Committees
Committees
IMAA Committees drive the association. Anywhere from ten to forty members volunteer to participate in each committee, keeping the association focused on what the membership needs and anticipating what the members want.
Committee meetings are perfect times to meet new people or catch up with your peers. But don’t think that we won’t put you to work! IMAA committee meetings provide members with an opportunity to work together on industry issues or projects for the betterment of the Indiana aggregates industry as a whole. From planning the Annual Winter Workshops seminars to educating teachers at the BLAST Institute, or working with government agencies to affect change, our committee members supply the foundation for relevant programs, services, and events.
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The Indiana Aglime Council members are producers of aglime throughout the state of Indiana. The purpose of the Council is to promote the use of aglime by farmers throughout the state of Indiana and surrounding states. This is achieved through a statewide ad campaign, direct mail, and exhibits at various farm-related shows. Additionally, the Aglime Council is a source of unbiased, reliable test results on the quality of aglime produced by member companies.
Membership in the council is limited to Indiana Mineral Aggregates Association (IMAA) producer members who pay a membership fee to join the Aglime Council.
The IMAA Environmental Committee constantly keeps an eye on environmental rules and regulations that might affect the industry. They have spearheaded projects to provide compliance manuals for members and have worked with IDEM to combine overlapping rules that affect production sites. This committee meets 3-4 times per year on average.
The Golf Committee creates an IMAA team to participate in two challenges each year. One is the 4 state golf challenge with the aggregate associations of Indiana, Illinois (IAAP), Tennessee (TRBA), and Kentucky (KCSA). The purpose is to create some camaraderie with other state aggregate producers as well as discuss common concerns and issues that states are facing in the aggregate industry. The second challenge is a 2 state challenge with Ohio (OAIMA). Its purpose is similar to the 4 state. The committee also helps to organize and promote the PIE Fundraiser outing.
The Legislative Committee conducts constant reviews of pending legislation that might positively or negatively impact the aggregates industry. The committee works to push legislation that would benefit the aggregates industry in Indiana at both the state and national levels. Increasing gas taxes, INDOT funding, city/county funding, lien laws, zoning, etc., are constant issues that the committee addresses. They organize and host the annual Washington DC Fly-In. This committee meets 2-3 times per year on average.
The Plant Operator Training committee conducts workshops and training seminars that help provide additional skills for employees at aggregate operations. They have been proactive in the annual Operations Seminar that is held in conjunction with the IMAA Winter Workshops. These seminars have rotated between “equipment knowledge” type sessions to “employee relations” sessions that are appropriate for all manager levels. Breakout sessions at the Winter Workshops have provided additional time for this committee to reach employees at all levels. The committee usually meets 3-4 times per year for planning sessions.
The PIE Committee promotes the aggregate industry to the public through a number of activities. They do everything from conducting small workshop sessions for schools, teachers, scout leaders, soil & water conservation personnel, etc. to organizing and instructing the BLAST Institute and participating in large career education events like the Junior Achievement Job Spark. They have sponsored and completed the Koinonia Natural Resource Trail near North Manchester, IN. Each year, the PIE Committee hosts a fundraiser golf outing to support their outreach activities. They meet 4-5 times per year plus activities.
The Public Works Council’s purpose is to collect funds and decide on intended uses for those funds that will benefit the industry through infrastructure improvements and expansion. Current use of the funds is geared toward education and promotion of the need for infrastructure improvements via Build Indiana Council’s campaign. Like the Aglime Council, members must specifically contribute financially to be a part of this council. They meet only 1-2 times per year.
The Professional Development Committee promotes professional development among both the Producer and Associate members. They organize a training track during the annual Winter Workshops and Trade Show targeted to sales professionals. They also strive to provide a positive networking atmosphere, hosting networking events that bring members together for a shared experience. The committee meets quarterly plus activities.
The Safety Committee looks for opportunities to promote safety in the workplace. The committee was instrumental in supplying information to the Legislative Committee to establish a blasting law in Indiana. They continue to be involved in the licensing, training and education pieces of the law. The committee has been greatly involved in helping to start a new local chapter of Holmes Safety Association. They have also worked closely with the Legislative Committee on the annual Washington D.C. Fly-in, bringing industry concerns to the Mine Safety and Health Administration and Indiana representatives in Washington. They continue to sponsor the annual Safety Awards Luncheon which recognizes member locations for safety achievements each year. They meet 3-4 times per year.
The Technical Committee continues to work with INDOT on CAPP issues and other specification concerns as they appear. This committee has been very proactive in pushing for needed changes in INDOT specifications that will benefit the majority of IMAA members. To do this, they have developed “small group” meetings with INDOT to work specifically on these needed changes. The small group sessions occur 3-4 times per year. The overall industry committee meets 4-5 times annually and additional meetings are scheduled when needed.
WLMA promotes, develops, and encourages opportunities for women in the Indiana aggregate industry. The committee promotes the aggregates industry to girls and women searching for jobs or career paths and raises awareness of the various opportunities within the industry. They develop women currently in the aggregates industry in an effort to provide the tools and foundation for career advancement. The committee also encourages decision-makers to support the promotion and development of women in the aggregates industry. If you are passionate about creating diversity and raising awareness for future industry leaders, this is the committee for you! The planning committee meets quarterly with special events throughout the year.