2011 STATE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ORIENTATION It’s Good Business to do Business with an AGC Member 2011 Officers: (L to R) CEO Tom Holsman, Treasurer Curt Weltz, Sr. Vice President John Nunan, President Gerry DiIoli, Vice President Randy Douglas, and Immediate Past President Bob Christenson
Mission Statement To provide education, training, advocacy, and resources to its members and to advance sound public policy for the construction industry. Adopted 10/2008
Principals & Membership AGC of California represents over 1,200 construction and construction related firms throughout the state. Membership in AGC of California is open to any company in the construction industry which adheres to the principles of Skill, Integrity and Responsibility.
Service Area & Offices National State Local District Composition Eureka Shasta Delta-Sierra North Bay San Francisco Bay Area Santa Clara Monterey Bay San Joaquin Tri-Counties Los Angeles Orange County Riverside/San Bernardino
Board of Directors
State Board of Directors Elected for a three year term Also serves as a Division and District Director Establishes policies and governs the affairs of the Association Adopts the Association’s budget Approves the Association’s legislative program Approves new members, resignations and expulsions Annually elects officers of the Association Annually establishes or sunsets standing state committees Creates and maintains a decision-making structure for Association policy development State Division District
Duties & Responsibilities Committees/Councils Associates Council Awards Committee Legal Advisory Committee Membership Development Committee National Affairs Committee Nominating Committee Open Shop Council Safety & Health Council Union Contractors Councils – North & South
Executive Committee Employs and Supervises the CEO Serves as the Budget & Finance Committee Establishes the annual budget of the Association Is responsible for annual audit Approves Legislative Fund expenditure requests Reviews and approves requests for AGC involvement in litigation Approves support of Amicus Brief requests Serves as the Bylaws Committee Approves Industry Fund grant requests for submittal to trust funds Establishes annual five-year rolling strategic plan
Duties & Responsibilities Chairs
Duties & Responsibilities Divisions Districts Committees Plan meetings and agendas with staff Move members toward participation and decision making Communicates accomplishments to AGC’s leadership Approve minutes and reports to the State Board prior to distribution Reports to the board/committee on decisions and actions of the State Board of Directors that affect the committee’s goals or activities
Duties & Responsibilities AGC Staff
Staff Responsibilities Staff Mission: To provide outstanding customer service through communication, integrity, passion, and commitment to teamwork by creating an internal environment of respect and professionalism that will allow staff to thrive to their ultimate potential Adopted 10/2007 Supports the mission of AGC and ensures that AGC provides quality service to all members and staff. Consistent with Association policies and business plan, guides the board of directors/committees in its scope of work Serves as staff liaison representatives for all local level contracting and administrative agencies. Serves as the informed resource to the chair and district/committee Primary responsibility for membership recruitment Serves as first point of contact for all Association services.
How AGC Works Policies
How AGC Works State Board of Directors 2 Division Board of Directors 12 District Board of Directors 12 Standing State Committees AGC Education Foundation Executive Committee AGC of America
How to Implement Policy in AGC Deliberation Decision Making Strategic Planning Recommend action at the District, Committee/Council or Division Level Recommendation adopted by sponsoring entity That recommendation is then forwarded to the State Board of Directors for formal action
“It’s Good Business to Do Business with an AGC Member” Core services
AGC Services AGC offers a broad range of services and products Legislative/ Regulatory advocacy for contractors with state and local agencies Safety & Health Labor Relations Education and Training Local Agency Liaison Publications and standardized document forms Business development through private/public works programs offered throughout the state.
2011 Focus Membership Membership Growth & Retention Develop events that provide business opportunities Increase Member Participation Marketing Establish a marketing taskforce to develop a marketing plan focused for new and existing membership Marketing tagline integration “It’s good business to do business with an AGC member Organizational Effectiveness Regional management to increase effectiveness of staff utilization Expand VAR sources to reduce dependency on traditional dues Reformat conferences and meetings that will increase member participation and improve profitability Services Develop quality education programs that target members’ needs Increase Affinity (Discount) partner program participation at regional and grassroots events
201 Meeting Dates March AGC of America Annual Convention – Bellagio, Las Vegas April 9 Constructor Awards – Fairmont Hotel, Newport Beach May Spring Board Meetings & Conference - Monterey Plaza Hotel, Monterey June, TBD Legislative Day – Sacramento, CA November 2-4 Fall Board Meetings & Conference – Hyatt Grand Champions, Indian Wells
“It’s Good Business to Do Business with an AGC Member”