Aerospace and Ground Vehicle Standards Committee Members June 2009 Volunteer Training Module

Volunteering with SAE SAE Volunteer Structure – How This Role Fits Standards Committee Member – Duties – Qualifications – Time Commitment – Benefits – Leadership Skills Gained – Recognition Opportunities – Next Steps Staff Contact Information

SAE Volunteer Structure

How THIS ROLE Fits YOU ARE HERE!

Technical Standards Board The SAE Technical Standards Board is the largest developer of technical standards for land, sea, air and space. Industry, government and the public are served by standards that are used for design, manufacturing, testing, quality control and procurement. Consists of 15,698 volunteers Committees – 505 Ground Vehicle Aerospace Key Companies – OEM’s, Suppliers, Government, Industry, Academia Published Documents – 8709 – 2036 Ground Vehicle Aerospace Additional standards information

Duties Standards Committee Member Chairperson – Vice-Chairperson - Secretary - Document Sponsor - Committee Member -

Qualifications Standards Committee Member Expertise in the technology of the specific committee, understanding of the role and use of standards, good communication skills, is willing to work towards consensus agreements.

Time Commitment Standards Committee Member Commitment varies based committee Members are asked to: – Attend face-to-face & teleconference meetings – Provide input into the development of standards between meetings – Respond to document ballots throughout the year

Benefits Standards Committee Member Personal – Develop leadership skills Professional – Share expert knowledge and experiences – Visibility within the organization To Your Company/Organization – Quality – Cost savings – Streamlined procedures

Leadership Skills Gained Standards Committee Member Building influence and power Developing key relationships and alliances Influencing and motivating Decision-making techniques Effective coaching Communicating Being a good role model

Recognition Opportunities Standards Committee Member Technical Standards Board Certificate of Appreciation Technical Standards Board Outstanding Achievement Award Other industry specific awards availableawards

Additional Opportunities Standards Committee Member Aerospace & Ground Vehicle Councils Technical Standards Board SAE Operating Boards SAE Board of Directors

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