Ports, Oil & Gas, Waterway, Infrastructure, Environmental, & Regulatory “POWER”:
Chair: Henri Boulet, Morganza Action Coalition
Objectives: The committee is designed to review and discuss issues and projects, then make recommendations to the SCIA Board so we may determine our view and/or direction, we should pursue. We normally back issues and projects by resolutions and letters of support. South Louisiana faces many challenges that stand to shape our economic future, as well as threaten the environment and the livelihood of the people of the region. Our ability to overcome these challenges with sound policy will determine our success. We actively support the efforts of the regional ports and levees districts who are working to increase productivity and protection for the bayou region. SCIA actively supports I-49, North South Corridor Evacuation Route, Morganza to Gulf Project, Houma Navigation Canal Deepening, LA 1 Coalition, as well as local projects that will enhance the productivity of industry and | quality of life for the region. Financial contributions have been made to I-49, LA 1, Restore or Retreat and Morganza Action Coalition to assist with efforts in obtaining funding for these important projects. Through this committee, SCIA is involved in coastal restoration projects and regional levee projects interacting with the US Corps of Engineers and other entities when appropriate.Each year, we host an SCIA Bayou Region Pre-Legislative Luncheon with the regional elected state delegation, parish presidents, SCIA board of directors and major stakeholders. The meeting is designed for the stakeholders to express their interests and priorities to the delegation with the delegation giving informative feedback. The SCIA Congressional Roundtable is part of US Congressman Steve Scalise’s Energy Tour, which takes place at Port Fourchon. The roundtable discussion is composed of experts on issues associated with the oil and gas industry, as well as the SCIA board of Directors and representatives of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission and tenants of the Port. Frequently, we also conduct these roundtables with NOIA, as well, under the leadership of the Congressmen. |
Workforce Development
Chair: Janel Ricca, Fletcher Technical Community College
Objectives: Work it! Louisiana is an awareness campaign, showing the value of getting a technical education that is readily available in our region through Fletcher Technical & Community College, Louisiana Technical College – Lafourche Campus and Young Memorial in Morgan City. It has been honored as a state champion by the Louisiana Department of Education, LCTCS and the BESE Board for its commitment to education. | We are also engaged with developing educational and training programs that are indicative of our region. We work closely with Fletcher, SCLTC and Nicholls State University to foster programs that will enhance the growth and development of the bayou region. Another element of our workforce initiatives is our newly formed job exchange. The purpose of the job exchange is to assist our businesses who are placed in the position of laying off people. It is designed for SCIA member companies only to connect with other member companies who may possibly have job openings and are seeking employees. The program is totally confidential and must have the approval of the person seeking a job who has been laid off. This program is monitored through the SCIA office. |
Industrial Committee on Education “ICE”:
Chair: Willard Robison, Seamar
Objectives: “ICE” is designed to identify and share resources, information, knowledge and experiences that assist companies in maintaining efficient and effective Health, Safety, Security and Environment processes which in turn protect employees, property, the environment and the communities in which we operate. It monitors the labor climate of the region, insurance requirements, maintains wage and labor supply information, as well as promotes better understanding of the laws that affect our ability to hire, maintain, and terminate employees. | “ICE” continually reviews related issues to disseminate to members. They provide quality workshops on human resources, health, OSHA regulations, safety and environment to member company employees. |
Crawfish Boil
Chair: Shane Thibodeaux, Bow2Stern
Objectives: This committee is responsible for making sure SCIA has the best crawfish boil in town! SCIA is host to about 700 people each year, an event that serves as an excellent | opportunity to network. It is usually held on the Thursday after Easter. The crawfish boil is a member event and is not open to the general public. However, extra tickets can be purchased by members for additional guests. Information and tickets are available through the SCIA office. |
Golf Tournament:
Chair: Philip McMahon, Paul’s Insurance Agency
Objectives: The annual golf tournament is held on the first Monday in October of each year at Ellendale Country Club in Houma, LA. We are host to both morning and afternoon flights of | golf. Proceeds obtained from the golf tournament are used to fund projects such as: yearly high school scholarships, vocational technical school scholarships, recognizing outstanding teachers from the tri-parish area, assisting with LA 1 and I-49 projects, coastal restoration, economic development, and other projects that affect industry. |