INCOSE-LA Recognized for 2009 Accomplishments PDF Print E-mail
Written by Rosalind Lewis   
Saturday, 05 June 2010 22:43
The International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) recently recognized the Los Angeles Chapter as an old Circle Award Chapter based upon its contributions and accomplishments in 2009. The Gold Circle Award recognizes chapters adopting best practices and reaching the highest goals and standards, and this is the seventh time in the last eight years that INCOSE-LA has received this award. The recognition letter reads in part as follows:

“For many, chapters provide the primary day-to-day interface with INCOSE. Chapters organize technical and social programs, communicate key information about our organization and discipline, support technical activities, and enhance the member experience by facilitating an open, inviting environment where members receive valued products and services that enhance their careers. In fulfilling this mission, the Los Angeles Chapter leaders and members have committed significant time and energy to further the goals of our organization.  To honor these efforts and achievements, this Gold Circle Award will be presented at the 2010 INCOSE International Symposium in Chicago, IL. In doing so, INCOSE recognizes and celebrates the contributions and achievements of the Los Angeles Chapter, its leaders, and its sponsors. High quality, vibrant chapters are essential in INCOSE's drive to enrich, educate, and enlighten the INCOSE membership while improving recognition of INCOSE and the systems engineering profession. The Member Board and INCOSE extend heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the Los Angeles Chapter for its contributions towards attaining these goals.”

This is a well earned honor that could not be accomplished without the initiative and commitment of the chapter officers and members. I personally thank every member that contributed their time, talent and treasure to make the 2009 INCOSE-LA year another banner year.
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The INCOSE-LA 2010 Challenge: Another Year of Continuing Excellence PDF Print E-mail
Written by Rosalind Lewis   
Greetings, INCOSE-LA. Let me begin by stating how honored I am to be selected as the 2010 President. I consider it a privilege to lead this great organization, which as a result of the dedicated leaders and volunteers before me, has achieved much. I am also humbled as your new leader. Working with the Board of Directors over the past year, I have seen how this Chapter, which I will call a system, has sought to understand the needs of its membership, has considered many events and activities to design learning and networking opportunities consistent with those needs, and has implemented these offerings with thoughtful attention to detail, born from a commitment to continuous improvement. Finally, I am hopeful that this year will continue the excellence and traditions that have garnered us recognition and many awards for our high performance. My hope is grounded in my belief that the work we do as systems engineers to address today's challenges — challenges made complex by the clashing of technological, organizational, societal, and economic factors — is more important now than ever. To that end, I invite you to seek out opportunities, existing and new, to participate actively in INCOSE-LA, and to contribute to making this one of our best years ever.