placer county contractors association september 2007 board of directors meeting
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Placer County Placer County Contractors Contractors AssociationAssociation
September 2007September 2007
Board of Directors MeetingBoard of Directors Meeting
September 2007September 2007
Board of Directors MeetingBoard of Directors Meeting
PCCA Mission StatementPCCA Mission Statement
The The
Placer County Contractors AssociationPlacer County Contractors Association
is a is a member-driven organizationmember-driven organization whose whose mission is to mission is to provide servicesprovide services to the to the construction industry and promote construction industry and promote
professionalismprofessionalism, , integrityintegrity and and business business skills.skills.
The The
Placer County Contractors AssociationPlacer County Contractors Association
is a is a member-driven organizationmember-driven organization whose whose mission is to mission is to provide servicesprovide services to the to the construction industry and promote construction industry and promote
professionalismprofessionalism, , integrityintegrity and and business business skills.skills.
Future Vision of PCCAFuture Vision of PCCA
TheThe
Placer County Contractors AssociationPlacer County Contractors Association
will be the will be the premierepremiere association in the association in the building industry and give every member building industry and give every member
the tools necessary to achieve their the tools necessary to achieve their goals, strengthen their future and build goals, strengthen their future and build
their business.their business.
TheThe
Placer County Contractors AssociationPlacer County Contractors Association
will be the will be the premierepremiere association in the association in the building industry and give every member building industry and give every member
the tools necessary to achieve their the tools necessary to achieve their goals, strengthen their future and build goals, strengthen their future and build
their business.their business.
Organizational FlowchartOrganizational Flowchart
PCCA / Association MembershipPCCA / Association Membership
PACPAC PBXPBX PCCCFPCCCF
StaffStaff
PCCA CouncilPCCA Council
PBX CouncilPBX Council
Safety CouncilSafety Council
Workforce CouncilWorkforce Council
Government CouncilGovernment Council
AGENDAAGENDAPCCAPCCA
•Call to OrderCall to Order
•Approve Last Months MinutesApprove Last Months Minutes
•Approve Financial ReportsApprove Financial Reports
•Approve Membership ReportApprove Membership Report
•Review Events/ SeminarsReview Events/ Seminars
•Updates/ Old BusinessUpdates/ Old Business
•New BusinessNew Business
•Strategic Plan UpdateStrategic Plan Update
•Call to OrderCall to Order
•Approve Last Months MinutesApprove Last Months Minutes
•Approve Financial ReportsApprove Financial Reports
•Approve Membership ReportApprove Membership Report
•Review Events/ SeminarsReview Events/ Seminars
•Updates/ Old BusinessUpdates/ Old Business
•New BusinessNew Business
•Strategic Plan UpdateStrategic Plan Update
New BusinessNew BusinessPCCAPCCA
•Call to OrderCall to Order
•Approve Last Months MinutesApprove Last Months Minutes
•Approve Financial ReportsApprove Financial Reports
•Approve Membership ReportApprove Membership Report
•Review Events/ SeminarsReview Events/ Seminars
•Updates/ Old BusinessUpdates/ Old Business
•New BusinessNew Business
•Strategic Plan UpdateStrategic Plan Update
•Call to OrderCall to Order
•Approve Last Months MinutesApprove Last Months Minutes
•Approve Financial ReportsApprove Financial Reports
•Approve Membership ReportApprove Membership Report
•Review Events/ SeminarsReview Events/ Seminars
•Updates/ Old BusinessUpdates/ Old Business
•New BusinessNew Business
•Strategic Plan UpdateStrategic Plan Update
Strategic Vision and FocusStrategic Vision and Focus44thth Quarter Quarter
PCCABoard of Directors
Current Focus
Governance of Board of Directors
Marketing & Business Development
Membership Services
Advocacy for PCCA
Strategic Goals – Focus Strategic Goals – Focus 44thth Qtr Qtr
1.1. GovernanceGovernance The PCCA and PBX boards will lead as one unified body. They will operate efficiently by
capitalizing on board members’ strengths through committees. Together, they will define the roles and responsibilities of the organization.
