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

Executive Committee

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.

President	Pat Markovich	Markovich and Associates
Vice President Past President Treasurer HR Chair Executive Director	Laura Good Robert Stickle Orlando Spicer Pam Robertson	Falcon Security BizXcel Royal Lepage 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.

	Chair:	Robert Stickle	BizXcel Inc.
Committee Members:	Laura Good Pat Markovich Wendy Van Keulen Pam Robertson Cathie Paquette	Falcon Security Markovich & Associates Brockville Tourism Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce

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.

Chair:	John Esford	Burnbrae Farms
Committee Members:	Rick Walker Patricia Markovich David Keenleyside Laura Good Pam Robertson Cole Murray	1000 Islands Toyota Markovich & Associates Retired Falcon Security Chamber of Commerce Freedom 55 Financial

HR Committee

Chair	Orlando Spicer	Royal Lepage
President Committee Members:	Pat Markovich	Markovich and Associates

Tourism Committee

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.

Chair:

Jessica Barabash

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Vice:

Committee Members:

Stephanie Dunbar
Josie Groniger
Mark Walmsley
Stacy Roduner
Pam Peacock
Peter Dunn
Kent Henderson
Meghan Plooy
Bill Rogerson
David LeSueur
Andy Neeteson
Kendra Lorimer
Pam Robertson

Wendy Van Keulen

City of Brockville
Brockberry Grill & Suites
Kelsey's
Comfort Inn
Fulford Place
Brockville Arts Centre
RBC Royal Bank
Downtown Brockville
Aquatarium
City of Brockville
1000 Islands Seaway Cruises
Brockville Tourism
Brockville Chamber of Commerce

Brockville Tourism (Tourism Manager)

Membership Committee

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.

Chair:

Laura Good

Falcon Security

Committee Members:

Gord Phillips
Doug Phillips
John Esford
Jan Murray
Pam Robertson

Freedom 55 Financial/Chambers Ins.
Phillips Group Benefits
Burnbrae Farms
Brockville Chamber of Commerce
Brockville Chamber of Commerce

Programming Committee

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.

Chair:

Barry Moss

Four-O-One Electric Ltd.

Committee Members:

Katie Pagnello
Keeley Moure
Pam Robertson
Jan Murray
Sofia Wang

David Keenleyside

Bennett McMahon Stillar
O'Farrell Financial Services Inc
Brockville Chamber of Commerce
Brockville Chamber of Commerce
MNP

Retired

Nominating Committee

This Committee consists of two 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.

Chair:	Laura Good	Falcon Security
Committee Members:	Keeley Moure Pam Robertson Jan Murray	O'Farrell Financial Services Brockville Chamber of Commerce Brockville Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Ambassadors

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.

Young Professionals Committee

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

Chair:

Jess Barabash

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Committee Members:

Meg Plooy
Kristen Sokolowski
Katie Pagnello
Ryan Darling
Cole Murray

Orlando Spicer

DBIA
P & G
Bennett McMahon Stillar
RD Athletics
Freedon 55 Financial

Royal Lepage