1. Congratulations,
You’re a Member
Now what ?
New Member Orientation
Adrienne Hahn
Membership Development
a.hahn@ieee.org
Elyn Perez
Membership Development
elyn.perez@ieee.org

2. Slide 2
Welcome to the
Orientation

3. Formal Presentation ( ~ 30 minutes )
Getting to Know You
Welcome to IEEE
Getting Connected
Participation
This presentation is available for download  “File Share” module
Open Q&A ( ~ 30 minutes )
Slide 3New Member Orientation
Today’s Orientation …

4. Slide 4New Member Orientation
About your presenters …
Elyn Perez
Membership Sales Operations Manager, Membership Development
IEEE employee for 1 year. Manages programs to recruit new members and
renew former members.
Graduate of New York University
Native of U.S. state of New Jersey. Have lived / worked in the states of New
York and New Jersey
Adrienne Hahn
Manager, Membership Communications
IEEE employee for 15 years, began in IEEE’s Member Services as a
representative for Latin America. Communications manager for IEEE
Student and young professional activities
Graduate of the Moravian College, Pennsylvania
Native of U.S. state of Indiana. Have lived / worked in the states of
Pennsylvania and New Jersey

5. Slide 5
Welcome to IEEE

6. About the IEEE …
Mission
IEEE's core purpose is to
foster technological
innovation and excellence
for the benefit of humanity.
Slide 6New Member Orientation
IEEE Membership
Engineers, scientists and allied professionals whose
technical interests are rooted in electrical and computer
sciences, engineering and related disciplines
390,000+ members globally: 300,000 professionals,
90,000 students
160+ countries
Private sector, academia, government
Society Memberships
Niche membership organizations within IEEE (38 of
them) that represents specific technical or professional
interests
About 50% of IEEE members also belong to a Society
Nearly all of IEEE conferences, publications, and
standards development are sponsored and managed
by IEEE’s technical Societies
Societies support technical chapters that collaborate
with your local, IEEE Section
www.ieee.org/societies

7. Slide 7New Member Orientation
Email to new
member containing
auto-generated
IEEE Web Account.
Online access to
benefits can begin.
Welcome package
arrives containing
greeting letter,
membership card,
and benefits
brochure
3-5 weeks depending on locationWithin a day of completing application
Online
Application
Paper
Application
IEEE Service Rep
processes application
and payment
3-7 days from receiving application
Welcome package
arrives containing
greeting letter,
membership card,
and membership
brochure. Auto-
generated IEEE
Web Account
printed in separate
mailing.
3-5 weeks depending on location
Email confirmation to
member that application
and payment received
Print
publications
begin
arriving
Print
publications
begin
arriving
Membership Activation at a Glance …

8. Slide 8New Member Orientation
… Renewal at a Glance
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
October - Renewal for
following membership
year opens (several e-
mails and print invoice)
Members who joined
between 16 August and 31
December wont receive a
renewal notice until the
following October
March - Deactivation of
service to un-renewed
members
January - Membership
renewal becomes past due

9. Slide 9
Getting Connected
New Member Orientation

10. 5 Connections to Make by Next Week …
IEEE Web Account
myIEEE
myAccount
MemberNet
E-Mail Alias
Slide 10New Member Orientation
40-60 minutes total

11. Slide 11New Member Orientation – Getting Connected
Why?
Key to online access !
Enables your access to myIEEE, myAccount, and
other IEEE resources
Sent to you by e-mail (if you applied online), or
with your welcome kit (if you applied by paper)
To do…
Save your web-account in a secure location for
future reference
Recommend that you to change to a more intuitive
& memorable username and password
Re-set / change your web account info at
www.ieee.org/webaccounts
Web accounts are available to IEEE members and IEEE society members, customers and
visitors. Access to services varies based on membership and subscription status.
IEEE Web Account 5-10 minutes

12. Slide 12
Why?
Saves you time to find resources
IEEE information personalized to your
technical, demographic, and geographic
interests
To do…
Visit www.ieee.org/myieee, and log-in using
your IEEE web account
Familiarize yourself with myIEEE’s
navigation and features
Customize your myDesktop with a selection
of any myIEEE modules/gadgets
Locate link to ‘myAccount’ in navigation
header area
myIEEE is a one-stop, personalized web portal providing IEEE members with convenient
access to IEEE’s web based member benefits and account information.
myIEEE 10-15 minutes
New Member Orientation – Getting Connected
IEEE Web Account
required for access

13. Slide 13
myIEEE (cont.)
New Member Orientation – Getting Connected
Member Greeting Drop-Down Menu
Your member number
Your Section w/ link to its website
Rolodex icon links to officers & email address
Log-in required again for
myAccount updates and e-
commerce, e.g., technical
interest profile, address, etc.

