Committees
Agri-Business
Ambassadors
Annual Meeting
Community Oriented Public Safety (COPS)
Education
Legislative Affairs
Small Business Council
Sports Tourism
Agri-Business Committee Members
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Agri-Business
Chair: Scott Case
Staff:
Tom
Dooley
Meets: Third Thursday at Noon
Committed to raising public awareness of the impact agriculture
has on the Reno County economy, this committee works to strengthen
urban/rural relations, address farm issues and recognize the
importance of area farmers and agribusiness.
Each year, the committee selects three Farm Focus Couples,
provides servers and refreshments to a variety of agricultural
shows and outings, provides Grand Champion plaques to winners
at the Reno County 4-H Fair, and coordinates the annual Farm/City
Week Membership breakfast celebration.
Ambassadors
Chair: David Hindman
Staff:
Tom
Dooley
Meets: First Tuesday at 5:15 p.m.
The Ambassadors serve as the Chamber's welcoming committee
and volunteer sales force. Ambassadors attend and conduct
ribbon cuttings and grand openings. They also participate
in the annual membership sales drive and serve as hosts/hostesses
at Chamber functions.
Annual Meeting
Chair: Ann Bush
Meets: As needed
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The 2007 Annual Meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 12, 2007. Detailed information is available on our
website.
The Annual Meeting Committee provides ideas and suggestions
for planning and organizing the Chamber Annual Meeting held
at the beginning of the calendar year. Chaired by the Chamber
Board of Directors, Chair-Elect, the evening provides an
opportunity for Chamber members to network and enjoy a program
that typically includes a keynote speaker.
Community Oriented Public
Safety (COPS)
Chair: Jane Holzrichter
Staff: Holly Schmidt
Meets: As needed
Committed to raising the awareness of public safety, COPS
promotes positive programs for young people and development
of innovative solutions to gang and youth violence.
Education
Chair: Kellie Chastain
Staff: Holly Schmidt or Tom Dooley
Meets: Second Wednesday at Noon
The Education Committee concentrates on promoting a closer
working relationship between education and business, particularly
through the School/Business Partnership Program. The committee
sponsors Teacher-for- a-Day program and recognizes local
educators at a Spring Business After Hours.
Legislative Affairs
Chair: Richard Shank
Staff: Dave Kerr
Meets: Second Friday at 3:30 p.m. (December - April)
Legislative Agenda: View
Agenda
Serving as the Chamber's lobbying group, the Legislative
Affairs Committee monitors state and federal legislative
issues affecting the local business community and sets the
Chamber's annual Legislative Agenda. Each year, the committee
sponsors Legislative Forums to provide an opportunity for
community members to meet with and discuss issues with the
Reno County legislative delegation.
Small Business Council
Chair: Dick Westphal
Staff:Holly Schmidt
Meets: Second Thursday at Noon
Committed to assisting small business, the Small Business
Council develops and sponsors workshops and seminars with
small business in mind, including the annual "B2B"
(Business to Business) Networking Forum. The committee also
works to increase public awareness of the role small business
plays in the local economy. Four times a year the committee
awards the "Small Business
Spotlight Award" to a Chamber small business. To nominate a company for the Small Business Spotlight Award, they must have fewer than 25 employees, have been in business at least 3 years and are a current Chamber member. Please submit your nominations to Holly Schmidt.
Sports Tourism
Chair: Darrin Regier
Staff: LeAnn
Cox
Meets: Second Friday at Noon
The Sports & Recreation Committee supports the community's
sports centers for state, regional and national events,
as well as promotes local athletic programs, events and
sportsmanship. Good Sportsmanship certificates are provided
to participants in baseball, basketball and soccer programs
with the YMCA, Hutchinson Recreation Commission and Cub
Scouts. Each year the committee provides mementos to the
3A State Basketball Tournament participants.
Interested in getting involved? Contact the staff liaison
listed or
message@hutchchamber.com.
