Board Action

The Board took the following actions this week:

• Annual Report: Adopted metrics to measure performance of EICC companies. Performance rates will be reported in the EICC Annual Report.
• Membership Dues: Reviewed report on payments of 2010 EICC dues.
• Audits: Agreed to initiate a comparative analysis of the EICC audit program with up to five similar programs used by other organizations.

Membership Dues: Due Date is Feb. 1

Invoices for membership in 2010 were provided to all members on Dec. 1. Payments are due by Feb. 1. The 2010 budget process is underway, and all work groups have submitted funding requests. Late dues payments may impact the ability of EICC to fund some of its most important initiatives. Help keep EICC programs on track by making sure your dues are paid on time. Contact Carrie Hoffman to report concerns, or for assistance.

Board Director Position Open: Nomination Forms Due by Dec. 28

Logitech has resigned its position as Director for Measurement on the Board of Directors. As a result, an election will be held to fill the position before the end of the year. Nominations must be submitted by Dec. 28. Members may only nominate their own companies, and must submit the name of a company representative. A nomination form was provided to every primary representative last week and may be obtained here. Contact John Flatley for more information.

Membership Meeting Reminder: Register Early!

The next EICC membership meeting will be held Jan. 26-28 in Santa Clara, CA. The schedule for the meeting includes:

• Jan. 26: Work Group Meetings
• Jan. 27: Membership Meeting
• Jan. 28: Training Sessions: "How to Conduct an Energy Assessment at a Factory" and "Precarious Workers"

Click here to register for the meeting. Click here to reserve a room at the Biltmore Hotel & Suites, or call 1-800-255-9925 (be sure to indicate that you will attend the EICC meeting to obtain the group rate). Work group leaders should contact Grant Feichtinger to schedule meeting times.

Annual Report: Member Information Required 

EICC will produce its second Annual Report in 2010 to provide an update on the association's activities. The report will focus on progress to meet the association's goals, which are to: (1) Increase awareness of the EICC Code of Conduct; (2) Increase adoption of the Code, and; (3) Ensure conformance to the Code. The report will also include case studies to explain how EICC members apply the Code, and how they use EICC tools and training in their supply chain activities. The following assistance is requested:

• Survey: Primary contacts will receive a survey form next week. The form should be used to provide information for the Annual Report. All companies are required to return a completed form.
• Case Studies: We need case studies from all EICC members! Help us report on the following:
  • How your company uses the EICC audit checklist and other audit tools.
  • How you use the RA1 to identify suppliers for assessment.
  • How you use E-TASC to track your supply chain activities.
  • How you educate suppliers and staff about the EICC Code and tools.

Contact Betsy Fargo to provide information or suggest a case study.

EICC Photo Project

EICC is collecting photos from members for a new membership brochure. The photos will be used to show CSR-related personnel, facilities, and programs. They will also be used for a slide show at the membership meeting in January. Thanks to Flextronics and Philips for submitting photos early. We need more--make sure your company is included! Email your digital photos to Brad Cameron.

Tin Industry Conference: Special Rate for EICC Members

ITRI is offering a reduced registration rate for EICC members that want to attend the ITRI International Tin Conference on May 17-19 in Vancouver, Canada. A conference program can be viewed here. Register at http://www.itri.co.uk/.