Executive Director: Katie Celli 
Chairperson: Shelly Vitanza, BASF/Total

Purpose

The Communications Committee will establish a sustainable communications plan for GTBR to ensure facility owners, contractor companies, subscribers and the public understand and participate in GTBR activities. The Committee will provide guidance and support to the GTBR Executive Committee and staff to ensure the communication plan is executed annually. The Communications Committee will assist with news release generation and media awareness of GTBR activities.

Membership

As needed, Industry of Southeast Texas public relations members will serve on the GTBR Communications Committee.

Meeting Format / Frequency

The Communications Committee will meet as often as necessary but at least annually to establish the communication plan for the calendar year.

Vision

GTBR will use a variety of communication tools to ensure open and timely communications to all levels of membership.

Mission/Objectives

• Annually, develop a communication plan to identify topics to address with membership.
• Use variety of communication tools to reach all levels of membership, including: Monthly meetings; Email; Website; Membership surveys; Social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.); and Brochures.
• Examine communication tools annually to determine if changes are necessary.
• Establish consistent brand for GTBR and use the brand in all communications.
• Prepare news releases to inform media of GTBR activities (i.e. Safety Awards, special guest presentations, etc.).
• Ensure feedback loop exists for membership to share feedback with GTBR.

Safety Committee

Executive Director:  Katie Celli 

Chairperson: Alena Savoie, ExxonMobil

Charter Statement (August 2017) 

Purpose: 

 To improve contractor safety performance in the Golden Triangle through proactive programs   involving owners and contractors.

Organization:

Committee membership consists of representatives of owners and contractors who are current members of the GTBR plus representation from ISTC.  The Safety Committee at times during the awards process will hold separate Owner and Contractor meetings.

Key Pursuits:

1. Provide a formal owner interface with the Industrial Safety Training Council
2. Educate and share information on OSHA Regulations and Compliance Issues
3. Educate and share relevant safety topics, improvement areas and/or incidents where applicable.
4. Implement the annual Contractor Safety Awards Program
5. Review /Implement ISTC Annual Safety Survey
6. Provide relevant monthly safety topics applicable to both owners and contractors.

Meeting Frequency:

1. Monthly
2. Additional meetings for Awards Program

What has worked well

• Contractor Awards Program. Continued improvements implemented each year.  Attention to details a key for the 2016 Awards Program.
• Better attendance at monthly meetings.
• Monthly topic selection and presentations

Improvement Opportunities

• Continual update of the audit process.
• Communication method to contractors submitting “Books” as part of awards program
• Improvements of the Audit Process and Subject Matter
• Improvements of the Book Grading Process
• Additional participation in meetings are relevant topics.

Executive Director:  Katie Celli 

Chairperson: John Durkay, ISTC

Charter Statement (October 2017)