Communications & Networking Group

1. Communications & Networking Group • Newsletter • Website • Awards • LTA, HSM, Fellow, Outstanding BOD, Pinnacle, Communications • Communications • Social Media & News Outlets • Marketing Support • Provide support materials (photos, flyers, presentations, etc.)

2. Communications & Networking Group • Newsletter • George Rollend • Ron Puvak • Brian Spence • Initiatives • Create Pilot Newsletter For Review At ABC 2016 • Continue Current Newsletter Throughout Interim

3. Communications & Networking Group • Website Group • John Sugden • Dave Cleveland • Deirdre Turner • Ron Puvak • Initiatives [Update at ABC / Complete By Winter Meeting] • Keep Website Current • Add content to web site – Videos, literature & articles – Include Knowledge & Technology Group • Drive folks to the web-site • Content Fresh New Content “SEO” work to be driven from web developer • Add BM & Manufacturing Calculators for cycle time, OEE, etc. In progress

4. Communications & Networking Group • Awards • Don Maines • John Rathman • Cal Becker • Initiatives • Assist John In Procuring The ABC 2016 Awards • LTA, Outstanding BOD, Annual Service Chevron • Work To Define Qualifying Criteria & Deadlines For Each Award • By Winter Meeting • LTA, HSM, Fellow, Outstanding BOD, Pinnacle, Communications, Outstanding BOD • Discuss (Re)Submission Of HSM

5. Communications & Networking Group • Communications • Brian Spence • John Headrick • Cal Becker • Initiatives • Develop Preliminary Communications Plan By Winter Meeting • Survey Current Membership To Learn Their Needs In First Quarter 2017 • Survey Lapsed Membership To Learn Their Needs In First Quarter 2017 • Identify Potential Networking Opportunities By Second Quarter 2017

6. Communications & Networking Group • Marketing Support • Ron Puvak • Dave Cleveland • Jamie Pace • Deirdre Turner • Initiatives • Complete Promotional Materials For ABC 2016 • Investigate National’s Marketing Support Programs