March 16, 2015 Chamber Annual Meeting Powerpoint Presentation

1. Welcome to our annual meeting

3. HISTORY
• The Chamber formed in 1925...
• Incorporated in 1964
• The Chamber formed the Visitors Center in 2005
• Focus and Funding

4. Our mission is to represent the business interests of
the Dallas Area to ensure economic prosperity
through collaboration and partnerships.
The Chamber is committed to;
effective communications, facilitating partnerships,
providing networking opportunities and
business development resources,
relevant to strengthening our economy.

5. Our mission is to stimulate
the economy, commerce,
growth and tourism.
“Explore. Discover. Live.”

6. Business Survey
• The Board conducted a
business survey with
104 participants
• 70 were members
• 34 were non members
• Looked specifically at;
• Programs
• Benefits
• Initiatives
• Overall

7. New Focus
• 4 Main Area’s Identified;
• Communication
• Networking
• Business Development
• Public Policy

8. Organization
Structure & DuTies
• We are a 501c6 Non Profit Organization
• Membership Based
• Board Led
• Staff Driven

9. 2015 Board
of Directors
• Bob Brannigan
• Individual, Retired
• Joel Giusti
• Wells Fargo Advisors
• Jim Fowler
• Fowler Affiliates
• Debbie Filson
• First American Title
• Dan Strasser
• Polk ADTC
• Rick Young
• The Car Doctor
• Jason Locke (ex-officio)
• City of Dallas
• Cory Bradshaw (ex-officio)
• Dallas School District

10. 2015 Board
of Directors• Susan Morrill
• Citizens Bank
• Bonnie Beck
• Oregon State Credit Union
• Shellie Berry
• Dallas Retirement Village
• Steve Segal
• Capricorn Catering
• LaVonne Wilson
• City of Dallas
• Lynnette Henshaw
• Individual
• Malinda Bermudez
• Bermudez Family Farms
• Samira Evans
• Sam’s Crochet

11. Executive
Committee
• This committee is
responsible for; providing
direction and oversight to
the Executive Director
along with annual
evaluation, setting the
board meeting agendas.
• Currently the Chamber &
Visitors Center meet together
• Chamber
• Bob Brannigan
• Joel Giusti
• Visitors Center
• Susan Morrill
• Bonnie Beck
• Shellie Friesen-Berry

12. Finance
Committee
• This committee oversees
the preparation of the
annual budget and the
performance of the
organization throughout
the year in meeting its
budgeted revenues and
expenses.
• Currently the Chamber &
Visitors Center meet together
• LaVonne Wilson, Chair
• Bob Brannigan
• Chris Anderson
• Chelsea Pope

13. Finance
Committee
• Chamber actual budget in 2014 was $100,122.66
• Visitors Center actual budget in 2014 was $161,154.53
• BOTH organizations are debt free
• BOTH organizations have built contingency funds
• BOTH organizations are sustainable
• Chamber budget in 2015 is $130,400.00
• Visitors Center budget is 2015 is $196,450.00

14. Governance
Committee
• This committee is to review
documents that govern our
organizations to ensure
that they match with our
program of work, as well as
to review and draft policies
for the office, staff and
Board actions. The
President shall appoint
members to this committee
on an annual basis.
• Currently the Chamber &
Visitors Center meet together
• Jason Locke, Chair
• LaVonne Wilson
• Shellie Friesen-Berry
• Jim Williams

15. Public Policy
Committee
• The committee is focused on education and communication
in regards to public policy positions of business importance
locally, regionally, state-wide, and nationally. Its members
will be liaisons with elected officials representing Dallas and
Polk County.
• The committee will survey key local constituent groups and
Chambers members to identify legislative issues of high
importance to the business community, then monitor and
keep members regularly informed.
• This committee also hosts public forums on issues of local
business importance and offers opportunities for candidate
forums during elections.

16. Public Policy
Committee
• It’s not about politics…
it’s about business and
how politics may affect
your business!
• School District Bond
• Public Safety Levy
• Roads/Streets
• Sign Code
• Gene Henshaw, Chair
• Joel Giusti
• Dave Weston
• Monte Weins
• Rod Buchanan
• Jim Fowler

17. Ambassador
Committee
• The purpose of the Committee is to engage members in
networking opportunities and events, assist the Executive
Director with recruitment of new members (welcoming new
businesses) and retain current members.
• This committee will build and strengthen the membership of
the Chamber by seeking to retain and build membership. The
committee will undertake the following programs:
• Networking
• Recruitment & Retention
• Mentors
• Young Pros

18. Ambassador
Committee
• Ribbon Cuttings
• Young Pros
• Cash Mobs
• Facebook Fridays
• Mixers
• Coffee Connects
• Rick Young, Chair
• Debbie Filson
• Dan Strasser
• Jennifer Wheeler
• Gene Henshaw
• Lynette Henshaw
• Jeremy Santee-Malloy
• Young Pros, Chair

19. Program
Committee
• The purpose of the this
committee is overseeing
the organization’s
programs, special events,
training and education
opportunities, membership
meeting programs, as well
as long range planning.
• Dan Strasser, Chair
• Rick Young

20. Program
Committee
• There are several sub-committees devoted to specific
programs, including:
• Economic Development Commission
• Non Profit Group
• Business Resource Development Team
• Membership Dues Matrix Task Force
• Communications Task Force

21. Event
Committee
• The purpose of this
committee is overseeing
the organization’s special
events, including:
• Annual Community
Awards Ceremony
• Dragon Pride –
Community Wide
Events
• Peanut Butter Drive –
for support to Dallas
Christmas Cheer
• Debbie Filson, Chair
• Barb Powers

22. Community Events
Want to be a part of the Community Events?
We are looking for people interested in…
• Bounty Market
• Freedomfest
• Sounds of Summer
• Summerfest
• Old Timers Picnic
• Halloween Trick-n-Treat
• Winterfest

23. Our mission is to represent the business interests of
the Dallas Area to ensure economic prosperity
through collaboration and partnerships.
The Chamber is committed to;
effective communications, facilitating partnerships,
providing networking opportunities and
business development resources,
relevant to strengthening our economy.

24. Your Feedback
Want to be a part of the Chamber Team?
We are looking for people interested in…
• Programs
• Benefits
• Initiatives
• How are we doing?
Fill out and turn in the form TODAY

25. Get Involved
Want to be a part of The Team?
We are looking for people interested in…
• Public Policy Committee
• Ambassador Program
• Non Profit Group
• Business Resource Development
• Tourism & Community Events
Fill out and turn in the form TODAY

26. Thank You
Thank you for choosing to
support your community, and
promote your business, by
investing in the Chamber

27. Community
Announcements
• Spring Break is next week
• Local Phone Book Advertising

29. Thank You!!