The following items, along with the books "Crucial Conversations" (Patterson, et al) and “Building a Knowledge-Based Culture: Using 21st Century Work and Decision-Making Systems in Associations,” (Glenn H. Tecker, et al) are highly recommended reading for ASME's leaders:· 

• About ASME – Our core values, strategic directions, and overview of our structure.  More extensive information is available on the Connections website.   
• ASME Online Resources - A convenient summary of names and contact information for ASME staff for key information and resources.
• ASME Finances -  ASME's funding sources, our new finance model, and roles of volunteer leaders in the financial planning process.  Financial information is also available on the Program Funding Options web site.
• Legal Issues of Volunteering with a Non-Profit
  • Appendix - Cover Sheet for Public Statements
• 10 Dos and Don'ts for Volunteers - quick reference of legal issues 
• Parliamentary Procedure
• ASME Organizational Chart
• ASME Balanced Scorecard Strategy Map

Links to resources and additional information are provided below.

• Career Development Series - Educational tools to help engineers and mangers succeed in today's business/engineering world.
• Fundamentals of Fundraising: A Primer for Volunteers
  • Introduction to Fundraising
  • Asking for Money
  • Sample Fundraising Project
  • Online Fundraising
  • Special Events
  • Recruiting Sponsorships
  • Grantwriting
  • Online Fundraising Resources
    
• History of ASME – You can read a brief history of ASME or review more extensive ASME History.  
• Engineering Ethics - The Professional Practice Curriculum module Engineering Ethics provides an overview of the ASME Canons. 
• Communications - The Professional Practice Curriculum module Communication Skills provides general information and tools for developing effective communication skills.
• Diversity as a Strategy – The Diversity Model Powerpoint presentation provides background on how ASME can effective manage diversity.  In addition, the Professional Practice Curriculum module Workplace Diversity provides information on diversity issues.  
• Parliamentary Procedure Module – ASME Codes and Standards has developed an overview learning module on parliamentary procedure   The website of the National Association of Parliamentarians also provides basic "How To" information on key elements of parliamentary procedure.
• Honors and Awards - the list of Society awards can be found at  http://www.asme.org/Governance/Honors/SocietyAwards/List_All_Society_Awards.cfm.
  Society Policy P-3.2 pertains to establishing awards and can be accessed at  http://files.asme.org/asmeorg/Governance/5386.doc (NOTE: There is currently a moratorium on establishing new awards).  Information on Policy P-2.7 on fund-raising is also available. 
• Nominating Committee Responsibilities, Principles, Structure, and Operation – this and other valuable information on the Nominating Committee and its operation are contained in the Nominating Committee Manual. 

The VOLT Academy played a vital role in the March 2009 Leadership Training Conference.  The program, presentations and other information can be found at http://www.asmeconferences.org/ltc09/. 

The ASME Best Practices Web Site is now online!!  Check out this case study approach to Section and Division Best Practices.

ASME Connections (online) draws attention to the new strategies and structure of ASME for membership at large.  You can keep up to date by visiting http://www.asme.org/About/Connections/