Newsline - January 1999

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MEMBERSHIP SURVEY POINTS THE WAY

In an independent membership survey commissioned from BDI Surveys, the FMCEC was given a positive vote of confidence by its members. The Survey also revealed priority areas for future work – helping to form the FMCEC’s key service targets.

 

BDI Surveys’ Business Director, Ray Eccles, reported to the FMCEC Council; "This is one of the most encouraging membership surveys we have produced for a trade association. Members gave strong approval to the FMCEC’s work on export services and overseas exhibitions and highly rated the commitment and professionalism of the Federation’s secretariat team." Mr Eccles went on to suggest six areas for future consideration arising from the study. These were:

  • The high priority placed by members on the availability of good information – particularly statistics.

  • More opportunities for networking with fellow members in the same sector.

  • Ways of enhancing the FMCEC’s perceived strength and influence.

  • The use of e-mail and the WWW.

  • The development of exhibition services – and income

  • Adding a social dimension to activities.

The membership survey will be followed by a report on non-members’ evaluations and perceptions of the FMCEC. Both reports will feature in a presentation on future plans at the AGM Conference on Tuesday 8th February at the RAF Museum, Hendon.

 

FMCEC Executive Officer, Rob Oliver, explained, "I was pleased that so many members took the trouble to respond. The survey has given us an excellent base from which to plan our future programme. We have a number of initiatives in the pipeline which I am confident will ensure our members continue to receive the services they require."

THE NAME GAME
We asked whether the current name of the Federation reflects its purpose and membership. Only one in three respondents said it did. This has got us thinking whether we should consider a name change. Certainly anyone who tackles the name in full (The Federation of Manufacturers of Construction Equipment & Cranes….) may have to draw breath half way through. Let the Editor know if you have any ideas for a new name to reflect the identity of our organisation as it enters the new millennium.
There may be a prize in it for you!