Our
members tell us time and time again that one of the best ways to
really leverage your Chamber membership is by joining a committee.
Sure, serving on a committee takes a little time and effort, but
many members feel that the exposure they get is well worth it. And
with so many different committees from which to choose, you’re
bound to find one that interests you.
We also use committees missions and objectives as our
annual business plan. If you would like a complete hard copy of
our Business Plan, contact our Administrative Assistant.
Ambassador
Co-Chair:
Gale Goodwin, First Horizon Home Loan Corp.
Phone: 703-818-7822 – Fax: 703-802-1083
Mission: To build membership through innovative leadership and development programs and to mentor members in an effort to maximize their investment in the Chamber resulting in the continued success of their business and the Chamber
Objectives:
Implement mentoring program to acclimate new members to the Chamber, allowing them to find an appropriate level of involvement that will maximize their return on investment
Increase the visibility of the Ambassador committee at all events thus creating a powerful first impression on prospective members and new members that will positively impact the Chamber’s overall image
Continue to utilize existing events as recruiting opportunities
Use speed networking events to recruit prospective members
Continue to strengthen and improve the New Member Orientation to inform and guide new and existing members
Follow up with first renewals
Coordinate the annual networking breakfast including sponsorships, programs attendance and door prizes
Coordinate and conduct the annual December Silent Auction Luncheon featuring a live auction on the website
Continue to manage March Member Appreciation Month including the “Pat on the Back” event
Hold informal, off-calendar “New Member After 5:00 Mixers” once a quarter to provide an opportunity for Ambassadors to meet their assigned new members in a low-pressure, friendly environment
Objective:
Work as the lead committee to plan and
execute the Chamber's premier annual business event, Connections
ETC. and coordinate with Communications and other committees to promote it
Co-Chair: Bill
Daffan, R. Edward Daffan, Inc.
Phone: 703-368-3500 – Fax: 703-368-7119
bill@redaffan.com
Co-Chair: Tim Lueking, James Monroe Bank
Phone: 703-335-8100 – Fax: 703-335-0700 [email protected]
Mission: To help cultivate an economic and political climate conducive
to business development and growth of existing businesses
Objectives:
Continue
to identify and define issues regarding local government's plan review
and permitting process for private development
Evaluate any impact of the plan review and permitting process on
economic development and work
with other affected organizations
to improve them
Conduct the 3rd Annual Virtual Bus Tour
Strengthen
the Chamber's relationship with the economic development arms
of all local governments to improve timely and meaningful communication
Explore
new methods for resolving current transportation problems
Coordinate with the Power Breakfast Committee to create two such events per year as an outreach to membership in an effort to bring "hot topic" issues and/or keynote speakers to the community
Co-Chair:
Jonathan Arehart, Cavendo Corporation
Phone: 703-393-6916– Fax: 240-757-0689 jarehart@cavendo.com
Co-Chair: Barbara Reese, Prince William
4-H Teen Leadership Program
Phone: 703-791-5862 barbarareese@comcast.net
Mission: Facilitate alliances between the
business and education communities through mutually beneficial activities and events
Objectives:
Continue the three work groups–Missing Link, Scholarship & Honor Roll Breakfast, National Readers Day, Shadow/Intern program
Participate, as requested, with the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park and Prince William County in new teacher recruitment and orientation
Continue support for in-school, at-risk reader program
Identify and pursue new opportunities to showcase the expanding cultural diversity within the community
Continue to promote the use of the Chamber’s speaker and intern/shadowing lists
Partner with Stonewall Jackson High School’s business department and FBLA to conduct a speed networking event for business students
Work with the Office of Business Partnerships of Prince William County Public Schools to expand the Middle School Job Shadow Day in February to include more business representatives and students and investigate the inclusion of schools from the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park
Partner with Synergy One Federal Credit Union to provide financial education to local high schools through the Reality Store event
Administer scholarship funds raised through the Polar Bear Scramble Golf Outing and work with that committee to raise awareness about how the proceeds from the event are used
Continue to award three scholarships in each of three categories
n Increase scholarship funding through voluntary membership contributions and investigate other funding sources
Explore ways to enhance recognition of scholarship recipients, contributing businesses and exhibitors at the Education Honor Roll Breakfast
Arrange for businesses to partner with elementary schools to promote the benefits of reading during National Young Readers Day
Chair:
Steve Nelson, Junction Travel, Inc.
Phone: 703-368-8757– Fax 703-368-7570 [email protected]
Mission:
Promote pro-business
policies at all levels of government
Objectives:
Prepare and present recommendations to the Chamber’s Board of Directors for consideration on the 2007 Legislative Agenda
Work with the Prince William Regional Chamber to prepare a Joint Legislative Priorities package for presentation to the General Assembly delegation
Co-sponsor Legislative Kick-Off and Legislative Wrap-Up breakfasts with the Prince William Regional Chamber
Participate as a member of the Virginia State Chamber in a “visit your local legislators” trip to Richmond while the General Assembly is in session
Develop a county legislative priorities package for the Prince William County Board of Supervisors
Keep Chamber Board aware of pending legislation relevant to Chamber members on national, statewide and local levels
Coordinate and monitor the attendance of Chamber Board of Directors at public meetings of all jurisdictions: Prince William County, City of Manassas, City of Manassas Park and Town of Haymarket
Explore the viability of working with a political action group representing the interests of the business community
Educate the membership about candidate positions on business issues
Coordinate with events committee on the possibility of having political candidates speak at Chamber events
