NSPE Future Directions Task Force (FDTF) Briefing & Discussion April 23, 2005

1. NSPE Future DirectionsTask Force (FDTF) Briefing & Discussion April 23, 2005

2. FDTF Mission / Purpose • A joint-presidential initiative by Terri Helmlinger, P.E., Bobby Price, P.E. and Kathryn Gray, P.E. • The “charge”: …reinvent or reaffirm the mission and vision [of NSPE] to ensure that they provide a basis for a relevant, marketable organization for current and future members

3. Also… • Review [revise] the NSPE Vision and Mission statements, revise the Goals, and develop preliminary Objectives to meet the proposed [new] Vision and Mission statements. • Review best practices. Determine the services NSPE is uniquely qualified to offer… and that support the Goals.

4. Finally… • Develop a plan of action that will move NSPE toward a more flexible and action based organization that centers on establishing a closer working relationship with state societies, chapters, and the regions in order to better assist the states to serve our members.

5. Mission Statement NSPE, in partnership with State Societies, is the organization of licensed Professional Engineers (PEs) and Engineering Interns/Engineers in Training (EIs/EITs). Through education, licensure advocacy, leadership training, multi-disciplinary networking, and outreach, NSPE enhances the image of its members and their ability to ethically practice engineering. This is how we will achieve our Vision.

6. Vision Statement NSPE is the recognized voice and advocate of licensed Professional Engineers. This is a statement of what we will be in the foreseeable future.

7. Goals 1. NSPE/State Partnership 2. Provide Value to Members 3. Membership Growth

8. Goal 1 - NSPE/State Partnership • State-Centric = Partnership between national and the states

9. GOAL 1 - NSPE/State Partnership Objectives • Develop products and services (e.g., speakers, educational courses, etc.) for delivery at all levels of NSPE (chapter, state and national) to meet member needs • Share association management knowledge, resources, and assistance • Share resources and expertise on legislative and regulatory affairs affecting PE’s/EI’s • Foster national/state communication and relations

10. Goal 2 – Provide Value to Members • Seamless delivery system • Partnership at all levels (national, states, chapters) necessary for success • What value will we provide to our members?

11. Goal 2 - Provide Value to MembersObjectives • Promote and protect PE licensure and the practice of professional engineering • Provide leadership, outreach, and management training opportunities • Provide networking and mentoring opportunities for PE/EI’s across disciplines and within areas of interest • Provide various opportunities for continuing education

12. GOAL 2 - Provide Value to MembersObjectives • Provide assistance to EI members to acquire the PE license • Serve as the information resource for members on all PE issues • Promote ethical practice and provide ethical training to our members

13. Goal 3 – Membership Growth • Growth is fundamental • Growth follows value to members • Narrowing our membership focus = broadening our opportunities to provide value

14. GOAL 3 - Membership GrowthObjectives • Market and promote membership through a national/state/chapter partnership and possible partnerships with other organizations. • Improve the visibility and importance of membership in NSPE • Expand/improve the Enterprise Program for PE/EI’s

15. GOAL 3 - Membership GrowthObjectives • Offer a template to states and interest groups on how to establish virtual chapters • Effectively communicate and promote the benefits of membership • Create strategic alliances with other national and state organizations • Develop strategies to attract young engineers

16. Governance Restoring State Society Voting Under a Streamlined Governance Process

17. Guiding Principles 1. Create an integrated governance structure and process that links the state societies with the national organization. 2. Achieve streamlined, cost-efficient decision-making for routine national governance matters. 3. Directly involve state societies in major national governance decisions and activities, including the election of national officers.

18. Guiding Principles… cont. 4. Reflect member representation of the state societies in the national voting process. 5. Provide a development platform and pipeline for engaging future top-quality national leaders. 6. Avoid returning to the ineffective and unwieldy governance structure of the 1980’s and 90’s.

19. The Proposed Governance Structure STATE REPRESENTATIVES 53 STATE SOCIETIES HOUSE OF DELEGATES 69 (max) BOARD OF DIRECTORS 16

20. Board of Directors • 16 members – 15 voting • President • President-elect (elected by House of Delegates) • Past President • Treasurer (elected by House of Delegates) • SSEC Representative (elected by SSEC) • Ten at-large Directors (elected by House of Delegates) • Secretary (NSPE Executive Director; non-voting)

21. Sample At-Large Directors • 1 Director from each region (6 total) • 2 Directors from the practice divisions (2 total) • 1 Director from the YEAC (1 total) • 1 Director to represent another constituency in NSPE (1 total)

22. Brainstorming Sessionfrom the Summit Goal 1 - NSPE/State Partnerships. • Better integrate state and national web sites and make more user friendly • Improve national/state relations through state executives and eliminate competition • Provide products/services to the states including speakers and education courses • Provide a clearinghouse to states on legislative issues • Realign NSPE staff and resources for state support and provide customized support

23. Brainstorming Sessionfrom the Summit Goal 2 - Value to members. • Improve the visibility and image of NSPE members; publicize accomplishments and provide spokespeople • Provide leadership training and leadership opportunities • Expand and improve networking and mentoring opportunities • Market NSPE services • Survey members, potential members and employers on need for products and services

24. Brainstorming Sessionfrom the Summit Goal 3 - Membership growth. • Enable virtual chapters and market them • Expand and improve the Enterprise Partnership program • Make more services member only • Develop a multi-faceted membership marketing plan in cooperation with the states and jointly promote • Better promote products and services on the web site • Merge/associate/affiliate with compatible organizations

25. After the Summit • FDTF: 1. Developed constitutional/By-law changes required to create the new NSPE 2. Passed the “Academy” concept to a new TF 3. Created objectives to support the three goals (see previous slides) 4. Designed new model for a single all member convention; including governance activities 5. Developed metrics and time lines

26. After the Summit 6. Developed a budget allocation model 7. Established model for weighted voting in the House of Delegates 8. Developed rules, procedures for interest groups (PDs, forums,etc) 9. Reviewed products, services, activities for continuation, modification or deletion to address new goals 10. Created a “Jump Start”/Success Fund

27. Interest GroupsA Simple Model Interest Groups might fit one of three levels: Level I: Little or no resources required; minimal approval process; fast response to member interests. Could be as little as a list serve. Level II: Modest resource allocation and administration process. Simple business plan and in-year approval process may be possible

28. Interest Groups • Level III: Significant resource allocation. More complex administrative structure required. More sophisticated business plan and probably requires specific inclusion in the annual budgeting process. (Example: PEPP) Whether the group is called a Committee, a Special Interest Group (SIG). a Professional Interest Group (PIG), a Product /Service Development Group, a Practice Division, a Forum, etc. is not the issue.

29. The Jump Start/ Success Fund • Establish a fund of $750,000 to support implementation of the new NSPE • Could be a combination of reallocation of resources and equity loan • Responsive to states in form of grants, loans, shared costs • Support projects/tasks necessary for success • Our house is in a state of disrepair and suffers from deferred maintenance

30. Now Working On A. Refinement of previous actions B. Communications plans C. Value propositions D. Identify and develop charges for committees and TFs to implement the new NSPE E. Prepare final report for July meeting of NSPE BoD

31. NSPE Future DirectionsTask Force (FDTF) Briefing & Discussion April 23, 2005