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Committees and Task Forces

SC&RA offers dozens of committees and task forces upon which you can serve. Getting involved in one of these groups will give you an opportunity to deepen your knowledge of the industry and sharpen your overall leadership skills. Plus you'll be shaping the direction of your Association's programs and policies. Members who are interested in joining a committee are encouraged to attend a meeting during the Annual Conference. Most meetings are open to all members.

The Board of Directors is the governing body of the Association and establishes policy. There are four groups and several committees that report to the Board. They track industry trends, recommend policies and provide direction on Association programs and services.

The four groups consist of the Allied Industries Group, the Crane & Rigging Group, the Ladies Group and the Transportation Group. Each group has a Governing Committee comprised of elected members from their respective industry sector. The Governing Committees are charged with identifying issues and recommending actions to benefit members of SC&RA as well as govern the actions of the committees within their respective groups. All Board members and Committee members are volunteers from SC&RA member companies and bring to the table valuable knowledge of the industry, information on how regulatory decisions will impact member companies and the current issues members are facing.

Following are some of the committees:

Allied Industries Group

The sponsorships help SC&RA offer more at their meetings. Their generous support helps to bring in top-notch speakers, provide giveaways, and host many networking opportunities to SC&RA members.

Crane & Rigging Group

• Labor Committee: the mission of the committee is to study and recommend actions on labor relations issues and related matters (the Association does not have the authority to bind members to any collective bargaining agreement).

• Safety Education & Training Committee: the mission of the committee is to monitor events and recommend actions on safety-related issues. At a minimum the following areas should be covered: Safety Programming; Legislative, Regulatory, and Standard Settings; and active Liaison with the Ironworkers Labor/Management Safety Advisory Committee.

• Workshop Program Task Force: the mission of the task force is to recommend subjects for the workshop and assist staff in identifying and securing speakers.

Ladies Group

The group is comprised of women involved in the industry or who have a spouse in the industry. Through an annual fundraising dinner and other activities at the meetings, they've raised nearly $200,000 for the SC&R Foundation. All women and spouses are invited to join. Annual membership fee $50.00.

Transportation Group

• Pilot Car Task Force: the mission of the task force is to promote uniformity in standards and operations of escort vehicles; Identify problems and recommend solutions in pilot car procedures; Promote safe movement of escorted loads; Act as may be necessary to achieve the goals and objectives of the Transportation Group.

• Safety Committee: the mission of the committee is to monitor regulatory issues and recommend actions; study the annual fleet safety contest and recommend changes if needed; and determine appropriate subjects and locations for the annual Specialized Transportation Symposium.

• Truck Permit Policy Task Force: the mission of the committee is to promote permit uniformity and efficiency throughout the country; Identify problems with superloads; to identify unusually high permit fees and act as may be necessary to achieve the goals and objectives of SC&RA members.

Editorial Advisory Committee

The mission of the committee is to offer suggestions and provide guidance regarding editorial content and policies of the Association's official magazines, International Cranes & Specialized Transportation and American Cranes & Transport.

Insurance Committee

The mission of the committee is to help guide the direction of the NBIS insurance and risk management program and help establish educational platforms on related issues.

Investment Management Committee

The committee reports to the Board of Directors and is responsible for ongoing review of the Association's investment reserves. The committee maintains liaison with the Association's investment management firm to ensure appropriate allocation of resources suitable for market conditions.

Membership Committee

Reporting to the Association Board of Directors, the mission of the committee is to recommend actions and help implement programs in membership recruitment and retention.

Risk Management Task Force

Reporting to the Insurance Committee, the Task Force focuses on litigation management and contractual claims strategies to help members contain costs and protect loss records. The Task Force also works to help educate the membership on risk management issues and trends.