HIGHLIGHTS ADVANCED MATERIALS & PROCESSES | JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2025 38 BOARD NOMINATIONS Becker our continued success. I encourage you to consider yourself or a colleague for these meaningful and rewarding roles. If you have any questions about the requirements or responsibilities of these positions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me or any of our esteemed volunteers for guidance and encouragement. Together, we make ASM stronger. We are also seeking nominations for ASM Awards (see shaded box on the next page). I encourage you to nominate deserving colleagues who have demonstrated excellence in our field. As you read ASM President Navin Manjooran’s column, you will learn that we’re entering a new phase of collab- oration with related associations. Manjooran has made significant strides in establishing new ASM Chapters in India and securing a membership agreement with The Indian Institute of Metals. As we move into the first quarter of 2025, we will be engaging in more discussions to expand these collaborative efforts with additional sister organizations. Manjooran also highlighted key strategic changes implemented at ASM headquarters, including an earlier budget approval process and the formation of an Infor- mation Technology Steering Team. We are committed to continuing these efforts throughout 2025 to ensure a stronger, more dynamic future for ASM. Veronica Becker Executive Director, ASM International veronica.becker@asminternational.org EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CORNER Volunteer Leadership: Key to ASM’s Success As we begin 2025, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the new volunteers who have stepped into leadership roles as Committee and Council Chairs, positions that began in September 2024 (see lead story in ASM News). Your commitment and leadership are invaluable to the success of our Society. The dedication of our volunteers is crucial to ASM’s continued relevance and growth. The contributions made through our committee and council structure ensure that the Society functions smoothly and effectively. If you’re interested in making a high- level impact, we encourage you to consider volunteering today. Currently, ASM is seeking nominations for the positions of vice president, board of trustees, and treasurer. You can learn more about the duties and the nomination guidelines below. These roles are vital to the strategic direction of ASM, as members of the Board and Executive Committee shape the Society’s goals and mission each year. It is imperative that these positions are filled with dedicated, highly qualified individuals who can contribute to 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 2025 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 various assignments between regular meetings. Trustees also assume the responsibility of making Chapter visits and serving as a board liaison to ASM Affiliate Societies and various committees and councils. Guidelines: Nominees for vice president must have previously served on the ASM Board or served as the president of an ASM Affiliate Society Board. Those selected to serve as trustees should be capable of someday assuming the ASM presidency. Deadline for nominations is March 15. For more infor- mation, visit asminternational.org/vp-board-nominations or contact Leslie Taylor, leslie.taylor@asminternational.org or 440.338.5472. ASM Seeks Candidates for Treasurer The Society is seeking candidates for ASM Treasurer for 2025-2026. 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. Commitment involves travel to two or three meetings per year and participation in virtual meetings. The treasurer works closely with ASM’s Finance Director and the financial staff at ASM headquarters, who provide ample support regarding the Society’s accounting practices, researching historical data, preparing meeting agendas, and more. ASM’s Constitution states that the treasurer must be an individual professional member of the
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