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FAMA

Review of 6 key initiatives including awareness-building in Washington, collaboration with universities, marketing campaigns, and membership growth strategies. Also covers important updates on Bylaws Committee decisions.

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FAMA

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  1. FAMA Fall 2006 Report

  2. FAMA BOD REPORTBUSY YEAR! - hard working staff and team- productive meetings- innovative initiatives

  3. FAMA BOD REPORTSix most important initiatives1. Increase awareness of FAMA in Washington- work with GAC- excellent cooperation with FEMSA- hiring of political consultant for 2007- create awareness for new fire truck needsa. anecdotal data b. statistics

  4. Six most important initiatives2. Developing a relationship with University- membership statistics- industry statistics- market trends and analysis- possible endowment

  5. Six most important initiatives3. Formed marketing committee- create “Got Milk” campaign for fire trucks- replace old fire trucks

  6. Six most important initiatives4. Strengthen relationships with other associations- IAFC – joint FRI opportunity- FEMSA- Ambulance association

  7. Six most important initiatives5. Continue efforts to expand FAMA membership- 110 current members - more benefits to members- marketing at shows, etc.

  8. Six most important initiatives6. Strengthen technical committee and ties to NFPA- safety committee- agenda for 2007 meetings

  9. Bylaws Committee Fall 2006 Report

  10. Committee Members Bill Bruns – UPF – Chair Jim Currin – KME – Vice Chair Jerry Halpin – C.E.T. – Inactive* George Goros – UPF - Member *Currently on Board of Directors

  11. Reporting Requirements 2007 Budget Requirement – none -Mission Statement – No Change 2006 Goals – to update bylaws as required – goal met with two amendments completed for Fall meeting for approval/disapproval.

  12. Reporting Requirements (Cont’d.) 2006 Initiative – to support the Board as requested The Bylaws Committee provided information to the Board during the year concerning the budget approval process and the changes necessary to the Bylaws if the membership eligibility requirements were changed.

  13. Bylaws Amendment Process The Bylaws Committee prepares amendments with the Board’s concurrence. For approval, the amendments to the Bylaws must be published to the general membership at least thirty (30) days prior to the next General Membership meeting. Approval requires affirmation vote of 2/3 of the member companies present and eligible to vote.

  14. Amendment #1 Section 7.2 Officers – Method of Election Currently reads: “It shall be the intention of the membership to elect a representative of a truck manufacturer who is a member in good standing as Treasurer on alternate years.”

  15. Amendment #1 Rationale The change to the incoming Officer position to Secretary vs. the former Treasurer’s position was made in March of 2004. Section 7.2 was not amended at the time and should have been. In addition, the Board would like to change the word “intention” to the word “objective”.

  16. Amendment #1 Proposed Section 7.2 Officers – Method of Election “It shall be the objective (intention) of the membership to elect a representative of a truck manufacturer who is a member in good standing as Secretary (Treasurer) on alternate years.”

  17. Amendment #2 Section 8.3.1 Currently reads: “Standing Committees shall be: Bylaws Committee Education Committee Government Affairs Committee Internet Committee Long Range Planning Committee Meeting Planning Committee Membership Committee Public Relations Committee Statistics Committee Technical Committee Trade Show Committee”

  18. Amendment # 2 Rationale The President is empowered to change committees as deemed necessary. The discussions with the Board resulted in consolidating the Internet, Public Relations and Trade Show committees under a new committee, the Marketing Committee while retaining the three former standing committees as subcommittees under the Marketing Committee.

  19. Amendment #2 Proposed Sect. 8.3.1 “Standing Committees shall be: Bylaws Committee Education Committee Governmental Affairs Committee (Internet Committee) Long Range Planning Committee Marketing Committee Meeting Planning Committee Membership Committee (Public Relations Committee) Statistics Committee Technical Committee (Trade Show Committee)”

  20. Trade Show Committee FAMA Fall Meeting October 2006

  21. Mission Statement: • To work closely with the major trade shows in the fire industry to provide feedback and suggestions that will result in adding more value to the FAMA membership while attending the shows. • Objectives: • Solicit feedback from the FAMA membership on suggestions to improve specific trade shows and schedule formal meetings with the trade show representatives and share those suggestions. • Invite trade show representatives to the annual fall FAMA meeting and allow each to present the summary of the last trade show and plans for the next trade show to the general FAMA membership. • Research opportunities to obtain sponsorships with trade show organizations that will benefit both parties and present the sponsorship opportunities to the FAMA Board.