2.2. AdvocacyAdvocacy The PCCA will become the voice for the construction at the local and state levels.
3.3. Marketing & Business DevelopmentMarketing & Business Development The PCCA will develop our reputation and alliances to leverage our membership
strengths and create a future of fiscal solvency.
4.4. Membership ServicesMembership Services The PCCA will implement services and programs that will create the best return on
membership investments.
PCCA FocusPCCA Focus Current Goal AreasCurrent Goal Areas
GovernanceGovernance• Organizational and Operational • Board alignment – planned direction/Goals• Committees Determined/ Developed
AdvocacyAdvocacy• Law, taxes, EPA, PAC• Monitoring of Government Activities
Marketing and Business DevelopmentMarketing and Business Development• Membership Retention • Partnerships/Alliances• Labor market / Workforce Development/ Vocational training • Community work • Education – consumer/contractor – Public Relations• Reputation
Education and Training
Membership ServicesMembership Services• Retention, training, self-promotion • Technology – electronic age • Enhanced members’ return on investment
Strategic Goals - MeasurementsStrategic Goals - Measurements
• GovernanceGovernance The PCCA and PBX boards will lead as one unified body. They will operate efficiently by
capitalizing on board members’ strengths through committees. Together, they will define the roles and responsibilities of the organization.
– Realignment of Governing body• 4th quarter 2007• PCCA and PBX Responsibility
– Roles and Responsibilities• 4th quarter 2007• PCCA Board
– Goals• 4th quarter 2007• PCCA & PBX Boards
Meeting as a unified
governing body;
conducting business as individual
corps.
Meeting as a unified
governing body;
conducting business as individual
corps.
The board is reviewing board member intent for
next term; evaluating roles and responsibilities.
The board is reviewing board member intent for
next term; evaluating roles and responsibilities.
Continue to define.Continue to define.
Strategic Goals - MeasurementsStrategic Goals - Measurements
• AdvocacyAdvocacy The PCCA will become the voice for the construction at the local and state levels.
– Political Action Committee – PAC Corporation• 4th quarter 2007• PCCA and PBX Responsibility
– Monitor Local & State Activities• 4th quarter 2007• PCCA Board
– Mobilize Membership• 1st quarter 2008• PCCA Board
– Public Affairs Committee• 1st quarter 2008• PCCA Board
Submission of PAC by-laws
have been submitted to
PCCA PAC Chair.
Submission of PAC by-laws
have been submitted to
PCCA PAC Chair.
Aligning PCCA w/BIA and their
tool for mobilizing
membership on key issues.
Aligning PCCA w/BIA and their
tool for mobilizing
membership on key issues.
Strategic Goals - MeasurementsStrategic Goals - Measurements
• Marketing and Business DevelopmentMarketing and Business Development The PCCA will develop our reputation and alliances to leverage our membership strengths
and create a future of fiscal solvency.
– Develop New Income Opportunities• 4th quarter 2007 and Ongoing• PCCA , PBX , Staff and Consultants Responsibility
– Merger Opportunities• 2007-2010• PCCA Board and Staff
– Build Alliances• 2007-2010• PCCA Board and Staff
QA Insurance on board; complete health insurance
program.
QA Insurance on board; complete health insurance
program.
BIA / CATT / CALPASC
Green Technologies
BIA / CATT / CALPASC
Green Technologies
Strategic Goals - MeasurementsStrategic Goals - Measurements• Membership ServicesMembership Services
The PCCA will implement services and programs that will create the best return on membership investments.
