COMMITTEES 2011

Following is the SMCC Committee list for 2011. 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

Co-chair – Adam Puharic - 732-449-3800 - anp@danskin-agency.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 IN BUSINESS COUNCIL

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 – Sharon DeHope - 732-840-8400 - adc4kids@optonline.net

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

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

Co-chair – Dina Gibson - 732-974-4050 – dgibson@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

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 - 732-449-0093 x 121 - Nancy.Conte@cbmoves.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.

Co-Chair – Donna Szakats - 732-449-4922 - ddzak@verizon.net
Co-Chair – MaryJo Strickik - 732-528-0555 - maryjo@hytectelephone.com

SPEED NETWORKING

Plans and coordinates the Chamber’s popular speed networking events which allow our members to showcase their business one-on-one with as many members as time allows in one night.

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

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

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.

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

Co-chair – Adam Puharic - 732-449-3800 - anp@danskin-agency.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 – Evelyn Mars – 732-280-8800 – executivedirector@southernmonmouthchamber.com

Co-Chair Sarah Downey – 732-223-1023 - sarah@jtlane.com

EVENTS COMMITTEES

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

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

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

HOLIDAY GALA COMMITTEE

Plans and organizes the Chamber’s annual Holiday Gala and also plans the annual teddy bear distribution at the Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune.

Chair – Nancy Conte - 732-449-0093 x 121 - Nancy.Conte@cbmoves.com

Co-chair – Denise Wegeman - 732-359-0240 - lcswdenise@aol.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