  22. Membership • Mike Schoenberger – Chair • Roger Glecker – Vice Chair • Chris Pedde • Rick Fix • Sonya Kelly • Phil Gerace

  23. Firehouse World – San Diego EMS Today Conference & Expo 3,693 up 5% Fire Expo – Harrisburg 22,131 down 5% FDIC – Indianapolis Firehouse Expo – Baltimore FRI – Dallas 15,790 up 18% Fire Rescue Magazine Conference & Expo 3,750 up 35% 2006 Trade Show Attendance

  24. FRI Attendance Initiative • Sent strong message to FRI regarding attendance • Positive results in Dallas • Atlanta in 2007 needs to be better • FAMA representation on FRI planning committee

  25. FAMA/FEMSA Partnership with IAFC • Improve methods of communication • Consider joint efforts on Capitol Hill to promote legislation that’s beneficial to the fire service • Investigate partnership with FRI

  26. FDIC Partnership Initiative • Maintain/Strengthen relationship and sponsorship • Monitor and report progress on Conference Center expansion in Indianapolis • Membership surveys indicate this is the industries best show

  27. Long Range Planning Committee Report

  28. Long Range Planning Committee Jeff Resch, Past President Phil Turner, Vice President Bill Ballantyne, Past Past President Grady North, Director at Large Dominic Colletti, Director at Large

  29. FAMA Mission The association of choice most committed to enhancing the quality of the emergency service community through the manufacture and sale of safe, efficient emergency response vehicles and equipment.

  30. Long Range Planning Purpose Analyze FAMA’s position within the industry and show vision of potential associations, projects and investments to the Board and membership for their consideration.

  31. Long Range Planning Recommendations - 2006 1. Strong support to the GAC Committee Update: Board has approved Governmental Affairs consultant starting October 1, 2006 2. Review feasibility of FAMA show Update: Met with Garry Briese of IAFC in Dallas

  32. Long Range Planning Recommendations - 2006 3. Review feasibility of ambulance association joining FAMA Update: Plan on inviting pilot group of 4-5 ambulance manufacturers to FAMA Spring Meeting in 2007 4. Review feasibility of industry survey on quality and value Update: No action taken

  33. Future Meeting Schedule Westin, Key West FL 3/23-28/07 Portola Plaza, Monterey CA 10/3-7/07 Renaissance Resort, Orlando FL 3/14-19/08 El Conquistador, Tucson AZ 10/8-12/08

  34. Meeting Planning CommitteeMission Statement The mission of the Meeting Planning Committee shall be to strengthen the FAMA organization, enhance FAMA's service to its membership and the industry and further the goals and objectives of FAMA through coordinating the planning and implementation of the Spring and Fall Annual

  35. FAMAMeeting Planning Committee Objectives To budget and plan for the General Membership Meetings To determine topics and speakers of interest for General Membership Meetings To coordinate sites and facilities for General Membership Meetings To coordinate awards and acknowledgements at General Membership Meetings To develop a schedule and budget for group and optional meeting social activities in conjunction with the General Membership Meetings

  36. FAMAMeeting Planning Committee Chair: Thanks to Dan Peters Vice Chair: Mark Albright Member: Steve Briggs VP, Bd Laison: Phil Turner

  37. STATISTICS COMMITTEEOCTOBER 6, 2006 Jack McLoughlin

  38. Our Mission • As stated by the board: “The mission of the Statistics Committee of the Fire Apparatus Manufacturers' Association (FAMA) is to further the collection of data.” • Let’s add “in an accurate and timely manner”

  39. The Objective • The goal of this committee is to gather data of vital interest to FAMA members. • All the participants send this information to an independent accounting firm that then totals the various inputs. • These totals are sent to all firms that participated in the survey as well as all FAMA members.

  40. Committee Members • Carolyn Jackson • Jim Otwell

  41. 2006 Goals • To determine by state or province the total amount of apparatus delivered • Encourage more OEMs to participate • Encourage and perfect electronic reporting of statistics

  42. 2006 Goals FAMA Show Survey

  43. 2007 Budget • FAMA Statistics - $850.00 1st,2nd,3rd qtr 4th qtr $950.00 • FAMA Show Survey - $ 500.00

  44. 2006 Progress • The accuracy of the state/province reporting is at best 90% correct with only 39 companies reporting • As of 9-28 we are still waiting on two companies to report to close out the 2nd qtr statistics

  45. 2006 Progress • Details on FAMA show survey have been completed • All companies will be included in survey

  46. 2nd Qtr. 2006 Statistics • As of 9-28-06 • 37 members have already submitted • Waiting on 2 companies to report in order to close out this quarter.

  47. Benefits From Statistic’s • Enable the statistics committee to provide more detailed marketing information • Regional analysis of truck sales by type • Is your sales force effective in a given region? • Are you losing or gaining market share?

  48. PERCENT OF UNITS SOLD BY STATE LAST THREE YEARS – TOTAL MARKET (Actual) 1.06% 2.39% .42% .29% 1.69% 1.38% 7.25% 2.20% .35% .58% 3.55% .32% 5.58% NH .64% 1.03% .83% 3.21% .40% VT .64% 4.58% MA 1.75% .67% 1.74% 2.80% 2.98% 1.24% 1.22% 1.67% CT 1.35% 1.79% 4.47% 7.18% RI .23% 1.54% .74% 2.12% NJ 3.29% .81% 1.12% 1.57% DE .26% 2.73% 1.57% MD 1.56% 5.06% 2.05% 1.78% DC .27% HI .18% GREEN >= 2% BLUE >= 1% WHITE >= 0% 5.41% AK .44%

  49. Thank You! Jack McLoughlin

  50. FAMA Technical Committee Report Presented by Co-Chairs Pat Hester & Guy Lemieux

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