NEW MEMBER APPLICATION
ANSI ACCREDITED U.S. TAG to ISO/TC 176 Quality Management
NOTE: In addition to your application, please submit a resume and
a letter of support (letter requirement waived if you are applying as
an individual or are the company owner/CEO).
1. APPLICANT INFORMATION:
Name:
Organization:
Organization address, city and state:
Organization website:
Organization size:
E-mail:
Telephone Number:
Description of products or services your organization
delivers (if applicable):
Segment of organization you are applying to
represent (if applicable):
A division (e.g. mobile devices)
or
Which division?______________
Entire organization
ASQ Member Number, If applicable:
2. SELECT ONE MEMBERSHIP CATEGORY:
Company – a for-profit business, such as Intel, Boeing, American Airlines, J&V Brothers
Government - federal, state or local government
Consultant - an individual or a company who is in the consulting business for quality systems and management or any
Quality Standards, ISO training or ISO auditing
Individual - represents themselves/has a general interest in TAG business, includes retirees (excludes consultants)
Organization - non-profit or not-for-profit entity, including academia and professional societies
3. SELECT ONE OR MORE SUBCOMMITTEES YOU WOULD LIKE TO JOIN:
SC 1 - Concepts and terminology
SC 2 - Quality systems
SC 3 - Supporting technologies
TG on Interpretation
Z1-Q - Subcommittee on Quality Management
Z1-A - Subcommittee on Audit
3A. SELECT ONE MEMBERSHIP CATEGORY for Z1-Q/Z1-A:
Company – a for-profit business
Government agency - federal, state or local government
Individual – a party who represents themselves and has general interest in standards development,
including retirees and consultants
Organization - non-profit or not-for-profit entity, including academia and professional
societies
4. SELECT A MEMBERSHIP TYPE (see 9D for annual dues policy):
Participating (Voting) – $150
Observer (Non-voting) – $400
5. PARTICIPATING MEMBERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO IDENTIFY AN ALTERNATE (no additional fee):
Alternate Name:
E-mail:
Work Telephone Number:
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5a. Alternates receive all TAG communications and are qualified to vote and attend meetings when the primary members
are unable to fulfill his/her obligations. Members of the individual interest category may not appoint an alternate.
How did you learn about TAG 176?
6. ADDITIONAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
6a. Include a copy of your resume/CV as an attachment to this application.
6b. Submit a letter from someone within your company and/or organization authorized to nominate you to represent that
company and/or organization on the committee (sample below). It should include reasons why the organization wishes to
participate directly in these activities. If applicant is proposing to represent a trade or professional association and their
company, include a letter from both to avoid a possible conflict of interest.
6c. Please read the below Roles & Responsibilities. Submission of this application verifies you have read and understand
your role and responsibilities as a member of the TAG and Z1.
7. OPTIONS FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATION PACKET:
MAIL:
E-MAIL:
ASQ
Standards Team
P.O. Box 3005
Milwaukee, WI 53201-3005
standards@asq.org (preferred)
8. PAYMENT OF TAG DUES (SEE 9D FOR ANNUAL DUES POLICY):
Cardholder’s Name:
Billing Address:
Credit Card Number:
Expiration Date:
Signature:
PLEASE NOTE: Submission of this form, along with a credit card number verifies that you approve the membership charge that will be
applied to your card.
8a. OPTIONS FOR SUBMITTING PAYMENT:
SUBMIT WITH YOUR APPLICATION TO STANDARDS@ASQ.ORG OR USE AN OPTION BELOW.
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MAIL:
FAX:
ASQ
Customer Care, Attn: Awilda Knopes
P.O. Box 3005
Milwaukee, WI 53201-3005
414-272-1734
Attn: Awilda Knopes
TELEPHONE:
800-248-1946, Ext. 7340
(Completed application
MUST be submitted by email
to standards@asq.org)
9. TAG 176 MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION AND RESPONSIBILTIES
The U.S. TAG to ISO/TC 176 on Quality Management and Quality Assurance is an active working body, and
membership is not just recognition or an honor. As a TAG member, your active involvement in TAG affairs is expected
and participation will be monitored per the ANSI Procedures for U.S. Participation in the International Standards Activities
of the ISO. Among these activities are:
9a. SUBCOMMITTEES: Responsibilities include active participation in subcommittee, in a special assignment, or as a
TAG officer. Subcommittees provide advice and guidance concerning U.S. positions on the work of the ISO/TC 176.
Participation includes reviewing submitted documents or proposals and contributing to new U.S. proposals and working
documents. Subcommittees are active until the assigned document becomes a published standard. It is expected that
members stay abreast of new developments and participate in new task groups as they are created.
9b. MEETINGS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: There are two domestic TAG meetings annually. Participating members (or
designated alternates) are expected to attend 75% of TAG meetings over a two year period. Observer members will
receive all documents circulated to the TAG, but do not vote and are not required to attend meetings.
There is at least one international meeting of the ISO/TC 176 per year. Additional trips may occur depending on the work
of the subcommittees or working groups of ISO/TC 176, and if there is a need for further meetings. Ability to travel
internationally is not required, but helpful and desirable. EXPENSES FOR TRAVEL ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF
THE PARTICIPANTS.
9c. VOTING: Participating members are expected to have a timely return of 80% of all written ballots over a two-year
period. If you do not feel qualified to comment on a particular document, or cannot devote the time necessary for a
thorough review, a vote of “abstain” is expected and not counted against participation.
9d. ANNUAL PARTICIPATION FEE: Membership on the U.S. TAG to ISO/TC 176 is $150 per person annually on a
January-December calendar year basis. This amount is established by the TAG Administrator and approved by the TAG
Chair to cover the administrative costs. The initial membership fee will be applied to the calendar year in which it is
received. New applications with fees due after October 1 will be applied to the following calendar year. Subsequent
invoices for the participation fee will be distributed each November to every member of the TAG for that calendar year.
9E ASC Z1 Committee on Quality Management
Scope: ASQ holds the Secretariat for the ASC Z1 Subcommittee on Quality Management. The Subcommittee’s scope
covers generic standards having application in the field of quality management. The preparation of product or industryspecific standards is not within the scope of this Subcommittee.
Purpose: The purpose of the ASC Z1 Subcommittee on Quality Management is to coordinate, review, serve as a
consensus body, and, when required by the absence of a qualified and willing standards-writing committee, develop and
prepare standards. The Subcommittee also provides advice to other standards-writing bodies when the topic of quality
management and assurance is included and interacts with the appropriate international activities.
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Membership in this Subcommittee consists of national organizations, companies, governmental agencies, and individuals
interested in contributing to the standards development process.
10. Sample letter of support (put on company letterhead):
ASQ
Attn: Standards Team
600 N Plankinton Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53203
Re: Support of {candidate} to participate on the U.S. TAG to ISO TC 176 and U.S. ASC Z1
Subcommittee on Quality Management.
Dear TAG 176 and Z1-Q Subcommittee Members:
{Organization/company/government agency} will support {candidate} to participate on the U.S. TAG to
ISO TC 176 and the ASC Z1 Subcommittee. {Candidate} has been employed as a {provide short job
description} since {xx}.
We authorize {candidate} to participate as a representative of {name of company/organization/agency}
by voting on ballots, contributing comments, and attending meetings. This activity serves the needs of
our {organization/company/agency} because {reason}.
{Name of company/organization/agency} serves as the member of this TAG and {candidate} serves as
the primary representative. We understand that we may designate an alternate to receive
communications, attend meetings, and vote on behalf of the candidate when applicable.
Sincerely,
{xx}
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