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"Participating on a committee helped me to become familiar with the programs and benefits of the Chamber. More importantly, it helped me introduce my business to those in the business community. The bonus was. through my committee involvement going to Chamber functions were no longer a "scary thing" because I saw familiar faces."

Heidi Henkemeyer
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All Chamber Committees are managed through the use of an Agenda and an agreement to keep meetings to one hour.

Committee members are encouraged to express their ideas and opinions. The success of the Chamber and the various events are due much to the time and effort each Committee member has contributed.

Involvement in a Committee does not require an inviation. Chamber members and their staff are encouraged to visit any or all of the Committees and choose the one that best suits their interest and talents.

For more information on each Committee, please call the appropriate Chair, or call the Chamber at 847-658-5300.

All it takes is one hour of your time and you can make a difference in your Chamber, in your community and in your business! Get involved TODAY.

COMMITTEE INVOLVEMENT
One of the many benefits of the Chamber is getting involved in something you are excited about! Choose from one of the Standing committees or start out with one of the Event committees. Getting involved in a Committee provides networking opportunities in a casual setting. For a complete listing of all Chamber Committees, click here.

Individual Committees typically meet once a month or when their assigned event is functioning, for no more than one hour. Participating on a committee provides an opportunity for fellow members to get to know you and your business! For more information about a committee, feel free to call the Chamber at 847-658-5300, or contact the appropriate Chair of the Committee you are interested in learning more about.

STANDING COMMITTEES	Chair/Contact	Day/Time/Location
Ambassadors
Welcome new members, answer questions and encourage participation within the Chamber to assist local businesses to grow and prosper within the community.	Karen Lavorata Mary Kay Cosmetics	3rd Wednesday 9:00AM to 10:00AM Chamber Office
Legislative & Economic Development - View More Information
Keep members INFORMED of issues that may affect their ability to conduct business within our community, provide a FORUM in which members can address concerns that impact their organizations, and be a VOICE that may convey members opinion to local government.	Sandy Oslance Executive Director	2nd Thursday 8:45AM to 9:45AM Chamber Office
Membership Awareness (MAC) - View More Information
To increase membership through recruitment and retention programs, and to heighten awareness and appreciation of Chamber programs, activities, and objectives.	Nancy Doherty Baird & Warner	3rd Wednesday 9:00AM to 10:00AM Chamber Office
Communications
To enhance the communications to both the business members and the community at large. Use of Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn the Chamber is able to stay in touch and provide usefull information at the click of a button.	Janet Morse Waddell & Reed Financial Russ Farnum Village of Algonquin	Call 847-658-5300 for upcoming schedule

EVENT COMMITTEEES
Golf Outing Golf Outing is typically held in September. Committee begins meeting in April and ends following the Golf Outing. Responsiblities include planning, coordinating and promotion of the event.	Community Expo Expo is typically held in the first quarter of the year at Jacobs High School. Planning begins in July and ends following the Event. Responsibilities include Expo planning and marketing for the Event.
Chamber Foundation Scholarship Committee Coordinate the marketing of the scholarship opportunities. Determine scholarship recepients.	Festivals/Corn Roast Booth Plan and coordinate volunteers for the Chamber Corn Roast Booth during both community festivals.
Hometown Guide Determine design and lay-out of publication. Assist the Chamber in marketing the publication advertising opportunities to the business members.	Annual Awards Dinner Dance Awards Dinner is usually held in February. This event is to celebrate the previous years business awards, the Chamber members and the accomplishments of the Chamber.