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LEGISLATIVE & GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Members of this committee review bills and determine the Chamber's position and actions. Subject matter experts in the membership provide their expertise and testimony (written or in person) on behalf of the Chamber.
Meets: As needed throughout the legislative session (late January through mid-April). For members only.
Staff Liaison: Allie Williams
WOMEN'S NETWORKING GROUP (WNG)
This group aims to unite all women in business by planning events and providing resources to fellow members and the community. Luncheons/panel discussions will be hosted to promote education in all areas that have an impact on women in business.
Meets: Periodically
Co-Chairs: Sandra Hart (The Growth Coach) and Felicity Tchoufa (Bonday, LLC)
Staff Liaison: Carla Young CULTURAL ROUNDTABLE GROUP
We plan ways to promote and drive the desired culture throughout the Chamber and its surrounding communities. Our goal is to be proactive to ongoing needs of the organization and community by bringing new ideas, encouraging creative thinking, and remaining purposeful in our actions.
Meets: Periodically
Co-Chairs: All attendees have an equal voice and equal chair responsibilities.
Staff Liaison: Carla Young
SPECIAL EVENTS AND SPONSORSHIPS
Help plan, develop and promote special Chamber events throughout the year. Events include: Spring Gala, Fall Legislative Event, Spring Golf Classic, January Annual Installation & Awards Event.
Meets: Meetings are held as needed. For members only.
Staff Liaison: Clarissa Harris HOSPITALITY ROUND TABLE
The Hospitality Round Table is designed to allow members from this industry to network, share issues and provide continuing education and updates on trends.
Meets: Periodically. Open to member companies in the hospitality industry.
Chair: Lee Seiler (The Bethesdan Hotel)
Staff Liaison: Allie Williams and Clarissa Harris
GOLF COMMITTEE
Plan and execute the Chamber’s Annual Golf Tournament, which takes place the first Monday in May.
Meets: As needed January-May
Chair: Jeff Burton (Bethesda Urban Partnership) Staff Liaisons: Allie Williams and Clarissa Harris
GOODWILL DINNER COMMITTEE
Plan and execute the Chamber’s efforts for the annual Goodwill Dinner, a large dinner for the underprivileged in the area.
Meets: As needed throughout the year
Staff Liaisons: Allie Williams and Clarissa Harris SPONSORSHIP
Responsible for promoting and securing Annual and Event Sponsorships.
Meets: As needed
Chair: Andrew Fraser (Sandglass Systems) Staff Liaison: Allie Williams
COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
Members come together to support communications, outreach, digital strategy and marketing initiatives for the organization and its members.
Meets: 3rd Monday of the month at 4:30 pm CEO MIND TRUST
CEO Mind Trusts are small groups designed to provide peer-to-peer networking for decision-makers in a closed-door setting. Groups are limited to 10 members from different industries.
Meets: As determined by each group. Must be the decision maker of a Chamber member to participate in a group.
Staff Liaison: Allie Williams
Want to learn more?
Contact:
staff@greaterbethesdachamber.org www.greaterbethesdachamber.org
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