The AATCC Board of Directors are elected and serve the Association based on the directives of AATCC’s Constitution and Bylaws.
The positions of President-Elect of AATCC and the Chairs for the AATCC Interest Groups are now accepting nominations for two year terms beginning in 2027. Please use the Nomination Form to nominate a fellow AATCC member!
Typically, this individual will have already served two years as President-Elect and will automatically move into the role of President of the Association.
The President is an active, long-term senior member of the Association. He/She has a general knowledge and understanding of the mission and history of the Association, acquired from prior service on numerous administrative, publications or technical committees within his/her respective local section(s) and at the national level. This individual has also held office at the section or interest group levels.
The responsibilities of this office require the President to have the employment flexibility, as well as on-going support from his/her current employer, to be actively involved in duties required of the office, including attendance at two national meetings during the year, the annual Budget Meeting, the AATCC International Conference, and meetings of numerous local sections and interest groups.
The President is well-known and respected in the textile and related chemical, dyes or machinery industries. S/he is a natural leader and an effective communicator (verbally and in writing), who has an aptitude for planning and directing and a desire to promote the mission and goals of the Association.
Term Limit: The President serves for two years, and automatically becomes the Immediate Past President for a two-year term. (AATCC Constitution, Article V, Section 4)
(revised 1/2007)
The President-Elect is generally elected every two years in November from ballots cast from the senior membership of the Association. (see AATCC Constitution, Article VI)
Typically, the President-Elect is an active, long-term senior member of the Association. He/She has a general knowledge and understanding of the mission and history of the Association, acquired from prior service on numerous administrative, publications or technical committees within his/her respective local section(s) and at the national level. This individual has also held office at the section or interest group level.
The responsibilities of this office require the President-Elect to have the employment flexibility, as well as on-going support from his/her current employer, to be actively involved in duties required of the office, including attendance at two national meetings during the year, the annual Budget Meeting, the AATCC International Conference, and meetings of numerous local sections and interest groups.
The President is well-known and respected in the textile or related chemical, dyes or machinery industries. He/She is a natural leader and an effective communicator (verbally and in writing), who has an aptitude for planning and directing and a desire to promote the mission and goals of the Association.
Term Limit: The President-Elect shall serve for two years, after which time he/she will automatically become President for a two-year term. (AATCC Constitution, Article V, Section 4)
Responsibilities
Job Description
Candidate is appointed by the Board of Directors (AATCC Constitution, Article V, Section 5).
The Treasurer will have been a Senior member of the Association for ten (10) years. The individual will have served on numerous administrative, publications or technical committees of the Association and have a good knowledge of the Association’s mission and history. The Treasurer will be a past member of the Board of Directors, would have prior experience in financial matters and have a good working knowledge of general ledgers, accounts receivables/payables, investments, balance sheets and other financial statements.
The Treasurer will have good communication skills, both written and oral, and have the aptitude for financial analyses and financial planning.
Term Limit: The Treasurer shall serve for five years; however, the Board of Directors may extend an appointment beyond the limit specified (Bylaws, Article III, Section 1).
Responsibilities
(see Bylaws, Article III, Section 6)
(revised 1/2007)
Job Description
Candidate should have demonstrated leadership skills and prior experience in managing a business with bottom-line accountability.
Candidate should also be experienced in problem solving, strategic planning, technical understanding, attention to detail, organized, and professional. Prior textile wet processing experience desirable. Some experience in marketing would be advantageous.
Candidate should be able to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing), possess a positive work ethic, have an aptitude for planning and implementing of directives, and be self-motivated. Candidate must have a working knowledge of accounting systems, and a working knowledge of Windows software, and social media.
Minimum Educational Requirement: A BS in Textile Chemistry, Chemistry or Textile Science. In addition to formal training in the physical sciences, an MBA with experience in managing a business is preferred. Also, prefer a person who is (or has been) a member of AATCC, and who has prior experience in serving as a member or chairing test methods, publications, or administrative committees of the Association.
Term Limit: The Executive Director is appointed by the Board of Directors, as described in Article III, Section 1, and reports to the Board as described in Article III, Section 5 of the Bylaws.
Staff Responsibilities
Board of Directors responsibilities
Technical & Educational Responsibilities
Communications & Membership Responsibilities
Administrative Responsibilities
All AATCC Interest Group officers are to be senior members of the Association. In the AATCC Constitution: Article III Membership, Section III: Right to Vote, it states:—Senior Members only shall have the right to vote, hold office and make motions in the Association.
In the AATCC Bylaws, Article XI, Interest Groups, Section 5: Representation, it states—Each Interest Group shall be represented on the Board of Directors of the Association by the Chair elected for a two-year term by the Group to take office on the next January 1st, following his or her election.
Term of office for all interest group officers is two years. An individual may not serve more than two consecutive terms as Chair of any interest group.
If a representative of an Interest Group is unable to attend a Board of Directors’ meeting, the Chair of that Group may appoint a Senior Member of the Group to represent it in that meeting; but in no case shall the appointment apply to more than one meeting, and no individual may cast more than one vote on any motion or issue in a Board of Directors meeting. (Bylaws, Article XI, Section 5: Substitute Interest Group Board Members).
In accordance with Article IV Section 5 of the Bylaws, each Interest Group Chair is an ex officio member of the Membership Committee. The Interest Group Chairs are also ex officio members of the Executive Committee on Research, Technical Committee on Research, Committee on Conferences, Publications Committee (non-voting), and Education Advisory Board.
The role of the Interest Group Chair is to manage the operation of the Interest Group. This involves planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling the Interest Group’s activities.
Specific duties of the Interest Group Chair include:
The IG Chair is responsible for appointing all subcommittees or task groups when needed, as specified by the Association’s bylaws.
Committee chairs should have the following qualifications:
Interest Group Meetings
The Interest Group Chair presides at all regular and special meetings of the Interest Group
Every meeting should follow a planned agenda. The Interest Group Chair, with the Secretary, prepares the agenda.
Suggested Agenda
Meeting Guidelines
Resources
The agenda is the Interest Group Chair’s responsibility and should always include:
By formally installing new officers, the objectives and dignity of the Association are preserved. The extent of formality depends upon the viewpoint of the Interest Group members and on the size of the Interest Group. The installation should be designed to enhance the honor of holding office in the Interest Group. Here are some suggestions:
Candidate should have demonstrated excellent leadership skills. Prior textile wet processing experience or practical experience in textile testing is preferred. Candidate should have strong oral and written skills and have the ability to conduct meetings of diverse technical, political and social agendas.
Term Limit: The Chair of the Executive Committee on Research is confirmed by the Board of Directors as described in Article V, Section 5 of the AATCC Constitution. The individual typically will have served as Chair of the Technical Committee on Research for three years and Vice Chair of Technical Committee on Research for three years, successively.
(revised 1/2007)
Chair of the C7 Publications Committee should have demonstrated leadership skills. Prior textile wet processing experience preferred; however, candidate may come from a background in academia, sales, or business management. Candidate should have strong oral and written skills and have the ability to evaluate written papers submitted for publication.
Term Limit: The Chair of the Publications Committee is appointed by the Board of Directors as described in Article IV, Section 6 of the Bylaws and may serve up to five years consecutively. The Board may extend an appointment beyond five years (Article IV, Section 13 of the Bylaws).
(revised 8/2008)
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