CHAIRMAN’S COLUMN
Mid-Year Board Meeting Sets The Tone For Upcoming Initiatives By Doug Booher, CVE
Photo provided by Doug Booher, CVE
At some point in your time as an IAVM member you may have asked, “What does our Board of Directors actually do?” Some may think of it as an honorary position for long-time members who have - sidered it like a secret society that periodically meets to choose the on the board, then you know that both are not exactly how and why the board exists. To help illuminate the role and work of the board, I would like to pull back the curtain to provide a detailed update from our latest meeting. In mid-January, our board, made up of 21 industry professionals
representing the various regions, sectors, and other constituencies, met in Dallas over three days to ensure that the Association’s work is being carried out with a keen focus on delivering on IAVM’s brand promise of inspiring leaders, building expertise, and creating connections for life. Through advance study of 24 key documents and reports, and 26 hours of face-to-face discussion, the board was fully engaged and produced great outcomes and input for our CEO, Brad Mayne, CVE, and his team at IAVM headquarters. In his report to the board, Brad shared the progress that is being made on several important initiatives. EMSSI, the exhibition safety initiative for convention centers, which will later be expanded to the other sectors, continues to progress in its path to implementation. A - cial savings and greater sustainability to our venues is underway. There is also progress at work on an event economic impact calculator that will help our members communicate the value of their venues to their communities and regions. IAVM’s membership continues to grow of contact to share the resources of the Association with a broader base of venue employees. According to the annual member survey, as the Association grows, member satisfaction with our programs and services continues to increase. By all accounts, VenueConnect 2017 in Nashville was an overwhelm-
positive momentum as we look forward to gathering again this year in Toronto, and as sites are selected for future years. The sneak peek at the plans for Toronto left a very strong impression with the board that we have set a new standard for VenueConnect. IAVM’s other programs promise innovative enhancements, including AVSS, GuestX, Venue Management School, and Senior Executive Symposium, to ensure - ious interests and levels of experience. The board has four committees that help it accomplish its work
throughout the year. Immediate Past Chair Mark Mettes, CVE, an- nounced that the Leadership Development Committee is completing its work to nominate the next second vice chair. Current Second Vice Chair Tammy Koolbeck, CVE, shared that the Audit Committee an- Vice Chair Michael Marion, CVE, provided an update on the Gov- ernance Committee’s work to clarify the process for the appointment of sector directors to the board. This is part of the board’s focus on making the path to volunteer leadership more transparent for our members. A recommendation will be made by the committee during have opportunities to participate in IAVM. The Member Engagement Committee, under the leadership of committee chair Lynda Reinhart, - directors to highlight regional volunteerism opportunities. Discussions also focused on issues of advocacy, and the ways in
management industry. The board also reviewed and approved current approved various Association honors and awards, and reviewed gover- nance and other Association policies to ensure that they align with the needs and desires of our members. Most importantly, the IAVM Board of Directors exists to serve you, the member. It is your direct link to the Association’s operation, and board members will always welcome your ideas, feedback, and espe- cially your concerns. I would like to thank the members of the board of directors, whose names can be found at the back of this issue of Facility Manager, as well as our committee chairs and members at large who share their valuable time, insights, and opinions that help inform the work of the board and Association. Your investment in IAVM makes it the great resource that it is today for our members throughout the world. FM
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