1. New Leader (First Timers) Orientation
Danaca Jorda/ Rachael McGuffin
Executive Board Member & VP-Elect-Elect PDD / Member Services Manager

2. Agenda Around the room introductions What is a Leader’s Meeting
who you are, ISA role, Section and/or Division affiliation(s)
What is a Leader’s Meeting
What do the colored dots mean?
“Introduction” to ISA and Leader Meetings
What meetings should I attend as a First Timer?
Meeting ‘etiquette’

3. Introductions Who are you What is your role within ISA
What is your Section / Division or Affiliation
What is your hobby (or what would you spend free time on if you had any?)

4. Dots Blue dot identifies you as a “first timer”
This gives you ‘free reign’ to ask LOTS of questions
What is this meeting all about?
Who should attend…
Etc.
No “Hazing” will result
Yellow dot is for members who have been here a LONG time
Typically VP or Board members
Staff normally identifiable as well

5. Where is ISA now
Research Triangle Park, NC

6. ISA Organizational Structure

7. Geographic Assembly
The Assembly of District Vice Presidents is the ISA governance body that represents the global geographic presence of ISA in the local Sections and Regions. The purpose of this Assembly is to:
Promote efficient and effective Section operations and facilitate interchange of best practices among Sections and Districts.
Identify resources to facilitate support of volunteer activities at the Section, District, and Region levels.
Provide budget oversight for Society level funding supporting Sections & Districts
28 members plus chair
14 District Vice Presidents & Elects
Two year terms

8. Operational Assembly
The Assembly of Operational Department Vice Presidents promotes interchange of information, cooperation, and coordination of activities among operational departments as well as with the other Society groups.
The Assembly will provide budget oversight for all operational activities not covered by the Geographic or Technical Assemblies
Image & Membership
Professional Development
Publications
Strategic Planning
8 members, plus chair
Two Year terms
Volunteer opportunities on committees, advisory boards, and as department directors

9. Technical Assembly
The Assembly of Technical Department Vice Presidents promotes interchange of information, cooperation, and coordination of activities among technical departments as well as with the other Society groups. The Assembly will provide budget oversight for all operational activities not covered by the Geographic or Operational Assemblies.
Automation & Technology Department
Industries & Sciences Department
Standards & Practices Department
Six members plus chair
Two year terms
Volunteer opportunities as members or leaders of all standards committees and divisions

10. Executive Board
The Executive Board sets the strategic direction for ISA, approves the annual budget, and acts on matters of policy to advance Society objectives as specified by the Bylaws.
The Executive Board is the managing body of the Society
Minimum of 16, maximum of 19, plus two ex-officio, non-voting
Elected members serve 3 year term
Appointed members serve 1 year terms – eligible for reappointment

11. Executive Board Composition
- Society Officers:
President, President-Elect Secretary, Past President, and Treasurer are ex-officio, voting members
Six with leadership experience in Geographic aspects of ISA
Three with leadership experience in Operational aspects of ISA
Three with leadership experience in Technical aspects of ISA
Up to three at-large members with leadership experience or other background or competencies deemed desirable for inclusion
Ex – officio: Executive Director, Parliamentarian

12. Training & Learning new Skills
Leader Meeting Format
Start of meeting
Executive Board Action
Ideas
Discuss
(committees)
Actions
Implement
Training & Learning new Skills

13. LDR Meetings LDR identification General Sessions Assemblies
Meetings that are intended as ‘training sessions’ to help you become:
A better ISA leader
Understand how ISA ‘works’ on an international level
Provide you with skills you can use at work
Colour coded in the Meeting Overview
LDR
GEN
General Sessions
GEO
TEA
OPA
Assemblies
EXEC
Executive Board

14. Schedule

15. More “Stuff” Volunteer Office Registration Desk General Receptions
Internet computer, printer, copier
Mini-office to help you with you ISA role
Can get busy at times
07:30 -17:30 daily
Registration Desk
07:30 – 17:30 daily
Buy ticketed event tickets
General Receptions
End of day opportunity to mingle with others
“Food” and beverages available
President’s Hospitality Suite & Gala After Party
Saturday & Sunday evening
Opportunity to mingle and meet
Often time to discuss upcoming Action Items for Board meetings

16. Meeting Etiquette Many meetings follow formal Robert’s Rules
Unless there are placards or name cards on the table you can sit anywhere
Typically Board meetings have assigned seats
Unless indicated otherwise ALL meetings are open to ALL ISA members
Typically Honors & Awards / Nominations, Compensation committees
Board meetings marked as Closed
If you get to a meeting and after a few minutes decide this is NOT what you expected you are encouraged to ‘move on’ to another meeting
Please do so quietly
“Expected’ to sign in to most meetings
Sign in sheet circulated
Many meetings follow formal Robert’s Rules