ABC OF IOWA Strategic Plan November 2009

Our Vision When Iowans Think Construction, they think ABC

Our Mission …to promote and protect the free enterprise system and merit shop philosophy. As the premier resource for education, workforce development, safety services and legislative advocacy, ABC of Iowa provides value to our members, their employees, clients and the communities they serve.

ABC of Iowa Strategic Plan Five Themes 1.Workforce Development 2.Membership 3.Political 4.Communications 5.Leadership

1.Workforce Development Provider of Indispensable Services in Workforce Development Purpose Statement – ABC of Iowa is to be recognized as the premier provider of construction industry education and safety services.

Provider of Indispensable Services in Workforce Development Strategic Goals ABC of Iowa enrolls every merit shop apprentice in Iowa ABC of Iowa provides continuing education statewide Every contractor member is actively engaged in STEP

Creation of Umbrella Workforce Development Committee Focus on… Safety services Safety Training Evaluation Program (STEP) Contracted Services Member Services Education services Apprenticeship Training Continuing Education

Workforce Development Committee Co-Chairs for 2010 Dan Freeman, Shaw Electric Terry Moorman, ACI Mechanical Board Liaisons Pat Geary, Story Construction Bob Shaw, Shaw Electric Dennis Tiernan, NAI Electrical Contractors

2.Membership Membership Value and Growth Purpose Statement – To achieve organizational and member growth by ensuring value to each member

Membership Value and Growth Strategic Goals Member Services Committee will have 12 active and engaged members of which at least 50% are contractors 50% of members will participate in events and activities beyond safety, education and training Win the Mullan Award every year

Member Services Committee Chair for 2010 Joni Dorfman, Drake Staffing Board Liaisons Randy Herr, Franke, Herr and Associates Greg Knudson, Dahl Air Conditioning and Heating Tom Sawyer, QCI Thermal Systems

3.Political Political Influence and Advocacy Purpose Statement – Be the most influential construction trade association in Iowa

Political Influence and Advocacy Strategic Goals Be the most influential construction industry entity at the Capitol. All legislators seek ABC of Iowa input on construction related issues. We will build and maintain a pro-business majority in the Statehouse.

Government Affairs Committee Chair for 2010 Mike Webster, Webster Electric Board Liaisons Jeff Fulton, L.A. Fulton & Sons Mike ODay, Hometown Plumbing and Heating Jeremy Price, Price Industrial Electric

4.Communications Image/PR/Voice/Beliefs Purpose Statement – To promote the Merit Shop Philosophy and ABC of Iowa by being recognized as the leading construction industry resource for all Iowans

Image/PR/Voice/Beliefs Strategic Goals We become the ABC everyone knows Every ABC of Iowa member promotes ABC of Iowa in multiple ways Every members employees know and understand ABC of Iowa and the Merit Shop philosophy Every news story on construction quotes an ABC of Iowa source

Public Relations Committee Chair for 2010 TBD Board Liaisons Darrell Bunting, Iowa Insulation Chuck Cunningham, Jr., Cunningham, Inc. Rod Smith, Van Meter Industrial

5.Leadership Governance and Leadership Purpose Statement – Developing leaders and strategically governing for the future

Governance and Leadership Strategic Goals Govern the association in a manner that allows latitude to committees and staff to accomplish the mission of the association Increase the number of leaders and member firms involved in ABC of Iowa Board and committees

2010 Executive Committee Chairman – Mike McCoy, ACI Mechanical, Inc. First Vice Chairman (Strategic Plan Czar) – Dave Petersen, Garling Construction, Inc. Second Vice Chairman – Mike ODay, Hometown Plumbing and Heating Secretary/Treasurer – Greg Knudson, Dahl Air Conditioning and Heating Co. Past Chairman – Mike Webster, Webster Electric