14. myDesktop
• Customizable selection of any
myIEEE modules/gadgets
• Layout selection , 2 or 3 columns,
with drag-and-drop gadget placement
• RSS tools to import feeds from IEEE
or other content sources
• Choice of several technology-based
themes for the interface
myIEEE 1.8 – Product Primer Slide 14
myIEEE (cont.) Select “Customize” to begin
personalizing your myDesktop
page.

15. Slide 15
Why?
Helps personalize and automate your
member experience, e.g., myIEEE,
memberNet
Maintains your account history with IEEE
To do…
From myIEEE, review menu options under
‘myAccount’
1st
priority  Select ‘Technical Interest
Profile,’ and log-in again (for security
reasons). Complete your technical interest
profile
Review other account information for
accuracy and completeness
Manages your IEEE account information, and the primary venue for purchasing IEEE
products and services.
myAccount / The IEEE Shop 10-15 minutes
New Member Orientation – Getting Connected

16. Slide 16
Why?
Exclusive online directory of all IEEE members
Enables you to find other members with similar
interests, and makes you visible to the IEEE member
community
Improved e-mail messaging capabilities to facilitate
member-to-member communications, while insuring
member privacy
To do…
Log into myIEEE with you IEEE web account, from
www.ieee.org/myieee
Locate memberNet module, and select “Opt-in
Preferences”
Check-mark the profile information (which has been
automatically imported) that you want to share with
other members, and save your preferences
memberNet is an online search and networking tool that allows members to connect with
technical and engineering experts worldwide, personalized to each member.
memberNet / Opt-in Preferences 3-5 minutes
New Member Orientation – Getting Connected
If your member account
information is incomplete, e.g.
technical interest profile,
configure / update via
myAccount

17. Slide 17
Why?
Identifies you as an IEEE member
Forwards all alias-directed e-mail to your
real Internet account
All incoming attachments are
automatically scanned for viruses
Optional anti-spam (UCE) filter
To do…
Access in myIEEE, from the ‘myAccount’
drop-down menu, and register
Or, register directly at
www.ieee.org/alias
The IEEE e-mail alias is an exclusive benefit of membership that identifies the sender as an
IEEE member, and ensures protection from viruses and spam.
IEEE e-Mail Alias 5-10 minutes
New Member Orientation – Getting Connected

18. Slide 18
Summary Flow Chart …
New Member Orientation – Getting Connected
Web Account
myIEEE
myAccount • Review account info for accuracy, e.g., address
• Configure technical interest profile (very important)
• www.ieee.org/myieee
• Identify your local Section and officers (cursor over your name)
• Locate ‘myAccount’ link in navigation header; Re-authentication
required for myAccount access
myIEEE /
memberNet
• Create your memberNet profile, select and saving opt-in preferences
• Change to intuitive username and password
• www.ieee.org/webaccounts

19. Slide 19
Participation
New Member Orientation

20. Knowing …
Slide 20New Member Orientation – Participation
Stay informed, take action
‘Benefits Bulletin’
– E-newsletter delivered monthly
– Announcements about new/updated benefits
– Interactive polls, hyperlinked benefit listing
– Winners of the random, IEEE t-shirt drawing
‘The Institute’
– The ‘alumni newspaper’ chronicling the events,
activities, and accomplishments of IEEE and its
members
– Four (4) print, and eight (8) online editions
– An email alert notification newsletter, published twice a
month, highlights articles in the online edition
Section / Society Newsletters
– Announcements about the people, activities, and
events specific to a geographic area or technical
interest group

21. Authoring
– Over 140 periodicals let you choose the
best forum for your work
– Exposure in top-rated journals
– Disciplined methodology for peer review
Speaking
– Over 800 conferences let you choose the
best forum for your work
– Distinguished lecturer network for local
events
– Valuable peer networks
Judging
– Opportunity to help make IEEE
competitions successful and insightful for
students and young professionals
Contributing …
Slide 21
Share insight, help others
New Member Orientation – Participation

