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4211 Trindle Road, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011 (717) 761-0702 Fax (717) 761-4315 CommitteesAs a member of the West Shore Chamber of Commerce, you have the opportunity to serve on a variety of committees. This is an excellent way to network with other members, serve our community, and address business interests and issues. Committee members, in cooperation with the Chamber Board of Directors, are decision makers for Chamber policies and positions. Some committees meet monthly while others serve at the call of the Chair. Committee communications such as meeting notices and notes are sent via email. The following committees are limited in size: Finance; Nominating; Strategic Planning; and Building. We will contact you to confirm your appointment. The remaining committees have an open enrollment and you can join or resign from them at any time. To join a committee, email your interest to wschamber@wschamber.org.
Awards Committee Chair: Bill DeVore Vice-Chair: Gary Scicchitano Staff Liaison: Kathleen Mangan Fey The Awards Committee is comprised of past Chamber Award recipients and makes recommendations to the Chamber Board of Directors regarding future honorees.
Building Committee Chair: Phil Shenk Vice-Chair: Kerwin Stetler Staff Liaison: Kathleen Mangan Fey The Building Committee provides recommendations and resources for the continued maintenance of the Chamber's building and property.
Business & Industry Night Chair: Andrea Dietz Vice-Chair: MaryAnn Nguyen Staff Liaison: Leigh-Ann Reitze The Business & Industry Night Committee plans and carries out the Chamber's annual fall Business & Industry Night trade show.
Economic Development Committee Chair: Cheryl Howard Vice-Chair: Jonathan Bowser Staff Liaison: Kathleen Mangan Fey The Economic Development Committee works on projects that ensure the future economic viability of the West Shore and enhance the quality of life for its citizens. This committee also serves as a resource to identify and educate members on issues and information that will foster economic development in the community. The Committee's Partnerships in Motion program assigns members to small groups that meet monthly to confidentially discuss business issues and serve as a sounding board for new initiatives or challenges.
Education Committee Chair: Kim Dietrich Vice-Chair: Erin Schutter Staff Liaison: Kathleen Mangan Fey The Education Committee promotes the business viewpoint within area school districts, supports free enterprise concepts and addresses issues related to workforce development. The committee oversees a job shadowing program which pairs Chamber members with high school students interested in various career fields and supports the Regional Employability Certificate for high school students seeking employment. This committee also serves as the Junior Leadership Committee, which oversees the Junior Leadership Central PA Program of the west Shore Chamber of Commerce Foundation.
Finance Committee Chair: Aaron Grumbling Vice-Chair: Kerwin Stetler Staff Liaison: Donna Zywiec The Finance Committee is a sub-committee of the Board which develops and recommends an annual operating budget. This committee is responsible for monitoring the budget during the fiscal year and making recommendations for budget modifications as needed.
Fund Development Committee Chair: Susan Stuart Vice-Chair: Jennifer Buehler Staff Liaison: Kathleen Mangan Fey The Fund Development Committee creates and implements the fund development plan for the West Shore Chamber of Commerce Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to developing and providing educational programs to residents of the greater Central Pennsylvania region.
Golf Committee Chair: Steve Thomas Vice-Chair: Angela Tatum Staff Liaison: Leigh-Ann Reitze The Golf Committee members plan and carry out the Chamber's annual spring golf outing.
Governmental Affairs Committee Chair: Tammy Shearer Vice-Chair: Jade Herbsst Staff Liaison: Kathleen Mangan Fey The Governmental Affairs Committee reviews and recommends to the Board, policy positions on legislative issues relating to interests and concerns of our members and promotes good government throughout the region. The committee also hosts discussion groups and speakers to provide insight on the activities of our state and local government.
Health Care & Insurance Committee Chair: Kerwin Stetler Vice-Chair: Andrea Dietz Staff Liaison: Kathleen Mangan Fey The Health Care & Insurance Committee discusses the status of health care in the community and the impact of insurance costs on member businesses and economic development.
Membership Committee Chair: Kevin Zinn Vice-Chair: Cindy Rotolo Staff Liaison: Chris Gehr The Membership Committee supports the Chamber's efforts to develop new members and retain existing members. Members of this committee also serve as Member Mentors who help to facilitate networking with new members and periodically reach out to members for feedback on membership benefits.
Military Liaison & Veterans' Affairs Chair: Steve Wilt Vice-Chair: Bill DeVore Staff Liaison: Kathleen Mangan Fey The Military Liaison & Veterans' Affairs Committee fosters positive relationships and facilitates communications between local military installations, governmental officials, veterans' organizations and the local business community.
Nominating Committee Chair: Bill DeVore Vice-Chair: Gary Scicchitano Staff Liaison: Kathleen Mangan Fey The Nominating Committee identifies and nominates members of the Chamber to serve on the Board of Directors.
Nonprofit Committee Chair: Andy Green Vice-Chair: Jennifer Doyle Staff Liaison: Kathleen Mangan Fey The Nonprofit Committee connects the nonprofit community and the business community through education programs, resources, volunteer connections, and by providing a forum for strategic alliances and collaborative efforts between non- and for-profit entities.
Personnel & Human Resources Committee Chair: Matt Esslinger, Esq. Vice-Chair: Cami Ressler Staff Liaison: Kathleen Mangan Fey The Personnel & Human Resources Committee develops tools and strategies to assist members in dealing with workplace and workforce issues. In addition, this Committee reviews the Chamber's organizational structure and makes necessary recommendations to the Board.
Program Committee Chair: Sam Jones Vice-Chair: Ashley Louden Staff Liaison: Leigh-Ann Reitze The Program Committee acts as a sounding board for planning, coordinating and evaluating past, present and future Chamber programs and events, based on input from committees and general Chamber membership and makes recommendations to the Board.
Public Relations & Marketing Chair: Rhonda Hebbard Vice-Chair: Kristen Hundley Staff Liaison: Mary Clayton The Public Relations & Marketing Committee develops and implements the Chamber's Marketing Plan, based on members' needs and enhances the image of the Chamber and its members.
Strategic Planning Committee Chair: Tom McKee Vice-Chair: Donna Davidson Staff Liaison: Kathleen Mangan Fey The Strategic Planning Committee annually reviews and develops, as needed, the Chamber's strategic plan.
Transportation Committee Chair: Richard Stees Vice-Chair: Ron Brown Staff Liaison: Kathleen Mangan Fey The Transportation Committee monitors, suggests and supports solutions to area transportation needs.
Women in Business Roundtable Committee Chair: Erin Schutter Vice-Chair: Lita Heckler Staff Liaison: Leigh-Ann Reitze The Women in Business Roundtable Committee conducts programs and activities providing the opportunity to share information and hear presentations on topics and issues of importance.
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