ASC Z136 Update
Balloting on the approval of membership applications to ASC Z136, received since the committee’s annual meeting, closed on Monday, July 11, 2016. All requests were approved, with the results of each as follows:
The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), each sought affirmation of their appointments for change of primary representation to the committee. Walt Nickens (ASSE), Jamie King (LLNL) and Randall Scott (NASA) were all approved unanimously.
Photon Manufacturing, specializing in electronic and optical development for medical and laser systems received approval as an organizational member to the committee, with Roberta McHatton acting as its representative. Dr. Jennifer Hunter, an assistant professor of ophthalmology at Flaum Eye Institute and longtime member of technical subcommittee 1 (TSC-1) on laser bioeffects and medical surveillance was approved as a new ASC Z136 individual member.
CLSO Timothy Hitchcock was honored by being named an emeritus member of the committee. Nominated by ASC Z136 committee members, emeritus members are those with “long
and distinguished service in support of ASC Z136 standards.” Membership includes lifetime membership in ASC Z136, recognition in the front matter of ASC Z136 standards, and all privileges as an ASC Z136 member with the exception of voting on committee matters and standards.
Committee housecleaning called for the removal of several organizations and individuals due to non-participation. ASC Z136 Procedures state, “Non-participation shall be defined as failure to respond to committee balloting requests and failure to attend the annual meeting (in person or by proxy) over a period greater than one (1) year.” Balloting criteria makes it imperative that members vote in order to validate the ballot, whether affirmative, negative or abstention. Organizations approved for removal from the committee were the American Academy of Dermatology, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and Lightwave International, while individuals approved for removal were J. Stuart Nelson and Nikolay Stoev. Note that reinstatement is available to any former member who wishes to reapply.
To apply for membership on ASC Z136, contact Barbara Sams at
bsams@lia.org or visit the committee website at
www.z136.org.
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