22. Influencing …
Slide 22
Exercise leadership, drive change
New Member Orientation – Participation
Developing
– Technical standards
– Curriculum for high-school, teacher in-service
training
Leading & Organizing
– Section, Chapter, Student branch events and
activities
– Existing or new conference tracks, competitions
Promoting
– Local and/or technical events and activities
– Membership development, fundraising
– Recognition of other members
Voting
– Selecting the IEEE leadership locally, technically,
and globally

23. Slide 23
In Summary …
New Member Orientation

24. Membership Begins with Connecting …
IEEE Web Account
myIEEE
myAccount
memberNet
IEEE e-Mail Alias
Slide 24New Member Orientation

25. … and is Enriched through Participation
Knowing
Contributing
Influencing
Slide 25New Member Orientation

26. New Member Assistance …
IEEE Contact Center
– Available 24 hours / 5 days a week
(Sunday, 4:30pm ET through Friday, 4:30pm ET)
– www.ieee.org/contactcenter
+1 800 678 4333 (USA and Canada)
+1 732 981 0060 (Worldwide)
IEEE Section Volunteer Leadership
– Contact rolodex accessible from myIEEE
Slide 26New Member Orientation

27. Frequently Asked Questions …
Slide 27New Member Orientation – Participation
Why hasn’t my new member
welcome package arrived ?
Allow 3-5 weeks from the day you joined. Varies by country, and /or venue of joining, e.g., print
application, at a conference. If not received by 5 weeks, contact IEEE Contact Center.
Where can I find my
member number ?
Log into myIEEE with your IEEE Web Account. Cursor over your name, and a drop-down window
will appear that displays your member number.
How can I access my IEEE
web-account username and
password?
Visit www.ieee.org/webaccount. This resource page guides you step-by-step on how to ascertain
the username and password information you need. If you need additional assistance, initiate a
request for assistance to the IEEE Contact Center, at www.ieee.org/contactcenter.
Where can I access my
IEEE payment receipts?
Log into myIEEE. Cursor over the link in the header of myIEEE called ‘myAccount.’ From the
drop-down window, select ‘My Orders,’ where you will be prompted to log-in again. Upon entry,
find and print your receipt.
How do I change my
mailing address?
Log into myIEEE. Cursor over the link in the header of myIEEE called ‘myAccount.’ From the
drop-down window, select ‘Address Profile,’ where you will be prompted to log-in again. Upon
entry, update and save your info.
What is included in my
membership?
The most complete list of member benefits can be found at www.ieee.org/myieee. The list will
distinguish benefits that come with your membership at no additional cost, as well as add-on
products and services. Society benefits vary.
How do I gain access to the
IEEE Job Site?
Log into myIEEE. Select the tab, “Profession Desktop.” Navigation to the IEEE Job Site will be
presented in the left navigation bar.
To what do I have access in
IEEE Xplore?
All IEEE members can search and review the 2 million + records and abstracts, and can
download articles from IEEE Spectrum and. IEEE Potentials magazines. The ability to download
other articles is dependent upon your add-on services, e.g., add-on membership to IEEE’s
technical societies, and/or being an add-on subscriber to the IEEE Member Digital Library.

28. Thank you!
Conclusion of Formal Presentation
(More information about benefits in Appendix)
Slide 28New Member Orientation
www.ieee.org/contactcenter
This presentation is available for download at www.ieee.org/start

29. Q & A Session
(welcome to stay, or leave)
Slide 29New Member Orientation
www.ieee.org/contactcenter

30. New Member Orientation Slide 30
New Member Orientation Webcast Appendix
The Benefits & Opportunities of Membership

31. Why we join—why we stay…
Knowledge ...
staying current with the fast changing world of technology
Community …
local and global activities, unparalleled networking opportunities,
members-only discounts, electing IEEE leadership
Professional Home …
empowering members to build and own their careers,
mentoring, making the world a better place

32. Staying Technically Current
IEEE Spectrum Magazine
 Monthly, the award-winning IEEE Spectrum
magazine explores the creation, application and
implications of new technologies
IEEE.tv
 IEEE’s Internet television, exclusive Member
programming and file downloading privileges
The Institute Newsletter
 Monthly (4 print, 8 online) newsworthy IEEE
activities both in professional and technical areas
IEEE Potentials Magazine
 6 issues (online), the magazine for technology's
rising, student innovators
IEEE Xplore Digital Library
 Table-of-contents and abstracts (1.9 million
documents)
Additional Benefits (add-ons)…
 IEEE Member Digital Library, Proceedings of the IEEE

