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ICRI'S STRATEGIC PLAN

The Board of Directors of ICRI adopted a strategic plan in the Fall of 2004, along with a revised Mission Statement, to guide the Institute’s programs and direction over the next five years. All members should familiarize themselves with the major goals outlined in the plan and direct their efforts in those areas that will help the organization achieve these goals. The result will be a stronger ICRI and a higher-quality concrete repair industry. Following is a summary of the ICRI Strategic Plan:

ICRI MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the International Concrete Repair Institute is to be a leading resource for education and information to improve the quality of repair, restoration, and protection of concrete and other structures in accordance with consensus criteria.

To accomplish the mission of the Institute the following core activities, objectives, and goals have been established:

Education:

Objective: Provide educational programs to disseminate technical information on repair, restoration, and protection of concrete.

Goals:
   1. Support academic curriculum and research.
   2. Administer the Scholarship Fund.
   3. Develop educational ICRI programs.

Chapters:

Objective: Develop policies and guidelines for the operation of U.S. and international chapters of ICRI and encourage their formation.

Goals:
   1. Develop local representation of ICRI’s mission through ICRI chapters.
   2. Increase support for Chapters through expanded communication and information.
   3. Expand the network of ICRI chapters to gain higher profile at local levels across the
       country—“a chapter in every major metropolitan statistical area.”

Fellows:

Objective: Recognize ICRI members for significant contributions to the Institute.

Goals:
   1. Maintain and enhance the professional image of ICRI.

Finance:

Objective: Advise the ICRI Board of Directors on the financial aspects of the Institute.

Goals:
   1. Oversee financial resources to provide long-term stability and resources for expanding ICRI
       programs and services to benefit the industry and to achieve the Institute’s goals.

Marketing:

Objective: Increase industry presence, membership, and revenue by communicating the value of ICRI.

Goals:
   1. Initiate an active membership retention and recruitment program to attract and retain a
       consensus cross-section of members representative of the concrete repair, restoration, and
       protection industry.
   2. Increase ICRI’s visibility by communicating the value of ICRI as a leading education and
       information resource.
   3. Develop and maintain an international presence.
   4. Improve communication and collaboration with other industry related associations.
   5. Administer and promote ICRI awards program.
   6. Develop current market research data on concrete repair market (size, dollar value, etc.)

Meetings & Conventions:

Objective: Ensure regular meetings in accordance with ICRI By-Laws.

Goals:
   1. Oversee selection, scheduling, and format for all convention activities.

Publications:

Objective: Develop ICRI publication policy and standards.

Technical Activities:

Objective: Develop ICRI Guidelines and the technical content of convention programs. Develop, disseminate, and maintain technical information for ICRI members, customers, and industry professionals.

Goals:
   1. Oversee the operation of the ICRI technical committees system.
   2. Support the development, presentation, and publication of high-quality technical information
       related to the repair, restoration, and protection of concrete and other structures.
   3. Provide thorough, competent, and understandable technical reviews of technical
       committee documents.
   4. Continue to update and improve the Technical Committee Manual.
   5. Encourage development of high-quality sessions at ICRI conventions.