SUPPLIERS STEERING COMMITTEE
SUPPLIER STEERING COMMITTEE ORGANIZATION
ALTA’s newest leadership role as the organizing body for the conference has generated new changes that have positively influenced the Supplier Committee’s framework. The Role of the Suppliers Steering Committee is to act as a liaison between the Supplier Community and ALTA and to serve as advisors in the planning, organizing and execution of the CCMA & MRO annual conference. Steering Committee members perform an important role in ensuring CCMA remains a productive and value-added event for all participants. Presently, the members of the Supplier Committee are:
PRESIDENT
Abelardo Cantillo
UNITED AEROSPACE CORP
VICEPRESIDENT
Lee Kapel
TSI AVIATION
MEMBERS
Caroline Vandedrinck
SR TECHNICS
Alex De Gunten
HEICO
Michelle Linale
THALES
Reinaldo Gasparetto
EMBRAER
Adam Chiamulon
GLOBAL AIRTECH
Mauricio Renteria
BARFIELD
Lee Kapel
TSI AVIATION
Lee Kapel
TSI AVIATION
THE COMMITTEE IS COMPRISED AS FOLLOWS
- A Maximum of Five Standing members.
- A Maximum of Three Advisory Members.
- A Maximum of Five Observing Members.
Membership in the Committee is tied to the Individual and to the Company. This implies that the individuals may not transfer their rights, should they leave their company or the company changes representative. Individuals from the same corporate group can become members of the Committee as long as they are from different divisions. No two individuals from the same corporate group can serve as Standing Members or Advisory members at the same time.
STANDING MEMBER
Standing Committee Members have the right of vote on issues such as changes to By-Laws, Supplier’s Code of Conduct, selection, and appointment of New Committee Members, conferring Emeritus Status, termination of existing Committee Members for noncompliance with By-Laws, and any other issues that may arise from Suppliers.
REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME STANDING MEMBER
- Attended a minimum of Six (6) CCMA Conferences prior to becoming a Standing Member.
- Hold a VP level or higher position within their organization, overseeing the Latin American and Caribbean region
- Have written support and commitment from their own Company (President/CEO)
- Have served as an Advisory Member on the Committee for a minimum of two (2) years
- Attend all yearly CCMA conferences
- Attend yearly Committee meetings (Date and location to be determined)
- Follow through with resolutions of the Committee.
- Participate in all Committee conference calls during the year
- Attend a minimum of three (3) CCMA Conferences in the past.
- Hold a Senior Level position within his/her organization.
- Have the support and commitment from their own Company (President/CEO or Senior Leadership level).
- Have served as an Advisory Member on the Committee.
- Attend all yearly CCMA conferences.
- Attend yearly Committee meetings (Location to be determined)
- Participate in a minimum of two (2) yearly teleconference calls.
A President, Vice-President and Secretary shall be appointed every year from the group of Standing Members. These three posts will rotate every year initially in a sequence from highest to lowest Seniority (number of years in the Committee). Any newly chosen Standing Member will be in the last position of the rotation at the time of appointment.
The President shall coordinate the Committee’s yearly meetings, conference calls, follow through with resolutions of the Committee and be the point of contact for communications with suppliers and with ALTA. The Vice-President shall assist in the duties of the President as required. The Secretary shall take the minutes of the Committee meetings and conference calls and keep track of attendance by the Members.
Standing Members shall serve for a period of Six (6) years or until their withdrawal from the Committee, whichever occurs first. The Standing Members of the Committee shall meet once every year to appoint new Standing Members to fill available openings. If more than one candidate is eligible, candidates with the highest seniority shall be appointed. If no eligible candidates are available, the selection shall be postponed until the following year, and the departing Standing Member will serve for additional One (1) year periods until eligible Candidates are available.
ADVISORY MEMBER
Through active participation, Advisory Members assist in fulfilling the Committee’s goal of serving as advisors to ALTA in the planning, organizing and execution of the CCMA annual conferences. It is therefore necessary for the Advisory Member to actively participate in the committee’s activities and the CCMA conferences.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ADVISORY MEMBER
To be eligible to become an Advisory Member, Candidates must comply with the following requirements:
- Have attended a minimum of four (4) CCMA Conferences in the past.
- Hold a V.P. level or higher position within their organization, overseeing the Latin American and Caribbean region.
- Have served as an Observing Member on the Committee for a minimum of two (2) years.
- Have the support and commitment from their own Company (President/CEO)
Additionally, Candidates must commit to the following while serving on the Committee
- Attend all yearly CCMA conferences
- Attend yearly Committee meetings (location to be determined)
- Participate in a minimum of two (2) Committee conference calls during the year
Failure to attend two (2) CCMA conferences in a row or to comply twice within one year with any of the other above commitments will result in termination as Advisory Member, except in extenuating circumstances to be determined by the Standing Members.
SELECTION OF OBSERVING MEMBERS
The Standing Members of the Committee shall meet once every year to evaluate candidates and appoint new Observing Members.·
- Candidates must send a request in writing, including Professional Bio and a short paragraph describing reasons to be considered as a Supplier Steering Committee member as well as confirming past CCMA participation years. Request is to be submitted to the Current Committee President.
- New members will be announced at the next CCMA conference
The Committee will maintain a list of suppliers who will volunteer for membership.
A Goal of the Supplier Steering Committee is to seek out for the interest of the Suppliers and to assist ALTA without being cumbersome. Consequently, we wish to keep the committee as lean as possible, but at the same time allow a select few who are interested, a more active role and participation.
EMERITUS STATUS
After completing the full term as Standing Member (at least 6 years), members may be considered for Emeritus Status, a lifelong designation in recognition of their contribution and dedication to the CCMA. Standing Members shall confirm Emeritus Status to qualified nominees.
