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Committees
DIPLOMATS CLUB
CHAIR: Steve Creal
VICE-CHAIR: Jennifer Holden, Preferred Title of St.
Joseph LLC ANNUAL BANQUET
COMMITTEE
CHAIR: Kylee Strough, United Way of Greater St. Joseph
VICE-CHAIR: Roxanne Schweizer, Nodaway valley Bank This committee will plan the Chamber’s 89th Annual Banquet.
Participation involves a number of meetings beginning in April
and continuing until the January event. This is the Chamber’s
social event of the year when retiring officers are honored and
new leaders introduced. It’s a fun committee which offers
contact with over 850 guests. AWARDS
COMMITTEE
CHAIR: Evan Cline, Bank Midwest
VICE-CHAIR: Shae Mason, Homeward Bound This
action group is responsible for presenting awards to businesses
at ground breakings, grand openings and ribbon cuttings
throughout the year. The committee also coordinates the annual
Member Awards Lunch. Participation offers excellent
opportunities to meet new business owners and to be a part of
grand opening celebrations. BUSINESS
MIXERS COMMITTEE
CHAIR: Aaron Frazier, Colony House
VICE-CHAIR: Lee Robertson, News-Press & Gazette Company
This committee is responsible for coordinating and hosting
member Receptions and Business After Hours COMMUNITY
RELATIONS COMMITTEE
CHAIR: Jason Douglas, MERIL
VICE-CHAIR: Linda McNeiley, News-Press & Gazette Company
Committee members actively participate in community projects and
events to promote and increase the visibility of the Chamber.
HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE
CHAIR: Lisa Siudym, Missouri Western State University
VICE-CHAIR: Vicki Rowland, Dillon Company
This committee greets everyone with a smile! Committee members
personally welcome everyone who attends a Chamber event.
NEW EXECUTIVES LUNCHEON COMMITTEE
CHAIR: Denise Simpson, AFLAC
VICE-CHAIR: Dianne Dewey, Soroptimist International of St.
Joseph
The New Executives Luncheon serves as a special welcome and
introduction of new management persons to the business
community. The 2008 event will mark the 36th year of this highly
praised Chamber event. The luncheon is the fourth Tuesday in
September and entails several meetings and assignments prior to
the date. NEW MEMBER CONTACT
COMMITTEE
CHAIR: Casey Patton, Bartlett & West Engineers, Inc.
VICE-CHAIR: Dana Plowman, News-Press & Gazette Company This group invites new Chamber members to attend a Diplomats
breakfast compliments of the Club! The committee also welcomes
new members to New Member Luncheons/Breakfast, delivers New
Member Packets. |