Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/545410

Meeting Agenda1. Review of Progress & Objectives (5 mins)-Quick recap of action items from the last <a href="http://meeting.-Goal" target="_blank" title="meeting.-Goal">meeting.-Goal Check: Confirm status of vTools officer updates and bank account information <a href="http://gathering.-Confirm" target="_blank" title="gathering.-Confirm">gathering.-Confirm today's goal: Lock in the 2026 activity plan and finalize the narrative for the funding <a href="http://request.2" target="_blank" title="request.2">request.2. vTools & Compliance Status Update (5 mins)-Confirm that all officer details (including term start/end dates) are now accurate in <a href="http://vTools.-Discuss" target="_blank" title="vTools.-Discuss">vTools.-Discuss any clarifications needed regarding the "treasurer exception" (if applicable).3. Finalizing the 2026 Activity Lineup (20 mins)-This section focuses on the "What" and "Why" for the funding <a href="http://request.-Review" target="_blank" title="request.-Review">request.-Review Brainstormed Ideas: Present the list of proposed activities from the last <a href="http://meeting.-Prioritization" target="_blank" title="meeting.-Prioritization">meeting.-Prioritization & Feasibility:-Which activities are "must-do" for 2026?-Which are "nice-to-have"?-Identify potential speakers, venues, or collaboration opportunities for <a href="http://each.-Confirm" target="_blank" title="each.-Confirm">each.-Confirm Activity Details: For each priority activity, briefly outline:-Proposed Title-Target Month/Quarter-Estimated Audience Size4. Drafting the Funding Request Narrative (15 mins)-This section focuses on the "How Much" and translating activities into the formal <a href="http://request.-Budget" target="_blank" title="request.-Budget">request.-Budget Mapping: Map the finalized activities to the <a href="http://budget.-Narrative" target="_blank" title="budget.-Narrative">budget.-Narrative Review: Review the draft narrative (if prepared beforehand) or collectively write the key bullet <a href="http://points.-Tip:" target="_blank" title="points.-Tip:">points.-Tip: Focus on member value and technical impact, using "activity" terminology as required by <a href="http://IEEE.-Consolidation:" target="_blank" title="IEEE.-Consolidation:">IEEE.-Consolidation: Ensure the budget numbers align perfectly with the proposed <a href="http://activities.5" target="_blank" title="activities.5">activities.5. Final Action Items & Timeline (10 mins)-Assign the final writing/editing of the funding request <a href="http://document.-Confirm" target="_blank" title="document.-Confirm">document.-Confirm who will submit the form by the 16 March <a href="http://deadline.-Set" target="_blank" title="deadline.-Set">deadline.-Set an internal review deadline (e.g., "Draft ready for review by 13 March").-Plan next steps for event logistics (e.g., "Secretary to contact venue X regarding April date").6. Final Q&A & Open Discussion (5 mins)-Last chance for the VTS Chapter Chair to clarify any remaining <a href="http://questions.7" target="_blank" title="questions.7">questions.7. AdjournmentVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/545410