Committees
Membership in Action
The Brockville and District Chamber of Commerce is a volunteer based organization in which members sit on various committees to explore and address issues of importance to the local business community. A large portion of the work is performed by the committee members and the Chamber staff assists in facilitating and carrying out the plans. Ad Hoc committees are formed as needed and there are 7 standing committees that meet on a regular basis. They are as follows:
Executive | Finance | Advocacy & Economic Development | HR Committee
Tourism | Membership | Programming | Nominating
Ambassadors | Young Professionals
This Committee will consist of the President, Past President, Vice President, Treasurer and Corporate Secretary. This Committee is responsible for addressing administrative and budgetary emergencies, appointing members to standing and special committees and assessing annual achievements.
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President |
Keeley Patterson |
O'Farrell Financial Services Inc |
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Vice President Past President Secretary/Treasurer HR Chair
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Orlando Spicer Pat Markovich Steve Latimer Alain Picard
Pam Robertson
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Exit Realty Markovich and Associate Beattie Dodge Chrysler Ltd Ketchum Manufacturing
Chamber of Commerce |
Finance Committee
This Committee will address financial issues including but not limited to budgeting, financial reporting, purchasing policy, membership fee review and premises.
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Chair: |
Steve Latimer |
Beattie Dodge Chrysler Ltd |
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Committee Members: |
Keeley Patterson Orlando Spicer |
O'Farrell Financial Services Inc Exit Realty |
Advocacy & Economic Development Committee
This Committee will monitor and positively influence municipal affairs including taxation, government spending and regulations, as well as, any matter relating to business retention and expansion.
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Chair: |
Kent Henderson |
RBC Royal Bank |
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Committee Members: |
Jessica Barabash Scott Bennett |
Hang Ups Creative Picture Framing Brockville Storage |
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Chair |
Alain Picard |
Ketchum Manufacturing |
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President |
Keeley Patterson Sue Watts Barry Moss Pat Markovich Orlando Spicer |
O'Farrell Financial Services Inc Employment & Education Centre Four-O-One Electric Ltd Markovich and Associates Exit Realty |
This Committee will provide vision and annual planning for the delivery of tourism in the area. This Committee addresses marketing, visitor services and operator services and will represent the Chamber at various tourism related events.
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Co -Chairs: |
Kent Henderson |
RBC-Royal Bank |
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Vice: |
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Committee Members: |
Robert Nolan Rob Thompson George Sabaziotis Natalie Wood Nathalie Lavergne Haley Veronyak Katherine Hobbs |
City of Brockville Rob Thompson Hotels Ltd 1000 Islands Restaurent & Pizzeria Brockville Museum Spitfire Café DBIA Brockville Tourism (Tourism Manager) |
This Committee will address the functions that are described in value added services and set the direction for membership growth. The Committee will also monitor the Chamber's effectiveness in providing information to businesses and about business in the area.
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Chair: |
Alain Picard |
Ketchum Manufacturing |
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Committee Members: |
Chantal Richards Madelyn Piehl Keeley Patterson |
River City Property Management Inc. Eternal Care Cremation O'Farrell Financial Services Inc
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This Committee will review, monitor and recommend Chamber revenue producing projects and initiatives. This Committee will have sub committees for special events, such as the Awards Gala and Golf Tournament.
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Chair: |
Barry Moss |
Four-O-One Electric Ltd. |
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Committee Members: |
Keeley Patterson Jenny Lane Sue Watts |
O'Farrell Financial Services Inc Leeds & Grenville Community Family Health Team Employment & Education Centre |
This Committee consists of one Executive Committee members, two Directors and a selection from the membership. This Committee is responsible for seeking and recommending members for the Board of Directors to ensure appropriate representation and a solid succession plan.
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Chair: |
Pat Markovich |
Markovich and Associate |
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Committee Members: |
Keeley Patterson Tom Russell |
O'Farrell Financial Services 1000 Islands CDC |
The primary role of the Ambassador is to welcome and orientate new members, engage current members and facilitate member to member networking and business. The information gathered by these individuals will open additional channels of communication between the Chamber executives and the membership. This program will assist in retention of new and existing members through personal contact and the ability to provide input on Chamber programs.
Mission
Our mission is to support the growth and retention of Young Professionals in the region.
Vision
We have a vision of a Y.P.N. that:
1. Breeds connectivity between our members and the business community,
2. Provides opportunities for Young Professionals to gain quality experience,
3. Coordinates professional development initiatives,
4. Promotes our members to our local community,
5. Gives a voice to Young Professional priorities at the municipal level on behalf of our network’s diverse members.
Values
In pursuit of our mission and vision, we believe the our YPN should be inspired, inclusive, supportive, progressive and fun
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Vice Chair: |
Craig Roche
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Brockville General Hospital |
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Committee Members: |
Carrie Onstein (Secretary) Emily McMahon (Director) Justin Noseworthy (Treasurer) Michelle Hunniford (Director) Samantha Birtch (Past Chair) |
Career Services Thousand Islands Playhouse Mapleview Homes Burnbrae Farms Leed & Grenville Community Health Team |
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