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ASA Volunteers

Advocacy Strategic Council

Mission Statement:
The ASA Advocacy Strategic Council will lead the association's advocacy efforts at a strategic level. The Council will create an engaging, unified, and recognized voice of all the stakeholders within the PHCP/PVF industry to advance our member's interests in legislative, regulatory, and code and standards across all levels of government.
 

Objectives & Responsibilities:

  • Expand the association's leadership voice and ability to influence government, industry, and customer groups.
  • Develop and present a consistent and meaningful communication of association positions, priorities, and advantages to key audiences including members, potential members, government, and customer groups.
  • Support member's ability to be leading voices for industry issues and to engage in advocacy efforts that advance our issues and positions.
  • Educate ASA members on the trends in national, state, and local legislative, codes and regulations that will impact their businesses.

Task Groups

Codes and Standards Task Group

Mission Statement:
Work to ensure that ASA members can produce and distribute products in a fair and open marketplace free of unreasonable restrictions and ensuring codes and standards adequately protect public health and safety by advocating ASA’s position in all codes and standards activities.
 

Objectives & Responsibilities:

  • Review all codes and standards activities directly related to the scope of the task group and when appropriate, develop positions on the activities that have a direct impact on the ability of ASA members to produce and distribute products in the marketplace.
  • Submit semi-annual reports to the Advocacy Council related to activities and positions taken by the task group and provide recommendations to the Council at a strategic level.
  • Develop new/updated codes and standards positions within the scope of the Task Group and that are consistent with existing ASA positions already approved by the ASA Executive Committee.
  • Assist the Staff Liaison, when requested, to develop ASA member communications that promotes the value that ASA provides its members related to codes and standards activities.
  • Ensure that all meetings and discussions of the Task Group are conducted in a manner compliant with the ASA Anti-trust Guidelines.
  • Will report to the Advocacy Strategic Council on their objectives at the beginning of the year and on their accomplishments at the end of the year. Additional meetings and reports to the Strategic Council will be conducted as needed.

Government Affairs Task Group

Mission Statement:
Build ASA's capacity to advocate for sound government policy impacting the PHCP & PVF industry by educating and engaging members and industry partners in understanding critical issues impacting the industry and supporting ASA's efforts to influence those policies at the local, state, and national levels.
 

Objectives & Responsibilities:

  • Monitor critical legislative and regulatory issues at the national, state, and local levels impacting members and develop positions on the most critical issues.
  • Educate key audiences including members, potential members, government, and customer groups on the impact of these issues.
  • Educate elected officials and candidates on the importance the industry plays in the nation's infrastructure and health of residents.
  • Engage all industry partners into the ASA advocacy process through formal meetings with elected officials.
  • Research best practices that will enhance the value of programs and incorporate those ideas that add value.
  • Develop positions on key issues and gain approval by the association's leadership.
  • Will report to the Advocacy Strategic Council on their objectives at the beginning of the year and on their accomplishments at the end of the year. Additional meetings and reports to the Strategic Council will be conducted as needed.

Political Action Task Group

Mission Statement:
Identify and help elect candidates for federal office that will be responsive to the issues impacting the interests of the PHCP/ PVF industry by engaging a growing list of authorized active members into the political process.
 

Objectives & Responsibilities:

  • Educate, engage, and expand the number of members authorized and giving to the ASA PAC to strengthen our ability to support more pro-industry candidates.
  • Identify and contribute to incumbent and challenger candidates for the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives who support positions of importance to industry as well as positions that give association members the ability to operate freely and profitably.
  • Provide visibility and credibility to the ASA Political Action Committee through a large and vigorous fundraising program.
  • Research best practices that will enhance the value of programs and incorporate those ideas that add value.
  • Will report to the Advocacy Strategic Council on their objectives at the beginning of the year and on their accomplishments at the end of the year. Additional meetings and reports to the Strategic Council will be conducted as needed.

