ASTM International – Officers’ Training Workshop 2022

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ASTM International – Officers’ Training Workshop 2022

September 20 – 21, 2022
Virtual Participation Links
Thank you for registering for the virtual portion of the ASTM Officers’ Training Workshop. In order to complete your
registration for this event, please select the session topics and timeslots you wish to attend using the links provided. Once
you have signed up, you will receive a confirmation email for each session that includes a link to add the event to your
calendar. Please be aware of overlapping sessions when making your selections. All times provided are in Eastern Time
(ET). If you have any questions or need to make changes to your selections, please contact the Workshop Administrator,
Lindsey Limone at llimone@astm.org.
NOTE: Due to the shift to Virtual-Only participation for this workshop, we are happy to be able to provide some additional
training modules. These new sessions are marked below.
NEW!
Member Outreach and Onboarding; Creating an Inclusive Environment in
Committees
Click here: Tuesday 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
ASTM Committees are open to all with interest in ASTM International’s standardization or related activities – engineers,
researchers, scientists, academicians, government representatives, consultants, consumers, students, and more.
The diversity of industries represented increases the value proposition of standards, acceleration of solutions, and
innovation. Learn about different ways to onboard new members and create an environment where members feel welcome
and empowered to contribute. This course aims to provide resources to help your committee identify initiatives and
opportunities that increase feelings of inclusiveness and broaden outreach activities.
NEW!
Public Policy & Stakeholder Outreach
Click here: Tuesday 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
This session is designed to explain how ASTM’s Washington Office and members should interact with government
employees, submit official comments, and engage with international decision-makers. Additionally, the workshop will cover
the framework by which ASTM standards are relevant in the United States and abroad.
Main Committee Officers' Duties and Responsibilities

Click here: Tuesday 1:15 pm – 2:30 pm
Click here: Wednesday 1:15 pm – 2:15 pm
Learn the key duties and responsibilities of the Main Committee Chair, Vice Chair, 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 what to expect in your role on the Main Committee.
Balloting & Handling Negative Votes

Click here: Wednesday 9:00 am – 10:15 am
This session explains how to effectively move documents through the balloting process. A review of the role of the
Committee on Standards (COS) is also included, with a special focus on the procedural handling of negative votes. Learn
to get positive results from negative votes!
Task Group Chair & Technical Contact Responsibilities
This module will provide an overview of the duties and responsibilities of task group leaders and technical contacts, as well
as help you navigate ASTM International processes and the various systems available to assist with your standards
development work. Some topics covered include the registration of a work item, organizing a collaboration area, submitting
items for ballot, scheduling a virtual meeting, and handling negatives and comments.
Member Website Tools

This module is designed to demonstrate the vast array of tools on the ASTM website that facilitate worldwide participation
in the ASTM standard development process. The module provides information on viewing ballots, utilizing online negative
ballot resolution, registering work items, submitting ballot items, accessing collaboration areas, submitting minutes and
agendas, and downloading materials for ASTM meetings, along with many more helpful functions of the website.
Subcommittee Chair's Duties and Responsibilities

This module provides tips on conducting an effective meeting, preparing ballot items, delegating tasks, and managing
subcommittee activities. Whether you are an existing ASTM Subcommittee Chair or are considering taking on this position
within your committee, it’s a great way to better understand the responsibilities of this important role.
Robert’s Rules of Order

Need to facilitate a contentious meeting? This session on Robert's Rules of Order is geared towards Subcommittee and
Main Committee Officers who lead ASTM International meetings. Get an overview of parliamentary procedures as they
relate to ASTM meetings and run through a sample meeting from the “call to order” to adjournment in order to better
understand the procedures.
Editorial Module: Process and Developing and Revising a Standard

This module explains how standard ideas are introduced, drafted, and publicized along with a walkthrough ASTM
International'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 ASTM editor and the standard's technical contact.
Interlaboratory Studies Program (ILS)

This workshop is designed to familiarize members with the features, capabilities, and the online registration process of the
ASTM Interlaboratory Studies (ILS) Program. The ILS program assists committees in developing a quality precision
statement for ASTM International test methods. This training is intended for anyone interested in running an Interlaboratory
study to generate a precision statement for an existing or new ASTM test method.
Roster Maintenance
This training module assists Officers responsible for managing their rosters and touches on specific aspects of classifying
new members, granting official voting status, and maintaining balance within your committee and subcommittee. During the
course, you will walk through the numerous functions of the web-based Roster Maintenance tool. In addition, learn how to
access new membership applications as well as how to create Membership Reports for your upcoming meeting. This
session is most helpful for Main Committee and Subcommittee Membership Secretaries as well as Subcommittee Chairs.

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ASTM International – Officers’ Training Workshop 2022

Main Committee Officers' Duties and Responsibilities

Balloting & Handling Negative Votes

Member Website Tools

Subcommittee Chair's Duties and Responsibilities

Robert’s Rules of Order

Editorial Module: Process and Developing and Revising a Standard

Interlaboratory Studies Program (ILS)

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