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Join a Wheaton Chamber Committee or Task Force To Connect with Others and Help the Wheaton Chamber Thrive

Joining a committee or task force is one of the best ways to make the most of your Chamber membership. The relationships that you develop with other members can be invaluable to the success of your business. Committees and task forces also give you a chance to display your talents and expertise in a way that can benefit the Chamber and the business community.

Contact the staff liaison to find out if there is an opening in the committee or task force you are interested in.

Committees:

Government Affairs

Purpose: To focus on local, county, and state legislative issues that affect the business community, and make recommendations to the Board of Directors on behalf of our members to ensure an environment of growth and opportunity.
Time Commitment: 1-2 hours/month
Meeting Time and Place: See events calendar.
Chair: Jeff Nankervis
Staff Liaison: Lisa Bock

Education

Purpose: To establish and expand partnerships between businesses, community organizations, and educational institutions for the purpose of sharing expertise and/or resources, so both partners benefit and workforce development is championed.
Time Commitment: 1-2 hours/month
Meeting Time and Place: See events calendar.
Chair: David Bland
Staff Liaison: Lisa Bock

Marketing

Purpose: To promote the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, enhance its image among its members and the business community, and develop collateral material to promote Wheaton.
Time Commitment: 1-2 hours/month
Meeting Time and Place: See events calendar.
Chair: Ben Ubben
Staff Liaison: Anna Semprevivo

Membership Development

Purpose: To continually strengthen the Wheaton Chamber in size and variety of membership categories through strategically planned initiatives.
Time Commitment: 1-2 hours/month
Meeting Time and Place: See events calendar.
Chair: TBD
Staff Liaison: Lisa Dahms

Women in Business

Purpose: To empower professional relationships through learning and leadership development for women in business, supporting the mission of the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce.
Time Commitment: 1-2 hours/month
Meeting Time and Place: See events calendar.
Chair: Kelly Borter-Donlevy
Staff Liaison: Sandy Lang

TASK FORCES:

Task forces focus on short-term projects. Volunteers work through the planning and execution of the events below. Volunteer positions are varied, so check in with the Chamber staff liaison or event chair to see how you can help!

February Fortune Dinner- February

Purpose: An event held on a February evening that offers dinner, entertainment, a silent auction, and reverse raffle (Calcutta Gold). Sure to rev up a cold winter’s night.
Chair: TBD
Staff Liaisons: Sandy Lang and Lisa Bock

Golf Outing - June

Purpose: An event held on a June afternoon which offers a shotgun start to a day of 18 holes of golf, open to all levels of players who like to network, promote business, have some fun, and believe in mulligans.
Chair: Mike Semprevivo, Farmers Insurance Group
Staff Liaisons: Sandy Lang and Lisa Bock

Steak Fry - July

Purpose: A networking event held in July which offers a delicious steak or chicken dinner prepared grill-side with all the trimmings as well as a Chinese Raffle.
Chair: Laurie Swanson, The Laso Corporation
Staff Liaisons: Sandy Lang and Lisa Bock

Autumn Fest- September

Purpose: A weekend event held in mid-September. This fall fest is full of family, food, and fun! Festivities include children’s activities, craft show, carnival rides, live entertainment, and food vendors.
Chair: Sean Killham, Citibank
Staff Liaison: Sandy Lang and Lisa Bock