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Welcome New Members!Welcome New Members!

New Member Orientation

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ASTM International Member and Committee ServicesNew Member Orientation

Today’s GoalsToday’s Goals

Introduction to ASTM InternationalASTM International Operations Utilizing the Website for ParticipationKey Points for ParticipationQuestions

ASTM International Member and Committee ServicesNew Member Orientation

Introduction to ASTM InternationalAn overview of ASTM International and it’s scope of activities

ASTM International Operations Utilizing the Website for ParticipationKey Points for ParticipationQuestions

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Introduction to ASTM InternationalIntroduction to ASTM InternationalASTM’s Primary ObjectiveASTM’s Primary Objective

…is to be the foremost developer and provider of consensus standards, related technical information, and services having globally recognized quality and market relevance

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Introduction to ASTM InternationalIntroduction to ASTM InternationalGeneralGeneral

Founded in 1898Developing voluntary, consensus standards for materials, products, systems & servicesApproximately 12,000 standards used internationallyReflect the most current technology because they are living documents that are continually revisedOver 31,000 members from 130 countries participate

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All stakeholders involvedEvery member has equal sayConsensus-based proceduresPrivate and public sector cooperation

EXAMPLES:

Product manufacturers • Regulatory agencies • Associations • Professional societies • Professionals and consultants • Financial organizations • Academia • Research institutions and laboratories

Introduction to ASTM InternationalIntroduction to ASTM International

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EXAMPLESA01 on Steel, Stainless Steel and Related AlloysC16 on Thermal InsulationE50 on Environmental Assessment D01 on PaintD02 on Petroleum Products and LubricantsD20 on PlasticsE60 on SustainabilityF04 on Medical and Surgical Materials and DevicesF24 on Amusement Rides and DevicesF37 on Light Sport AircraftG01 on Corrosion of Metals

Introduction to ASTM InternationalIntroduction to ASTM International142 Technical Committees142 Technical Committees

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Developed voluntarily and used voluntarilyCited in a contract Government agency reference them in codes, certification, regulations, and laws (US: P.L. 104-113)

Introduction to ASTM InternationalIntroduction to ASTM InternationalHow are Standards Used?How are Standards Used?

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Introduction to ASTM InternationalASTM International Operations

A basic understanding of committee organization and operation

Utilizing the Website for ParticipationKey Points for ParticipationQuestions

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Staff manager for each committee Staff editor for each committee Draft templates for new standardsWeb conferencing Electronic ballotingWeb access to committee information

Operations Operations Development of Technical InformationDevelopment of Technical Information

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160 person staff to manage & support the technical committees

Managers & editors ensure efficient operation & provide management and administrative support

ASTM Headquarters

Staff Managers

142 Technical Committees31,000 Members

Operations Operations Support StructureSupport Structure

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Technical Committees form to address specific industry subjects.Subcommittees are established to address subsets of specialized subject matter.Subcommittees organize their expertise into Task Groups to write standards. Direct Member Participation

Main Committee

Subcommittee.01

Subcommittee.02

Subcommittee.03

Task Group 1

Task Group 2

Operations Operations Technical Committee OrganizationTechnical Committee Organization

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Documents are drafted and revised in the task group

New standards and major revisions are first voted on by the subcommittee

After subcommittee approval, the main committee & entire Society vote on the draft

Operations Operations BallotingBalloting

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Technical committees are “classified” and “balanced.”Only one official vote is assigned per company. “Balance” means that there are no more producer official voters than user & general interest official voters. Every member receives ballots and should voteOnly official votes count towards ballot return and handling negative votes

Producer

User&

General InterestASTM

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III III Utilizing the Website for ParticipationUtilizing the Website for Participation

Introduction to ASTM InternationalASTM International Operations Utilizing the Website for Participation

A look at the tools provided by the ASTM website to manage participation and activities on ASTM committeesSupplemented by live website demonstrations of functions

Key Points for ParticipationQuestions

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Utilizing the Website for ParticipationUtilizing the Website for ParticipationThe ASTM International HomepageThe ASTM International Homepage

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Utilizing the Website for ParticipationUtilizing the Website for ParticipationThe Technical Committees Page (public)The Technical Committees Page (public)

Key Resources:

Regulations / Form & Style

Articles

Templates

Awards

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Utilizing the Website for ParticipationUtilizing the Website for ParticipationTechnical Committee Homepages (public)Technical Committee Homepages (public)

Key Resources: ScopeOfficers

WorkflowMeetings/Symposia

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Utilizing the Website for ParticipationUtilizing the Website for ParticipationLogging In – Member’s Only AreaLogging In – Member’s Only Area

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ASTM International Member and Committee ServicesNew Member Orientation

Minutes and AgendasSelect the Link to the

Desired Minutes/Agenda, & a Downloadable/Printable

PDF Appears.

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RostersSelect the Link to the Desired

Individual, & the Contact Information is presented

– with a Hot-Linked Email Address.

Utilizing the Website for ParticipationUtilizing the Website for ParticipationRostersRosters

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Ballots

Select the Link to the Desired Ballot (Listed by Subcommittee), & Review a Ballot that Lists All

Items Under Review. To View a Specific Item, Click its Link, & a Downloadable/Printable PDF appears. Vote on the Item (Affirmative, Negative, Abstain, or

Provide Comments) by Simply Selecting the Toggle.

Utilizing the Website for ParticipationUtilizing the Website for ParticipationBallotingBalloting

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IV IV Key Points for ParticipationKey Points for Participation

Introduction to ASTM InternationalASTM International Operations Utilizing the Website for ParticipationKey Points for ParticipationQuestions

ASTM International Member and Committee ServicesNew Member Orientation

Join Subcommittees & Task Groups of interestReturn Ballots (very important)Meeting InformationSign-up for Standards Tracker

Key Points for ParticipationKey Points for Participation

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Pre-Meeting (schedules, travel, closing reports)

During the Meeting (Committee Week)

Post Meeting

Key Points for Participation Key Points for Participation

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OfficersOfficers

Main CommitteeChairmanVice Chairman SecretaryMembership Secretary

SubcommitteeChairmanVice ChairmanSecretary

Task GroupChairman/Secretary/Technical Lead

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Key Points for ParticipationKey Points for ParticipationResourcesResources

Regulations Governing ASTM Technical CommitteesRecommended reading: Entire item; critical: sections 4 - 12 http://www.astm.org/COMMIT/Regs.pdf

Form and Style for ASTM StandardsRecommended reading: Introduction (1 page), Information on the type of standard you may be writing or critiquing (+/- 10 pages)http://www.astm.org/COMMIT/Blue_Book.pdf

ASTM Technical Committee Officer HandbookRecommended Reading: Peruse cover-to-coverA one-stop shop for an overview on what you need to know (not just for officers!)http://www.astm.org/COMMIT/RedBook5.pdf

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Thank You! - Questions?Thank You! - Questions?

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