Committees
Jul 12th, 2007 by admin
Membership Committee - Standing
Chair: Mike Richardson
Co-Chair:
Members: John Ferguson, Laeman Butcher, Carol Sellers, Carla Berry
Responsibilities: To recruit new members and renewals of delinquent members by personal contact. To encourage members to attend monthly meetings.
It shall be the duty of the committee to recruit membership from all reputable businesses, and any individual that will agree to follow the Bylaws, and shares an interest in the missions and objectives of the Chamber.
· Newcomer packet: Idea: Merchant coupons, restaurants
· Ribbon cutting and Ground Breaking in co-operation with City/County
· Web site maintenance: Jim Walker and Carla Berry
Business Development Committee - Standing
Co-Chair: Leroy Sellers
Members: Agnes Wages, Stan Gillies, Mike Richardson, Bill Walker, Tommy Abernathy, Steve Kerr, Chuck Ogburn, and Mayor Joe Smith
Responsibilities: To develop a procedure and coordinate activity with area economic development organizations. To assist in the training, expansion, and/or consultation for development, acquisition and/or recruitment of business for the Dadeville area.
· Attend Lake Martin Economic Development Alliance Meeting (Chamber president is on the Board of Directors)
Goal: Attend alliance meetings monthly
Group of diverse talents as advisors/mentors - list of folks and areas of expertise available
Legislative Affairs Standing
Chair: Stan Gillies
Co-Chair:
Members: Chuck Ogburn, Mike Richardson, and Laeman Butcher
Responsibilities: To be aware of current and pending legislation relating to our communities, and to alert the officers and board members to any pending legislation that could have positive or adverse effects on our communities.
· Attend city and county meetings
· To coordinate with state senator and state representative
Tourism & Retirement Committee - Standing
Chair: Toni Adcock
Co-chair: Patti Rybarczyk
Members: Agnes Wages, and Chuck Ogburn
Fundraising Committee Standing
Chair: Peggy Bullard
Members: Laeman Butcher, Katie Pritchard, Carla Berry, and Carol Sellers
Responsibilities: To identify sufficient funding sources to enable the fulfillment of the Chamber’s mission and objectives.
.Banquets
.Birthday Calendar
.Fall Dance
.Antique Car Show
Nominations Committee Standing
Chair: Leroy Sellers
Co-Chair: Stan Gillies
Members: Steve Kerr, and Carol Sellers
Responsibilities: To present to the Board of Directors a slate of officers for the following year who will carry out the objectives and mission of the Chamber and abide by its Bylaws.