Ambassadors
Description: Long-time members and past directors serve as ambassadors to the chamber. Ambassadors attend all chamber events, connect members, serve as greeters, as well as represent the chamber at ribbon cuttings and grand openings.
Committee Meetings: As needed
Number of Committee Members: 14
Committee Chair: Priscilla Snow, Post Road Stages, Inc.

Board of Directors and Executive Committee
Committee Meetings: Third Tuesday of every month
Number of Committee Members: 30
Committee Chair: President Julie Lapp, DST Output

Business Person of the Year Selection
Description: The committee updates the BPOY criteria as needed and chooses the BPOY each year. Committee members are required to be a past BPOY.
Committee Meetings: Twice a year and as needed.
Number of Committee Members: 5
Committee Chair: open

Chamber Studio Support Team
Description: This committee will serve as a volunteer committee comprised of chamber members who are interested in being informed on the progress of the CT Studio Project and who will serve to assist the Chamber in providing whatever support we can to the project through Craig Stevenson and Joan Talley.
Number of Committee Members: 10-15
Committee Chair: John Kearney, Connecticut Development Authority

DiscoverSouthWindsor.com
Description: Marketing, Advertising, Content, Clubs & Organizations, Photos, or Technology.
Committee Meetings: 2 hours/month
Number of Committee Members: 10
Committee Chair: Peter DeMallie, Design Professionals, Inc. and Anne King, Shepard Companies

Fundraising
Description: Coordinate the fundraisers including the raffle! Promote ticket sales, etc.
Committee Meetings: Weekly June-November
Number of Committee Members: 5
Committee Chair: Open

Golf Tournament
Description: One of two annual Chamber fundraisers, 144 golfers have a great time playing a round of golf; day includes meals, raffles, and surprises. Committee helps with all details.
Committee Meetings: Bi-monthly March-May; Weekly June - August
Number of Committee Members: 10-15
Committee Chair: open

Greater Hartford Women’s Conference
Description: The committee plans the GHWC for the current and future years.
Committee Meetings: Once a week September-April
Number of Committee Members: 15-20
Committee Chair: Denise Carter, DST Output

Nominating
Description: This committee finds and recommends prospective board members.
Committee Meetings: Prior to the Annual Meeting
Number of Committee Members: 5
Committee Chair: Past President Patrick Kennedy, Attorney

Membership Outreach
Description: Make numerous local contacts! Welcome new members, special invites to members, new membership assimilation and membership retention. Activities can be by phone or in person.
Committee Meetings: 4th Tuesday bi-monthly at chamber office
Number of Committee Members: 10
Committee Chair: Amber Martin, Eastern Connecticut Health Network and Mary VanDerLinden, First Niagara Bank

Discover South Windsor Expo
Description: South Windsor's trade exposition giving businesses a chance to showcase their products and services, drawing attendees from the business and residential community. Committee will plan event.
Committee Meetings: Monthly until June; Weekly June – November Number of Committee Members: 10
Committee Chair: Open

Program
Description: The committee plans and schedules events. The Committee also puts together educational topics and speakers for these events.
Committee Meetings: Once a month
Number of Committee Members: 5
Committee Chair: Julie Lapp, DST Output

Strategic Planning
Committee Meetings: Third Tuesday of every month following the Board Meeting
Number of Committee Members: 30
Committee Chair: Julie Lapp, DST Output

Spark NE - A New England Technology Cluster
Description: A collaborative group for technology professionals. Group provides technology innovation services, peer-to-peer interaction, and educational content for the small business community.
Committee Meetings: Third Thursday of every month at 8am
Number of Committee Members: 25+
Committee Co-Chairs: Jason Bittner, Triple Helix Corporation; Anneliese Fox, Fox Computer Systems

UPTIC
Description: Experts in technology guide the Chamber and members to stay up to date.
Committee Meetings: 2nd Friday of every month after SEL Series-Leads Exchange.
Number of Committee Members: 3-6
Committee Chair: Jason Bittner, Triple Helix Corporation and Anneliese Fox, Fox Computers

Young Business Leaders
Description: The group will help to position the South Windsor community as an attractive place for diverse young professionals and entrepreneurs to live, work and play. To make sure that young working professionals are well informed and a part of the business community.
Committee Meetings: Once a month at 8:30am or 4:30pm
Number of Committee Members: 15-20
Committee Chair: John Zahner, Edward Jones Investment