Social Events 1,90,063.00 1,90,063.00 - 4.20 Publication Expenses 73,520.00 73,520.00 - 4.50 Conference Expenses 7,98,382.21 7,98,382.21 - 4.70 Professional Activities 40,248.00 40,248.00 - 4.80 Student Activities 5,33,137.00 5,33,137.00 - 4.85 Grants and Awards 3,522.00 3,522.00 - 4.90 Other Program Expenses - 7,170.00 7,170.00 Total 4.00 - Program Expenses 16,38,872.21 16,46,042.21 7,170.00 5.00 - MANAGEMENT & GENERAL EXPENSES 5.10 Occupancy 66,330.00 66,330.00 - 5.20 Travel 87,478.50 87,478.50 - 5.30 Salaries 84,500.00 84,500.00 - 5.50 Support to Sections/Chapters 1,39,723.00 1,39,723.00 - Depreciation on Furniture & 5.57 15,320.00 Equipment 15,320.00 5.60 Other Management & General 49,939.09 49,939.09 Expenses - Total 5.00 - Management & General 4,27,970.59 4,43,290.59 Expenses 15,320.00 Total Expenses 20,66,842.80 20,89,332.80 22,490.00 5 Kerala Section Annual Report 2010 3. Statement of Net Worth BEG. END INCREASES DECREASES BALANCE BALANCE ASSETS 1,59,532.40 5,08,512.12 6,68,044.52 A. CASH ACCOUNTS (*) - B. INVESTMENTS (*) - - - - C. LOANS AND ADVANCES ( RECEIVABLES ) - 1,05,000.00 - 1,05,000.00 ACCOUNT RECEIVABLES 1,10,656.17 - 1,05,656.17 5,000.00 D. FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT - 56,599.00 - 56,599.00 ACCUMMULATED DEPRECIATION (if applicable) - (15,320.00) - (15,320.00) E. OTHER ASSETS X - F. TOTAL ASSETS 7,78,700.69 1,46,279.00 2,65,188.57 6,59,791.12 LIABILITIES & NET WORTH - - - - G. LOANS AND ADVANCES ( PAYABLES ) ACCOUNT PAYABLES 2,38,310.40 30,170.00 31,011.00 2,37,469.40 H. OTHER LIABILITIES X - I. TOTAL LIABILITIES 2,38,310.40 30,170.00 31,011.00 2,37,469.40 J. NET WORTH 5,40,390.29 1,16,109.00 2,34,177.57 4,22,321.72 6 Kerala Section Annual Report 2010 PART B - ORGANIZATIONAL ACTIVITIES B.1 Membership Development Activities The membership data showing the different grades of members over the past 5 years are shown below. Membership As On Member Grade 31-Dec- 31-Dec- 31-Dec- 31-Dec- 31-Dec- 31-Dec- This Year 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Change (%) Senior Life Members 2 3 3 4 6 7 17% Life Members 0 0 0 1 1 1 0% Senior Members 36 36 43 39 53 58 9% Members 232 243 283 317 481 618 28% Associate Members 54 113 67 39 64 37 -42% Graduate Student 0 0 177 304 326 305 -6% Members Students 1190 1229 1459 2014 2658 2932 10% TOTAL 1514 1624 2032 2718 3589 3958 10% Annual Increase (%) 7% 25% 34% 32% 10% A few observations are worth noting here: 1. As on 31 Dec 2010, the section membership stands at 3958, including 721 professional grade members. 2. After three years of phenomenal growth (around 30% during 2007-09), the membership growth has slowed down to a more sustainable 10% in 2010. 7 Kerala Section Annual Report 2010 3. A significant contribution (81%) of the Section Membership is from student community (Graduate Student Member and Student Member). 4. The growth in higher level membership is significant, with a 28% increase in regular Members, and 20% increase in total professional grade members (Associate Member, Member, Senior Member and Life Member). In every program conducted exclusively by the Section, the welcome address by any of the Section Office bearers would include a talk on IEEE, its activities, and the benefits of being a member. Also the Section has realized that the best way to increase membership is to retain student members as regular members and has focused on GOLD activities to target this community. This is despite the fact that many students migrate to neighboring states for jobs after graduation. These steps should have helped in converting many aspirants to full members, as indicated by the membership data. 8 Kerala Section Annual Report 2010 B.2 Chapter Activities There are four technical society chapters in the Section. They are: 1. Computer Society Chapter 2. Communication Society Chapter 3. Industrial Automation, Industrial Electronics, Power Electronics Joint Chapter 4. Power & Energy Society Chapter Each chapter had a vibrant year of activities as summarized below: Computer Society Chapter Date Topic Speaker Venue 3 Mar Web Application Mr.
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