b'FROM THE CEOA MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO, CLIFFORD KSHYKClifford Kshyk CEO, SICAoday, change is everywhere. Our membersstakeholders and local governments. Our advisory sector T have dealth with and are continuing to dealcouncils, along with specific task forces, allow members the with uncertainties through their unwaveringopportunity to participate in regular roundtable discussions determination. From its foundation in 1969, SICA has soughtto voice their views. We will continue to work closely with to adapt quickly to member needs and requirements. Ourour partners and municipal governments for the advancement tradition of ingenuity has driven continuous improvementof best practices and expectations that affect the construction in the way we serve our members, communities and theindustry. We have set up a task force to draft a policy construction industry. that would initially take the approach of education and The fall of 2022 was a time of rejuvenation as SICAs newmentorship when complaints are received from members on Board of Directors convened to frame a three-year strategicless-than-desired practices.direction. The session was energized by the prospect of aBy setting the standard for member ethics and best practices, renewed vision for SICAs future direction. The outcomeswe will be a leading force in advancing the image of the were galvanizing: construction industry as a safe, inclusive career choice. A new mission statementTo make our industry better. Recognizing that our strength lies in our talented workforce, our specifically designed programs will assist our members in the cultural shift required to move towards a more acceptable Renewed core valuesworkplace environment that benefits our entire industry. Innovation, Commitment, Wisdom.With this roadmap, our team is well established to create anWhat can members do to foster our SICA community? operational plan that sets out the focus for these goals. Members must embrace the organizations reputation and interests, and members must participate in regular The pandemic years have compelled us to rethink how wecommunication and in association events. After all, we are continue to act as integral stakeholders in the constructiona closely knit family. We may compete, but we cannot exist industry. With these values and purpose at our core, wewithout each other.believe that everything else will follow: our talent, ourI would like to thank our members for their perseverance, members and our communities will all reach their full potential together, with us leading the way.their commitment and, above all, their loyalty to SICA.We continue to evolve our voice within our industry byClifford Kshyk fostering an environment of collaboration with all industryCEO8 SOUTHERN INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION'