placer county contractors association september 2007 board of directors meeting

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


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


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


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









New BusinessNew BusinessPCCAPCCA

















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.


• 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.


• 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

placer county contractors association september 2007 board of directors meeting

Documents

new business pcca

pcca board goals

agenda pcca

membership strengths

future vision of pcca

business skills

pcca pbx boards meeting

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