P r o g r a m sG a n dG C o m m i t t e e s

AMBASSADOR COMMITTEE
Ambassadors serve as official representatives of the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce. They welcome new members with a phone call or visit and help with introductions at events. Ambassadors also keep in touch with existing members to provide feedback on Chamber services.
Chairman: Kirsten Sauter, Expressway Office Solutions
Staff liaison: Fran Bartels
Meetings: 1st Thursday of each month at 8:30 AM in the Chamber office
Qualifications: Good interpersonal skills and frequent attendance at Chamber events. Must be a member of the Chamber for 3 months before submitting an application to be an Ambassador.

BUSINESS & EDUCATION COMMITTEE
The committee nutures the working relationship between the business and education communities. It works closely with the Carroll County Public School System and its Career & Technology Education Center, plans the Outstanding teacher Awards Reception and Ceremony (April) and the annual Job Shadow Day (November)
Chairman: Philip Cornblatt, Reznick Group, P.C.
Staff liaison: Peggy Soper
Meetings: 1st Monday of each month at 8:00 AM at the Carroll Co. Edication Assoc. office
Qualifications: Interest in the education system and the development of our future workforce

COUNTY RELATIONS COMMITTEE
The County Relations Committee works to keep Chamber members informed about proposed local legislation and regulations, taking action when requested by the Board of Directors.
Chairman: Wayne Barnes, R. Wayne Barnes, CLU, CLTC
Staff liaison: Richard Haddad

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
The Executive Committee, which is made up of the Chairman of the Board and six additional directors, meets several times a year on operational matters.
Chairman: Carol Cahall, The Main Event
Staff liaisons: Richard Haddad and Kim Rosier

FINANCE COMMITTEE
The Finance Committee is responsible for monitoring the Chamber's financial position and forecasting its future needs. The Finance Committee reviews the annual budget, reports financial performances and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors.
Chairman: Mike Shank, M&T Bank
Staff liaison: Kim Rosier

GOLF COMMITTEE
.Membres plan, coordinate and market the Chamber's annual Golf Tournament. The tournament offers players an opportunity tosocialize with business associates, and to develop new relationships. Proceeds from the tournament help fund the Chamber's programs and services.
Chairman: Mike Fox
Staff liaison: Peggy Soper
Meetings: 2nd Wednesday of each month at an 11:30 AM lunch meeting. Location of the meeting varies.
Qualifications: Interest in golf, marketing and developing relationships with members

LEADERSHIP CARROLL COMMITTEE
The Leadership Carroll Committee coordinates Leadership Carroll, a program designed to develop emerging and existing community leaders. The Leadership Carroll program is a partnership of the Chamber and Carroll Community College.
Chairman: Mike Shank, M&T Bank
Staff liaison: Richard Haddad

LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
Members representing various business categories serve as the Chamber's voice on legislative matters. The committee reviews bill online on their own time and makes recommendations on new laws and regulations. They meet weekly during Maryland's legislative session.
Chairman: Bill Gavin
Staff liaison: Richard Haddad and Kim Rosier
Meetings: Every Monday during the legislative session (Jan - April) at an 11:30 AM lunch meeting at the Nonprofit Center.

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
The Membership Committee assists in increasing the strength of the Chamber through membership recruitment.
Chairman: Brenda Fisher, New Windsor State Bank
Staff liaison: Fran Bartels

NOMINATING COMMITTEE
The Nominating Committee is an ad hoc group which identifies and recommends qualified, dedicated members to serve in positions of Chamber leadership.
Chairman: Brenda Fisher, New Windsor State Bank
Staff liaison: Richard Haddad

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
This committee selects topics and secures speakers for member metings and seminars
Chairman: Judy Reed, Bill Rohrbaugh's Charter Bus Service, Inc.
Staff liaison: Richard Haddad
Meetings: The committee meets as need on the 3rd Monday of the month at 8:00 AM in the Chamber office.
Qualification: Awarness of current issues facing the business community and willingness to help identify and contact speakers who can address those issues expertly.

PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE
members use their writing skills to promote the Chamber's events and programs throughout the year. They contribute articles for the quarterly magazine, ChamberWORKS.
Chairman: Theresa Fletcher, Carroll Hospital Center
Staff liaison: Richard Haddad
Meetings: The committee meets occasionaly at Carroll Hospital Center tocoordinate assignments.
Qualifications: Interest and skill in interviewing and writing

CHARLES D. SCHAFFER SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
The Charles D. Schaffer Scholarship Foundation manages the funds for the Chamber's scholarship program to ensure maximum yield. Scholarships are awarded to graduating seniors from Carroll County high schools.
Chairman: George Sparks
Staff liaison: Richard Haddad

SPRING BUSINESS FAIR COMMITTEE
The Business Fair Committee plans and conducts the annual Business Fair in March, which allows members to promote their products and services to the community.
Staff liaison: Peggy Soper
Meetings: 2nd Friday of each month at 9:30 AM in the Chamber office
Qualifications: Interest and skill in marketing and networking with a variety of businesses.

WINTER GALA DINNER DANCE COMMITTEE
The committee plans, organizes and markets the annual dinner dance, proceeds of which benefit the Charles D. Schaffer Scholarship Foundation. Each year the Schoalrship Funds makes awards to graduating high school students seeking business degrees at Carroll Community College and McDaniel College.
Chairman: Donna Miller, New Windsor State Bank
Staff liaison: Peggy Soper
Meetings: 1st Thursday of each month at 10:30 AM in the Chamber office
Qualifications: Interest in event planning and fundraising

If interested in joining a committee please contact the Chamber Staff liaison for each committee. 410-848-9050.

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