Balloting & Handling Negative Votes

This session will inform members on how to effectively move documents through the ASTM balloting process, from initiating a subcommittee ballot through main committee and Society review. A review of the role of COS (Committee on Standards) is included a special focus on the procedural handling of negative votes throughout the balloting process. Learn to get positive results from negative votes!

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Monday, September 26 at 1:00PM (Eastern)

Wednesday, September 28 at 3:00PM (Eastern)

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Subcommittee Chairman's Duties and Responsibilities

The role of a subcommittee chairman involves many titles, such as leader, communicator, administrator, and organizer. Covered in this session is how one manages these titles to head a successful subcommittee. Conducting an effective meeting, preparing ballot items, delegating tasks, and managing an entire subcommittee are just a few of the duties that are discussed in this session.

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Monday, September 26 at 11:00AM (Eastern)

Wednesday, September 28 at 1:00PM (Eastern)

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Main Committee Officers' Duties and Responsibilities

The goal of this session is to identify key duties and responsibilities of the Chairman, Vice Chairman, Membership Secretary, and Secretary in order to strengthen the leadership skills necessary for a productive committee. If you currently are or soon will be a main committee officer, this session will educate you on every aspect of your specific role.

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Tuesday, September 27 at 1:00PM (Eastern)

Thursday, September 29 at 11:00AM (Eastern)

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Task Group Chair & Technical Contact Responsibilities

Recently taken on the role of a task group leader or technical contact in your committee? This module will provide an overview of the duties and responsibilities of task group leaders and technical contacts, as well as help you navigate the ASTM systems and various tools available to assist with your standards development work. Some applications that will be introduced are registration of a work item, organizing a collaboration area, submitting items for ballot, scheduling a virtual meeting, and handling negatives and comments.

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Tuesday, September 27 at 9:30AM (Eastern)

Thursday, September 29 at 1:00PM (Eastern)

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Member Website Tools

This module is designed to provide information about the vast array of tools on the ASTM website that facilitates worldwide participation in the ASTM standard development process. The module will provide information on balloting, online negative ballot resolution, registering work items, submitting ballot items, collaboration spaces, roster maintenance, and other website enhancements.

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Tuesday, September 27 at 1:00PM (Eastern)

Thursday, September 29 at 3:00PM (Eastern)

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Process of Standards Development (Developing New and Revising Existing Standards)

During this joint Technical Committee Operations and Editorial module, we will review both new and revised standards as they go through the development and publication process. We will cover how standard ideas are introduced, drafted, and publicized as well as review ASTM’s electronic tools and time-tested techniques for accelerating the development of your standard. Included in the workshop will be a brief review of work item registration, the three stages of balloting, and an explanation of the key roles of your editor and the standard’s technical contact.

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Monday, September 26 at 3:00PM (Eastern)

Wednesday, September 28 at 11:00AM (Eastern)

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Membership & Roster Maintenance

Learn how to use the ASTM online tools to classify new members, grant official voting status, and maintain balance on your committee and subcommittee rosters. Also, learn the benefits of membership promotion, how to effectively develop a promotion to maximize exposure of committee activities and increase participation.

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Monday, September 26 at 9:30AM (Eastern)

Wednesday, September 28 at 9:30AM (Eastern)

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Strategic Planning & New Activity Development

ASTM International committees are designed to reflect the breadth of the industries they represent, with all stakeholder groups present. Due to the inherent complexity of many industries, it is imperative that committees retain focus in regard to their overall mission and strategic planning is a tool that can greatly assist a committee in accomplishing this goal. A comprehensive Strategic Planning philosophy reinforces a committee's strengths, maximizing potential resources. This module will provide some tips and tools for strategic planning techniques within your committees.

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Thursday, September 29 at 1:00PM (Eastern)

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ASTM International in the Global Arena

ASTM International's MOU program promotes communication between ASTM International and national standards bodies worldwide, fostering awareness of the standardization systems of all parties involved. The MOU objectives are to encourage, increase, and facilitate the participation of technical experts from around the world in the ASTM standards development process and broaden the global acceptance and use of ASTM International standards. The presentation, “ASTM in the International Arena” focuses on the MOU Program benefits, obligations, challenges and goals. It also covers current and future initiatives and challenges that ASTM faces in China.

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Tuesday, September 27 at 9:30AM (Eastern)

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Government Interface and Corporate Outreach

Staff of the ASTM Washington Office will provide an overview of efforts to promote public policy initiatives that advance ASTM’s mission and business strategies, including: the removal of barriers to the worldwide acceptance and use of ASTM standards; ensuring that ASTM standards are properly adopted or referenced by Federal agencies, and that government standards activities do not duplicate or conflict with the interests of ASTM International; and the identifying opportunities for new ASTM activities as legislation, regulations, and government research initiatives lead to the need for new private sector standards.

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Thursday, September 29 at 9:30AM (Eastern)

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Certification & Technical and Professional Training (TPT)

Learn about the ASTM Certification Program on products (material, products, systems, and services) and personnel for industries that desire an independent third party demonstration of compliance to standards and/or are facing regulatory pressures to prove compliance to standards. Also learn about the Technical and Professional Training Courses which offer continuing education on the practical application of standards that most impact your industry.

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Monday, September 26 at 9:30AM (Eastern)

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Interlaboratory Studies (ILS) & Proficiency Testing Programs (PTP)

This training workshop is designed to familiarize members with the ILS & PTP Programs. The ILS program assists committees in developing a quality precision statement for ASTM test methods. PTP is designed to provide participating laboratories with a statistical quality control tool to assess performance in conducting an ASTM test or series of tests.

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Tuesday, September 27 at 11:00AM (Eastern)

Wednesday, September 28 at 9:30AM (Eastern)

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Symposia and Workshops

ASTM Symposia and workshops provide an opportunity to exchange information, present research finding and identify critical areas facing today's emerging technologies. This module will provide benefits of ASTM symposia and workshops. Topics will include proposal process, planning, Symposium/Workshop chairman’s responsibilities and tips for planning a successful event.

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Tuesday, September 27 at 3:00PM (Eastern)

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