Ambassador and Membership Committee
Meeting time: Second Thursday, rotating monthly at 9am – 10am, and 4pm -5pm. Meetings held at local businesses
PURPOSE: The Membership Committee works to ensure that new and existing businesses in Anacortes are aware of the benefits of membership in the Chamber. The membership committee also implements policies and procedures pertaining to the retention of existing members. The committee is charged with communicating the needs and expectations of the membership to the Board of Directors. Also, to provide business-to-business networking opportunities that assist the members’ ability to expand their customer base.
OBJECTIVES / ACTIVITIES:
- Establish and implement goals of membership recruitment and retention plan.
- Design research strategies to determine member needs and perceptions on a regular basis. (Surveys)
- Determine and implement methods to involve members in committees, programs and events.
- Assist with Membership contacts.
- Welcome and introduce new members to the chamber benefits and serve as hosts for the chamber events with reminders to your new members. (I.e. Open House, BAH, Chamber Luncheons, Grand Openings, New Business Welcome Packet)
- Serve as a networking resource base for members. (I.e. Courtesy Calls, Referrals, Benefits, and Kudos)
Government Affairs Committee
Meeting time: Fourth Tuesday from 12:00pm-1:00pm at the Chamber Conference room
PURPOSE: The Government Affairs Committee is a broad-based, non-partisan committee, appointed by the Board of Directors, representing all sectors of the Chamber’s membership. The GAC is responsible for helping determine Chamber Policy on issues important to business, for developing a legislative agenda, for communicating issues to the Board of Directors and general membership, and for building relationships and networks between the Chamber and elected officials across all levels of government.
OBJECTIVES / ACTIVITIES:
- To serve as the voice of business at all levels of government to include monitoring, drafting and advocating for legislative issues and concerns. To ensure that legislative decisions taken positively impact our member’s businesses, allowing them to prosper and grow.
- When necessary, vigorously oppose legislation that threatens the viability of local business as part of the private enterprise system.
- The Committee recommends policy positions on local, state and federal issues to the Board after the appropriate input from members and other stakeholders.
- To plan Candidates Forums, organizing logistics and creating questions for each candidate or representative.
- Create BOD process on advocating or lobbying.
Anacortes Marine Trades Committee
Meeting time: First Tuesday from 10:00am-11:00am at the Chamber Conference Room
Made up of approx. 70 marine industry businesses. This committee supports the largest economic industry in the City of Anacortes. Open to anyone doing work in the Marina, boat sales, boat mechanics, offering boating recreation, or anything marine related. Monthly discussions on the Anacortes Boat Show, waterfront or port issues or marina rules, upcoming needs for growth and expansion, and business updates.