The Annual General Meeting of Kochi Subsection was held at Hotel Seapark, Kalamasserry on 9th Feb 2013.
The Vice Chair of Kochi Subsection, Dr.Suresh Nair welcomed the gathering. Dr.Vasudevan read out the IEEE Code of Ethics. The annual report of the subsection was presented by Mr.Shahim Baker, Secretary, IEEE Kochi Subsection. On behalf of the Subsection Treasurer, the Secretary presented the financial reports prepared by the treasurer, Dr.Rajesh M.V.
Dr. Unnikrishnan, Chair IEEE Subsection mentioned the achievements and milestones of the Kochi Subsection, in his presedential address. He thanked all the members and volunteers for the support in conducting successful events in the subsection, especially the INDICON 2012.
Dr. Unnikrishnan, who was in charge of the nominations announced that as there was no nomination other than the official slate, the official slate will take charge as the Execom for the year 2013.
The newly elected Chair, Dr.Suresh Nair addressed the members and presented his plans for Kochi subsection for the year 2013. He requested the members to come out as active volunteers and to give their valuable suggestions and support.
The website of Kochi Subsection, www.kochi.ieeekerala.org was launched during the event. As a token of appreciation of his efforts towards the creation of the website, Mr.Shahul Hameed was awarded an appreciation certificate. The volunteers from Rajagiri School of Engg & Technology, who worked hard towards the success of INDICON 2012 were honored with appreciation certificates, on the occasion.
Dr. Unnikrishnan announced that Mrs. Mini Ulanat is selected to receive Kochi Subsection’s Best Volunteer Award for 2012. The award is to appreciate her dedication, sincerity & support in organizing various IEEE activities during the year 2012.
The newly elected execom interacted with the members. There were a lot of creative suggestions from the side of the members.
Mr.Simon Akkara, the newly elected Vice Chair, gave the vote of thanks. The meeting ended with a High-Tea and a networking session.