Standing Committees

  • Executive Committee
    Consists of the current President, Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer, Past President and the Executive Director. The Committee exercises the powers of the Board between those times when Board Meetings are held with its' actions to be reviewed and acted upon by the Board at its next session. The Executive Committee is generally responsible for evaluation and recommendation of sensitive and confidential issues relating to finance, personnel, documentation and government affairs. Executive Committee meetings are scheduled as needed. Executive Committee meetings are open to Board members. A Task Force Committee may be organized by the Executive Committee to resolve a single issue or a specific task. Upon completion of the assignment, the task force shall automatically disband.
  • Budget Committee
    Chairperson for the Budget Committee shall be the Chamber Secretary/Treasurer or his/her designee. The Chamber Bookkeeper shall be a member of this committee. This committee shall be responsible for monitoring the financial activities of the organization, including but not limited to; Reviewing and/or auditing the financial records of the corporation annually or as the committee deems necessary. Preview of monthly financial statements prior to each month's Board meeting.  Confirming through audits that the two-signature requirement for checks over $500.00 is being carried out. Meeting with the Chamber's bookkeeper as needed to discuss and review financial procedures.  Consideration of methods, whether through fund raisers, revision of membership dues and services, staffing levels, etc., that will ensure the continued financial solvency of the Chamber while maintaining the ability to carry out its' mission. Prior to the annual retreat, which is typically in November, an estimated annual budget based upon actual receipts and expenditures shall be prepared. Careful estimates of prospective income and operation costs as well as the review of a year to date balance sheet, will be considered when preparing this budget. Once the budget is adopted by the Board, any variations from the budget will require Executive Committee consideration and approval by the Board. Each committee is responsible for preparing a separate budget proposal for Board approval outlining projected revenues and expenditures for each recommendation, activity or event.
  • Membership Committee
    Chairperson for this committee is appointed by the President and ratified by the Board. The Membership Committee is responsible for the development and implementation of member programs and services designed to attract and maintain membership participation. Promotes web link services, member services, Business After Hours, luncheons, and assists with the creation and distribution of membership information packets. The Membership Committee will also be responsible for reviewing current membership services and policies with the goal of providing recommendations to the Board on ways to improve Chamber offerings and practices.
  • Planning and Development Committee
    The Vice President is the Chairperson for this committee. The Planning and Development committee monitors regulations and planning by City and County councils and the Port of Chelan County. Also monitors current issues as they relate to PUD re-licensing. Board members attend the various meetings of these groups to stay apprised of issues that affect our business members and the community and report back to the Board. Monitors zoning issues, creates and distributes a 'development' packet for business enterprises wishing to move into the area. (To include contact information sheet such as: zoning authorities, licensing agencies, city and county planning groups) This committee also monitors and/or participates in downtown revitalization and economic development efforts, keeping the full Board of Directors apprised as to how the Chamber may play a productive role in these areas. Each committee is responsible for preparing a separate budget proposal for Board approval outlining projected revenues and expenditures for each recommendation, activity or event.

Each committee is responsible for preparing a separate budget proposal for Board approval outlining projected revenues and expenditures for each recommendation, activity or events

Letter from the Director Standing Committees
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