COMMITTEES
If you are interested in participating in one of the Sarpy Chamber committees, click here to download a response form.
| Ambassador Council | Golf Tournament | Legislative Affairs |
| Chairman’s Council | Grand Giveaway | Tradeshow |
| Education | Image/Marketing | Toastmasters |
| Executive Dialogue Group | Leadership Sarpy | TIPS |
As the official public relations arm and welcoming committee of the Chamber, this is one of the most important volunteer opportunities for Chamber members. Ambassadors assist in maintaining open lines of communication between the Chamber, its new and ongoing members, and others in the local business community.
Helping New Businesses
The Ambassador Council through ribbon cutting ceremonies officially welcomes new businesses opening in Sarpy County. New members receive special guidance through the Mentor program, which is a service of the Ambassador Council. This program includes phone calls and personal visits from an Ambassador from time to time.
Working to Improve the Business Community
Ambassadors visit existing member businesses throughout the year to help the Chamber stay focused on the issues that affect Sarpy County’s growth and overall business opportunities. Both the business community and the Chamber itself benefit from this work, as it provides a stronger and healthier Chamber with a wide base of sustaining members and a convenient way for local business owners to voice their opinions, ideas and concerns.
Ambassador Council Member Application
| Co-Chair: | Laura Gravatt, Nebraska Wesleyan University, Wesleyan Advantage |
| Co-Chair: | Lori Fischer, Benefit Professionals |
The Chairman’s Council is a group focuses on expanding the membership base by educating those in the local business community about the benefits and programs available to Chamber members. They also address issues affecting member retention. Members of this committee also recruit new members to the Chamber.
| Committee Chair: | Marie Judevine, Monarch Technologies |
The Education group surveys Chamber members annually to determine the content and focus of educational activities. Their responsibilities include researching educational topics, finding speakers and planning luncheons and workshops for members based on their survey feedback.
| Committee Chair: | Kevin Dasher, Bank of Nebraska |
This group assembles business executives from the local area that represents separate and distinct industries. The Dialogue Group meets once a month in a cooperative effort to leverage each other’s knowledge, experience and insights and apply them to challenges and opportunities.
| Committee Chair: | Marie Judevine, Monarch Technologies |
This subcommittee of the Fundraising Committee plans and implements the annual Golf Tournament fundraiser, traditionally held in July at a Chamber member golf course. Committee members coordinate logistics and planning for the event, and also sell raffle tickets and collect prize items.
| Committee Co-Chairs: |
Mike Matthews, All Purpose Utilities, Inc. |
This subcommittee of the Fundraising Committee plans, organizes and executes the Chamber’s largest fundraising event of the year, with average attendance of nearly 500 people! This event, traditionally held in March, consists of dinner and oral and silent auctions. Committee members coordinate the event, solicit auction items and sell raffle tickets.
Grand Giveaway Sponsorship Opportunities
Grand Giveaway Donation Form
| Committee Co-Chairs: |
Mike Matthews, All Purpose Utilities, Inc. Kevin Jarosz, Aquila, Inc.. |
This group utilizes a variety of marketing and public relations channels to promote both the Chamber and its business members. These channels include the website, Chamber publications and Chamber events. Their responsibilities also include researching new marketing opportunities. The B2B Tradeshow Committee is a subcommittee of the Image/Marketing Committee.
| Committee Chair: | Tom Kerfoot, Art F/X Screenprinting & Embroidery |
This program provides Sarpy County with a constant source of quality leadership that is vital to continued growth of the community at large. Participants learn leadership skills, become knowledgeable about community activities and issues, and become committed leaders who feel a responsibility for the future growth and development of the many areas of the community. This committee helps to develop the program details, select annual participants and guide the program. Committee members must be alumni of Leadership Sarpy.
Click here to learn more about the Leadership Sarpy program.
| Chair: | Alan Stoltenburg, SAC Federal Credit Union |
This group works to protect and enhance the pro-business climate in Sarpy County and Nebraska. They conduct legislative forums to provide members with the opportunity to express their views and stay informed of proposed and new legislation that could impact local businesses. This group conducts an all-member survey on government issues as well.
| Committee Chair: | Norm Nelson, Lyman-Richey Company |
| Co-Chair: | Tom Mumgaard, City of Papillion |
| Co-Chair: | Fred Uhe, Sarpy County Deputy Clerk |
This subcommittee of the Image/Marketing Committee plans, promotes and executes this annual business-to-business tradeshow event.
Best of Sarpy Business Expo 2007
Tuesday, November 13th
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Holiday Inn Central
72nd & Grover St.
For more information, please call Rita Rocker at 339-3050.
This program gives members the opportunity to practice and improve their communication skills in a friendly and non-threatening environment. Participants receive certification by giving speeches at their own pace and receiving constructive evaluations from members of the group. Participants must be employed by a member business. The Toastmasters group meets every first and third Wednesday of the month at the Chamber from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Contact the Sarpy County Chamber at 339-3050 for more information.
The Sarpy Chamber TIPS program promotes business growth and development for members by allowing them to build a network of referrals. Participants get together on a weekly basis to share business leads, with each member representing a noncompetitive business. Participation is limited to Sarpy County Chamber members only.
For more information, contact the Membership Director, at 339-3050.
