2025 WQA Government Affairs Committee Volunteer Sign-Up

Once you submit your application, it will be reviewed by WQA volunteer leadership and you will receive a notification through the email you provided below.

Participation on WQA's volunteer groups is open to WQA members.

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* Contact Information

First Name

Last Name

Company Name

Email Address

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* Volunteer Position Request
Select your preference on position/level of involvement.

Please be aware that volunteer groups can only have up to 13 voting member positions. An individual can serve on up to two committees/councils as a voting member. There is no limit on the number of simultaneous non-voting and observer positions an individual can hold.

This volunteer group has approximately five meetings* between April 2025 and April 2026. This often includes an in-person meeting at the WQA Convention & Exposition and the WQA Mid-Year Leadership Conference.
*meeting frequency does not include any optional task force involvement

The WQA Government Affairs Committee is currently looking for volunteers in the following positions:

A full description of the positions can be found here

Voting Member
3-Year Term (you can always opt to roll off early if needed)
Expected to attend and participate in meetings, including in-person meetings

Non-Voting Member (This position is for engaged participants seeking a voting member position in the future)
1-Year Term (can be renewed each year)
Expected to attend most meetings, including in-person meetings

Observer / Info Only (This position is for individuals looking to learn about the volunteer group and listen to updates)
1-Year Term (can be renewed each year)
May attend meetings and receive updates

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* Optional space to share additional background, skills and experience

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* Volunteer Attestation and Release Forms Required Annually By All Volunteers

As a volunteer for WQA, it is imperative that you read and understand a set of key documents to help you perform your responsibilities well. The chair and staff liaison are available to help answer questions as needed.
For immediate questions, contact Tambra Thomas WQA Quality Director at tthomas@wqa.org.

Check the box to indicate acceptance of the following (don't fill out the linked document):
I acknowledge that I have read and understand the contents of the items identified as Key Documents.
To request a copy of any key documents not hyperlinked in the PDF email Caren Settler at csettler@wqa.org.

Check the box to indicate acceptance of the following (don't fill out the linked document):
I have read and understand the WQA Volunteer Release Form.
If you have questions, contact Tambra Thomas, WQA Quality Director, at tthomas@wqa.org.

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* Conflict of Interest Disclosure
check the box only if you have a conflict of interest to disclose

Check the box if you have new conflicts of interest to disclose at this time. WQA's Quality Department will follow-up with the Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form.
If you have questions, contact Tambra Thomas WQA Quality Director at tthomas@wqa.org.

2025 WQA Government Affairs Committee Volunteer Sign-Up

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* Contact Information

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* Optional space to share additional background, skills and experience

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* Conflict of Interest Disclosurecheck the box only if you have a conflict of interest to disclose

* Conflict of Interest Disclosure
check the box only if you have a conflict of interest to disclose