Our Committees handle most of our Chamber work. Each Committee has a specific mission, metrics, and toolset.
Why Join a Committee?
OUR COMMITTEES keep our Chamber running, from recruiting new members to managing our renowned events. Committees are the critical connection between intention and action. We need your help to make it all happen. Read about the Committees below and sign up to join a Committee today!
EXPECTATIONS FOR COMMITTEE MEMBERS
- Participate in once-or-twice-a-month Committee meetings. Video- or tele-conference OK.
- Three consecutive absences from Committee (or Board) meetings is grounds for separation per Board vote.
- Execute assigned Committee tasks (contact and follow-up, coordination and management, etc.).
OUTREACH COMMITTEE
The purpose of the Outreach Committee is to convert prospective members in to full Members.
WELCOMING COMMITTEE
The purpose of the Welcoming Committee is to onboard new members and get them to become more deeply involved with the Chamber by volunteering, donating, and/or joining a Committee.
NONPROFIT COMMITTEE
The purpose of the Nonprofits Committee is to organize and coordinate with NonProfit Members to share best practices, tools, and tips for more efficient operations and increased donations.
EVENTS COMMITTEE
The purpose of the Events Committee is to organize and manage the Chamber’s social and educational events, including networking socials, informational seminars, annual fundraisers, and the annual Member Thanks party.
PARADE COMMITTEE
The purpose of the Parade Committee is end-to-end management of the Chamber’s annual Holiday Parade, from advance planning through traffic direction the day of the parade. Also responsible for coordinating the ‘best of Parade’ awards.
AMBASSADORS COMMITTEE
Our Ambassadors represent our Chamber at multi-Chamber networkings, galas, and other events. Ambassadors must first and foremost represent the interests of the Rutherford Chamber. While an Ambassador will also represent their own business interests, their main focus should be on that primary mission.
We connect commerce to community. run the town's joyful holiday parade. help local nonprofits hit their goals. help local businesses succeed. can't do it without you.
"Committees are what keeps our Chamber active and alive. Without their labor and executive planning skills, we wouldn't be able to pull off so many popular events and activities."
-CHAMBER PRESIDENT DAN MEREDITH
Our NonProfits Committee works with the broadest variety of local non-profit organizations and our local businesses to provide the Rutherford Community with the highest level of services and best quality of life possible. We share ideas, tools, strategies for collaborations and partnerships between agencies and with the business community."
-Rev. ANNIE ALLEN, Chairperson, Non-Profits Committee