[agents] FIPA chair

[James Odell]

Dear Dr Fatmah,

Most of the FIPA membership is in the EU and a smaller part in in the US.

-Jim


On 2/7/12 3:43 PM, "Fatmah" indited:

> Dear Professor Odell,
> Thank you for your fast reply, I am from Saudi. So this means we are out since
> your are only focusing on Europe.
> Best Regards,
> Dr.Fatmah
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>   From: James Odell <email at jamesodell.com>
>  To: Fatmah <al_batuul2000 at yahoo.com>; Amir Talaei-Khoei <amirtk at kth.se>
> Cc: Agents <agents at cs.umbc.edu>
>  Sent: Tuesday, February 7, 2012 10:26 PM
>  Subject: Re: [agents] FIPA chair
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> Re: [agents] FIPA chair
> Dear All
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> Here are some of the comments from the membership about the qualifications and
> dedication level of the nominated chairs.
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> **For example, Massimo's suggestion:**
> "My personal opinion is that the choice of the next chair and co-chair will
> deeply influence the future of FIPA.
> I think FIPA needs to start a new era. The first sign of that should come from
> the names of the leaders.
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> IMHO these two persons should be very renowned in their industrial/academic
> agent-related activity and, if possible, new to FIPA.
> This would send a clear message of renovation and it would ensure the
> necessary authority to an organization with such an important history.
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> I kindly ask to all the members, if they agree with my thoughts,  to think
> about people who can satisfy these criteria and invite them."
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> **And Dominic's suggestion:"
> Might I suggest that nominees be asked to put forward a coherent
> statement of intent and plan of action for their tenure.
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> ** And a few of my suggestions: **
> At this point chairing will be a bit challenging.
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> Originally FIPA was 90% academics and 10% business.  The question now is: can
> we get academic teams to working groups?  For the past 8 year, several working
> groups formed, by then did to continue after a few months.  So, unless the new
> chairs have the time and energy to organize working groups (mostly in Europe)
> and can "push" them to deliver useful standards, it may not be successful.
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> Currently, it will take a lot of work to get FIPA energized.  As I mentioned
> above, organizing working groups is one.  Others would include updating and
> maintain the website; processing and reporting the membership; IEEE-required
> financial reporting; sending and presenting status reports to IEEE.
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> Anyone, then, being nominated for chair should be aware that the level of
> effort for the next year or so will be pretty high.
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> Best regards,
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> Jim
> www.fipa.org <http://www.fipa.org>
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> On 2/7/12 2:17 PM, "Fatmah" indited:
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>> Dear Professor Odell,
>> we need to know the measures, requirements and obligations.
>> Best Regards,
>> Dr.Fatmah
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>>   From: Amir Talaei-Khoei <amirtk at kth.se>
>>  To: James Odell <email at jamesodell.com>; Agents <agents at cs.umbc.edu>
>>  Sent: Tuesday, February 7, 2012 5:56 AM
>>  Subject: Re: [agents] FIPA chair
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>> Dear Professor Odell,
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>> I would be pleased to be nominated for the position.
>> Thanks
>> Amir
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>> ________________________________________
>> From: agents-bounces at cs.umbc.edu [agents-bounces at cs.umbc.edu] on behalf of
>> James Odell [email at jamesodell.com]
>> Sent: Friday, February 03, 2012 9:59 PM
>> To: Agents
>> Subject: [agents] FIPA chair
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>> Hi All,
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>> Many people want FIPA to continue as an organization.
>> However, to continue, FIPA needs a new Chair and Vice-Chair.
>> Is there anyone who is will to volunteer to be a candidate or nominate
>> one/some?
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>> Best regards,
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>> Jim Odell
>> Acting chair, IEEE FIPA
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