Saturday, July 18, 2009

National Electrical Code Seminar Sept. 9th

The Central Tennessee Section of the IEEE is hosting a 1-day seminar by Mike Holt on the National Electrical Code.

Mike Holt is one of the most influential authorities on the National Electrical Code. He has authored over 50 different training programs which have been in use since 1978 by electrical apprenticeship training programs, contractors, inspectors, electricians, and engineers. His website www.mikeholt.com is one of the most frequently visited sites on the Code. He has taught over 1,000 classes on over 40 different electrical related
subjects to over 20,000 students.

Course Topics:

In this informative seminar, Mike Holt discusses 101 code rules that are often misinterpreted or misunderstood. He also discusses the key issues introduced by the code changes in the 2008 NEC. Mike will bring you an accurate, in•depth coverage of the most important 2008 NEC Code changes in a fun and dynamic manner. This knowledge is a must for electrical contractors, engineers, inspectors, electricians, maintenance personnel, and others who deal with the National Electrical Code.

When: Wednesday, September 9, 2009. Registration 7:00AM to 8:00AM, Program
8:00AM to 5:00PM

Where: Tennessee Engineering Center (At the Adventure Science Center)

800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville TN 37203. For directions go to
http://www.adventuresci.com and click on Visit and then Directions & Maps.

Cost: $175 if registration is received by 08/03/09. $195 after 08/03/2009.

Cost includes lunch, refreshments, and Mike Holt’s book 101 Essential NEC
Rules. Certificates will be issued for CEU Credits.

Mail payment to IEEE Central TN Section, 217 Scenic Ridge Court, Old Hickory, TN 37138. Write checks to “IEEE Central TN Section”. We cannot accept credit cards. Payment must be postmarked by 09/02/2009.

Deadline: RSVP by September 2, 2009 by sending an e•mail to
RSVP•mholt.CentralTN@ieee.org or by calling (615) 773•8964. (E•Mail is
preferred.) Call (615) 773•8964 if e•mail confirmation is not received
within 5•days.

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

IEEE volunteering opportunities!

Like most IEEE members, every day you see firsthand the people who are making a difference in technology and the profession. That’s why we’re calling on your insight and perspective in nominating these individuals—your colleagues or yourself—to serve on one or more IEEE volunteer committees.

From operations, to governance, to historic preservation, and much more, these committees provide an excellent opportunity to help IEEE further its mission.

The deadline for nominations is 1 August 2009.

Making a nomination is fast, easy, and takes just minutes online. So why wait? Visit www.ieee.org/nominations to find out more about these opportunities…and to make your nominations—either for yourself or your colleagues—today.

Sincerely,

Leah H. Jamieson
Chair, 2009 IEEE Nominations & Appointments Committee