Operational Excellence Strategic Council

Mission Statement:
The Operational Excellence Council will lead the association's strategic efforts in supporting our member's ability to be more profitable through understanding market trends, enhancing operational efficiencies and providing data to enhance our member's decision making.
 

Objectives & Responsibilities:

  • Provide ASA members with relevant business intelligence that drives innovation and operational performance excellence.
  • Assist ASA members in gaining greater awareness of customers purchasing trends that will support member marketing and sales efforts.
  • Support ASA members in being on the leading edge of leveraging and utilizing technology to enhance a member's profitability through greater efficiencies.

Task Groups

Business Intelligence Task Group

Mission Statement:
Provide ASA members with relevant business intelligence content, tools, and programs that drives enhanced operational awareness, performance, and the ability to make sound data driven decisions to enhance members success.

Objectives & Responsibilities:

  • Observe/investigate best practices that will enhance the value of ASA programs and incorporate those ideas into our programs of business intelligence tools.
  • Strengthen business intelligence tools that will provide members the most relevant key performance indicators that support their decision making and strategic changes.
  • Survey members on the value of current association business intelligence offerings and work to offer a suite of tools that offer the greatest value to support members decision making.
  • Provide additional content, tools, and programs to support members as identified by the Strategic Council.
  • Will report to the Operational Excellence Strategic Council on their objectives at the beginning of the year and on their accomplishments at the end of the year. Additional meetings and reports to the Strategic Council will be conducted as needed.

CONNECT Task Group

Mission Statement:
To connect the PHCP/PVF industry's key employees in vital job roles to share best practices and solutions to problems and common challenges that will enable these industry professionals to succeed.
 

Objectives & Responsibilities:

  • Develop solutions to common challenges through online facilitated interaction with peers of the same job function.
  • Provide an efficient, exclusive, and economical online forum for professionals to build relationships with their peers.
  • Create value for association members by building deeper relationships among ASA members and their key staff.
  • Research best practices used that will enhance the value of programs and incorporate those ideas that add value.
  • Will report to the Operational Excellence Strategic Council on their objectives at the beginning of the year and on their accomplishments at the end of the year. Additional meetings and reports to the Strategic Council will be conducted as needed.

NETWORK Task Group

Mission Statement:
Provide an annual forum for member companies, their teams, and other industry leaders with exceptional experiences and a vibrant community for unparalleled networking and educational opportunities that make attendees and their organizations more successful.
 

Objectives & Responsibilities:

  • Develop and deliver unparalleled seminars, panel discussions, and other in-person educational sessions of great importance to attendees.
  • Create and offer unparalleled networking opportunities designed to give attendees ways to connect, learn, and advance their businesses and careers.
  • Build an open exchange of best practice sharing, supporting the enhancement of member capabilities and industry developments.
  • Research best practices used in other industries that will enhance the value of NETWORK programs and incorporate those ideas that add value.
  • Will report to the Operational Excellence Strategic Council on their objectives at the beginning of the year and on their accomplishments at the end of the year. Additional meetings and reports to the Strategic Council will be conducted as needed.

Virtual Education & Webinar Task Group

Mission Statement:
Enhance the ability of ASA members and their employees to succeed and navigate change through a robust on-line educational platform of webinars and virtual sessions on topics timely to the industry.
 

Objectives & Responsibilities:

  • Foster a digital community that engages everyone in continuous learning, communication, and collaboration.
  • Offer unique programs to members and their key employees that will enhance the role they are in and position them for the role they want.
  • Keep offerings relevant by surveying members to identify those issues most relevant to them and their team.
  • Research best practice that will enhance the value of our educational webinars and sessions and incorporate those ideas that add value.
  • Will report to the Operational Excellence Strategic Council on their objectives at the beginning of the year and on their accomplishments at the end of the year. Additional meetings and reports to the Strategic Council will be conducted as needed.

Embracing the Future Strategic Council

Mission Statement:
The Embracing the Future Council will lead the association's strategic development and implementation in supporting the member's ability to recognize the changes and disruption impacting the channel and provide support to successfully transform their companies to enable them to succeed in the future.
 

