1. Jeff Marr, PMP Nikki Van Ingen, MSA, MT (ASCP)
“What one man can invent, another can discover.” – Sherlock Holmes Discover the Possibilities: SCC Charters and the SNUG Executive Board
Jeff Marr, PMP
Nikki Van Ingen, MSA, MT (ASCP)

2. Purpose of SNUG
Free exchange of ideas as applies to the application of SCC lab software
Maintain LISTSERV for open communication between users
Avenue for communication directly to SCC (bugs, enhancements, updates, etc.)
Coordinate with SCC for quality improvement and development initiatives (proposed addition for 2018)

3. SNUG Executive Board
Determine basic functions and services offered by SNUG
Set up appropriate positions and offices within the Executive Board (i.e. Committee) to achieve the desired objectives and purposes of SNUG
Maintain and amend by-laws, as applicable

4. SNUG Executive Board Term: 3 years
Board Membership: no less than 5, no more than 12
Alternate may be elected (non-voting, fill vacancy)
Past President term is one year
3 auxiliary members permitted for special interest opportunities (i.e. SIG Coordinator)
Nominations open to any SNUG member in good standing
Election takes place at Annual Business Meeting each year (need not be present to be elected)
Meetings are held via conference call at least monthly

5. SNUG Exec Board Roles
Election occurs within Board to determine officers and special interest roles
Officers:
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Additional Roles (in current state):
Asst. Secretary
Asst. Treasurer
Membership Chair
Conference Planning Chair
Customer Service Coordinator
SIG Coordinator
Member At Large

6. SNUG Exec Board Roles President Vice President General oversight
Coordinate activities of the Board
Specific activities related to conference and annual business meeting
Vice President
Performs duties of President when President is absent

7. SNUG Exec Board Roles Secretary Treasurer Asst. Secretary
Records and distributes meeting minutes
Treasurer
Works with accountant to keep fiscal affairs in order
Prepares monthly updates of all finances
Accepts deposits for membership and conference related activities
Pays expenses for conference related activities
Asst. Secretary
Remains familiar with responsibilities of Secretary and steps in when Secretary is absent
Asst. Treasurer
Remains familiar with responsibilities of Treasurer and steps in when Treasurer is absent

8. SNUG Exec Board Roles Membership Chair Conference Planning Chair
Works with SCC to monitor and maintain SNUG user group
Conference Planning Chair
Oversees conference planning activities:
Development of conference theme
Coordination of SWAG selection and order
Coordinates evening social activities
Session planning, agenda, publications, in conjunction with planning committee
Customer Service Coordinator
Liaison between SNUG and SCC to maintain open dialog regarding CS issues and directives
SIG Coordinator
Liaison between SNUG and SCC to oversee SIG enhancement submission and selection process

9. New for 2018 - 2019 2 New Board Groups Executive Council
SNUG Exec Board will collaborate with SCC in the formation of two charters: Strategic Advisory and Executive Council
2 New Board Groups
Executive Council
Strategic Advisory Board
*in addition to SNUG Planning Board
All members expected to attend and contribute to monthly meetings
Bring ideas to make SNUG better!

10. Elected Board Members:
Roles
Elected Board Members:
Choose 2 of the 3 board groups
Reside on this board group for entire term
Promote continuity

11. SNUG Planning Board Mission Statement: Scope:
The SNUG Planning Board, in conjunction with SCC, will organize the annual conference, training, and general user engagement.
Scope:
Conference planning
SNUG membership
Training / Webinars
Actively recruit SNUG membership
Annual conference planning
Annual conference education agenda
Vendor relationships

12. Executive Council Mission Statement: Scope:
The SCC Executive Council advises SCC Leaders to ensure SCC incorporates market direction, market feedback, and expert advice on operations and SCC business governance.
Scope:
Adapts its stance towards the market as appropriate
Proactively (re)organizes its focus and resources in order to meet future targets
SCC is provided with information on market trends that may influence operations
SCC formalizes and executes on a business strategy that enables its success
SCC shows excellent business governance to maximize its performance

13. Strategic Advisory Board
Mission Statement:
The SCC Strategic Advisory Board supports SCC’s decision-making processes to ensure SCC remains the global innovation leader in laboratory and genetic testing automation and related clinical practice.
Scope:
Define the conditions for unique versions of SCC products with adaptations for global markets
Define unique version: feature set, environment, interfaces, compatibility
Define delivery model and optimal release planning
Enable the predictability and reliability of SCC deliveries through direct guidance on products

14. Next Steps SNUG Business Meeting: Elected Board Members:
Nominations for new board members
Elections
Elected Board Members:
Meeting (Date/Time) to review roles
Select board group of choice

15. SCC Primary Contacts Executive Council Strategic Advisory Board
Patrice Nedelec
x4088
SNUG Planning Board
Jeff Marr
x4503

16. Questions ?