CHAMBER COMMITTEES

Committees

• Executive Committee
• The Chamber Executive Committee is comprised of the elected Board positions President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and the President/CEO. The Executive Committee meetings are closed meetings held monthly.

• Finance Committee
• ​Audit monthly report vs bank statements
• Must have one non board member on the committee at all times
• Do budget audit yearly and to present to board
• Plan budget for upcoming year, which needs to be completed no later than September
• Make sure spending is under threshold or approved by board
  
  
• Member Engagement Committee
• Seek new businesses to join (prospecting/recruiting)
• Assist in communicating the benefits of membership to potential members
• Provide Chamber information to potential new business prospect(s), such as invitation to General Membership Meetings, invitation/ticket for prospect for Chamber Mixer to recruit prospect
• Encourage membership renewal/membership level benefit distinction
• Speak to businesses that did not renew their membership to discuss current membership levels and benefits
• Guide new and prospective members in introductions at meetings and follow up with them so they feel familiar with the Chamber/Chamber function
• Make announcements at meetings regarding upcoming events as needed
• Work with President/CEO and Marketing committee to aid in the creation of promotional materials (e.g. flyers, brochures, etc).

Committee meetings (with the exception of the Executive Committee) are open to all Chamber Members and are held either monthly or quarterly at the Chamber office, 120 W. Second, Ste 700. Check the Community Calendar for meeting times.

To improve the overall business climate and quality of life for the Goddard area through sponsorships of programs which promote, facilitate, and stimulate economic growth, civic participation and development, business advocacy, and education.

Committee Chairs are responsible for ensuring the Chamber has adequate resources to advance its mission through the efforts of communications, marketing/membership, and finance. It's expected to provide good governance of each committee through, responsiveness, consensus oriented, participating and advocating inclusiveness of the general membership.

Join a Committee! ​

Committee participation is open to all Chamber Members and employees of their businesses. For more information on joining a committee, please contact the Chamber office 316-833-8385 or email Info@GoddardChamber.net.