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.