Volunteering
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Get the most out of your Chamber Membership … Participate!
Your Chamber is a very dynamic organization with dozens of committees, sub-committees, task forces or Boards in which to participate. The Chamber could not attempt to do all the work it does on behalf of its members and the business community without the help of its nearly 600 volunteers willing to share their time, passion and interest. As Chair, I encourage you to look at our list of committees and opportunities to participate that are provided below. We welcome your interest, input and support of your region’s Chamber of Commerce. Thank you for your membership.
Jim Pancoast |
Chamber Committees
Ambassador Club
- contact Natalie King-Albert
Maintains relationships with existing and new member companies through"goodwill" calling. Hosts for annual meeting and member orientations.
Business After Hours
- contact Robin Feather
Selects event locations and assists in securing sponsorships for 6 networking events annually. Members work in pairs to be volunteer leaders
for each event.
Breakfast Briefing
- contact Robin Feather
Secures top management speakers from member companies for monthly breakfasts. Assist in securing speakers.
Audit & Finance
- contact Linda Ashworth
Provides Oversight for development of information pertaining to all financial and informational record keeping systems, policies and
procedures of the Chamber.
Marketing & Communications Oversight
- contact Toni Bankston
Develops the Chamber's overall communications strategy and organizes, develops, and oversees specific communication projects.
Evaluates the look and effectiveness of existing communication vehicles and tools.
Membership Services Oversight
- contact Natalie King-Albert
Responsible for guiding the Chamber's membership activities. This includes programming and various events offered by the Chamber.
Workforce Development Oversight
- contact Linda Ashworth
Provides oversight for the development of programming to meet the education and training needs of Chamber members.
Environmental
- contact Stephanie Precht
Helps support and promote safe and environmentally responsible business practices through information exchange, business recognition,
and the promotion of good public policy initiatives.
Economic Development
- contact Chris Wimsatt
Provides input and strategic direction for the development of programming, services, and initiatives to meet the economic development
needs of Chamber members. Initiatives include the Chamber’s business retention & expansion program, transportation & infrastructure
development, local and national economic statistics and reporting and business services and educational opportunities.
Education & Public Improvement Foundation
- contact Linda Ashworth
A 501c(3) charitable organization with the purpose of undertaking community initiatives in the areas of workforce development, education,
and transportation.
Executive Committee
- contact Marcia Bostick
Made up of officers, oversight chairs, and at least 3 at-large board of trustee members to guide the organization in between full board meetings.
Executive Dialogue
- contact LaDonna Wulfeck
Liaisons from the confidential roundtable program for business executives to share experiences, knowledge, and success stories with other peers.
Chamber Challenge
- contact Robin Feather
Plans annual fall golf outing event including securing sponsors, prizes and participants. Assists in the management of the event.
Group Value Services
- contact Natalie King Albert
Oversees the marketing, growth & satisfaction of group discount programs offered to members. Evaluates new program proposals.
HR Policy Review
- contact Linda Ashworth
Reviews and updates internal policy manual and other internal human resource needs.
Legislative & Regulatory Affairs
- contact Chris Kershner
Responsible for guiding Chamber advocacy activities on tax and regulatory reform, free trade, health care, workplace regulations, civil justice
reform, and other issues that impact the state and region's economic competitiveness.
Military & Federal Government Affairs
- contact Chris Kershner
Responsible for recommending positions on issues that are important to the long-term success of Wright Patterson Air Force Base and its impact
on the region's economy.
Governance
- contact Marcia Bostick
An appointed committee that is responsible for recommending a slate of candidates for the Board of Trustees and Officers.
Quality Dayton
- contact Marcia Bostick
A network of organizational leaders representing all sectors of the local economy formed to promote a broader understanding and application of
quality principles and techniques.
Research Advisory Council
- contact Chris Wimsatt
Responsible for the gathering of economic data and information to produce the annual economic outlook and other individual economic research projects.
Safety Council
- contact Amanda Byers
Responsible for the overseeing and development of the safety programming offered by the Chamber.
Strategic Planning Committee
- contact Marcia Bostick
Responsible for the development and review of the strategic direction of the Chamber.
Transportation & Infrastructure
- contact Chris Kershner
Responsible for providing private-sector input to the Chamber on the region's transportation initiatives and projects.
Volunteerism Committee
- contact Natalie King-Albert
Responsible for identifying strategies and vehicles to maximize contribution of Chamber volunteers. Recognizes Volunteers for their many hours of
service to the Chamber.
Workforce Investment Board
- contact Roberta Walker
An appointed committee to provide business advice, leadership and direction to Montgomery County's workforce development needs addressed
through the Job Center.