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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>Hi WUGgers,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>If you are an SAP customer and a member of ASUG, please consider volunteering for the position of Special Interest Group (SIG) chair.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>I have included the official ASUG responsibilities, but don’t be intimidated. The real role of the SIG Chair is to distribute a quarterly newsletter and to schedule quarterly (or better) webcasts.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>I will always be on hand to help you with these responsibilities. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>What’s in it for you, you ask? First off, you can work with me </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Wingdings;color:black'>J</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>, but more importantly, you can help ASUG continue to educate and inform customers. There is a lot more to volunteering – I should know, I’ve been doing this for 17 years. But I don’t want to bore the whole list.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>Please feel free to reach out to me personally if you are interested, or simply go to <a href="http://www.asug.com/volunteers">http://www.asug.com/volunteers</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>What follows are the official Roles and Responsibilities…<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Default><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=Default style='margin-left:.5in'> <b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>SIG Chair Roles and Responsibilities: </span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-left:.5in'><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Build an Active Year-Round Community (YRC): </span></i><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:1.65pt;margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> Work collaboratively with other SIG Volunteers, your ASUG Communities Coordinator, and SAP Point of Contact (POC) to plan and execute a 12-month YRC calendar <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:1.65pt;margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> Ensure that the SIG executes at least one educational webcast per quarter <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:1.65pt;margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> Attend the majority of SIG events <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:1.65pt;margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> Participate in monthly Standing Leadership Calls <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:1.65pt;margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> Distribute a SIG newsletter at least once per quarter <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:1.65pt;margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> Conduct an annual survey with the SIG community to determine the needs of the community <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:1.65pt;margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> Lead the organization of at least one SIG event or webcast <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:1.65pt;margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> Recruit speakers and organize logistics for YRC activities <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:1.65pt;margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> Recommend hot topics that will drive ASUG member participation, both for face-to-face and virtual activities <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:1.65pt;margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> Assist ASUG HQ in recruiting SIG volunteers by evaluating applicants within two weeks of receiving application <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> Coordinate with ASUG HQ on the succession and transition of SIG volunteers <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-left:.5in'><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Actively Engage with the SIG Community on the ASUG Website: </span></i><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> Update the SIG jump page on ASUG.com monthly with timely and relevant news <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:1.65pt;margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> Consistently participate in and monitor relevant SIG workspace and discussions area on ASUG.com <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:1.65pt;margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> Follow the Volunteer Announcements wiki <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> Read the monthly Leadership Connection newsletter <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-left:.5in'><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Play a Key Role at ASUG Annual Conference: </span></i><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:1.65pt;margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> Assist in moderating educational sessions on site <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> Volunteer in the ASUG Communities Lounge <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-left:.5in'><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Make Your Voice Heard on the Influence Advisory Committee (IAC): </span></i><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:1.5pt;margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> Gather and prioritize community needs and report requirements to SAP through the Customer Engagement Initiative (CEI), Customer Connection (CC), and Influence Councils (IC) <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:1.5pt;margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> Review and promote CEI focus topics and submit additional needs to SAP <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:1.5pt;margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> Serve as an Influence ambassador to facilitate volunteer and community participation <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:1.5pt;margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> Assist with Influence Council charter creation <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> Work with other volunteers to understand and prioritize Influence abstracts for YRC programming <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>Thanks for considering volunteering with ASUG (and pass this along to others who may be interested too?)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>Cheers,<br>Sue<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>---</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>Susan R. Keohan<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>SAP Workflow Specialist<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>MIT Lincoln Laboratory<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>244 Wood Street, LI-200<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>Lexington, MA. 02420<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>781-981-3561<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>@skeohan<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>