Committees
PNSQC’s organization conducts its mission through committees. Each committee has specific responsibilities & assignments that, when combined with the efforts of the other committees, produces the programs and events that occur each year. The following are brief descriptions and responsibilities of the PNSQC’s committees:
Audit
This committee ensures that the financial policies and procedures of PNSQC are followed. If an audit is undertaken, the Audit Committee will ensure use of a qualified auditor to assess critical accounting functions and adequacy of internal controls and procedures. The Audit Committtee also provides financial literacy training to the Board as needed.
Communications
This committee maintains the integrity of the message from PNSQC to the membership and the public, focusing on content and presentation.
Exhibits
This committee identifies candidate vendors, sets booth pricing, solicits vendor participation, publishes the “Guide to Exhibits,” establishes exhibition timing and organizes the layout of the exhibition hall.
Keynote/Invited Speaker/Workshops
Identifies and coordinates leaders within the global software community to provide conference keynote plenary addresses, Invited Speaker track presentations and full day workshops. This committee works closely with the Program committee to establish the content for the fall conference program.
Lunch Programs
Identifies table topics and coordinates facilitators for PNSQC’s conference luncheon discussions. Also works with the Program Committee on panel discussions.
Networking & Social
This committee promotes additional networking opportunities at the Conference and throughout the year.
Operations & Infrastructure
Provides technological expertise for PNSQC’s operating infrastructure, including the design and implementation of the PNSQC website.
Program
This committee issues PNSQC’s “Call for Papers,” receives abstracts, and manages the paper review & selection process. Coordinates with the Keynote/Invited Speaker committee to organize the conference program.
Publicity
Develops content and facilitates awareness of PNSQC events to the Northwest software community via electronic and print media. Coordinates efforts with PNSQC cosponsors, collaborators, and outside public relations agencies.
Volunteer Coordination
Matches volunteers with the other PNSQC committees’ requests for additional volunteers.