1. TAG LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP USNC Finance and Membership Recruitment
September 13, 2011
USNC Finance and Membership Recruitment
Philip M. Piqueira Kevin Lippert
USNC President USNC Vice President-
Membership Development
& Recruitment

2. USNC/IEC Funding Program
In 1998, the ANSI Board of Directors challenged the USNC/IEC to become a self-supporting entity
With the exception of membership fees, the USNC receives no subsidies from other organizations or financial support from the U.S. government
Numerous funding options were considered and a “Pay to Play” philosophy was ultimately adopted by the USNC/IEC Council

3. USNC/IEC Funding Program
“Pay-to-Play”
Modest, across-the-board fee for all individual TAG Participants (currently $295 annual fee; $590 for TAGs serving two or more TC/SCs)
ANSI membership is not required
Exemptions, waivers, etc. are considered on a case-by-case basis
ANSI members (companies, organizations and government agencies) can become voting USNC Members for an annual fee of $6,450
Individual TAG participation fees are waived for any employee of that company, organization or agency

4. USNC Finance: Funding Process
VP Finance – Lori Tennant
USNC Finance Committee
Chair – VP Finance
Vice Chair –Susan Hoyler- USNC Council Member
7 Members, 5 ANSI Staff including ANSI VP of Finance
Input received from Standing Committees of the USNC
Specific Programs added to the budget as a result of the input
Costa Rica Mentoring Program
Support for IEC Vice President

5. USNC Finance: Funding Process
USNC Has 6 people as dedicated staff
Annual budget is $2.4 Million US
Income
Half comes from royalties on sale of IEC documents
Half comes from membership fees from participants
$0 comes from the US Government as Aid and Support
$0 comes from ANSI as Aid and Support
Spending
50% goes to pay IEC Dues
40% goes to cover costs of USNC Professional Staff
10% goes to cover specific program initiatives (outreach, communications, membership recruitment)

6. USNC Finance: Funding Process
Program Initiatives
USNC/IEC Mentoring Program
USNC Service Recognition
Outreach to other National Committees and Regional Bodies
Young Professionals Program
USNC Distinguished Award
USNC Training/Communications Program
Membership Development and Recruitment

7. USNC : Benefits in Membership
Opportunity to leverage your company and industry’s position internationally and increase global influence
Oversight and direct input on IEC policy and technical issues
Engagement in the IEC standards development process
Unlimited participation (to qualified members upon payment of applicable fees) in any of the nearly 150 USNC-approved Technical Advisory Groups
Networking opportunities with international stakeholders
Ability to shape the ongoing debate on standards and conformity assessment as tools for the facilitation of trade and international commerce

8. USNC: Participating Members ($6,450 Annual Fee)
Agilent Technologies
Apple Computer
Cooper Power Systems
Corning Incorporated
Dell Inc
Eaton Corporation
Emerson Electric
FM Approvals
Food and Drug Administration
General Electric
Hubbell Inc
Intertek Testing Service
National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Pass Seymour & Legrand
Philips Healthcare
Qualcomm
Rockwell Automation
Siemens Energy & Automation
Sony Electronics
Schneider Electric
Telecommunications Industries Association
Underwriters Laboratories
U.S Department of Defense
U.S. Coast Guard
USNC/IECQ

9. USNC: Membership Recruitment
Build the USNC Voting Membership from the present 26, to 29
Recruit candidates for succession opportunities into USNC Officer positions
Recruit new TAG members, and retain present ones

10. The World Runs on Standards!
Thank you!
And remember…
The World Runs on Standards!