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Chamber Information >> Get Involved
Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce Committee List
If you are interested in "Getting Involved," contact the Hampton Area
Chamber of Commerce.
Agriculture
The Ag Committee focuses on the relationship between agriculture and
business. They assist with events that create networking
opportunities between business and agriculture. The Ag Committee
meets on an as needed basis.
Board Members: Ron Raney, Jack Clark, Alan Moritz, Becky
Strother
Membership: Blaine Lenz, Brad Staley, Bruce Harris, Paul
Schulz, Ron Schermer
Ambassadors
The ambassadors are the official welcoming committee of the Hampton Area Chamber
of Commerce. The Ambassadors provide leadership and personnel to
support new and current business owners in the Hampton area, as well as
organizations and churches. The Ambassadors also assist with
Operation Thank You. The committee meets the third Thursday of every
quarter (February, May, August, November) at 7:30 am, or as needed.
Board Members: Mark Whipple, Ron Raney, Pat Sackville, LeAnn
Strother
Membership: Kaye Peters, Bev Peters, Dee Stadtlander, Yvonne
Krukow, Joni Svendsen, Barb Smith, Diane Weldin, Sandee Brouwer, Lee
Morrison, Scott Sackville, Jo Coonley, Dave Heuberger, Marlys Pralle, Alan
Ferris, Tom Pitts, Blaine Lenz, Jan Eckstadt, Dan Johnson, Cindy Arjes,
Bruce Harris, Jan Kew, Belen Krabbe, Karen Mitchell
Business Network
The Business Network committee conducts monthly or bi-monthly meetings to
provide Chamber members the opportunity to share information and hear
presentations on topics and issues of importance. This committee is
responsible to organize the speakers and topics for each
networking/educational meeting. The committee will also focus on
membership retention by maintaining membership strenght. The
Business Network committee meets the third Wednesday of every month at
7:30 am, or as needed.
Board members: Ron Raney, Brad Hicks, Charlie Willms
Membership: Bev Peters, Lee Morrison
Diversity Committee
The Diversity Committee discusses issues of race, class, gender, ability, and sexual orientation, among others. This committee advises and assists the Chamber
Board of Directors on actions, activities and programs that will create a
welcoming community for everyone. The Diversity Committee meets the
forth Wednesday of every month at 7:30 am, or as needed.
Board members: Mark Whipple, LeAnn Strother, Pat Sackville
Membership:
Education Committee
The Education Committee promotes a relationship between business and
education by targeting students and young professionals. They assist
with organizing a youth leadership development program for high school
students designed to acquaint students with the community to encourage
young people to remain in the area. The Education Committee will
also work with the schools to encourage a relationship among the middle
school and elementary level also. The Education Committee meets on
the forth Thursday of every month at 7:30 am, or as needed.
Board members: Becky Strother, LeAnn Strother, Nancy
Boyington, Carolyn Kingland-Hanson
Membership: Trish Christiansen, Donnis Borcherding
Retail Committee
The Retail Committee exchanges ideas, suggests and sets retail promotions,
including setting holiday hours. They provide educational,
promotional and networking opportunities to the retail membership.
The Retail Committee also focuses on promoting the importance of local
shopping. The committee provides ongoing suggestions of ways to
educate citizens and business owners the great impact of buying local to
support economic stability. The Retail Committee meets the second
Thursday of every month at 7:30 am, or as needed.
Board members: Carolyn Kingland-Hanson, Jeff Hofer, Nancy
Boyington
Membership: Russ Gibson, Mardell Van Kleeck, Judy Wrolson,
Barb Smith, Dee Stadtlander, Michelle Schaefer, Cindy Grefe, Guyla Pohlman
Event Committees:
Annual Dinner
Ag event
Business Appreciation Day - golf outing
Customer Appreciation
Festival of Trees
HACC'ers Open - golf outing
Spruce Up Day
Summerfest
new events as they arise
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