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Chicago and NEC. Continuing its practice of occasionally meeting in coincidence with Regional activities, the IEEE Board of Directors met at National Electronics Conference time in Chicago this year. That organization again proved a capable host, although the time available for hospitality on a crowded agenda was not great. The NEC provided another view of the myriad interests and technical capabilities of our membership, as well as the educational value of such exhibits in providing a ready, comprehensive review of latest advances in the field.