COMMITTEES 2008

Following is the SMCC Committee list for 2008. If you would like to volunteer or if you have any questions or concerns, you may contact the SMCC office or you may contact the committee chair or co-chair. If there is not a chair or co-chair person listed, you may also volunteer for one of those positions.

Volunteering for a committee is a great way to network, have fun, feel fulfilled and further understand the workings of our Chamber. Please read over the list below and bring your skills and ideas to one or many of our committees! The SMCC works when our members work with us!

Active Committees

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEES

AMBASSADORS COMMITTEE

Ambassadors are member volunteers dedicated to increasing and promoting the benefits of Chamber membership. They accomplish this by cultivating and greeting new members and by assisting with introductions and networking at social functions. They will also develop and implement membership retention programs.

Chair - Dana Gangemi – 732-938-7575 – dana.gangemi@waycomm.com

BUSINESS INFORMATION COUNCIL (BIC)

The Council provides information and assistance to all members through training programs based on membership needs. This will also be accomplished through seminars, presentations, news articles and other media.

Chair – Joe Stroin – 732-866-8444 -jstroin@harborpointbancard.com

WOMEN’S BUSINESS NETWORKING COMMITTEE

More than 50% of all businesses are managed or owned by women. This committee addresses their needs and provides key networking and educational opportunities.

Chair – Tracey Rovito - 732-996-0486 trovito@1stmetro.net,

Liaison – Dana Gangemi -732-938-7575 dana.gangemi@waycomm.com

EVENTS COMMITTEES

ANNUAL BUSINESS EXPO

Plans and coordinates SMCC’s annual business trade show to showcase member’s goods and services and increase public awareness of the Chamber and its members.

Chair – Jean Grippaldi - 732-223-4450 - jgrippaldi@manasquanbank.com

Co-chair – Kristine Zulewski – 732-292-8400 - kzulewski@manasquanbank.com

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS

This committee is responsible for planning the monthly breakfast or lunch meetings. This includes choosing a location, menu and guest speakers to attract members. Members will network with other members and establish business contacts.

Chair – Evelyn Mars – 732-280-8800 – info@smcconline.org

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

Plans the Chamber’s evening card exchanges, locations and agendas. A great networking opportunity in a relaxed atmosphere for members.

Chair – Evelyn Mars – 732-280-8800 – info@smcconline.org

Co-chair: Jennifer Bottomly – 732-280-8800

ANNUAL GOLF OUTING

Plans and organizes the Chamber’s Annual Golf Outing, a very popular event every year. Whether you golf or not, your help is needed at organizing this event. There is something for everyone, including recruiting sponsors, planning lunch and awards dinner, prizes and raffles.

Chair – John Spottke - SpotJ6@gmail.com

Co-chair – Kathie Adams - 732-223-2882 - kadams@manasquanbank.com

SCHOLARSHIP

Create topic for essay entries for local Monmouth County high school students to earn money for continuing their education. The committee will judge all entries, plan, organize and execute the recognition event. and make presentations to all winners.

Chair – Nancy Conte – 732-528-6800 - nancycontexroads@juno.com

Co-chair – Linda Talbot – 732-974-9800 – ltalbot@cjbna.com

OSPREY AWARDS

Plans and organizes the Chamber’s special evening to honor an outstanding business, outstanding community service and outstanding chamber service individual. There is plenty to do for all: choosing the honorees, location, dinner and entertainment, to invitations and program booklet.

Chair – Vickie Pekarchik - vpekarchik@firstffcu.com, 732-312-1401

Co-chair - Jean Grippaldi - jgrippaldi@manasquanbank.com, 732-223-4450

Liaison – Christine Gray - 732.974-1753 - christine.russell@yesbank.com

SPEED NETWORKING

New this year, this event has been a great networking success!

Chair – Rachel Rogers - 732-701-2578 - Rachel@invisual.us

Co-chair – Evelyn Mars – 732-280-8800 – info@smcconline.org

BOWLING COMMITTEE

Chair – Kathie Adams - 732-223-2882 - kadams@manasquanbank.com

Co-chair position open. Call 732-280-8800 for more information

Government Affairs/Environmental Committee

The Committee develops and maintains relationships with elected officials at the local, state and federal level while working in cooperation with the New Jersey and U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The committee members meet to discuss legislative needs and proposals of concern to the region and the membership.

Chair – Rich Shaklee – 732-919-1155 – mclaughlin@mclaughlingelson.com

Co-chair – Jim Dallas – 732-449-0077 - jim@envirotactics.com

MARKETING/PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE

Plan, coordinate and execute the Chamber’s Marketing and Public Relations Strategies/Initiatives. This includes our Newsletter, (Southern Exposure), Press Releases, Advertising, Promotions, Member to Member Discounts, etc.

Chair – Nicole Weidelman – 732-450-0808 – Nicole@currentsnj.com

Co-chair – Kelly L. Vostal - 732-681-4637 - kvostal@royalaa.com

Liaison – Christine Gray – 732-974-1753 - christine.russell@yesbank.com

Avon by the Sea

Belmar

Bradley Beach

Brielle

Lake Como

Manasquan

Neptune City

Neptune Township

Ocean Grove

Sea Girt

Spring Lake

Spring Lake Heights

Wall Township