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HIGHL IGHTS A D V A N C E D M A T E R I A L S & P R O C E S S E S | F E B R U A R Y / M A R C H 2 0 1 8 6 7 Heat Treating Society (HTS) See page 4 of HTPro in this issue for the HTS committee chairs. Thermal Spray Society (TSS) See page 3 of iTSSe in this issue for the TSS committee chairs. If you are interested in serving on an Affiliate Society committee, please contact the respective committee chair directly or email maryanne.jerson@asminternational.org . ASM Seeks Vice President and Board of Trustees Nominations ASM is seeking nominations for the position of vice president as well as three trustees. The Society’s 2018 vice president and trustee elects will serve as a voice for the membership and will shape ASM’s future through implementation of the ASM Strategic Plan. Qualifications: Members must have a well- rounded understanding of the broad activities and objectives of ASM on a local, Society, and international level, and the issues and opportunities that ASM will face over the next few years. Further, they must also have a general appreciation for international trends in the engineered materials industry. Duties: The duties of board members include var- ious assignments between regular meetings. Trustees also assume the responsibility of making Chapter visits and serving as a board liaison to ASM’s various commit- tees and councils. Guidelines: Nominees for vice president must have previously served on the ASM Board and those selected to serve as trustees should be capable of someday assuming the ASM presidency. Deadline for nominations is March 15. For more details, visit asminternational.org/vp-board- nominations or contact Leslie Taylor at 440.338.5151 ext. 5500. ASM Seeks Candidates for Treasurer After serving four years in the role of treasurer of ASM International, Craig D. Clauser, FASM, will step down in Octo- ber. Consequently, the Society is now seeking candidates for this position. The treasurer is an officer of the Board of Trustees and chairs the Finance Committee. The treasurer is also a member of the Investment Committee and chair of the Audit Committee. The commitment involves travel to meetings at least three times per year and participation in numerous telephone conferences. The treasurer works closely with ASM’s CFO and the financial staff at the Dome, who provide ample support by explaining the Society’s accounting practices, researching historical data, preparing meeting agendas, and more. ASM bylaws only state that the treasurer must be a member of the Society. Additionally, it is recommended that the treasurer have a good understanding of finance and accounting and also some profit and loss responsibility in a company or organization. Prior experience in the volunteer leadership of ASM is also helpful, along with dedication to the Society and a passion for ASM. The treasurer is nominated by a five-person Nominat- ing Committee for Treasurer created at the Board of Trust- ees’ spring meeting. The committee reviews candidates and presents their nominee for approval by the board. This com- mittee is specifically convened to select a treasurer and is separate from the Nominating Committee for vice president and trustees. Although the treasurer is officially appointed for a one-year term, reappointment for multiple years is typ- ical. Planning on a three-year term or longer is reasonable. For more information or to be considered for this position, contact either ASM Treasurer Craig Clauser at cclauser-cceci@comcast.net or ASM President Fred Schmidt at drfeschmidtpe@gmail.com . Applicants should include a short letter explaining why they would like to serve as trea- surer along with a resume. All requests for consideration should be received no later than May 15. NOMINATIONS AND CANDIDATES Accepting Nominations through March 1 for the following ASM Awards Distinguished Life Membership* • • Typically awarded to the president or CEO of an organization • • Devoted time to advancement of materials industries • • Knowledge of the materials industry Medal for the Advancement of Research* • • Typically awarded to an executive responsible for corporate decisions in support of R&D Honorary Membership* • • Awarded for distinguished service to the MSE profession, in areas of ASM’s strategic plan/initiatives, and progress for mankind Historical Landmark Award • • Award recognizes sites and events that are of significant historical importance in the field of materials science and engineering • • Emphasis on technology rather than people • • Nominated site/structure should be at least 50 years old View sample forms, rules, and past recipients at asminternational.org/membership/awards/nominate. To nominate someone for any of these awards, contact christine.hoover@asminternational.org for a unique nomi- nation link by March 1. *ASM Membership not required