This form is used for nonmember speakers and presenters at the STLE Annual Meeting.  Individual members should register directly online to receive correct pricing.

Thank you very much for serving as a member of the STLE volunteer leadership in 2023.  You are one of more than 300 people from across North America and around the world who generously provide our organization with the energy to pursue its vision of being the foremost technical society in tribology, lubrication engineering and related sciences.

STLE volunteers serve in a variety of capacities and represent a wide range of companies and organizations.  This type of involvement would not be possible without the support of your employer.  We would like to demonstrate STLE’s appreciation for this commitment by sending a letter of thanks to the appropriate person.  Simply complete the form and STLE will send a letter. 

Thank you for your participation in the Member Highlights project. Member Highlights will be a new feature on the STLE homepage starting in 2024. The idea is to highlight the wonderful work/research our members are doing while also promoting STLE Membership.

Please fill out the following questions in the Member Highlights form. Take as much space as needed to answer each question. In addition to your responses, please provide a high-resolution image of yourself no smaller than 300x400 pixels in png or jpg file format. We will use the image to create a nice graphic banner that will link to your page with answers. This will all be archived on the STLE website.

IMPORTANT: Please complete and return this form to STLE Headquarters.

Please note if you are reporting in a currency other than US dollars. (Example: Canadian dollars) Please annotate the dollar amounts received and monies paid for separate functions such as social activities, education courses, /technical meetings. etc. The fiscal year beginning balance (July 1st) in the main checking account plus monies received (revenues) minus monies paid (expenses) should equal the fiscal year ending balance (June 30th) in the main checking account.

Elected Director - STLE Board of Directors Term & Timeframe:

• 1 Term - 3 Years (additional term possible upon completion of first and by re-election).
• Begins May 2025 at STLE's Annual Meeting.

Requirements:

• Must be a current STLE member in good standing for 4 consecutive years prior to submission.
• Must have served as Chair for at least one year OR as Vice Chair for 2 or more years of Local Section or STLE Committee.

Qualified candidates must demonstrate the following:

• Leadership ability.
• Critical and strategic thinking.
• Commitment and stewardship to the industry.
• Commitment to STLE as an organization and its future.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Determine and advance STLE’s mission and purposes.
• Assist officers in oversight of the management and direction of the society, including performing tasks as assigned.
• Support the Executive Director and assess performance of STLE (i.e. budget, goal achievements, etc.)
• Conduct organizational planning, including reviewing and understanding STLE’s Strategic Plan.
• Ensure adequate resources for STLE to meet its mission and goals (funds, time, volunteers, staff, etc.)
• Maintain resource and financial oversight of the society.
• Determine, monitor, and enhance STLE programs and services.
• Promote and represent STLE in a positive and supportive manner at all times.
• Ensure legal and ethical integrity and maintain accountability.
• Serve as a resource to STLE Headquarters staff, committees, and other Board members.

General Duties:

• Make attendance at all meetings of the STLE Board of Directors a high priority.
• Be prepared to discuss the business addressed at scheduled meetings, having read the agenda and all background material relevant to the agenda topics and participate in active discussions.
• Comply with all STLE policies and procedures within STLE’s Governance framework.
• Be guided by the STLE mission and goals in all policy decisions and provide input and vote on Board decisions.
• Maintain the confidentiality of privileged and/or sensitive STLE information.
• Display courteous and respectful conduct in all board meetings.
• Respect both the privacy and the opinions of peers who serve and leave personal prejudices out of all meeting discussions.
• Support in a positive manner all actions taken, even when in a minority position on such actions.
• Be willing to serve on a subcommittee of the Board of Directors (Finance, Governance or Section Affairs), as well as a Strategy and Surveillance Team (Advance Innovation, Communications and Advocacy or Technical Expertise) during your tenure on the Board.

Commitment/Expectations:

• In person attendance at all Board activities is a requirement of this position. These include 4 in-person meeting a year: one in the fall (September/October), one in the winter (January) and 2 during STLE Annual Meeting (May)- regular meetings are one to two days in length, including subcommittees (requires travel).
• Participation in any additional conference calls and/or in-person meetings throughout the year, based on need or request.
• STLE does not reimburse Board members for travel and lodging expenses related to meeting attendance, so candidate must either have company support or be willing to pay their own expenses as tied to Board of Director commitments.
• Agree to adhere to STLE’s policy and expectations, including STLE’s Conflict of Interest policy, Anti-trust policy, and Bylaws and Constitution. In turn with your agreement and commitment to serve as a volunteer leader, STLE provides Directors and Officers (D&O) liability insurance.

Please use this form to request badges for your booth staff.

This request form will create Exhibit Hall Only badges for your staff who are working in the exhibit hall at your booth and grant access to use the lead retrieval system.  Our new lead retrieval system is built into the STLE mobile app.  You are allowed 4 booth staff per 10x10 booth.

Individuals must satisfy at least 3 of 14 requirements by providing documentation for each and pay a renewal fee if you are under 9 years of holding your certification.   If you have had your certification for 9 years or more, please simply pay your renewal fee and submit an employer letter verifying employment.  

You may save your work and list your requirements as you complete them.