Objectives & Responsibilities:

  • Develop strategic direction for technology and innovation related projects.
  • Assist ASA members in identifying emerging trends in innovative technologies that can help members become market leaders.
  • Promote technology knowledge and experience sharing including selection, implementation, and use of technologies of interest.
  • Support ASA members understanding of changing customers' needs and future purchasing habits to enable our members to remain relevant in the future.
  • Research initiatives and provide members insight in critical areas including supply chain innovation, design thinking/human centered design, information technology, digital transformation and data related strategies.

Task Groups

Data Standards Task Group

Mission Statement:
Coming soon.
 

Objectives & Responsibilities:

  • Coming soon.

Workforce Development Strategic Council

Mission Statement:
The Council will create a strategic vision and plan to fulfill the ASA Recruit, Train and Retain strategic initiative to support members in their ability to attract, develop, and retain a labor force that will become the best educated, best trained, and most professional in the industry.
 

Objectives & Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement a program that will attract and grow the number of talented workers taking advantage of exciting career opportunities in the PHCP/PVF Industry.
  • Assist ASA members with the tools that will develop their workforces' skills and knowledge to effectively perform their roles in all aspects of their business models.
  • Support ASA's members in creating a culture of Talent Management.
  • Remain focused on the ASA Education Foundation bylaws and the Karl E. Neupert Endowment Fund guidelines.

Task Groups

ASA University Task Group

Mission Statement:
To ensure that ASA members' employees have the skills and knowledge to effectively perform their roles in all aspects of their business.
 

Objectives & Responsibilities:

  • Build recognition that ASA University is the standard by which employees are measured.
  • Define and promote the University and its training standards through member case studies and other recognition that builds the awareness of the University.
  • Develop high quality proprietary content with regular updates of existing courses and program content. In addition, expand the program offerings to include relevant manufacturer training, HR practices, product knowledge in areas such as HVAC, Electrical, Water Works, Safety, etc.
  • Research best practices that will enhance the value of programs and incorporate those ideas that add value.
  • Will report to the Embracing the Future Strategic Council on their objectives at the beginning of the year and on their accomplishments at the end of the year. Additional meetings and reports to the Strategic Council will be conducted as needed.

EF Investment Advisory Task Group

Mission Statement:
Oversee the management and investment policy of the Education Endowment Fund to provide a return sufficient to supplement the long-term mission of the Education Foundation and strategic task groups.
 

Objectives & Responsibilities:

  • Fulfill responsibilities set forth in the Investment Policy Statement as approved by the Workforce Development Strategic Council.
  • Make recommendations to the Workforce Development Strategic Council regarding the creation and execution of policy, procedures, investment, and expenditure of the Endowment Fund.
  • Undertake such other activities relating to the investment of the Foundation's assets as requested by the Workforce Development Strategic Council.
  • Establish asset allocation policy; investment objectives; and investment restrictions consistent with the investment strategy, in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, which the investment advisor(s) can use in formulating investment decisions.
  • Regularly review both the investment policies and effectiveness of the investment advisor to ensure that it reflects the investment objectives and success of the Neupert Endowment Fund.
  • Will report quarterly updates to the Workforce Development Strategic Council and the association leadership.
  • This Task Group shall have authority to select qualified investment advisor(s), to monitor their performance on a regular basis, and to take action to replace an investment advisor as the committee deems appropriate.

MDM Task Group

Mission Statement:
Build and deliver a comprehensive leadership development offering that improves the management effectiveness of key employees through the execution of focused leadership training, relationship building, and project implementation.
 

Objectives & Responsibilities:

  • Continually review and revise the current MDM offering and make the necessary changes to enhance the programs appeal, value, and effectiveness.
  • Research best practices that will enhance the value of programs and incorporate those ideas that add value.
  • Build awareness, excitement, and engagement among member companies and their key team members that will gain strong benefit from the program.
  • Seek viable business partners that will support our leadership development value of the program.
  • Will report to the Workforce Development Strategic Council on their objectives at the beginning of the year and on their accomplishments at the end of the year. Additional meetings and reports to the Strategic Council will be conducted as needed.

