Committees

Education Committee

Kelly McNew is the chair of the Education Committee.

This committee meets the first Thursday of the month at 9:00 a.m.

Mission: Expanding relationships that enhance and support quality educational opportunities in Shelby County.

Goals:

1. Providing opportunities to connect community and education
2. Supporting existing educational opportunities

Projects:

1. Adulting 101
2. Lunch and Learns with CTE focus
3. Juntos 4H
4. Young Leaders
5. Career Signing Days

Events Committee

Sue Nally is the chair for the Programs Committee

This committee meets the first Thursday of the month at 12:00pm.

Mission Statement: Promote the Chamber through events and provide opportunities to engage with business leaders and maximize connections.

Goals:

1. Reach or beat event capacity
2. Create value with event attendance and opportunities
3. Diverse and Unique events
4. Increase net revenue
5. Look into quarterly director volunteer opportunities

Projects:

1. Feb 17^th – Shelby Night Fever Casino Night @ The Gatsby
2. Mar 16^th – Shelby Showcase @ Conference Center
3. May 15th - Member Luncheon @ Claudia Sanders
4. Aug 9^th – Annual Golf Scramble @ Shelbyville Country Club
5. Oct 25^th – Octoberfest @ 6th Street
6. Nov 13^th – Annual Awards Luncheon @ Conference Center

Membership Committee

William Morris is the chair for the Membership Committee

This committee meets the first Tuesday of the month at 8:30 a.m.

Mission Statement: Providing a culture of goodwill by promoting the Chamber through identifying ways to help connect, support and grow businesses in our community.

Goals:

1. Restructure and simplify member options
2. Better explanation of value added dues
3. Maintain 90% retention after changes

Projects:

1. Encourage participation from members that are not as active
2. Finalize membership changes
3. Coordinate with marketing team

Membership Marketing Committee

Anna Grasmick are the chairs for the Membership Marketing Committee

This committee is currently meeting the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 11:30 a.m.

Mission Statement: Promote the value of the Chamber membership and events through engaging marketing efforts.

Goals:

1. Build active engagement with membership and the business community leading to increased membership
2. Assist membership committee with attracting, educating and retaining members
3. Market events toward increased partnership

Projects:

1. Personalized membership with enhanced member experiences
2. “Did you know” series for members
3. Video series specifically towards current membership
4. Distribute rack cards

Board of Directors

Aaron Garofola is the current President for the Board of Directors.

Overview

The Board of Directors is responsible for ensuring the Chamber’s long-term stability and integrity.  The board members are legally and financially responsible for the organization.  Directors ensure that the organization fulfills its mission through quality programs and services.  Directors recognize that in order to foster the organization’s continued viability and growth, identifying new ideas, new leaders, and new income is essential and they pledge to contribute needed resources and talents toward this end.

Term of Service

Directors are elected for a three-year term, serving from November 1 through October 30 of the third year.  Any vacancy on the Board of Directors due to death, resignation, removal or disqualification of a Director, may be filled by appointment by the President and approval of the Board for the unexpired portion of the term. Directors may be elected to serve a second term.

If you are interested in becoming a Board Member, please reach out to our office to express interest.

Commerce Enhancement

This committee meets quarterly.

Mission Statement: To act as a conduit for monetary distributions to charitable, religious, educational, scientific, and community enhancement organizations that do not qualify as tax exempt under the Internal Revenue code.