Committees
Each committee plays a vital role in ensuring the Chamber's smooth operation, member engagement, financial stability, and effective representation on crucial matters. By joining a committee, you'll gain valuable experience, network with fellow members, and contribute directly to the advancement of the Chamber and its initiatives.
Rules Committee
Leadership: Chair: Mr. Samuel Glasgow
Purpose: Review, update, and recommend changes to bylaws and operational procedures for the chamber.
Function: Ensure governance structure reflects current and future needs. Activities: • Review bylaws and procedures. • Identify areas for improvement. • Propose amendments for board consideration. • Meetings: Monthly, with CEO oversight.
Function: Ensure governance structure reflects current and future needs. Activities: • Review bylaws and procedures. • Identify areas for improvement. • Propose amendments for board consideration. • Meetings: Monthly, with CEO oversight.
Membership Services Committee
Leadership: Chair: Ms. Anushka Varsha Sonai
Purpose: Enhance member satisfaction and engagement.
Function: Develop and implement valuable services, benefits, and programs for members. Activities: • Assess current offerings for relevance and value. • Identify new services, benefits, and programs. • Develop communication and engagement strategies. • Coordinate with other committees and board for implementation. • Monitor and report on program effectiveness. • Increasing membership for the chamber. • Meetings: Monthly, with CEO oversight.
Function: Develop and implement valuable services, benefits, and programs for members. Activities: • Assess current offerings for relevance and value. • Identify new services, benefits, and programs. • Develop communication and engagement strategies. • Coordinate with other committees and board for implementation. • Monitor and report on program effectiveness. • Increasing membership for the chamber. • Meetings: Monthly, with CEO oversight.
Fundraising/Finance Committee
Leadership: Chair: Mr. Mark Sookhai
Purpose: Ensure financial sustainability.
Function: Secure funding and manage finances effectively.
Activities:
• Develop and implement a fundraising strategy.
• Cultivate relationships with potential donors, sponsors, and partners.
• Manage budget, financial planning, and reporting.
• Ensure financial compliance.
• Align financial management with chamber goals.
• Meetings: Monthly or as needed, with CEO oversight.
Advocacy and Public Relations Committee
Leadership: Co-Chairs: Dr. Vishnu Doerga & Mr. Derrick Klaverweide
Purpose: Advocate for the chamber's interests and enhance public image.
Function: Influence policy, engage media, and improve stakeholder relations.
Activities:
• Develop and execute an advocacy strategy.
• Build relationships with policymakers, media, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate public relations efforts.
• Monitor and respond to relevant issues.
• Collaborate with other committees for a unified approach.