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Latest ICC News & Announcements 2016



December 16, 2016 - Passing of Bob Eichorn

It is with sadness that we share the news of the passing of longtime ICC member and IEEE Fellow Bob Eichorn, who passed away on November 23, 2016.  An obituary can be found here.

October 28, 2016 - International/Diversity Social/ICC Women Engineers

There are two social events on Sunday afternoon , October 30, before the main reception, both will be held at the "Palm Patio" from 4-5 PM.  The International/Diversity Social for ICC Members and Guests looks to provide a forum for ICC attendees from different countries to network, learn more about the ICC and seek help.  The Social for ICC Women Engineers seeks to provide a forum for mutual introductions and networking with other women engineers.  The chairs of both events hope to see you there!

October 21, 2016 - Fall Meeting, Final Agenda Update and Ad-Hoc on Seismic Performance of Transmission Cables

Due to some room changes by the hotel, and update to the final agenda for the Fall 2016 Meeting has been posted here.  Also, there will be a Subcommittee C Ad-Hoc committee on issues related to the seismic performance of transmission cable systems.  Several presentations are scheduled as well as an update on the status of IEEE 693.

October 15, 2016 - Fall Meeting, Final Agenda

The final agenda for the Fall 2016 Meeting has been posted here.  Any last minute changes will be posted at registration.

October 11, 2016 - Fall 2016 Meeting Transnational Luncheon

 The Fall 2016 technical presentation schedule is filling out quickly.  The Transnational Luncheon has posted their schedule of presentations for the Fall Meeting.

October 4, 2016 - Fall 2016 Meeting Subcommittee C Presentations

 Subcommittee C has also posted their preliminary schedule of presentations for the Fall Meeting.

September 30, 2016 - Table Top Displays

Every meeting we have an area for table top displays by vendors for our industry.  We have a full slate of vendors signed up this meeting, a list of whom can be found here.  NOTE TO VENDORS:  All available spaces for the Fall 2016 meeting have been reserved.  No more registrations for Table Tops can be accepted at this time.

September 30, 2016 - Fall Meeting, Near Final Agenda

The third draft agenda for the Fall 2016 Meeting has been posted here.  Please remember that this is still a preliminary agenda, and may change again before the meeting.  It is however nearing it's final form.  Please keep checking back for updates.

September 28, 2016 - Fall Meeting, Preliminary Agenda

The second preliminary agenda for the Fall 2016 Meeting has been posted here.  Please remember that this is still a preliminary agenda, and will change several more times before the meeting.  Please keep checking back for updates.

September 27, 2016 - Fall Meeting, Preliminary Agenda

The first preliminary agenda for the Fall 2016 Meeting has been posted here.  Please remember that this is a preliminary agenda, and will change several more times before the meeting.  Please keep checking back for updates.

September 23, 2016 - ICC Newsletter

The Fall 2016 ICC Newsletter has been posted here.  Please feel free to share copies of this with your colleagues, supervisors, and anyone potentially interested in the ICC and it's activities.  Thanks to communications chair Harry Orton and his team for this publication!

September 12, 2016 - Fall 2016 Meeting Call for Presentations, Subcommittee D Presentations

Along with the meeting announcement, a call for presentations has been made.  If you have a presentation that you would like to make, please contact the chair/vice chair of the relevant technical subcommittee.  (Click the Subcommittees Link to the left)  Subcommittee D has also posted their preliminary schedule.

September 12, 2016 - Fall 2016 Educational Session - High Voltage Cable Accessories

The subject for the Fall 2016 Educational Session is High Voltage Cable Accessories.  Details about the presentations have been posted here.  Remember to register in order to receive PDHs.

September 6, 2016 - Fall 2016 Meeting Announcement - Hotel Details

We are approximately 2 months away from the Fall 2016 ICC Meeting in Scottsdale, Arizona.  Details about the meeting including a link for making hotel reservations have been posted to the Fall 2016 Meeting page.

August 29, 2016 - Spring 2016 Minutes

The minutes for the spring 2016 meeting are now available for download by all registered attendees.  Please login by following this link: Spring 2016 Meeting Minutes Download

August 21, 2016 - Fall Meeting, Spouses Activities

Our fall 2016 meeting is coming quickly!  Several actives have been planned for spouses that will require pre-registration.  Please check out the details here on our Fall meeting page.

June 20, 2016 - 2016 IEEE Herman Halperin Electric Transmission and Distribution Award Update

As previously announced, George Anders was named the recipient of the 2016 IEEE Herman Halperin Electric Transmission and Distribution Award.  The 2016 IEEE Awards Booklet was recently published, with page 22 being of especial interest to ICC!  Click the following links to Read or Download the awards booklet.

June 9, 2016 - Passing of Carmen Orton (wife of Harry)

Our warmest condolences to our friend and colleague Harry Orton for the passing of his wife Carmen.  Our prayers and thoughts are with Harry and his family during this difficult time.  The obituary can be found here.

