Networking in the TCBC PreparedPresented by Mark Maynard
Networking in the TCBC Prepared/Presented by: Mark Maynard 9/9/2020 TCB Council 1
Networking in the TCBC and Things I Wish I’d Known When I First Joined 9/9/2020 TCB Council 2
Networking in the TCBC Agenda: ØPart 1: Exploring the TCBC with Online Resources ØPart 2: Bi-Annual TCB Workshops ØPart 3: FCC/TCB monthly calls 9/9/2020 TCB Council 3
Networking in the TCBC -Exploring the TCBC with Online Resources ØWho’s Who, and What’s What? ØTCBC Website ØFCC KDB Website 9/9/2020 TCB Council 4
www. tcbcouncil. com Home page 9/9/2020 TCB Council 5
www. tcbcouncil. com Home page: Quick Links 9/9/2020 TCB Council 6
www. tcbcouncil. com Home page: Quick Links 9/9/2020 TCB Council 7
www. tcbcouncil. com Home page: After Signing In 9/9/2020 TCB Council 8
www. tcbcouncil. com “About Us” tab Board of Directors (Bo. D) The Executive Committee of the TCBC 9/9/2020 TCB Council 9
www. tcbcouncil. com “About Us” tab TCBC Bylaws The “Operator’s Manual” for the TCBC Directs the Executive Committee on Managing and Running the TCBC Organization 9/9/2020 TCB Council 10
www. tcbcouncil. com “About Us” tab TCBC Bylaws: Section 2 The purpose of the Council is to provide: a. A forum for periodic dialogue between the Federal Communications Commission and the Telecommunication Certification. b. Facilitation of ongoing activities geared towards the improvement of TCB technical and administrative performance. c. A forum for raising issues of concern to the FCC and vice versa. d. A common dissemination point for up-to-date FCC interpretations and rulings. e. A dissemination point for interpretations of other governments that have Mutual Recognition Agreements (“MRAs”) with the US (such as governments or “MRA Partners”). f. Links and liaisons with other domestic and/or non-domestic organizations. 9/9/2020 TCB Council 11
www. tcbcouncil. com “About Us” tab TCBC Bylaws: Section 2 (cont. ) The Council’s activities shall be in keeping with the spirit of the FCC GEN Docket 98 -68 Articles 2. 962(c) (5) and 68. 162(c) (5): "A TCB shall participate in any consultative activities, identified by the Commission or National Institute of Standards and Technology (“NIST”), to facilitate a common understanding and interpretation of applicable regulations. " 9/9/2020 TCB Council 12
www. tcbcouncil. com “About Us” tab TCBC Code of Practice Basic Guidelines for TCB’s to Follow 9/9/2020 TCB Council 13
www. tcbcouncil. com “About Us” tab TCBC Code of Practice The TCB Council has generated a Code of Practices (summarized): 1. Adherence to Guide 65 with emphasis on specific clauses 2. Publication of all TCB services and expectations 3. Signed agreement between the TCB and client 4. Complete application with appropriate statements from client 5. Reviewers and certifiers appropriately training and assessed for competence 6. Determining competence of a laboratory 7. TCB shall only certify equipment for which it has authority and competence 8. Complete quality reviews of applications for certification 9. Manufacturer statements regarding review of test data 10. TCB system to monitor quality and prevent errors 11. Reporting of undue pressure from clients 12. Internal TCB audits 13. Surveillance audits expectations 9/9/2020 TCB Council 14
www. tcbcouncil. com “Education” tab 9/9/2020 TCB Council 15
www. tcbcouncil. com “Membership” tab 9/9/2020 TCB Council 16
TCBC Membership Eligibility Any interested party can join! Membership is on a company basis, with employees of a company able to receive TCBC Membership benefits without additional cost FCC designated TCB's are considered Full TCB Council Members Any other stakeholder (laboratories, manufacturers, accreditors, individuals) may join the TCB Council as Associate Members. 9/9/2020 TCB Council 17
www. tcbcouncil. com “Calendar” tab 9/9/2020 TCB Council 18
www. tcbcouncil. com “Calendar” tab click on event for info 9/9/2020 TCB Council 19
www. tcbcouncil. com “Members Only” tab 9/9/2020 TCB Council 20
www. tcbcouncil. com “Members Only” tab Members Gateway 9/9/2020 TCB Council 21
www. tcbcouncil. com “Members Only” tab Member Portal Manage your account, invoices & payment history, access member directory 9/9/2020 TCB Council 22
www. tcbcouncil. com “Members Only” tab Q & A – Ask the FCC The FCC Knowledge Database (KDB) Office of Engineering and Technology Laboratory Division 9/9/2020 TCB Council 23