Project TALENT Task Group

Mission Statement:
Increase the number of talented workers taking advantage of attractive career opportunities in the PHCP/PVF Industry by conducting a multi-facetted campaign to brand our industry as an exciting and innovative area to start, build, and develop a career thereby creating increased employment inquiries/applications for our members.
 

Objectives & Responsibilities:

  • Build and maintain a strong recruitment brand identity to promote our industry and to help support our member's recruitment efforts.
  • Leverage the power of social media communities to elevate the profile of our industry and promote its extensive career opportunities and benefits of working for an ASA member.
  • Provide our members with a wide-ranging e-cloud-based “recruiter's toolbox” inclusive of branded brochures, posters, flyers, an “Industry” stock photo library, logos, other digital assets in multiple formats, social media ad samples/templates, web banners, HTML email templates, employee referral program templates, and more.
  • Provide best practices and resources for recruitment to enable movement of high potential individuals.
  • Raise awareness of the importance of employee retention and recognition to members and promote continual training of the workforce as a tool for retention.
  • Research best practices that will enhance the value of our talent programs and incorporate those ideas that add value.
  • Will report to the Workforce Development Strategic Council on their objectives at the beginning of the year and on their accomplishments at the end of the year. Additional meetings and reports to the Strategic Council will be conducted as needed.

Safety Task Group

Mission Statement:
Create and support a culture of safety among our members, their employees, and industry participants that will minimize the frequency and severity of accidents and to identify corrective measures needed to eliminate or control recognized safety hazards.
 

Objectives & Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate the safety needs of the industry. Identify the most cited safety hazards and develop/deliver resources that will improve the health and safety of our members' employees.
  • Provide safety awareness among member firms through published articles, webinars, and other educational efforts.
  • Spotlight and encourage member focus on safety through engaging members in the annual Safety Awards recognition program.
  • Research best practices that will enhance the value of safety programs and incorporate those ideas that add value.
  • Will report to the Workforce Development Strategic Council on their objectives at the beginning of the year and on their accomplishments at the end of the year. Additional meetings and reports to the Strategic Council will be conducted as needed.

Emerging Leaders Division Advisory Group

Mission Statement:
The Emerging Leaders Division Advisory Group will be the voice and advocate for the next generation of leaders in our industry providing strategic insight to the ASA Strategic Councils that support the advancement of the industry's next generation as well as being an advocate for engaging the members through a strong professional network that advances the interest of the members.
 

Objectives & Responsibilities:

  • Develop and present a consistent and meaningful communication to the ASA Strategic Councils related to the priorities and issues facing the Emerging Leaders Division with a focus on member growth and business success.
  • Develop and present recommendations for the educational needs of the Emerging Leaders Division related to programs provided by ASA at the annual NETWORK Conference.
  • Provide volunteer leadership growth opportunities on the Advisory Group and provide recommendations for members to serve on the Strategic Councils that are motivated and qualified to serve in a strategic role while representing the Emerging Leaders Division.
  • Develop and implement programs that recognize the contribution and leadership of ASA Emerging Leaders Division members.
  • Provide recommendations related to advancing and promoting the Emerging Leaders Division.
  • Create and deliver networking opportunities among distributors, manufacturers, and manufacturer representatives.
  • Promote and encourage support of the Emerging Leaders Division's selected charitable foundation.
  • Nominate representatives from the Advisory Group to serve three-year terms on each of the Strategic Councils representing the Emerging Leaders Division; one representative for each Strategic Council.
  • On an annual basis, prepare and submit recommendations to the Strategic Councils related to the Emerging Leaders Division issues and needs related to advocacy, operational excellence, embracing the future and workforce development.
  • Provide recommendations for educational content for the annual ASA NETWORK Conference.
  • Oversee the planning and execution of the annual EMERGE Conference.
  • Oversee the annual Emerging Leaders Division Reception offered at NETWORK.

