CACC Committees

Chamber of Commerce Committees

Committees power the CACC and enable the organization to service the business community effectively without employing an executive director. In a small community this involvement is essential.

These committees provide an opportunity for each individual to have a great impact on the overall success of both local and tourism commerce. Committee members are drawn, with exceptions noted, from the general CACC membership.

Each of the 12 board members must serve on at least one committee. Each committee reports monthly to the CACC Board of Directors either by written or oral report. Committees work within the budget approved by the Board on an annual basis. New committees may be formed as needed and current committees made inactive as goals are accomplished.

Ad Hoc Sign Committee Formed specifically to address the issue of inadequate signage in and around Colfax, this committee welcomes all regardless of CACC membership status. The committee analyzes existing Colfax signage, drafts specific recommendations, works with the City of Colfax for permits and funding and oversees the construction and installation of the resulting signage. Chair: John Potter

Budget
Prepares an annual operations income and expense budget for Board approval. Chair: Richard Duncan

Bylaws Revision
Recommends Bylaw Revisions as stipulated in CACC Bylaws.

Communications and Newsletter
Researches and maintains a media list of radio stations, TV stations, magazines and publications for possible chamber advertising. Also responsible for Chamber newsletter, radio spots and distribution of member e-blasts. Chair: John Potter. Richard Fielding, Rebecca Martinez

Government Liaison
Attends City Council meetings; reports Chamber activities to City Council and City Council actions to Chamber.

Grants
Locates appropriate grant opportunities, writes and submits grant, executes secured grants and provides follow up data to granting agency. Connie Heilaman, Nancy Hageman

Marketing
Determines which membership brochures, directories, ads, etc. are needed to effectively market chamber members and affiliates. Also evaluates and revises CACC website periodically. Maintains list of locations and organizations for Chamber brochure distribution and ensures that literature supplies are replenished in a timely fashion. John Potter, Rebecca Martinez, Stephanie Craft

Member Services
Serves as a resource for providing solutions and answers to members’ questions. Also responsible for business workshops and providing content for CACC website. John Potter, Dorothy Elliott, Paul Elliott, Brad Childs

Membership Recruitment
Welcomes new business members to the community and recruits new CACC members. Also active with local business recruitment and retention. Responsible for relocation packets. Chris Wright

Merchandise
Researches, solicits and purchases merchandise for resale in Visitor Center. Works with Historical Society to avoid duplication of merchandise. Ensures that merchandise and free material are clearly priced and properly displayed in Visitor Center. Dorothy Elliott, Paul Elliott

Mixer
Schedules dates and determines businesses to host between 4 and 12 Chamber Mixers per year. Provides host business(es) with guidelines for event, publicity, and food/beverage suggestions. Mixers may be scheduled in conjunction with Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies. Committee provides helpers to sign attendees in and collect fees; may organize prizes and drawings if desired. Open

Nominating
Compiles and presents to the Board a list of candidates for approximately 3-4 Board positions every November/December. Prepares, distributes and tallies ballots.

Phone Tree
Notifies members of events by phone

Special Events
This committee plans the Railroad Days/Founders’ Day Festival and Business Fair (held the last weekend in September), and the Annual Luncheon (held in January/February). Duties include determining and scheduling of activities, publicity, securing of sponsorship/prizes, solicitation and processing of vendor applications if appropriate, event setup and cleanup, permits and insurance, security if needed, and volunteer staff scheduling. This committee may include representatives from other community organizations to promote cooperation in scheduling and activities. Chair: Connie Heilaman. Nancy Hagaman, Brad Childs and

Steering
Evaluates and documents the goals of the Chamber. Meets as needed by recommendation of the Board. John Potter, Chris Wright, Richard Duncan, Rebecca Martinez, Connie Heilaman

Tourism
Identifies tourism opportunities, compiles information about local resources and develops local partnerships with other communities. Arranges special purchase packages and publicity for such packages via web and print. Barbara Bowers, Patty Hanford

Visitor Center Management
Schedules staffing of the visitor center. Dorothy Elliott