Getting Involved
CHAMBER COMMITTEES and
PROJECT TEAMS
One of the great values of volunteer
service is volunteering with other dynamic,
outstanding people in your community. Don’t
take this for granted. Pay close attention
to the details these people bring to the
table. This is a terrific opportunity to
learn from other successful people you
respect. Watch and learn from their work
habits, their leadership skills, their
organization skills and ask yourself
constantly, “How could I use that back in my
office?” You may find that volunteer time
is, or can be, an ongoing professional
development workshop as well! This is just
one reason to volunteer with the Pendleton
Chamber of Commerce. These are the
committees the Board of Directors has put in
place to help achieve the Chamber’s overall
mission and the goals set for the year.
Involvement in one of these areas is a great
way to network, get to know more people, and
let them get to know who you are. Remember,
people do business with people they know!
AMBASSADORS
Areas of Responsibility: A group of 30
individuals (15 women, 15 men) who perform a
host of different activities in support of
the Chamber. They meet on the first and
third Fridays of each month at 7am for
breakfast and an hour-long meeting. The
Ambassadors are the ‘greeting arm’ of the
Chamber and wear dusters, hats, vests, or
personalized shirts to perform
ribbon-cuttings, Business After Hours events
and for other functions.
EVENTS AND PROMOTIONS COMMITTEE
Areas of Responsibility: To strategically
plan and carry out such events that will
meet the needs of the membership and fulfill
the Chamber’s stated mission. Task forces
that may or may not include regular members
of the committee may be implemented for some
events. Specific projects & teams: Friday
Night Alive, Community Calendar, Economic
Outlook Breakfast, City-wide Christmas
Lighting, Collectors Ornaments, Shop Local
Program, 4th of July celebration, Area event
support, Retail promotions
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
Areas of Responsibility: Stay informed about
local, state and national issues and
legislation that impact Pendleton; devise
strategies and networks to obtain and share
information with other organizations,
members and the community at large; devise
strategies to collate information and make
appropriate recommendations to the Board
about taking positions; advise and educate
members and community of pending issues and
bills.
MEMBERSHIP
Areas of Responsibility: Member recruitment
and retention, member benefits, member
education, ensuring value for membership
investments
MARKETING
Areas of Responsibility: Chamber
publications, tourism advertising, website,
attracting and entertaining visitors to
ensure a great experience when in Pendleton,
local perception of Chamber.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Areas of Responsibility: This committee
engages in strengthening and expanding
existing local businesses, and in
encouraging new businesses to locate in
Pendleton. The committee works with other
groups and agencies whose goals mirror those
of the Chamber, and sometimes acts as a
convener to start tactical conversations
among all interested parties.
Contact the Chamber office to find out more
about these opportunities and meeting days
and times. Don’t wait to get involved and
miss the adventure! |
