Board Actions This Week

• Reviewed progress reports on the E-TASC development process.
• Reviewed progress reports on the Validated Audit Process and discussed approaches to encourage maximum membership participation in the new audit cycle.
• Discussed proposed changes to the EICC contracting process that will reduce time and improve efficiency. The Board will update its "Procurement Policies and Practices" guidelines in order to allow Work Groups to develop contracts for work under their jurisdiction.

Contribute to Important EICC Initiatives
 
The continued success of EICC depends on contributions from every member.  Please consider how you can help the following initiatives:

• Asia Network Planning Meeting: EICC will kick off its Asia program at a meeting on Aug. 4 for all Asia Network participants. The meeting will be held at the Flextronics office in Shenzhen to develop plans for EICC activities in Asia. A total of 29 Network members from 19 companies have registered so far. Contact Brad Cameron to register. EICC will provide a meeting agenda and address via email to all registered participants.
• E-TASC Survey: All EICC members are invited to complete a survey that will be used to inform the decision making process about the future governance of E-TASC. All respondents will receive a summary report of the results and follow up information about how to influence the next steps of the governance review. The survey takes 5-10 minutes and can be accessed here.
• Stakeholders and Communication Work Group: The work group needs a co-leader. The position requires communications experience and a small commitment of time each week.  This is a great position for any company representative who is looking for a way to participate in EICC.  Contact Marcy Lynn if you are interested in the position.
• L&CB Survey on Training Programs: The Learning and Capability Building (L&CB) Work Group would like input from EICC and GeSI members for development of a worker training program. Input will be used to define the scope, content, partners, and other elements that should be considered for the program. The work group also wants feedback from members about priority training topics in FY10. Respond to the brief survey here. Please complete the survey by Friday, August 7.

Membership Meeting Update: Register Early
 
The EICC membership meeting will be hosted by Intel in Chandler, AZ Sep. 15-17.  Please register early by clicking here.  A revised agenda for the meeting is available here.

• Sep. 15: Work Group Meetings
• Sep. 16: Membership Meeting
• Sep. 17: Stakeholder Issues Meeting

Hotel options:

• Hawthorn Suites Phoenix/Chandler (nearest to Intel meeting site: 5 minute drive)

  5858 W Chandler Blvd Chandler, AZ 85226
  Phone: (480) 705-8881 Fax: (480) 785-1451
  Website

• SpringHill Suites Phoenix Chandler/Fashion Center (Across from Chandler Mall: 15 minute drive to Intel)

  225 N. Metro Boulevard Chandler, AZ 85226
  Phone: (480) 726-7666 Fax: (480) 726-0386
  Website

• Hilton-Chandler (Newest hotel near Chandler Mall: 20 Minute drive to Intel)

  2929 Frye Road Chandler, AZ 85224
  Phone: (480) 899-7400 Fax: (480) 899-7420
  Website

• Radisson Hotel Phoenix-Chandler (15 minute drive to Intel)

  7475 West Chandler Blvd Chandler, AZ 85226
  Phone: (480) 961-4444 Fax: (480) 940-0269
  Website