Section Officer Position Descriptions Arrangements Chair Auditing Chair Certification Chair Database Chair Education Chair Examining Committee Chair Historian Internet Liaison Koalaty Kid Chair Membership Chair Newsletter Editor NQM Chair Placement Chair Program Chair Publicity Chair Recertification Chair Secretary Section Chair SMP Chair Treasurer Vice Chair/Chair Elect Position Title: Program Chair Serves as chair of the programs committee leading and implementing meeting programs for the Section. The chair also selects committee members and coordinates the activities of the committee. Reports to: Section Executive Committee Qualifications: Must be an ASQ member in good standing with strong organization, delegation, and communication skills. An understanding of needs assessment and program planning principles is helpful. Time Commitment: This is a one-year term requiring a minimum 3 hours per month. This time varies with Section activities and meetings planned per month. Training Opportunities and Materials: Section/Division Leadership Training Regional SMP Training Other training(s) as offered by the Regional Director Society Management Handbook Mentoring past Program Chair Benefits: This position offers an opportunity to enhance and practice leadership skills, promote and use quality tools, support the shape and future of the quality movement, guide the growth and direction of the Section, and network with other quality professionals to increase awareness of the member’s company in the community. Responsibilities: Serve as Program Chair from July 1- June 30 Plan topics for meetings. Solicit speakers to match topics. Provide speaker and topic information to newsletter editor for publication of events. Coordinate speaker needs with the arrangements chair. Conduct survey of membership on program needs in coordination with SMP chair. Submit budget to treasurer for fiscal year. Related Policies and Procedures: Related ASQ Policies and Procedures: A-3, Exhibit Management Policy A-10, Technical Conferences - Joint Events with other Organizations A-11, Scheduling of Quality Congress, Technical Conferences and Meetings A-17, Society Involvement with Other Organizations and Use of ASQ Name/Logo F-10, Governing of Petty Cash Funds G-24, Staff Visits to Society member Units S-4, Section Officers and Committee Chair Duties ASQ Operational Milestones Conference Planning Information Packet, Item B0755