Women in Industry Division Advisory Group

Mission Statement:
Be the voice and advocate of ASA women in the industry by providing strategic insight to the ASA Strategic Councils related to meeting the needs of the ASA Women in Industry Division. In addition, the Women in Industry Division Advisory Group will be a catalyst for engaging the members of the division to build professional networking that advances the intent of the membership.
 

Objectives & Responsibilities:

  • Develop and present a consistent and meaningful communication to the ASA Strategic Councils related to the priorities and issues facing the Women in Industry Division with a focus on member growth and business success.
  • Develop and present recommendations for the educational needs of the Women in Industry Division related to programs provided by ASA at the annual NETWORK Conference.
  • Provide volunteer leadership growth opportunities on the Advisory Group and provide recommendations for members to serve on the Strategic Councils that are motivated and qualified to serve in a strategic role while representing the Women in Industry Division.
  • Develop and implement programs that recognize the contribution and leadership of ASA Women in Industry Division members.
  • Provide recommendations related to advancing and promoting the Women in Industry Division.
  • Create and deliver networking opportunities among women distributors, manufacturers, and manufacturer representatives.
  • Nominate representatives from the Advisory Group to serve three-year terms on each of the Strategic Councils representing the Women in Industry Division; one representative for each Strategic Council.
  • On an annual basis, prepare and submit recommendations to the Strategic Councils related to the Women in Industry Division issues and needs related to advocacy, operational excellence, embracing the future and workforce development.
  • Provide recommendations for educational content for the annual ASA NETWORK Conference.
  • Oversee the planning and execution of the annual ELEVATE Conference.
  • Oversee the annual Women in Industry Division Reception offered at NETWORK.

Sub-Committees

Women In Industry Social Sub-Committee

Mission Statement:
The WII Social Committee will provide unique and fun ways for members of the division to stay engaged and connected virtually throughout the year.

Women In Industry Education Sub-Committee

Mission Statement:
The WII Education Committee will lead efforts to provide thought provoking educational content through multifaceted outlets such as webinars, townhall panels, and published articles focused on the special interest of women in the industry.

Women In Industry Membership Sub-Committee

Mission Statement:
The WII Membership Committee will lead efforts to expand awareness about the division and to expand participation and engagement among ASA membership classes in the activities of the division.

Industrial Piping Division Advisory Group

Mission Statement:
The Industrial Piping Advisory Group will be the voice and advocate of ASA members serving the industrial and mechanical PVF market by providing advice and counsel to the ASA Strategic Councils related to meeting the needs of the ASA Industrial Piping Division. In addition, the Industrial Piping Division Advisory Group will be an advocate for engaging the members through a strong professional network that advances the interests of the membership.
 

Objectives & Responsibilities:

  • Develop and present a consistent and meaningful communication to the ASA Strategic Councils related to the priorities and issues facing the industrial piping division supply-chain with a focus on member growth and business success.
  • Develop and present recommendations for the educational needs of the Industrial Piping Division related to programs provided by ASA at the annual NETWORK Conference.
  • Provide volunteer leadership growth opportunities on the Advisory Group and provide recommendations for members to serve on the ASA Strategic Councils that are motivated and qualified to serve in a strategic role while representing the Industrial Piping Division.
  • Develop and implement programs that recognize the contribution and leadership of ASA Industrial Piping Division members.
  • Provide recommendations related to advancing and promoting the industrial and mechanical PVF industry.
  • Create and deliver networking opportunities among distributors, manufacturers, and manufacturer representatives.
  • Nominate representatives from the Advisory Group to serve three-year terms on each of the ASA Strategic Councils representing the Industrial Piping Division; one representative for each ASA Strategic Council.
  • On an annual basis, prepare and submit recommendations to the ASA Strategic Councils related to the industrial and mechanical PVF industry issues and needs related to advocacy, operational excellence, embracing the future and workforce development.
  • Provide input, assist with planning, and provide content for ASA’s monthly commodity reports (if applicable), including updates and analysis on nine metals and plastics categories.
  • Provide recommendations for educational content for the annual ASA NETWORK Conference and the Industrial Piping Division Breakfast at NETWORK.
  • Oversee the selection process for the Industrial Piping Division Award of Excellence.
  • Oversee the annual Industrial Piping Division Reception offered at NETWORK.