Each month TLT publishes a short interview with an STLE member or intriguing person in the lubricants/tribology community. Candidates should have an interesting job or be considered a leading figure in his or her field. Click here to read a 20 Minutes interview article from 2022.
There are no restrictions on who is a good candidate. Subjects can come from any area involving lubrication engineering or tribology—manufacturers, engineers, sales/marketing personnel, academicians, researchers, search-firm executives or industry leaders.
The idea is to find an engaging person and get the candidate to discuss the technical aspects of their work. The candidate will have final approval of the content as well.
Questions and answers should not relate to the person’s hobbies, family or non-work related interests. 20 Minutes is designed to be an informative article that provides technical information.
We are looking for candidates for the 2025 TLT editorial calendar. Are you interested in being featured in TLT’s 20 Minutes interview article? If so, please complete the form and questionnaire below for a possible opportunity to be featured. We will contact you if you've been accepted for publication.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR FELLOW GRADE

STLE Constitution & Bylaws

Article III, Section 1(g)

Fellow Members. Fellow Membership may be granted to any individual (hereinafter, a “Fellow member”) who, according to the Society’s Fellows Committee, has demonstrated outstanding personal achievements in the field of tribology and/or lubrication engineering, has been engaged in active practice in a science and/or engineering profession for a minimum of 20 years, and has been an STLE Member for a minimum of 10 years.

GUIDELINES FOR NOMINATION PROPOSAL

FELLOW MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES

Any current STLE Member may propose any other STLE Member for Fellow Membership by submitting a completed Proposal for Fellow form to the Society (herein referred as "Presenter"). The Presenter is responsible for completing the Proposal form, as well as securing five letters of support for the candidate from STLE Members (herein referred as "Sponsors"), at least two of which must be STLE Fellows. A Fellows Committee Member may not be a Presenter or a Sponsor.

KEY TIMELINES

June 1, 2024                   Call For STLE Fellows Nomination Proposals

September 30, 2024    Completed proposal must be submitted to STLE Headquarters

December 31, 2024      Fellows Committee completes review and recommendations

January 2025                Recommendations are presented to the STLE Board of Directors

May 2025                      Fellow Membership is awarded at STLE Annual Meeting

Fellows Committee members will evaluate each Proposal individually to determine if the candidate meets the standard for outstanding personal achievement through significant contributions in management, education, research or technological areas in the field of tribology and/or lubrication engineering. Failure to qualify does not preclude submission of a new Proposal in the future.

INTERPRETATION OF QUALIFICATIONS FOR FELLOW MEMBERSHIP

The Fellows Committee shall evaluate each Proposal to determine whether the proposed candidate: 

 1. has met the practice and membership requirements set forth in the STLE Constitution and Bylaws; 

• When not obvious from dates provided on the nominee’s vitae or nomination form, the presenter or sponsors should explicitly address how the nominee meets the years of practice requirement.      
• Examples of evidence for the start of practice include the publication date of a graduate thesis, an archival research paper dealing with any aspect of tribology or lubrication engineering, and the hiring date for a job in the field of tribology and/or lubrication engineering.  
• The start of a general undergraduate or technology degree in engineering is not considered to be start of practice, unless that degree explicitly states a major or minor in the field of tribology and/or lubrication engineering.
• Time in practice can include professional employment in science or engineering, with cumulative assignments meeting the requirements being acceptable.
• Student and affiliate memberships do not count toward membership years requirement. 

 2. has had five sponsorship letters from STLE members submitted on the candidate's behalf, two of which are     from STLE Fellows.

 3. has demonstrated outstanding personal achievement in the field of tribology and/or lubrication engineering.

The candidate’s accomplishments must be beyond those typically expected of a scientist or engineer in the field of tribology and/or lubrication engineering.

The candidate should be recognized as an outstanding authority as shown by one or more of the following:

• they/them being responsible for significant and widely known improvements in the field
• relevant publications, including any or all of the following: books, papers, patents, articles, presentations
• examples of exceptional professional distinction in the candidate’s area of influence.

PRESENTER AND SPONSOR GUIDELINES

Sponsors should be as widely distributed as possible. Preferably not more than two should be submitted from any one organization. If this is impractical, the Presenter should provide the Fellows Committee with an explanation regarding the selection of Sponsors.

As indicated above, elevation to Fellow is limited to those individuals that have demonstrated outstanding personal achievement well above those normally expected. Therefore, it is very important that the Presenter and Sponsors provide specific details that clearly identify these significant accomplishments. The Sponsor letter should not be regarded as an endorsement but rather a verification of the outstanding personal achievements the proposed candidate has accomplished.

PROPOSAL FOR FELLOW SPONSOR LETTER – SUGGESTED COMPOSITION:

It is highly recommended that the support letters contains all or most of the elements outlined below. 

a)  Introduction containing the objective of the letter and your relationship to the proposed candidate.

b)  Describe how the candidate has demonstrated outstanding personal achievements in the field of tribology and/or lubrication engineering.

c)  Show that the candidate’s accomplishments are beyond those typically expected of a scientist or engineer in the field of tribology and/or lubrication engineering.

d)  Demonstrate that the candidate is recognized as an outstanding authority as shown by one or more of the following:

            i.  they/them being responsible for significant and widely known improvements in the field,

           ii.  relevant publications, including any or all of the following: books, papers, patents, articles, presentations,

           iii.  examples of exceptional professional distinction in the candidate’s area of influence.

e)  Summarize the above and reconfirm your support for the elevation of the candidate to the status of STLE Fellow.