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ICAR Board Meeting 21 and 22 October 2024
ICAR Board Meeting (21-22 October in Utrecht at the NH Hotel )
The following are the documents made available for the meeting:
Day 1: Monday 21st October
A. Call to Order & Approval of this Agenda (All)
B. Approval of the following Minutes: (All)
C. Items for Board Approval (All) 0920
- ICAR Guidelines Section 10 Identification (moved to afternoon Ken Evers)
- Others TBD etc
D. ICAR Financial Management Report QTR 3 / 2024 (Martin/Elena) 0930
E. ICAR Interim CE Transition – Operations (short term 6mo horizon (Martin) 1000
- Legal/POA
- HR /Staff Contracts
- Office Situation NL
- Operations Organisation Staffing plan
Coffee 1100
F. Operations (short term 6mo horizon) continued 1130
- Projects
- Third party commitments/Contracts 2024/25
Lunch 1230 – 1330
G. ICAR Guidelines Section 10 Identification (moved to afternoon Ken Evers) 1330
Overview: Identification Device Testing & Certification
Procedure 1: Conformance of Transponders with ISO Standards
Procedure 2: Granting of Manufacturer Code
Procedure 3: Conformance of Transceivers with ISO Standards
Procedure 4: Testing Conventional Plastic Ear Tags
Procedure 5: Testing of External RFID Devices
Appendix B4: Preliminary Test for Conventional Ear Tags
Appendix B5: Laboratory Test for Conventional Plastic Ear Tags
H. ICAR Operations (Longer term – 2026 onwards) ?? (All) 1400
Prompt Headings;
1. What is our vision for the future, and does it need to be redefined?
o Does ICAR need to reassess its vision, mission, or strategic goals?
2. Do we need to rebuild trust with key stakeholders?
o ICAR’s relationships with customers, employees, and partners. Does the board need a plan for restoring reputation and confidence.
3. What leadership qualities are essential for the next CE?
o With an interim manager in place, the board needs to define the leadership qualities required in the next CE. What’s needed?; Experience, innovation, industry expertise, or cultural transformation?
4. What long-term structural changes are necessary?
o The board should ask whether fundamental changes—such as decentralizing authority, type of staff needed, virtual versus on site office needs, location etc
5. How do we ensure sustained financial health and growth?
o Strategically, the board must assess how to stabilize ICAR finances.
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ICAR Break out analysis Assign three breakout teams of 5 persons each to tackle the above headings Team A, B and C meet separately to address each heading – recording key recommendations/points on flip chart |
All Team leads DL, JD, ES 30mins to address 15 mins given to ea. Team then to summarise Reporter assigned to summarise and present after coffee |
Coffee 1530
I. Summary of Break Out…..conclusions and possible next steps 1600 - 1700
J. ICAR Working Groups Review/Summary (XLS file)
Dinner NH Hotel 1930
Day 2: Tuesday 22nd October J. ICAR Working
Groups (Silvia/Martin) 0900
- ICAR Working Groups Review/Summary
- ICAR Board & Chairs November date TBD – Agenda Prep
K. ICAR Projects (Martin/All) 1000
Coffee 1100
L. ICAR Conferences Workshops 1130
- FAO/ICAR Workshop THAILAND Nov 13th 14th
- MSD ID Seminar MEXICO Nov 29th
- ICAR/IDF Analytical Annual Coneference INDIA Mar 29th – Apr 02nd
- ICAR/Interbull 2026?
- ICAR 2027?M. Other Items?? 1200
- ICAR Board meetings 2025 Schedule
- AOB? Close
Lunch 1230 – 1330