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2007 Blue Ribbon Commission II Report

The Blue Ribbon Commission II (BRCII) conducted a comprehensive self examination of the Rocky Mountain Coal Mining Institute (RMCMI). Based on this examination, the BRCII developed a series of recommendations, and combined those into a formal Strategic Plan for submittal to the Board of Directors. Major recommendations, and highlights of the Strategic Plan include:

  • A comprehensive statement of RMCMI's core values, vision, and mission is presented. BRCII recommends a focused effort to recruit and retain members, along with enhanced member benefits and measures to foster leadership development within the association.
  • Major changes to RMCMI's organizational structure are proposed, including streamlining the committee functions, increasing the number of Board Members to include Regional Directors rather than State Vice Presidents, and revisions to bylaws to clarify leadership roles.
  • To remain an effective and relevant association, RMCMI should leverage its traditional educational efforts, to enhance those efforts by using web based delivery methods (webinars, on-line workshops, etc.), developing a year-round educational program, and expanding educational efforts to a wider audience.
  • RMCMI must become more effective at promoting itself and should increase its focus on public relations and education.

The BRCII also concluded that most of RMCMI's activities are effective as they are currently conducted. In particular, the Patrons Scholarship program, Mine Rescue, and the annual convention are considered well managed, popular, and are major positives for RMCMI.

Overall, BRCII felt that RMCMI is currently serving its members well and adequately meeting its goal of "Promoting Western Coal Through Education". However, if RMCMI is to remain a vibrant, relevant association, it must change with the times. BRCII concluded that RMCMI can successfully make those changes while maintaining its core values and mission. The Strategic Plan sets out a path to accomplish that goal.

Download a PDF of the 2007 Blue Ribbon Commission Report