www. tcbcouncil. com “Members Only” tab Meetings/Conferences Call Minutes 9/9/2020 TCB Council 24
www. tcbcouncil. com “Members Only” tab Training Presentations Archive 9/9/2020 TCB Council 25
www. tcbcouncil. com “Members Only” tab Test Procedures and Guides 9/9/2020 TCB Council 26
www. tcbcouncil. com “Members Only” tab Pt. 68 Information 9/9/2020 TCB Council 27
www. tcbcouncil. com “Members Only” tab Helpful Links 9/9/2020 TCB Council 28
www. tcbcouncil. com “Board Only” tab TCBC Board Members only 9/9/2020 TCB Council 29
TCBC Board of Directors (Bo. D) Serves as the Executive Committee, consisting of 10 members: One Executive Director (e. g. Chris Harvey) Six US TCB Full Members One Associate Member from the laboratory community One Associate Member from the manufacturing community One Full Member from a non-US TCB 9/9/2020 TCB Council 30
TCBC Board of Directors Executive Committee elections are every two years Current Bo. D term started April 2013, and expires in April 2015 Any TCB member (Full or Associate) in good standing can run for a position, but candidates must be nominated by their Member companies Member Companies shall have no more than one representative with voting privileges on the Executive Committee (only 1 per company) 9/9/2020 TCB Council 31
TCBC Board of Directors There are four officer positions on the Board: Chair, Vice-chair, Secretary, and Treasurer Officers are elected by the Bo. D members at the first Bo. D meeting following the Executive Committee elections The Bo. D officer terms are the same as the Bo. D two-year terms 9/9/2020 TCB Council 32
www. tcbcouncil. com “Training Resources” tab Purchase DVD’s 9/9/2020 TCB Council 33
Networking in the TCBC -Bi-Annual TCB Workshops ØThe 9/9/2020 Main Events TCB Council 34
TCB Workshops Held in April & October, located in Baltimore for past 5 years Featuring Presentations from Regulators and Industry Experts Best networking opportunity for those in the FCC TCB community About 200 members in attendance at each workshop 9/9/2020 TCB Council 35
TCB Workshops TCB members include those from FCC designated TCBs, Regulators, Test Labs, Manufacturers, Accreditors, and Consultants The purpose of these meetings is to learn and share information, so make some valuable connections There are others just like you here; meet your competitors! 9/9/2020 TCB Council 36
TCB Workshops: Daytime The Presentations Agenda 9/9/2020 TCB Council 37
TCB Workshops: Daytime Review the Workshop Agenda in advance Identify Key Topics & Interests Review topics with your company colleagues, if applicable Identify Key Contacts you’d like to make Prepare Questions in advance See if they are answered in presentation Follow up with Presenter if not 9/9/2020 TCB Council 38
TCB Workshops: Daytime Making Connections Know why you want to connect Ask for something specific; have a purpose Exchange contact info During the day, utilize meal times and break times for introductions Try not to start conversations between speakers, unless there is an announced delay Please use common sense & courtesy 9/9/2020 TCB Council 39
TCB Workshops: Nighttime TCB Workshop Social Event On Wednesday Evening during Workshop Extended Meet-n-Greet Opportunity outside of the conference room This Wednesday, April 9 th 6: 00 to 9: 00 PM Pratt Street Ale House 206 W. Pratt Street 9/9/2020 TCB Council 40
Networking in the TCBC -FCC/TCB Monthly Calls ØFinding 9/9/2020 Experts and Champions TCB Council 41
FCC/TCB Monthly Calls Scheduled monthly FCC/TCB calls Open to all TCB members Allows for frequent updates from the FCC Fosters open dialogue, discussions, and direct FCC access to resolve issues Facilitates on-going activities to improve technical and administrative processes 9/9/2020 TCB Council 42
FCC/TCB Monthly Calls Make it a priority to attend the monthly FCC/TCB calls Learn the latest info & updates Identify key knowledge experts Ask questions & provide input 9/9/2020 TCB Council 43
TCBC Networking Tonight! ØWelcome Reception ØMonday, April 7 th Ø 5: 00 to 6: 00 PM ØEden West Lounge ØMeet the TCBC Bo. D 9/9/2020 TCB Council 44
Thank You Mark Maynard, Director SIEMIC www. SIEMIC. com mark. maynard@siemic. com 9/9/2020 TCB Council 45
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