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Executive:

John Eickman (Chair), Cheryl Bowers (Chair-Elect), Barbara Klassen (Vice Chair), Elliott Auerbach (Secretary), Steve Sickler (Treasurer), Lorraine Normann (Immediate Past Chair)

Facilities Committee 

Mission Statement: To review the future office space needs of the Chamber staff. The Committee will consider purchasing an existing structure or building new space if adequate rental space is not available.

Finance 

Mission statement: To review and monitor the finances of the Chamber on a regular basis and to assist in developing an annual budget. The Committee will also review investment policies on a regular basis and develop a long term financial strategy.

Legislative Action

Mission Statement: To advocate for responsible economic development in Ulster County by using the Template for Intelligent Growth. To educate our members by conducting seminars and “shirtsleeve sessions” relating to issues of interest under consideration at the local, state or federal level. Should the Committee wish to endorse a particular issue or project such recommendation will be forwarded to the Chamber’s Board of Directors for its approval.

Membership

Mission statement: To discuss and carry out appropriate methods to increase and enhance Chamber membership. To assist in planning membership drives and other events aimed at recruitment and retention of members.

Public Relations/Marketing 

Mission statement: To assist in developing marketing and promotion plans for the Chamber including oversight of the annual Membership/Lifestyle Guide. 

Scholarship 

Mission statement: To develop criteria and raise funds for awarding scholarships, secure raffle prizes and conduct twice-monthly drawings at Chamber events. 

Special Events 

Mission statement: To conduct one or more major fund raising events each year. 

Wing Fling Sub-Committee
Sponsorship Sub-Committee

Strategic Planning

Mission statement: To coordinate development of a two-to-five year Strategic Plan and subsequent Program of Action. To monitor progress and update the board at regular intervals regarding the initiatives set forth in the Program of Action. Committee shall include the Chairs of the following Standing Committees: Finance, Legislative Action, Membership, Public Relations and Tourism.

Tourism: 

Mission statement: To improve and enhance tourism promotion efforts by working with and supporting the Ulster County Tourism office and the Ulster County Chamber Coalition.

Bylaws & Personnel (HR)

Mission statement: To conduct an annual review of the Chamber’s By Laws and Personnel (HR) Policy. 

Audit

Mission statement: To conduct a review and analysis of the annual audit. Members of the Executive Committee are excluded from serving on this committee. 

 

 

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