33. Sections, Student Branches, and Technical Chapters
 Local, face-to-face technical and social meetings
 Engage peers through informative technical meetings
 Recognition of accomplishments
IEEE MemberNet
 Authoritative member directory of IEEE
 Networks personalized to each member
 Opt-in privacy protection
IEEE e-Mail Alias
 Identifies you as the IEEE ‘family’
 Virus protection and spam filtering
IEEE Mentoring Connection
 Peer-to-peer advice and counsel
 Participate as either mentor or mentee
Volunteering
 Opportunities that build leadership skills and networking
opportunities
Professional Networking

34. Membership paying for itself
 As much as 50% off IEEE products
 Registration discounts on 350+
conferences annually
Additional Benefits (add-ons)… the power of volume
purchasing*…
 Financial Services
 Insurance Services
 Home & Office Services
 Travel Services
*Benefits vary by country
Member Discounts / Reduced Rates

35. Career Development & Recognition
IEEE Job Site, Career Alert
 Locate career opportunities easily and
confidentially
 Weekly email newsletter containing career advice
Continuing Education Partners Program
 Up to a 10% discount on online degree programs
Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD), Life
Membership
 Membership communities with special interests
and needs
Awards & Scholarships
 Recognizes the accomplishments of IEEE
members
 Enhance your resume with an IEEE scholarship
Additional Benefits (add-ons)…
 IEEE Expert Now – Online video conference tutorials,
short courses & workshops

36. Volunteering & Giving Back to Society
Volunteering
 Developing critical, non-technical skills that enable you to
be more effective professionally
Commitment to the Next Generation
 Enabling low-cost student membership
 Introduction of engineering and technology to young people
worldwide
IEEE History Center
 Sponsor of the IEEE Virtual Museum
 Preservation, research, and dissemination of information
about the history of electrical science and technology
 Technological and organizational history of IEEE, its
members, and their professions, in order to increase
awareness
 Role of engineering and technology in the improvement of
the quality of life for people throughout the world
Mentoring
 Numerous venues for serving as a trusted advisor
 Participation in IEEE Mentoring Connection

37. IEEE Society membership enhances the
benefits of IEEE membership
 38 Societies representing a full spectrum
of technical interests
 Local technical chapters
 Subscriptions and online content
 Local technical chapters
 Networking w/innovators, experts, and
practitioners
 Members-only rates on additional
publications
 Volunteering opportunities
 Technical committees
 Journal editors
 Conference organizers
Society Membership

38. Instrumentation & Measurement
Intelligent Transportation Systems
Magnetics
Microwave Theory & Techniques
Nuclear & Plasma Sciences
Oceanic Engineering
Photonics
Power Electronics
Power Engineering
Product Safety Engineering
Professional Communication
Reliability
Robotics & Automation
Signal Processing
Society on Social Implications of
Technology
Solid-State Circuits
Systems, Man, & Cybernetics
Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics, & Frequency
Control
Vehicular Technology
Aerospace & Electronic Systems
Antennas & Propagation
Broadcast Technology
Circuits & Systems
Communications
Components, Packaging, &
Manufacturing Technology
Computer
Computational Intelligence (formerly
Neural Networks)
Consumer Electronics
Control Systems
Dielectrics & Electrical Insulation
Education
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Electron Devices
Engineering in Medicine & Biology
Geoscience & Remote Sensing
Industrial Electronics
Industry Applications
Information Theory
Society Membership

39. A standards program that serves the global
needs of industry, government, and the
public
 Individual Membership
 Unlimited balloting
 IEEE-SA news
 IEEE-SA Member Central
 Member discounts
 Voting Rights, IEEE-SA governance
 Corporate Membership
 Corporate Forum
 Corporate Advisory Group
 Online Community
 Complimentary Individual
memberships
 Voting Rights, IEEE-SA governance
IEEE Standards Association

40. Facilitating the development
of programs and
activities that promote
the entry into and
retention of women in
engineering programs
 90+ local groups
worldwide
 RECOGNIZES women's outstanding achievements
in electrical and electronics engineering through
IEEE Awards nominations.
 ORGANIZES receptions at major technical
conferences to enhance networking and to promote
membership in WIE.
 ADVOCATES women in leadership roles in IEEE
governance and career advancement for women in
the profession.
 PROVIDES assistance with the formation of new
WIE Affinity Groups and supports ongoing activities.
 PROMOTES IEEE Member Grade advancement for
women to the grades of Senior Member and Fellow.
 FACILITATES the development of programs and
activities that promote the entry into and retention of
women in engineering programs.
IEEE Women in Engineering