Consensus Group Application

Application for ACCT Challenge Course Standards Consensus Group

The ACCT Consensus Group will be responsible for:

reviewing standards proposed by the Sub-Committee(s) and making any changes to the proposed standards.
voting on approval of American National Standards within its scope.
maintaining the standards developed by the Consensus Group.
complying with policy and procedures for interpretations of the standards developed by the Consensus Group.
responding to requests for interpretations of the standard(s) developed by the Consensus Group.
other matters requiring committee action.

Membership on the ACCT Consensus Group is open to all interested parties having a direct and material interest in the activities of the Consensus Group and shall be sufficiently diverse to ensure reasonable balance without dominance by any single interest group. Membership selection by the Secretariat and by the Consensus Group shall give consideration to a) the need for active participation by members of each interest group, b) the need for balance and the potential for dominance by members of a single interest group, c) the extent of interest expressed and the willingness to participate, and d) qualifications and ability to materially contribute to the work of the Consensus Group.

Individuals seeking membership on the Consensus Group shall submit a written request indicating their interest in the work of the Consensus Group and their qualifications, willingness to participate, and affiliations that might affect their classification. Applicants shall identify their interest category.

To apply for consideration as a member of the ACCT Consensus Group, complete the application below. Electronic submissions preferred. Only one Application per person permitted & only one person may be listed per application.

Name*

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Organization/Company Name

Address*

Street Address

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Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Email*

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Please describe the reasons you are interested in servicing on the ACCT Consensus Body:*

Of the below (a-f) tasks the Consensus Group is responsible for, please select the 3 items you are most interested in working on:*

a) reviewing standards proposed by the Sub-Committee(s) and making any changes to the proposed standards.b) voting on approval of American National Standards within its scope.c) maintaining the standards developed by the Consensus Group.d) complying with policy and procedures for interpretations of the standards developed by the Consensus Group.e) responding to requests for interpretations of the standard(s) developed by the Consensus Group.f) other matters requiring committee action.

Please describe your qualifications, as it pertains to the Challenge Course industry, working on committees, and writing/using standards:*

How are you materially affected by standards in the Challenge Course industry? *

Describe any experience you have with using standards or with standards setting outside of the challenge course industry:

Describe any experience you have with testing of materials or designs:

List your education (including any degrees, certifications or licensure) and/or relevant training:*

Describe your familiarity with ANSI standards (does not have to be specific to challenge courses): *

Interest Category: Choose the ONE category which best describes your interest. Only one selection per applicant permitted.*

Vendor. This category includes representatives of interests directly involved in providing services to USERS (see 4.3.b), including and not limited to: designing, constructing, inspection, maintaining, and outfitting challenge courses and the staff (e.g. selling safety equipment). Services can also include training of operating personnel, providing insurance (for non-self-insured agencies) and engineering the structure or designing the program.User. This category includes representatives of interests directly involved in using challenge courses, including and not limited to facilities that operate facilitated programs, guided programs, and self-guided (or monitored) programs. Examples of facilities that may use challenge courses include: educational entities, camps, retreat centers, hospitals and rehabilitation centers, community service organizations, social service agencies, recreation and fitness programs, and destination locations/resorts.General Interest. This category includes representatives with a variety of perspectives that are neither Vendors nor Users. Examples include, and are not limited to: regulatory agencies, trade associations (that represent interest other than Vendors and Users), standards writing organizations, consumer groups, environmental groups, and researchers.

Hidden Interest

VendorUserGeneral Interest

Briefly describe your rationale for choosing this category:*

Affiliations with ACCT or other related organizations – please list all affiliations and please note (if applicable) how your affiliations might affect your chosen classification:

Membership Obligations: Members are expected to participate actively by fulfilling attendance, voting, correspondence, and other obligations. Members are expected to participate in good faith, and in accordance with professional standards, respectful of the rules of the committee and the authority given to the Officers of the Consensus Group and the Secretariat. Active participation includes voting on all ballots issued and missing no more than three consecutive meetings. Typically, the Consensus Group meetings occur once a month via remote media (phone and computer-based), and once a year in-person (usually in late January or early February).

Are you willing to be an active participant of the Consensus Group?*

What barriers*, if any, might hinder you from fulfilling attendance, voting, correspondence, and other obligations? *This question is not asking for you to disclose personal information. Rather it is looking to determine if you have any other obligations or scheduling conflicts (etc). Persons that require accommodations or modifications can reach out to ACCT staff to discuss appropriately meeting those requests.

Do you understand that lack of participation, including missing more than 3 consecutive meetings may include termination of membership?*

Please provide 3 professional references with contact information: *