The majority of the real work of the Chamber of Commerce is
accomplished through its Committees. The Membership is the main body, the Board of
Directors is the head, and the Committees are the hands, arms, legs and feet that go out
into specialized areas of concern and interest and interact with other organizations and
agencies in the community.
Without dynamic committee involvement, organizations become stale
and stagnant. Dynamics are created when the energy and dedication of creative people work
together.
The Chairperson of each committee is a member of the Board of
Directors; other members of a committee are welcome from the general Chamber membership.
Final, binding actions, or expenditures of Chamber funds, may not be made without approval
of the Board of Directors.
COMMITTEE OPPORTUNITIES
STANDING COMMITTEES
Budget and Finance: Bookkeeping and accounting backgrounds
are helpful. The purpose is to keep the Chamber financially sound and plan the budget for
special events.
By-Laws/Parliamentary
Law : Requires knowledge and understanding of
Parliamentary Law and of The Chamber's by-laws. Makes recommendations to the Board
regarding by-laws revisions, as required. Assists at board meetings when matters of
parliamentary law and by-laws issues arise.
Community
Pride/Anti Graffiti :
Oversee the Chamber's "Graffiti
Busters" program; reports on progress and makes recommendations to the Board.
SUB COMMITTEE
Sun Valley Beautiful: For more information check out Sun Valley Beautiful
web site at www.sunvalleybeautifull.org
Education:
Organize programs and activities for the
Chamber to interface with the faculty and students at the schools in the area.
Government
and Legislative Affairs: Keep abreast of
legislative and government agency actions on all levels. Make reports to the Board on
recommended actions. Interface with the community on city planning, ordinances and zoning
issues……For State, Federal and
Local
Government information.
Sub committee:
Business Improvement District:
Membership/Public
Relations: Actively calls on
potential new members and promotes the benefits of Chamber membership. Interaction with
the businesses in the community; ongoing communication to address the needs and concerns
of business people and inform of Chamber positions and actions. Promote good relationships
with the community. Coordinates with the office staff to send letters and cards of
appreciation for donations and support. Send get-well and sympathy cards as required. Keep
actively involved with the media for articles and news releases. Maintain a scrapbook of
chamber activities and achievements, including postcards, fliers, newspaper clippings and
photographs.
Publications/Newsletters
: Plan coordinate, organize and
oversee production of all Chamber publications and the Sun
Times newsletter, in a timely, professional manner.
Communications: Over see all press releases, advertising
Web
Site and Membership Web Management : Help manage
update web site and put up and take down new members
Special Events (Golf) Planning,
organizing and promoting the Annual Golf Tournament.
Special Events
(Mixers): Planning, organizing and promoting monthly Business Mixers.
Fundraising
: Develop and implement all fundraisers
except the golf tournament. Research new fundraising programs for the Chamber
Installation
Gala:
Programs:
Chair open : Oversee all programs for the membership meetings , create
and implement new programs that are not fundraisers for the membership of
the Chamber
Nominating
:
If you're interested in any committee, and/or would like to
participate, please contact the chamber office, telephone 818-768-2014 FAX 818-767-1947,
or email executivedirector@chambersunvalleyca.org
Sun Valley Area Chamber of Commerce
Sun Valley Beautiful
