By Ijlal Haider
IEEE Young Professional Affinity Group of Lahore Section organized a one day event for members interested to volunteer for IEEE on 27th February, 2016 from 11:00 to 16:00 (PST) at FAST-National University, Lahore Campus. The session aimed at providing comprehensive training on conduction of programs/projects under IEEE in Lahore Section along with collection of nominations for new tenure of the YP Lahore projects from activate and motivated members.
The one day long session commenced with recitation from the Holy Quran after which an introductory lecture was delivered by Dr. Syed Amjad Hussain Shah, MD Chair, IEEE Lahore Section on the works of the section and the spirit of volunteerism. This was followed by a motivational talk on ethics and code of conduct for working in IEEE in general and Young Professional affinity group in particular by Dr. Khaver Zia, Treasurer, IEEE Lahore Section. After this, Mr. Usman Muhammad Ali, Chair, IEEE YP Lahore briefed the attendees about the past activities and achievements of IEEE YP Lahore Section along with a discussion of the future opportunities/programs/projects under it. Next in line was a comprehensive session on “Opportunities and Approach in IEEE” by Mr. Usman Munawar Ali, SAC Chair, Lahore Section. He elaborated on how to effectively utilize this forum for community development and urged the attendees to come with true spirit of serving humanity through technology.
Later, Mr. Amir Zahoor , General Secretary, IEEE Lahore Section presented his views on the professional way of communicating and coordinating with IEEE organizational units and about the reporting ethics.
At the end of this, all the attendees were served with lunch and tea during the lunch and prayer break.
After the lunch break, Mr. Ijlal Haider, EA Chair, Lahore Section gave a session on ” Development and Execution of Programs and Projects”, which was followed by filling of a project model canvas by the participants against their interested areas. Every participant filled the model with different parameters of feasibility for successful execution of program.
At the end of day long session, a token of gratitude was presented to all the participants, presenters and organizers along with certificate of participation to everyone.
yes, It was very wonderful event to meet the energetic volunteers throughout the Lahore section YP. We are committed to carry a quality work at the platform.
It was a great session that helped us to know more about IEEE. Thanks IEEE YP Lahore Section.