FUNDRAISING & GOLF
Meeting Details: Committee meets monthly the first Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Location and meeting details will be determined monthly.
Vision Statement: To focus on economic vitality of the Chamber by concentrating on:
- Creating and presenting a successful annual Golf Outing.
- Exploring and implementing ways to generate income beyond annual membership investments.
Board Involvement:
| Chair: |
Tom Dooley |
| Co-Chair: |
Duane Lutz with Dave Rocchio |
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Activities:
- June4th Golf Outing Non-Dues Revenue
MEMBERSHIP
Meeting Details: Committee meets monthly no the first Wednesday at noon. Location and meeting details will be determined monthly.
Vision Statement: To establish and maintain contact with members and potential members and to grow membership by recognizing the value that each business brings to the Chamber.
Board Involvement:
| Chair: |
Kevin Buchheit |
| Board Members: |
Connie Chesney
Dean Ballenger
Rog Carrett |
Activities:
- Membership Status
- Events/Services
• Member-to-Member Benefit Advantage Program
• Business After Hours
• Networking Breakfasts and other Opportunities
• Seminars/Workshops
• New Business and Resident welcome packages
• New Member Orientations
• Grand Openings/Ribbon Cuttings
• Event Photos
COMMUNITY AWARENESS
Meeting Details: Committee typically meets monthly on the first Friday at 11:30 a.m. Location and meeting details will be determined monthly.
Vision Statement: The Community Awareness Committee strives to enhance the educational, recreational, spiritual, and cultural development of the community through the participation of its business, professional and community members.
Board Involvement:
Chair:
Lantern Awards Chair: |
Eric Lohe
Tom Dooley |
| Board Members: |
Eric Bell
Connie Chesney
Keltie Domina
Rob Garrett |
Activities:
- Ongoing community programs including, but not limited to:
• Relay for Life
• Open Doors / Food for the Needy
• Hamilton County Leadership Academy
• Westfield Ministerial Association
• Heart & Soul Free Clinic
• Meals on Wheels
• Westfield Youth Assistance Program • Downtown Westfield Neighborhood Association
- Lantern Awards
• Community Awards Dinner Event
- Education
• Academic Scholarships • Student Leadership Table
ECONOMIC - DEVELOPMENT / GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
Meeting Details: Committee typically meets the first Monday at 10:30 a.m. Location and meeting details will be determined monthly.
Vision Statement: To focus on economic development efforts to grow the City and business community by concentrating on:
- Retaining and growing existing business
- Working collaboratively with other agencies on new business attraction
- Partnering with the City on economic development and other issues that impact the business community and contributing to efforts to address current issues as they arise
Board Involvement:
| Chairs: |
Economic Development-
Governmental Affairs- |
Andi Montgomery & Eric Douthit
Nick Verhoff |
| Board Members: |
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Eric Bell |
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Kevin Buchheit
Keltie Domina
Bob Robey
Jeff Sinclair |
Activities:
- Economic Development
• Comprehensive Plan
• US 31, US 31 Coalition & Local Roads
• Business Visits
• Westfield City Council
• Washington Township
• WW BZA/ APC
• Parks & Trails
• Demographics
• Zip code
• Downtown/Other Retail Centers
• Commercial Developers Roundtable
• Manufacturers Roundtable
• Hamilton County Alliance
• Regional Business Initiatives
- Governmental Affairs
• County Council & Commissioners
• General Assembly
• Legislative Breakfast/Candidate forums
• Chamber Coalition Legislative Task Force
• Indiana Chamber & Indy Chamber Positions
• Current Elections
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Meeting Details: Committee typically meets at 11:30 on the Thursday prior to the monthly board meeting.
Role of Executive Committee: Senior-level management committee empowered to make and implement major organizational decisions. An executive committee often acts as an overseer of organizational activities and has the authority to request justification of certain matters as well as to plan activities.
Board Involvement
| Chair: |
President |
| Board Members: |
Officers, Past President, Board Member at Large, and Executive Director |
Activities:
- Organizational Guidance
• Review of Bylaws
• Review of Policy & Procedure
• Review of committee activities
• Budget requirements
• Overall performance of the Westfield Chamber of Commerce
- Chamber Publicity
• Monthly Newsletter
• Luncheon Power Points
• Web Page
• Indy Star, Current in Westfield, The Times, Hamilton County Business Magazine
• Email updates
• MyWestfield.net
• Brochure products
• City Connection
- Advisory Board
• The purpose of this board is to retain valuable insights and have a sounding board that is made up of relative experience.
• Guidelines are being created for this board.
• This board will include, upon invitation from the Executive Committee, members who have contributed significant knowledge and input to prior and ongoing Chamber activity.