Task Forces

TASK FORCES -Members are welcome to serve on these groups that are advancing our mission. It is a great opportunity to meet the men and women that enjoy doing business in New Albany. Email director@newalbanychamber.com if you would like to serve on these groups or call 614-855-4400.

Task Forces—Chairs & Roles PROGRAM OF WORK 2012

ADVOCACY

Legal Affairs—Craig Fullen

Purpose—to serve as a resource for legal issues for the board of trustees.

Legislative Affairs—Charles Dankworth

Purpose—to keep abreast of current issues impacting business in the local community and to serve as a resource for broader issues that can influence the local economy. This Task Force can be called to action to assist with the hosting of a candidate’s night to help promote vote options and/or ensure the quality candidates are running for office.

MEMBER SERVICES

Ambassadors—Hope Wolman

Purpose—to provide an organized group of dedicated members who help engage and welcome new members. These members are assigned new members to extend welcome calls and answer questions about the chamber and/or personally invite to events. They can serve as greeters, table hosts and assist with registration at meetings.

Benefits—Barbara Huff

Purpose—to review potential new benefit options for the chamber members and make recommendations to the Board of trustees. Task Force assembles as needed.

Finance—Robert Harris

This task force conducts an internal review of the chamber’s finances in July and reviews the chambers progress In meeting goals. Financial records are then sent to the accounting firm to complete the annual Tax return.

Membership—John McKenna—Corporate

Membership–Deb Milks—Small Business

Purpose—to provide an organized campaign to invite potential members to join the organization. Courtesy calls and letters are sent out to prospects. A small business membership campaign is conducted in the Spring.

Nominations & Awards—Jeff Vogel & Lewis Smoot

This group recruits and reviews nominations for board of trustee positions and recommends a slate to the current board of trustees. This group coordinates the annual awards program which culminates in the presentations pf the winners at the December Annual Meeting.  This group also manages nominations of members for additional recognitions in external award programs. 

Programming—Zoe Guirlinger

This group will review the desired topics for the chamber meetings and will make recommendations on the appro priate speakers and/or meeting format. Member requests, periodic surveys and the board’s input are used to determine subject areas. In addition, opportunities to partner with other organizations are considered.

Young Professionals—Dr. Amy Wagner

This task force will review potential partners and opportunities to engage our young professionals in activities that advance their professional growth as well as augment their desire to live and work in the local economy.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Communications—Michelle Adams

This group oversees communication activities for the chamber’s internal and external audiences and meets as needed.

Golf Classic– Jean Lesnick & Dave Gawel (Mon. June 4, 2011 at N A Country Club)

This task force plans and executes the annual golf tournament. One of two significant fundraisers for the chamber as well as a premiere event to meet the men & women who provide leadership & invest in the community.

Strategic Planning—Brad Fischer

This group will oversee that the chamber is progressing along the desired short and long term goals in the ongoing strategic planning process.

Taste of New Albany— Rusty Young (Tentative date: Sun. Aug. 5, 2011)

This group plans and executes the annual Taste of New Albany. One of two major fundraisers for the chamber and a showcase event for member restaurants, caterers, and other non food vendors. This group meets approximately once a month Feb through July.