Find Your Place at SMCA

Committee work is the most direct way SMCA members influence the future of sheet metal contracting in Philadelphia. Whether you've been at it for decades or you're stepping up for the first time, there's a committee for you.

WHY JOIN A COMMITTEE

Sharpen your business. Education, Technical, and market-sector committees pool what's working across firms — so you don't have to reinvent the wheel at yours.

Build your network. You'll work side-by-side with the contractors and labor partners whose decisions affect your business.

Shape what SMCA does. Committees decide what programs we offer, what training we develop, and what positions we take on policy.

Grow into leadership. Many of SMCA's officers and directors started right here.

WHO CAN JOIN

Any active SMCA member can volunteer for most committees. A few groups have specific eligibility requirements:

• Director-level committees (Negotiating, Budget & Finance, JATC, Legislative, etc.) are reserved for members of the SMCA Board of Directors.
• Industry Fund Trustee committees are governed by the Industry Fund Trust document.
• Legislative Committee participation is open to active Congressional Insiders Club (CIC) members.

Not sure if you qualify? Reach out — we'll help you find your fit.

READY TO GET INVOLVED?

Tell us what interests you, and we'll connect you with the committee chair. They'll get you on the list for the next meeting.

Apply: https://smca.submit.com

OUR COMMITTEES

Management & Administration

Setting direction, managing finances, and vetting our future leaders.

Executive Committee. Comprised of the SMCA President, Vice President, Secretary-Treasurer, Immediate Past President, and Executive Director. Considers questions and decides on issues requiring immediate action between meetings of the Board of Directors.

Budget & Finance Committee. Oversees SMCA finances and investments throughout the year. Drafts and monitors the annual budget for association activities.

Nominating Committee. Chaired by the Immediate Past President. Vets candidates for service as Officers and Directors and produces an annual slate ahead of the SMCA Annual Business Meeting each spring.

Industry Fund Budget & Finance Committee. Oversees Industry Fund finances and investments, and drafts the annual IF budget.

Industry Fund Nominating Committee. Vets candidates for service as Trustees of the Industry Fund. Produces an annual slate ahead of the IF Annual Business Meeting each spring.

Labor Relations

Negotiating, resolving, and leading our partnership with Local 19.

Labor Committee. The SMCA Executive Committee serves as the Labor Committee. Addresses high-level labor/management issues throughout the year.

Negotiating Committee. Chaired by the SMCA Executive Director. Responsible for negotiating collective bargaining agreements on behalf of the SMCA multiemployer bargaining unit.

Local 19 Benefits Funds Trustees. SMCA appoints three trustees to represent the organization on the jointly managed Local 19 Pension and Health & Welfare Funds.

Local Joint Adjustment Board. Equal members appointed by SMCA and Local 19. Hears and decides grievances alleging violations of the collective bargaining agreement.

Joint Apprentice Training Committee (JATC). Equal members appointed by SMCA and Local 19. Oversees the Pre-Apprentice and Apprentice programs, and serves as Trustees of the Training Fund.

Business & Personal Development

Sharpening your business practices and developing the next generation.

Education Committee. Identifies educational programs designed to increase company profitability, develop owner and employee skills, and improve business practices. Develops the Association's educational programming each year. Prior market-sector committee experience preferred.

Technical Committee. Reviews SMACNA manuals and technical standards, develops technical positions on behalf of SMCA, and identifies technical issues affecting members. Prior market-sector committee experience preferred.

SMCA Emerging Leaders. A group for individuals new to the industry and/or association who are passionate about shaping the future. Members are encouraged to sit in on Board and Committee meetings and recommend programs to SMCA leadership.

Legislative Committee. Monitors industry-impacting legislation and shares that information with members. Promotes state and national PAC fundraising and encourages attendance at legislative conferences.

Market Sectors

Specialty groups built around the work you actually do.

Architectural Committee. Monitors trends, policies, and best practices in the architectural sheet metal market. Develops and promotes education and business opportunities for members.

Testing & Balancing Committee. Monitors testing, adjusting, and balancing activity nationally and within the SMCA region. Promotes the education and benefits of ICB/TABB for members, architects, engineers, and building owners.

Residential Committee. Monitors residential, light commercial, and services areas of the industry. Develops and promotes training for members working in these parts of the industry.

HVAC Industry Committee. Identifies training and best practices for members performing duct fabrication and installation in the Building Trades market.

Safety Committee. Raises awareness of safety issues and provides education and support for members' safety programs. Brings safety professionals together for periodic meetings.

Construction Technology Committee. Serves as a source of information on construction tech and vets emerging technologies relevant to SMCA members.

Industry Networking

Building connections, promoting SMCA, and shaping the member experience.

Membership Committee. Maintains and builds upon SMCA's membership recruitment and retention program. Identifies and vets individuals for Market Sector committees and Emerging Leaders.

Marketing Committee. Develops and grows SMCA's coordinated communications program — including the weekly emails, quarterly magazine, website, and social channels.

Events Committee. Provides members an avenue for social interaction. Traditional events include the Annual Business Meeting, Golf Outing, Sporting Clays Outing, and Holiday Reception.

SMCA Industry Partners. (Formerly the Supplier Liaison Council.) Develops information-sharing opportunities between service/product providers and SMCA members. Nominates the annual "Supplier of the Year" award recipient.

Ready? Sign up at smca.submit.com — or reach out to Pete Jenkins at pjenkins@smca.org / (610)828-4055 x204 with any questions.