Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce

Objective: To implement the policies and goals of the Board of Directors.

Board of Directors

Chair: Dr. Myron Pope

Staff Liaison: Ken Moore

Objective: To direct and support the implementation of the annual Business Plan in a manner representative of the entire membership and to set and direct matters of policy.

Participation: Elected by the membership and by appointment

Goals:

• Meet every other month to represent the interests of the membership in setting policy and establishing programs to benefit area businesses.
• Represents the Chamber at Chamber and community events.
• Receive reports from Chamber representatives serving on City Boards and Commissions.
• Update a 3 year-long range plan for board review and approval by June 2011.
• Conduct an annual Board Retreat no later than October 2011.

Membership

Staff Liaisons: Shanell Ferrante & Britni Harris

Objective: To increase membership, retain existing members and expand Chamber resources to better serve members.

Goals:

• To reach a membership of 1100 by December 31, 2011.
• Attain a retention rate of no less than 85%.
• Upgrade and conduct six new member orientation programs during 2011.
• Achieve 40% market penetration.

Member Reward$ Program

Staff Liaisons: Sherry Jordan & Kristen Figart

Objective: Retain members and encourage participation at all functions and events.

Goals:

• Continue program through 2011 and compare the retention numbers and event attendance at the end of one year.

Past Presidents and Chairmen Task Force

Chair: Ray Hibbard

Staff Liaison: Britni Harris

Objective: To capitalize on the experience and talents of past Chamber presidents and chairmen of the board.

Participation: Past Presidents/Chairmen of the Board

Goals: Meet twice a year to provide an opportunity for all past presidents/chairs to receive updates on Chamber activities and to network.

Resource Development Campaign

Chairman: Tim Deimund

Staff Liaison: Sherry Jordan

Objective: To finance new and existing programs

Participation: Three-Four Campaign Vice Chairs, 50+ Volunteers. Goal: Generate new event sponsorships, memberships and advertising sales of $190,000

Time Frame: February – May 2011

Building Maintenance Task Force

Chairman: Ralph Armstrong

Staff Liaison: Sherry Jordan

Objective: To assist the Chamber in ongoing maintenance and upkeep of Chamber building.

Goals:

• Develop a list of improvements, repairs and replacements for the Edmond Chamber building.
• Develop an estimated time line for repair and replacement items.
• Identify an amount for consideration of Board designated funds for future improvements and maintenance to Edmond Chamber building.

Edmond Young Professionals (EYP)

Chair: Angie Johnson

Staff Liaison: Amanda Bowen

Objective: EYP will work to attract and retain young professionals in the Edmond area while fostering the next generation of leaders.

Goals:

• Enlist 150 members into its “Elite Partner” program.
• Hold eight networking events with 75 people in attendance.
• Hold four quarterly educational events having 50 in attendance at each event.
• Hold four community service events in which members can give back to the community, one of which will be Trick-or-Eat.

Community Service Sub Committee of the Edmond Young Professionals

Co-chairs: Gary Goldman, Levi Heard & Stacy Musser

Staff Liaison: Amanda Bowen

Objective: To shape and impact the future of Edmond by providing a variety of service opportunities throughout the community designed to impact the lives of its citizens in meaningful ways.

Goals: Hold three community service events and Trick-or-Eat (a canned food drive on Halloween weekend) in which members can give back to the community.

Education Sub Committee of the Edmond Young Professionals

Co-chairs: Natasha Baird & Brian Downs

Staff Liaison: Amanda Bowen

Objective: To create unique learning opportunities intended to foster growth personally and professionally today, with the hope of making a lasting impact as leaders in the community tomorrow.

Goals: Hold 4 quarterly educational events having 40-50 in attendance at each event.

EYP Networking Sub Committee of the Edmond Young Professionals

Co-chairs: Erika Henderson and Jared McCoy

 Staff Liaison: Amanda Bowen

Objective: To provide networking opportunities for young professionals in the Edmond area.

Goals: Hold eight networking events with 75 people in attendance.

EYP Ambassador Sub Committee

Chair: Bob Ault

Staff Liaison: Amanda Bowen

Objective: To promote EYP to the community, serve as the “face” of EYP and help build corporate relationships.

EYP Mentorship Task Force

Chairs: Gina Britt

Staff Liaison: Amanda Bowen

Objective: Continue mentorship program for the Elite Partners. Mentors will be Chamber Members.

Goals: Have 15 successful mentor/mentee relationships.

Communications

Staff Liaison: Allison Fine

Objective: To inform members of Chamber events, actions and goals though several forms of communication.

• Improve equipment for videos.
• Send postcards for all major events.
• Continue statement stuffers.
• Continue recording video testimonials.
• Continue recording testimonials for the on-hold system.
• Continue printed newsletters.
• Continue to change email signatures on a monthly basis with events.
• Record on-hold on a weekly basis for every event
• Continue weekly e-news and events e-mails.
• Provide at least six editorials or letters to the editor in 2011.
• Obtain feedback by conducting a series of focus groups by working with universities to conduct surveys.

Executive Committee

Chair: Dr. Myron Pope

Staff Liaison: Ken Moore

Objective: To act for the Board of Directors between Board meetings, oversee the Strategic Plan, the Business Plan and operating budget, and provide direction for the Chamber President and staff.

Participation: By appointment from members of the Board of Directors

Goals:

• Meet monthly to oversee the implementation of the Business Plan and budget, insuring that organizational goals are met.
• Represent the Board and Chamber at Chamber and community events.

Finance Committee

Chair: Carl Tipton

Staff Liaison: Sherry Jordan

Objective: To ensure that the Chamber remains fiscally sound through regular review of the Chamber’s annual operating udget and investments.

Goals:

• Meet monthly to examine the Chamber’s budget and finances to insure the Chamber is fiscally sound.
• Present 2012 budget for Executive Council and Board approval in December 2011.