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Committees - Membership in Action

The Brockville and District Chamber of Commerce is a volunteer based organization in which members sit on various committees to explore and address issues of importance to the local business community. A large portion of the work is performed by the committee members and the Chamber staff assists in facilitating and carrying out the plans. Ad Hoc committees are formed as needed and there are 7 standing committees that meet on a regular basis. They are as follows:

Executive | Nominating | Finance | Advocacy & Economic Development | Tourism | Membership | Programming

Executive Committee

This Committee will consist of the President, Past President, 2 Vice Presidents, Treasurer and Corporate Secretary. This Committee is responsible for addressing administrative and budgetary emergencies, appointing members to standing and special committees and assessing annual achievements.

Chair: Bob Pearce The Recorder & Times
Committee Members:

Tom Blanchard

Dave Cybulski

Heather Halladay

Mary Jean McFall

Sean Somerville

UML Property Management

Clarica

Farm Mutual Financial Services

Templeman Menninga

Somerville Accounting Services

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Finance Committee

This Committee will address financial issues including but not limited to budgeting, financial reporting, purchasing policy, membership fee review and premises.

Chair: Sean Somerville Somerville Accounting Services
Committee Members:

Tom Blanchard

Gary Brett

UML Property Management

Brett's Valu-Mart

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Advocacy & Economic Development Committee

This Committee will monitor and positively influence municipal affairs including taxation, government spending and regulations, as well as, any matter relating to business retention and expansion.

Chair:

Mary Jean McFall

Templeman Menninga
Vice: Michael Dingman Leslee Sports
Committee Members:

Tom Blanchard

Gord Cameron

Gord Eamer

Mike Larocque

Stephen Mazurek

Michael Veenstra

UML Property Management

Hewitt Brockville
Gord Eamer Enterprises

Timothy Ross & Associatesoss & Associates

Tait's Bakeryminion Securities
Spring Valley Homes

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Tourism Committee

This Committee will provide vision and annual planning for the delivery of tourism in the area. This Committee addresses marketing, visitor services and operator services and will represent the Chamber at various tourism related events.

Chairs:

Laura Good

Gary Brett

Employment & Education Centre

Brett's Valu-mart

Vice: Heather Halladay Farm Mutual Financial Services
Committee Members:

Pam Brooks

Helen Cooper

Peter Dunn

Vincent Germani

Josie Groniger

Rob Hunter

Sharon Jordan

Larry Journal

Susan Le Clair

Henry Noble

Dave Paul

Bob Pearce

Pam Robertson

Fulford Place

Dive Brockville Adventure Centre

Brockville Arts Centre

United Counties of Leeds and Grenville

Brockberry Cafe & Suites

Downtown Brockville

Royal LePage Riversedge Realty

City of Brockville

St. Lawrence Parks Commission

City of Brockville

City of Brockville

The Recorder & Times

Comfort Inn Hotel

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Membership Committee

This Committee will address the functions that are described in value added services and set the direction for membership growth. The Committee will also monitor the Chamber's effectiveness in providing information to businesses and about business in the area. These Committee members will focus on being Chamber ambassadors.

Chair:

Stephen Mazurek

Tait's Bakery
Vice: Laura Good Employment & Education Centre
Committee Members:

Angie Curran-Greer

Wilsie Hatfield

Mike Martel

Wendy Onstein
Doug Phillips
Alex Sproule

Angie's Customized Cleaning Services

Hatfield Consulting

Mortgage Alliance

Leeds and Grenville Small Business Enterprise Centre

Freedom 55 Financial

Turn of the Century Consulting

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Programming Committee

This Committee will review, monitor and recommend Chamber revenue producing projects and initiatives. This Committee will have a number of sub committees for special events, such as the Awards Gala and Golf Tournaments.

Chair:

David Keenleyside TD Canada Trust
Vice: Sherri Fournier-Hudson Riverside Ford
Committee Members:

Cathy Casselman

Betsy Currie

Greg Hinton

Nelson Williams

Wedgewood Retirement Resort

CKWS Television

CHUM Radio Brockville

Retired

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Nominating Committee

This Committee consists of two Executive Committee members, two Directors and a selection from the membership. This Committee is responsible for seeking and recommending members for the Board of Directors to ensure appropriate representation and a solid succession plan.

Chair: Mary Jean McFall Templeman Menninga

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Chamber Ambassadors

 

 

The primary role of the Ambassador is to welcome and orientate new members, engage current members and facilitate member to member networking and business.  The information gathered by these individuals will open additional channels of communication between the Chamber executives and the membership. This program will assist in retention of new and existing members through personal contact and ability to requests for input on Chamber programs.

Ambassadors:

Anisa Sherwood

Carmen Gottfried

Carrie Hands

Chritina Covey

Denis Savage

Dorthy Ann Horton

Doug McLean

Laura Good

Rick Moran

Robert Tavares

Susan Nielson

Tracey Nutbrown

Assured Mortgage Services

Carpet Revival Centre Ltd.

Hands Auction Services/Hands Home Furnishings

RBC Royal Bank

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Cobblestone Realty Inc.

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Employment & Education Centre

CHUM Radio Brockville

Freedom 55 Financial

St. Lawrence College - Job Connect

CHUM Radio Brockville

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