Education Committee
Mandate:
- To support the ongoing development and implementation of education and training opportunities for the industrial community.
- Co-ordinate Chamber Quarterly Breakfasts and Lunch & Learn Events
Board and membership Volunteers:
- Stephanie Babin – Chair
- Sandra Summerhayes
- Patti Stirling
- Gloria Simon
Communications Committee
Mandate:
- Creative and consistent marketing message through the Members Newsletter, Members Directory & Website / FaceBook / LinkedIn / Twitter / etc
- To present the news and views of the Chamber and promote our local businesses.
Board and membership Volunteers:
- John Tobon
- Patti Stirling
Lobster and Laughs Committee
Mandate:
- Co-ordinate annual fundraiser for the Chamber, promote the event through advertising & promotion to Chamber membership & community of Port Colborne & Wainfleet
Board and membership Volunteers:
- Tracy McLeod – Chair
- Sherrie Fulbrook
- Pam Koudijs
- Claudia Spiteri
- John Mayne
- Midge Butson
- Samantha Le Lay
Advocacy Committee
Mandate:
- To act as liaison for the Chamber regarding political and community affairs
- Set up All Candidates Meeting in case of election year
Board and membership Volunteers:
- John Tobon
- Sandy White
- David Semley
Industrial Relations Committee
Mandate:
- Develop stronger relationships with the Industrial community and encourage more participation by larger industrial members.
Board and membership Volunteers:
- David Semley
Membership Committee
Mandate:
- Review membership rates / benefits / member to member support
- Promote membership in the Port Colborne Wainfleet Communities through contacts or events.
Board and membership Volunteers:
- Bob Peresotti – Chair
- John Tobon
- Pam Koudijs
- John Mayne
Trade Show Committee
Mandate:
- Co-ordinate the fall trade show for the business community, recruit exhibitors, arrange location, design brochure displaying exhibitor list and arrange advertising & promotion.
Board and membership Volunteers:
- Francis Chiavetti – Chair
- Patti Stirling
- Pam Koudijs
- Samantha Le Lay
- Midge Butson
- Claudia Spiteri
- John Mayne
- Bob Peressotti
President’s Awards Reception Committee
Mandate:
- To co-ordinate this event, create categories, recruitment of sponsors, encourage membership & community to submit nominees, and arrange advertising & promotion of this event
Board and membership Volunteers:
- Lynn Goulet – Chair
- Claudia Spiteri
- Pam Koudijs
- John Mayne
- Patti Stirling
- Gloria Simon