IECA Committees
Future of the Association Strategy Team (FAST)
Charge and Responsibility:
FAST will determine and maintain the association's direction and focus to meet the needs of members. FAST will develop, evaluate and consistently revise a strategic plan that will provide operational direction for the association, both for the short term and the long term.
Chairperson: The Chair will be appointed by the current President of the Board of Directors
Staff Liaison: Association Development Director; Executive Director, ex-officio
Statutory Members: A minimum of 6 members to be appointed by the Board President. Committee members ideally should represent the 6 membership tracks and include at least one member that resides outside North America:
- Builders/contractors
- Regulators/inspectors
- Engineers/designers
- Manufacturers/distributors
- Academics
- Students
Meeting Schedule:
The Committee will hold a minimum of two meetings per year with the intent of evaluating the Long Range Plan and making recommendations to the Board for revisions. One face to face meeting will be held at the annual conference, and the other will be a conference call. The committee will meet at other times as designated by the Chair.
Goals and Objectives:
- To annually assess the validity of the current Long Range Plan (LRP).
- To identify components of the LRP that have been achieved, in progress or are no longer relevant.
- To seek input from members, Chapters and staff on the most appropriate direction for the association.
- To revise or create a new LRP as needed to keep the association at the forefront of the profession.
Reporting Schedule:
Reports will be sent to the Administrative Vice President three times per year for inclusion into the agenda for the Board of Directors meetings at the annual conference, summer and fall meetings.
