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Councils and Committees

There are many opportunities for you to volunteer your time and services on committees, councils, and task forces. Listed below are the current groups that are available at the Chamber.

Click here for a printable version of the 2010 Councils and Committees.

Chamber Partners

Chair: Bess Garrett, Georgia Department of Labor

Mission:
To serve as liaisons and ambassadors between the Chamber and new and existing members. The Chamber Partners contact new members to welcome and invite them to events, assist at ribbon cuttings, coordinate new member and guest introductions at the Early Bird Breakfast, plan the New Member Orientations, the membership campaign and assist with event registration.

Meeting Dates:
3rd Friday, Chamber Office, 9:00 a.m.

Learn more about Chamber Partners

Clayton Youth Leadership Advisory Board

Chair: Tamika McLester, Clayton County Water Authority

Mission:
This countywide program for high school sophomores is designed to nurture and develop positive leadership qualities among the youth in Clayton County.

Meeting Dates (By Invitation Only):
2nd Wednesday, Clayton County Water Authority, 11:30 a.m.

Economic Development Council

Chair: Carl Rhodenizer, Retired,
(Former Clayton County Board of Commissioners)

Mission:
To facilitate discussion on the various economic development initiatives that will create a diverse inventory of employment for the citizens of Clayton County and its municipalities.

Meeting Dates:
2nd Thursday, Chamber Office, 10:00 a.m.

Education Task Force

Chair: Lee Fincher, Fincher Denmark & Williams, LLC

Mission:
To provide a forum for businesses to discuss educational issues and to actively support quality education in Clayton County.

Meeting Dates:
As needed, Chamber Office

Golf Committee

Chair: Lon Langston, Georgia National Produce, LLC

Mission:
To plan and execute the Chamber Annual Golf Tournament.

Meeting Dates:
3rd Thursday, Chamber Office, 3:30 p.m.

Learn more about the Chamber Annual Golf Tournament

Governmental Affairs Council

Chair: Ron Shipman, Georgia Power Company

Mission:
To provide an open dialogue between the chamber and elected officials on the local, state, and federal levels. In addition, to evaluate legislative issues that affects the business community.

Meeting Dates:
As needed, Chamber Office

International Promotions Council (IPC)

Chair: Grant Wainscott, National Museum of Commercial Aviation, Inc.

Mission:
To receive inbound trade missions, assist outbound missions and promote international trade, education, arts and culture for Clayton County.

Meeting Dates:
Quarterly, 4th Tuesday, Chamber Office, 12:00 p.m.

Leadership Clayton Advisory Board

Chair: Angela Redding, City of Forest Park

Mission:
To engage emerging and existing leaders in a nine-month program that broadens their knowledge of the issues facing Clayton County, sharpens their leadership skills and challenges them and others to seek solutions to the issues affecting our communities.

Meeting Dates (By Invitation Only):
3rd Wednesday, Chamber Office, 4:00 p.m.

Learn more about Leadership Clayton

Military Affairs Council (MAC)

Chair: Hop Mosel, Alan Vigil Ford Lincoln Mercury

Mission:
To plan and execute the Chamber annual Veterans Day Luncheon.

Meeting Dates:
As needed, Chamber Office

Learn more about the Chamber Annual Veterans Day Luncheon

Small Business Development Group (SBDG)

Chair: Ryan Vermeulen, Consolidated Office Solutions

Mission:
The Small Business Development Group (SBDG) provides educational programs and events that focus on small businesses and benefits the membership at large. The SBDG hosts and organizes the Business to Business Luncheons, the Member to Member Professional Development Series, and the Showcase Clayton Business & Community Expo and coordinates the Small Business of the Year Award.

Meeting Dates:
1st Friday, Chamber Office, 9:00 a.m.

Women in Business Council (WIBC)

Chair: Kate Brakefield, Servpro of Clayton County

Mission:
To provide an environment where professional women can network and share information essential to their business and professional lives. The WIBC provides programs and services to promote and support women in all areas of business, government and education. The Council hosts and organizes the Annual Women in Business Luncheon, coordinates the Business Woman of the Year Award and Quarterly Women in Business Council events. The Council oversees and manages the WIBC Mentoring Program.

Meeting Dates:
Quarterly, 4th Friday, Chamber Office, 8:30 a.m. 

Learn more about the Women in Business Council
 
If you are interested in serving on a council or committee contact the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce or complete and return the form below.

2010 Councils and Committees

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