– Develop Educational/Training/Professional Seminars• 4th quarter 2007• Staff
– Vocational Training Education• 2nd quarter 2008• PCCA Board & Workforce Committee
– Technology Advancements• 2007-2010• Staff & PBX (tech) Committee
– Social Events and Mixers• 4th quarter• Staff & PCCA Committee
Aligning w/BIA, PHCC, CALPASC
and NHBA on a Work Force development
program
Aligning w/BIA, PHCC, CALPASC
and NHBA on a Work Force development
program
SWOT- StrengthSWOT- StrengthSTRENGTHSSTRENGTHS (within organization’s control) (within organization’s control)
HighHigh• Multiple plan room locations – plans online• Board of Directors• Strong staff• Reputation – ethical board – brand• Longevity• Ability to adapt• Assets (property)• Financial solvency• Easy access – all points• Membership satisfaction level -Membership benefit – insurance• Technical experience and diversity of members and board• Insurance – all administrative fees• Community involvement• Location to growth region• Partnerships (GSBE)• Good networking system• Relationships with government entities/agencies
SWOT- StrengthSWOT- StrengthMedium Medium • Publications – membership directory, Publications – membership directory, Construction WeeklyConstruction Weekly• Facilities – meeting and conference room• Membership• Assistance with safety programs• Technical resource information• Daily information on construction projectsDaily information on construction projects• Industry clout• Member discounts• Vision – focus• Membership directory – discounted advertising program• Copy and fax service LowLow• Social events• Home shows and Job fairs• Opportunity for more $$• Networking• Training boot camp
SWOT - WeaknessSWOT - WeaknessWEAKNESSESWEAKNESSES (within organization’s control) (within organization’s control)HighHigh• Communication between boardsCommunication between boards• Perception – two boards are competitorsPerception – two boards are competitors• Not good self promoters• Board commitmentBoard commitment• Membership service and benefit awareness and education• Lack of clarity around points of touch• Reliance on State Fund• Lack of alternative revenue (grants)Lack of alternative revenue (grants)• Advertising incomeAdvertising income• Strategic planStrategic plan• Commercial vs. residential plans/membership• Private projects• Marketing to larger general contractors and production builders• Marketing as business exchange• Seminar draw – low attendance• Membership recruitmentMembership recruitment• Lack of focused goals
SWOT - WeaknessSWOT - WeaknessWEAKNESSESWEAKNESSES (continued) (continued)HighHigh• Lack of well-defined policies, procedures and job descriptions• Lack of clarity on board roles vs. staff roles and management roles (micro Lack of clarity on board roles vs. staff roles and management roles (micro
management)management)• Membership retention• Insurance programsInsurance programs• Perception of construction as an occupation/trade• No PACNo PAC• AdvocacyAdvocacy• Web siteWeb site
SWOT - WeaknessSWOT - Weakness
• Medium• Low dues• Networking brokersNetworking brokers• Career training educationCareer training education• Residential plans• Fear of change• Number of staff• Affiliations and alliances with other groups• Political reach• Referrals• Targeting homeowners• Expenses• Expense-to-member fees ratio• Discount programs
SWOT - OpportunitiesSWOT - OpportunitiesOPPORTUNITIES (outside organization’s control)• Growing market - influx of new people• Increase in partnership interest/marketIncrease in partnership interest/market• Declining construction industry• Outside advertising visibilityOutside advertising visibility• Increase in infrastructure funds• Increase in vocational training needs with decline of baby-boomer workers• Age compression, Trade shortages• Word of mouth• Grant funding• Changing workers’ compensation market• Green environment – global warmingGreen environment – global warming• Digital age• Consumer education• Increasing governmental/legislative mandate and regulatory impact• Industry-wide sophistication evolution and education• Awareness for consumers of construction trends• Increase in trend for community collaboration• Lack of understanding of trades at high school/employment entry levelLack of understanding of trades at high school/employment entry level• Contractor education• Experts in the industry
SWOT - ThreatsSWOT - Threats• THREATS (outside organization’s control)• Unlicensed contractors• State administrative fees – governmental regulation – workers’ compensation fees• Healthy economy• Electronic age makes services obsolete• Build out• Slow down in building, downturn in labor force• Consumer ignorance• Election year – politics• Negative reputation by consumers• Competition capitalizing on weaknesses – three competitors: Reconstruction Data, Dodge,
E-boards• Litigation• Environmental regulations• Uneducated licensed contractors – mechanics; liens, etc.• Health and benefits cost increases• Material and labor costs• Labor rates• Illegal workforce• Uninformed contractors underbidding• Energy costs