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Co-Chairs: Simon Chadwick, Cambiar & Jude Olinger, The Olinger Research Group

Mission Statement: To plan, organize and conduct the Annual Conference as mandated by the CASRO Bylaws, so as to offer the membership the opportunity to discuss the business of the association, to learn from their peers and from invited speakers, and to meet each other in a relaxed and non-competitive environment.

Co-Chairs: Roseanne Luth, Luth Research & Jeff Miller, Burke

Members: Frank Kelly, Lightspeed Research (Online Conf. Chair); Tyler McMullen, MarketVision Research & Rahul Sahgal, Annik Technology Services (Management Conf. Co-Chairs); Tim Macer, meaning limited & Tony DiPonio, Market Strategies Int'l. (Technology Conf. Co-Chairs)

Mission Statement: To develop programs, enlist speakers, and determine schedules for the conferences, workshops, and CASRO Forums for members and, if appropriate, the industry. Program topics may be of educational, business, or technological interest. On an annual basis, the committee chair submits for the Board of Director's review and approval a program plan, noting the number of events and the topic areas.

Co-Chairs: Peter Booth, Booth Research Services & Steve Wilde, Directions Research

Members: Don Ambrose, Consumer Contact, Robin Arnold, The Gilmore Research Group, George Harmon, D.K. Shifflet & Associates, Thomas Medlin, Opinion Dynamics, David Rothstein, RTi, Wayne Renner, G&S Research

Consultant: Ian Santo-Domingo, Veris Consulting

Mission Statement: To coordinate the annual financial and compensation surveys of CASRO member companies with the outside independent firm who collects and reports the data. To review and update the survey questionnaires and reports in response to changing membership needs.  To utilize emerging technology to reduce costs and improve survey usability and increase member participation wherever possible. To analyze the data from the survey and to report the results in written/electronic form to CASRO members who participate in the survey and to present a summary of results to the membership at the Annual Conference.

Co-Chairs: Kevin Menk, Strategic Resource Partners & Jay Wilson, Cambiar

Members: Eduardo de Leon, AMAI - Mexico, Don Ambrose, MRIA - Canada, Paulo Andrade, IBOPE - Brazil

Mission Statement: To develop an understanding of and communications with the various international associations or groups that represent marketing and public opinion research, particularly AMAI, ESOMAR, MRIA and MRS. To explore opportunities for cooperative efforts and to promote awareness of CASRO and CASRO member firms globally.

Co-Chairs: Richard Day, Richard Day Research & Larry Ponemon, Ponemon Institute

Members: Susan McDonald, National Analysts Worldwide, Bob Moore, Moore Information, Stuart Pardau, J.D. Power & Associates, David Richardson, Artemis Strategy Group

Consultant: Duane Berlin, Lev & Berlin, PC

Mission Statement: To ensure that there is adequate and appropriate monitoring, lobbying and oversight on federal and state legislation and issues that could affect marketing and public opinion research. Separately, to make recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding any government activities that could affect the conduct of survey research business from an economic standpoint. To encourage the development and enhancement of the CASRO Privacy Protection Program in order to meet the compliance and implementation needs of all CASRO member segments.

Co-Chairs: Dan Coates, Youth Pulse & Robert Skolnick, Synovate

Mission Statement: To promote the commercial survey research business as a professional and ethical industry through public relations efforts including responding to industry criticisms. As appropriate, conduct surveys on topics of interest to promote CASRO. Oversight of CASRO communication tools, including brochures and website.

Co-Chairs: Lynnette Cooke, Kantar Health & Rahul Sahgal, Annik Technology Services

Members: Frank Brown, MarketSearch Corp. & Rebecca Quarles, QSA Integrated Research Solutions

Mission Statement: As mandated by CASRO's Bylaws, to actively recruit new members to CASRO, to review and approve applications, and to make recommendations to the Board of Directors concerning new member applications. To encourage member participation in CASRO committees and activities. To determine if membership needs are being met and to recommend measures or services that will better meet the changing needs of members.

Co-Chairs:Richard Day, Richard Day Research & Kevin Menk, Strategic Resource Partners

Members: Susan McDonald, National Analysts Worldwide (current Board Chair), Jeff Resnick, ORC (Board Chair-Elect), and all former CASRO Board Chairs

Mission Statement: To provide direction and guidance on the long-term objectives of the association. To review the long-range plan for CASRO on a periodic basis and to make recommendations to the Board of Directors about CASRO's relationship with its various constituents and about its role in the industry.

Co-Chairs: Joseph Baldi, Issues & Answers Network; Frank Brown, MarketSearch Corp.

Members: Herb Abelson, Princeton University, Simon Chadwick, Cambiar, Lisa Cooper, Ipsos North America, Harry Heller, Research Consulting Agency, Deborah Jay, Field Research, David Miller, David Miller Enterprises, Mel Rothstein, RTi, Joan Triestman, M/A/R/C Research, Jay Wilson, Cambiar

Mission Statement: Formed in an effort to help attract sharp, young minds to the field of market research, the Research Career Development Committee works on behalf of the entire industry by increasing awareness and interest in market research career paths among students, career counselors, faculty, and academic leaders across the country. Among the outreach vehicles utilized are print materials, school visits, and an educational website and online Job Board.

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Guidelines: John Gilfeather, John Gilfeather & Associates

Standards: Michael Brereton, Maritz Research; Andrew Morrison, Market Strategies Int'l; Jeff Resnick, ORC

Mission Statement: As mandated by the Bylaws, to make recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding any member against whom a complaint is made for failing to comply with the requirements of these Bylaws, including the CASRO Code of Standards and Ethics for Survey Research. If so directed by the Board of Directors, the committee will also recommend any possible amendment to the CASRO Code of Standards and Ethics for Survey Research. This committee will also study, develop and update guidelines that address the issues of survey research quality and procedures and to work with other associations to implement such guidelines.

Chairs: Jeff Resnick, ORC & Craig Stevens, Research Now

Members: Reg Baker, Market Strategies International & Peter Milla, Consultant

Mission Statement: To address all current and emerging issues that relate to the quality of research in all methodologies.