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1-Year Term – R. Fairweather, L. Milton, B. Schenker, and H. Schwenk 2-Year Term – S. Burruano, J. McNaul, A. Kall, W. Pakala 3-Year Term – W. Crichlow, Z. Grobowski, M. Kant, R. Showers On October 10, 1957, the IRE approved the formal petition, and the new Professional Group on Radio Frequency Interference (PGRFI) was officially born. Founders of the IRE Professional Group on RFI The original 326 petitioners to the IRE are known as the Founders of the EMC Society. In 1982, at the 25th anniversary of the founding of the IRE Professional Group on RFI, 40 of the original 326 petitioners were still active members of the organization. (Unfortunately, the original list of Founders has never been located, and the other 286 Founders are unknown). The Founders still alive today, that we know of, are Samuel J. Burruano, Milton Kant, Warren Kesselman, Vincent J. Mancino, Douglas W. Robertson, Harold R. Schwenk, Ralph M. Showers, and Anthony Zimbalatti. First Administrative Committee The first meeting of the Administrative Committee of the PGRFI was held November 20, 1957 at the Berkeley-Carteret Hotel in Asbury Park in New Jersey. Harold Schwenk was elected as the first Chairman, Leonard Milton as the first ViceChairman, Albert R. Kall as the first Secretary, and Lieutenant James. P. McNaul as the first Treasurer. The first official term of office ran from July 1, 1958 to June 30, 1959 In 1963, the IEEE was formed from the combination of the IRE and the American Institute of Electrical Engineers (AIEE) and the IRE Professional Group on RFI became the IEEE Professional Technical Group on RFI. In 1964, the name was changed to the IEEE EMC Group. Then, in 1978, the EMC Group became the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Society of the IEEE, its current name. In 1965, the terms of office were changed to run concurrently with the calendar year, so A. H. Sullivan, Jr. served as Chairman from July 1, 1965 until December 31, 1967 (a total of two and one-half years, the longest term served by any chairman). In 1972, the offices of Chairman and Vice-Chairman were renamed President and Vice-President in a title change that has remained constant ever since. The Vice-Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer had no specific terms, and were often held for long periods of time by the same persons. However, traditionally the President served a two-year term beginning in 1974 – 1975 with W. E. “Gene” Cory. The traditional twoyear term of the President of the Society was formalized in 1997 with a motion at the Board level. A complete list of all Past Chairmen and Presidents is shown in Table 1. Some officers of the Board have served in their positions for an extended period of time. For example, L.W. (Leonard) Thomas, Sr. served as Secretary from 1966-1983 (17 years) and Warren Kesselman has been Treasurer from 1972-1983 and again from 1998 until the present (for a total of 21 years). And, Janet O’Neil has been Secretary from April 1988 until the present time (a total of 20 years.) Symposiums Conferences and Symposiums have been an important part of the EMC Society from its beginnings, and indeed even before the time of its organization. The first Conference on Radio Interference Reduction was held in December 1954 at the Armour Research Foundation of the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, Illinois. It was followed by the Second Conference at the Sheraton Hotel in Chicago on March 6-7, 1956. A total of 10 Armour Conferences were held. The last one took place at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, Illinois from November 17-19, 1964. It was jointly sponsored by the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy and the U.S. Air Force, and was organized by the Illinois Institute of Technology Research Institute in cooperation with the IEEE EMC Group. Why gamble on design? NTS Engineering Services evens the odds. at us 42 e Se oth 3 2008 Bo EMC MI E it, IEE Detro As your product development partner, NTS helps ensure the successful launch and industry acceptance of your product. Our skilled engineers provide complete design solutions and integrated services for creating something totally new or redesigning an existing product. Whether you want to outsource your engineering services or enhance your own design capabilities, NTS has the insight and experience to design your product for success. With almost 50 years of experience, NTS is the best choice for your engineering and testing needs. We have served thousands of satisfied customers in a variety of industries including Aerospace, Defense, Telecommunications, and Commercial Electronics. Don’t leave your success to chance. Call NTS today for a free, no-obligation quote. Accelerating Your Time to Market 800-270-2516 www.ntscorp.com n info@ntscorp.com Integrated Engineering Solutions | Testing & Standards Compliance | Technical Resources AUGUSt 2008 Conformity 17 NTS quarter page ad 07.07.08.indd 1 7/7/2008 9:18:29 AM http://www.ntscorp.com http://www.ntscorp.com

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Conformity Magazine - August 2008 Contents Editor’s Note FCC Seeks Comment on Reauction of 700 MHz D Block Commission Cracks Down (Again!) on Junk Fax Marketer Canada Levies Fees for Public Safety Radio Spectrum FDA Issues Guidance on Medical Device Tracking Greenpeace Challenges Video Game Manufacturers The IEEE EMC Society: A Proud History of Accomplishments ESD Open Forum An Update on Changes to the Automotive ESD Standard, ISO 10605 Modeling of Radiated Electromagnetic Disturbances in Automotive Applications Design Issues in Automotive Radio Frequency Systems IEEE EMC Symposium IEEE 2008 Show Preview Exhibitors Buyer’s Guide Product News Most Eco-Friendly Companies Updated Standards List For the EU’s Pressure Equipment Directive Commission Issues Updated Standards List For Directive on Gas-Fired Appliances HHS Releases Fact Sheet on U.S. Imports from China Customs Agents Seize Holiday Lights IEEE PSES Symposium Set for October CPSC Actions in the News IEC Standards Update UL Standards Update Telcordia Standards Update From Our “You Can’t Make This Stuff Up” Department Looking Back: Items from Past Issues of Conformity Product Reviews Advertisers

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