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Committees

As 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 conducted via email.  The following committees are limited in size: Finance; Nominating; Strategic Planning, 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. Click here for a committee request form.

BOARD CHAIRMAN – Bill DeVore

VICE CHAIR OF ADMINISTRATION – Rick LaVanture

FINANCE COMMITTEE

CHAIR – Aaron Grumbling, CPA

VICE-CHAIR – Jennifer Buehler

STAFF SUPPORT - Kathleen M. Mangan, Tammy McCrae, 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.

PERSONNEL / HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE

CHAIR – Gary Scicchitano

STAFF SUPPORT - Kathleen M. Mangan, Tammy McCrae

The Personnel / Human Resources Committee members develop 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.

NOMINATING COMMITTEE

CHAIR – Mike Serluco

STAFF SUPPORT – Kathleen M. Mangan

The Nominating Committee identifies and nominates members of the Chamber to serve on the Board of Directors. The Nominating Committee also makes recommendations to the Board regarding award recipients.

STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE

CHAIR – Rick LaVanture

STAFF SUPPORT - Kathleen M. Mangan, Tammy McCrae

Strategic Planning Committee members annually review and develop, as needed, the Chamber’s strategic plan.

BUILDING COMMITTEE

CHAIR – Larry Bashore

STAFF SUPPORT – Kathleen M. Mangan

The Building Committee provides recommendations and resources for the continued maintenance of the Chamber’s building and property.

VICE CHAIR OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – Rob Lauriello

GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

CHAIR – Marilyn Zywiec

STAFF SUPPORT – Sandy Allison

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 our region. The committee also hosts discussion groups and speakers to further provide insight on the happenings in our state and local governments.

MILITARY LIAISON & VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

CHAIR – Fred Lovelace

STAFF SUPPORT – Sandy Allison

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. 

HEALTH CARE / INSURANCE COMMITTEE

CHAIR – Chick Zoll

VICE CHAIR – Gary Scicchitano

STAFF SUPPORT – Sandy Allison

The Health Care / Insurance Committee discusses the status of healthcare in the community and the impact of insurance costs on member businesses and economic development.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

CHAIR – Rob Lauriello

STAFF SUPPORT – Sandy Allison

The Transportation Committee monitors, suggests and supports solutions to land transportation needs of the area.

AVIATION COMMITTEE

CHAIR – Larry Bashore

STAFF SUPPORT – Sandy Allison

The Aviation Committee works on developing the aviation capabilities of our area, specifically the Capital City Airport and Harrisburg International Airport (HIA).

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

CHAIR – Chris Frampton

STAFF SUPPORT – Sandy Allison

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 – Donna Davidson

VICE CHAIR – Diane Grove

STAFF SUPPORT – Sandy Allison

The Education Committee promotes the business viewpoint within the 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.

VICE CHAIR OF MEMBER SERVICES – Andrea Dietz

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

CHAIR – George Book

STAFF SUPPORT – Tom Reed

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 which help to facilitate networking with new members and periodically reaches out to members for feedback on membership benefits.

VICE CHAIR OF PROGRAM – Rhonda Hebbard

TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE (MEMBERSHIP)

CHAIR – David Steele

STAFF SUPPORT – Leigh-Ann Reitze

The Technology Committee serves as a roundtable to discuss technology trends and issues and educates the membership about best technology practices.

TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE (CHAMBER)

CHAIR – David Steele

STAFF SUPPORT – Mary Clayton

The Technology Committee provides recommendations and resources for the continued maintenance of the Chambers IT infrastructure.

WOMEN IN BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE COMMITTEE

CHAIR – Jennifer Buehler

VICE CHAIR – Deb Brown

STAFF SUPPORT – 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.

TRAP SHOOT COMMITTEE

CHAIR – Jennifer Buehler

STAFF SUPPORT – Leigh-Ann Reitze

Trap Shoot Committee, a subcommittee of the Women in Business Roundtable Committee, plans and executes the Chamber’s annual Trap Shoot event in the fall.

GOLF COMMITTEE

CHAIR – Diann Roffe

STAFF SUPPORT – Leigh-Ann Reitze

The Golf Committee members plan and carry out the Chamber’s annual golf outing. 

BUSINESS & INDUSTRY NIGHT COMMITTEE

CHAIR – Autumn Lang

VICE CHAIR – Crystal Clark, Esq.

STAFF SUPPORT – Leigh-Ann Reitze

The Business & Industry Night Committee plans and carries out the Chamber’s annual Business & Industry Night trade show in the fall.

PROGRAM COMMITTEE

CHAIR – Crystal Clark, Esq.

STAFF SUPPORT – Leigh-Ann Reitze

The Program Committee is a sounding board for planning, coordinating and evaluating past, present and future Chamber programs and events, based on input from the Board and general Chamber membership.

VICE CHAIR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS & MARKETING – Bob Saline

PUBLIC RELATIONS & MARKETING COMMITTEE

CHAIR – Bob Manbeck

STAFF SUPPORT – Mary Clayton

Public Relations & Marketing Committee members develop and implement the Chamber’s Marketing Plan, based on members’ needs and enhances the image of the Chamber and its members.