Plumbing Division Advisory Group

Mission Statement:
Be the voice and advocate of ASA members serving the plumbing market by providing advice and counsel to the ASA Strategic Councils related to meeting the needs of the ASA Plumbing Division. In addition, the Plumbing Division Advisory Group will be a catalyst for engaging the members of the division to build professional networking that advances the intent of the membership.
 

Objectives & Responsibilities:

  • Develop and present a consistent and meaningful communication to the ASA Strategic Councils related to the priorities and issues facing the plumbing supply-chain with a focus on member growth and business success.
  • Develop and present recommendations for the educational needs of the Plumbing Division related to programs provided by ASA at the annual NETWORK Conference.
  • Provide volunteer leadership growth opportunities on the Advisory Group and provide recommendations for members to serve on the Strategic Councils that are motivated and qualified to serve in a strategic role while representing the Plumbing Division.
  • Develop and implement programs that recognize the contribution and leadership of ASA Plumbing Division members.
  • Provide recommendations related to advancing and promoting the plumbing industry.
  • Create and deliver networking opportunities among distributors, manufacturers, and manufacturer representatives.
  • Nominate representatives from the Advisory Group to serve three-year terms on each of the Strategic Councils representing the Plumbing Division; one representative for each Strategic Council.
  • On an annual basis, prepare and submit recommendations to the Strategic Councils related to the plumbing industry issues and needs related to advocacy, operational excellence, embracing the future and workforce development.
  • Provide recommendations for educational content for the annual ASA NETWORK Conference and the Plumbing Division Breakfast at NETWORK.
  • Oversee the selection process for the Plumbing Division Award of Excellence.
  • Oversee the annual Plumbing Division Reception offered at NETWORK.

Vendor Member Division Advisory Group

Mission Statement:
The Vendor Member Division Advisory Group will be the voice and advocate of ASA vendor members serving in both the PHCP and PVF market by providing advice and counsel to the ASA Strategic Councils related to meeting the needs of the ASA Vendor Member Division. In addition, the Vendor Member Division Advisory Group will be an advocate for engaging members of the division through a strong professional network that advances the interest of the membership.
 

Objectives & Responsibilities:

  • Develop and present a consistent and meaningful communication to the ASA Strategic Councils related to the priorities and issues facing the vendor member supply-chain with a focus on member growth and business success.
  • Develop and present recommendations for the educational needs of the Vendor Member Division related to programs provided by ASA at the annual NETWORK Conference.
  • Provide volunteer leadership growth opportunities on the Advisory Group and provide recommendations for members to serve on the Strategic Councils that are motivated and qualified to serve in a strategic role while representing the Vendor Member Division.
  • Develop and implement programs that recognize the contribution and leadership of ASA Vendor Member Division members.
  • Provide recommendations related to advancing and promoting the vendor member industry.
  • Create and deliver networking opportunities among manufacturers and manufacturer representatives.
  • Nominate representatives from the Advisory Group to serve three-year terms on each of the Strategic Councils representing the Vendor Member Division; one representative for each Strategic Council.
  • On an annual basis, prepare and submit recommendations to the Strategic Councils related to the industrial piping industry issues and needs related to advocacy, operational excellence, embracing the future and workforce development.
  • Provide recommendations for educational content for the annual ASA NETWORK Conference.
  • Oversee the selection process for the Vendor Member Division volunteers to serve on the ASA Board of Directors.