June 9, 2016 - IEEE SA Working Group Chair Quick Reference Guide

Attention all Working Group Chairs and Vice Chairs!  Standards Coordinator John Merando has posted the latest version of the IEEE-SA Working Group Chair Quick Reference Guide.  Find helpful hints and details of all the various steps for interfacing with IEEE-SA to get your standard through the standards process and published.

May 26, 2016 - Passing of Harry Hayes

It is with sadness that we share news of the passing of longtime ICC Member Harry Hayes on May 22, 2016.  The obituary can be found here.

April 29, 2016 - 2016 ICC Awards

We honored a number of our members at the Spring 2016 Meeting, including presenting the ICC Distinguished Service Award to Nirmal Singh.  Check out all the awards here.

April 27, 2016 - 2016 ICC Distinguished Service Award Recipient Dr. Nirmal Singh

The ICC is pleased to announce Dr. Nirmal Singh as the recipient of the 2016 ICC Distinguished Service Award.  This is the highest Honor that the ICC can bestow upon it's members.  Let us all extend our congratulations to him!

April 27, 2016 - Fall 2016

A Successful Spring 2016 meeting was held in Fort Lauderdale!  Mark your calendar now to join us this Fall, October 30 - November 2, 2016 at the Doubletree Paradise Valley Resort!

March 31, 2016 - Spring Meeting Final Agenda Change

There has been a last minute change to the agenda, due to discovering a room size problem.  So the Spring 2016 Meeting Final Final Agenda has been posted here! (Subcommittee Meeting room for Tuesday and Wednesday have been changed.)  Any further last minute changes will be posted near the registration desk.

March 30, 2016 - Spring Meeting Final Agenda

The Spring 2016 Meeting Final Agenda has been posted here!  Any last minute changes will be posted near the registration desk.

March 29, 2016 - More Schedules

Subcommittees C & F have ported their presentation lists for next week's meeting.  Additionally WG F06 has posted an agenda for their meeting.

March 28, 2016 - Spring Meeting Next Week!

The Spring 2016 Meeting is almost here!  The subcommittee presentation and table top display list continues to get updated almost daily!  Discussion group G10 on International Organizations has also posted an agenda for their meeting here.  See you next week in South Florida!

March 23, 2016 - ICC Newsletter

The Spring 2016 ICC Newsletter has been posted here.  Please feel free to share copies of this with your colleagues, supervisors, and anyone potentially interested in the ICC and it's activities.  Thanks to communications chair Harry Orton and his team for this publication!

March 20, 2016 - Spring Meeting Agenda Update

The Spring 2016 Meeting Agenda has been updated here!  We are getting closer to the final agenda, but keep checking back for final updates.

March 15, 2016 - Spring Meeting Updates, GUIDEBOOK LIVE!

The Spring 2016 Meeting technical program continues to fill out, including the addition of our Mini-Expo vendors.  Also, the popular GUIDEBOOK app is live again!  Follow this link to quickly install the app on your phone or device of choice, and keep up with any last minute changes to the schedule.

March 8, 2016 - Spring Meeting Agenda, Subcommittee Agendas

The Spring 2016 Meeting Agenda has been updated here!  Please remember this is still and early draft, and there are likely to be changes before the meeting.
We are also starting to get details of the various subcommittee agenda's for the Spring Meeting, including Sub A - Cable Construction and Design, Sub G - Transnational Luncheon and the Educational Program on the subject "Partial Discharge - The Basics and the Big Questions".  Working Group C11 on Submarine Cables has also posted details of their meeting.

March, 1 2016 - New Year, New Officers Continued...

With the new year, there were also changes in a number of Subcommittee positions.  Sub B has rotated offices, with Stan Szyszko moving up to Chair, and Tom Campbell becoming Vice Chair.  At the Educational Session, Rachel Mosier has moved up to Chair.  Two new positions within the Administrative Committee have also been Filled.  Past Chair John Smith has agreed to serve in a new role of Minutes Publication Coordinator.  And we now have an Assistant Webmaster, Tina Carson.  Remember to welcome all these new (or new role) officers when you see them!

February 29, 2016 - Spring Meeting Agenda

The first draft of the Spring 2016 Meeting Agenda has been posted here!  Please remember this is the first public draft, and there are likely to be changes before the meeting.

January 28, 2016 - Spring Meeting Hotel Registration

Some additional details as well as a link for hotel registration has been added to the Spring Meeting page.  Note that rooms in the group will have the resort fee waived, as well as a discount on valet parking.  Note that this hotel does not have a self parking option.

January 27, 2016 - New Year, New Officers!

With a new year, we have a transition of officers within the ICC.  Thomas Champion has finished his term as Chair, and has been replaced by Frank Frentzas.  The Vice Chair/Treasurer position has been filled by Rusty Bascom.  Welcome to our new leadership!

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