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Spill Control Associationof America
Annual Meeting
Crystal City, VA
March 2014
Our Mission Statement
As the voice of Spill Response Professionals, SCAA represents a
broad coalition of emergency responders, manufacturers and
environmental firms who collectively address Industry challenges, in order
to strengthen and improve our nation’s response community.
Our Statement of Values
Make health, safety and environmental considerations a priority in the planning and implementation of our operations;
Provide quality products and reputable service, while responding safely and efficiently;
Statement of Values (cont.)
Participate with Government, customers and other stakeholders in creating responsible laws, regulations and standards to safeguard the community, workplace and environment; and
Recognize and support programs and services that have a direct impact on the quality of the global environment.
Annual Business Meeting
Article IV of Bylaws requires annual update to SCAA membership on the following topics, specifically:
• Membership
• Financial Position
• Election of Directors
Annual Business Meeting - Membership
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2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 ToDate
Currently 80 Members
12 New SCAA Members
Special Recognition: New Members Since Last Annual Meeting
Clean Gulf Associates Qualitech EnvironmentalComplete Environmental Products, Inc. Seacor Marine LLCEnvironmental Science Services, Inc. Slick Response Services, LTDFleetmatics So Cal Ship ServicesOil Recovery Company, Inc. of Alabama The Environmental Compliance Group - Benzol - AgComplianceOiltrac Wildlife Response Services, LLCPace Analytical Service, Inc.
Annual Business Meeting - Sponsors
Revenue $115,516 (Excludes Annual Meeting)
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$20,000
$40,000
$60,000
$80,000
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$120,000
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
AcutalBudget
Membership dues structure changed in 2008.
Total Assets $87,604
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2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
$89,766 $77,871 $77, 271 $86,210 $74,765 $87,604
Financial Position
Organization has a strong balance sheet and adequate cash position
Completed Tax Form 990 and full compliance with pertinent regulations
Membership growth off to a good start in 2014.
Annual Business Meeting - Elections
The following Directors were duly elected to a two year term, effective March 20, 2014 through
March 20, 2016:
David ZacharyDevon Grennan
John Parker Nelson Fetgatter
Annual Business Meeting - Elections
The following were duly elected as Alternate Directors
Harry BedrossianRobert May
Annual Business Meeting - Elections
The following Directors continue their current terms:
Andrew Altendorf Scott MetzgerSteve Candito Shaw ThompsonRobert Chambers Don ToenshoffBrian House Wally LandryRichard Lewis Dave Usher
Annual Business Meeting - Elections
Officers are elected by the Board of Directors. For termsMarch , 2013 through March , 2015
• President: Scott Metzger, Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc.
• Vice President:Rick Lewis, Lewis Environmental
• Secretary: Shaw Thompson, OMI Environmental Solutions
• Treasurer: Robert Chambers, The Meredith Management Group
Notable Recent Events Participated in 2011- 2013 Annual Partnership
Action Team (PAT) Meetings with USCG & APICOM Membership• Minutes sent to membership
Initiated regular meetings with other Federal Regulatory Agencies in Washington, DC:
USEPA NOAABSEEPHMSA
Notable Recent Events
Sponsored an exhibit booth and membership reception at CLEAN GULF 2013 in Tampa• Exposure to many spill control firms
• Provided networking opportunity for members
• Contributed to new member applications Sponsored an exhibit booth at Clean Pacific
2012 in California
Notable Recent Events Extended SCAA’s Responder Immunity Coalition
membership throughout 2013 Represented our industry’s perspective in the
Coast Guard sponsored Equipment Surge Workshop and Response Resource Workgroup meeting
IOSC 2014 “Supporter” Member of the Program Planning Committee Encourage member technical papers Participate in On-Water demonstration
Notable Recent Events 2013 Environmental Excellence Awards
• Midshipman/Cadet/Student who has demonstrated outstanding interest, creativity, initiative and commitment to environment
• Excellence in performance of their study
• Inscribed “Atlantis” Ships Bell Clock Award
• 2013 Recipients:• California Maritime Academy, Nichole Moss
• Great Lakes Maritime Academy, William Gedney
• Maine Maritime Academy(Castine, ME), Jeremy M. Bullard
• Mass Maritime (Buzzards Bay, MA), Peter J. Raffo
• SUNY Maritime (Bronx, NY), Travis Meyer
• Texas A&M University at Galveston, Rebecca Johnson
• United States Merchant Marine Academy, Ian M. Holtzworth
• Maritime Industry Academy, Shishiri Nganyone
Notable Recent Events
Second Annual SCAA Capitol Hill Visit Day in March 2013
37 members and staff visited 28 Congressional offices with one issue:
• Responder Immunity
Moving Forward
Third Annual SCAA Capitol HillVisit Day in March 2014
41 members and staff visited 41 targeted Congressional offices
Single Focus on Responder Immunity
Moving Forward
SCAA’s 2014 Business Plan
SCAA leaders and staff met by conference call to develop the Business Plan for SCAA for 2014 that focuses attention on SCAA’s most important initiatives
The plan will be reviewed and adjusted for 2015
The 2014 Plan mirrors the work of SCAA’s newly formed committees: Membership Government Affairs Planning Technical Advancement Inland Spills
The Plan also looks at long-range, 5 year goals and past achievements
Moving Forward
Closing Thoughts
SCAA has successfully transitioned itself into an independent, Washington DC based trade association
This provides better visibility for the SCAA programs and initiatives and increased value to the SCAA membership
Read Spill Briefs and check SCAA’s website and Blog
As SCAA grows and evolves your thoughts, suggestions and comments are welcome