Committees

Committees

The Fort Saskatchewan & Lamont Regional Chamber of Commerce thrives when it has engaged volunteers willing to share small amounts of their time with one of its committees. Each committee listed below offers a unique business advantage to the community and is entirely run by volunteers.

The Chamber respects and values all of its volunteers, their dedication, their ideas and their enthusiasm -- it's what makes our community a great place to do business. Thank you for sharing your time with us!

For more information or to apply for a committee please email:

info@fortsaskchamber.com

MARKET COMMITTEE
MANDATE
To provide support and volunteer hours to Chamber staff to plan and execute effective, profitable and successful market events.

PURPOSE
To assist Chamber staff with planning, organizing and executing all markets, which provide opportunities for our vendors to showcase and sell their products or services. The markets include: The Holiday Market (November), The Tradeshow and Market (Spring), and the Outdoor Weekly Farmers Market (Summer).

COMMITTEE OBJECTIVES

Help review the market budget as approved by the Board of Directors and guided by the chamber staff lead.

Research and identify relevant market information that aligns with Chamber’s goals and target audience.

Connect with vendors and potential vendors, encouraging them to participate in the markets

Evaluate each market's potential benefits, costs, and logistics.

Create an event plan, including timelines and schedules with the guidance of the Chamber staff

Each committee member will complete all tasks delegated to them by the deadline given as assigned by the Chair or Chamber Staff member.

Collaborate with Chamber staff on Marketing and Promotions: Develop a marketing strategy to promote the event.

Utilize various channels such as social media, email marketing, and press releases to help promote the Market events

Assist in obtaining event sponsors by sending emails, letters and phone calls: while keeping the chamber staff lead updated

Provide on-site support during the event, as required

Be responsible for some market tasks and complete them within the set deadlines, communicating actions with chamber staff

Evaluate the event and recommend changes, as required
POLICY & ADVOCACY COMMITTEE
MANDATE
To support and advocate for the business community in Fort Saskatchewan, Lamont and the Region by creating and sharing policy positions that influence decisions made by all levels of government.

PURPOSE
The committee will assist and advise the Board on policy challenges from all government levels that impact Chamber members. It will also support the Chamber of Commerce's government relations efforts.

COMMITTEE OBJECTIVES

The Committee considers, reports, researches, and recommends on national, provincial, and municipal policy issues.

To review and provide input on submissions and sponsoring of policy with other Chambers for presentation to the federal, provincial and municipal government.

To comment and provide advice on resolutions submitted by the Chamber network.

Collaborative with the ACC and CCC on policy discussions.

Engage with Chamber members about what impacts their businesses regarding municipal, provincial and federal policy.

To organize and support advocacy opportunities for the Chamber to all levels of government, including roundtables, election forums, and other meetings with officials and/or their representatives.Each committee member will complete all tasks delegated to them by the deadline given as assigned by the Chair or Chamber Staff member
WOMEN IN BUSINESS COMMITTEE
MANDATE
To foster an environment where women in business and allies of women in business are empowered and supported through personal and professional growth.
PURPOSE
The Chamber is dedicated to fostering an inclusive business community where women thrive as entrepreneurs and business professionals. Our commitment is to provide events that empower and connect women.

COMMITTEE OBJECTIVES

To set up, plan and execute four events within one calendar year focused on initiatives specific to women entrepreneurs.

To ensure the activities fall within the strategic priorities of the Fort Saskatchewan & District Chamber of Commerce.

To foster and facilitate the development of solid relationships with other associations and groups that are focused on empowering Women in Business

The committee will work with the Chamber Staff lead to ensure the chamber can accommodate events before they are confirmed.

Take on tasks to ensure events can run smoothly both day of and during planning.

Each committee member will complete all tasks delegated to them by the deadline given as assigned by the Chair or Chamber Staff member.

Determine event prices and sponsorship while communicating with chamber staff the administrative requirements needed on the Chamber Website
ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE
MANDATE
To connect and better understand the needs of current chamber members and foster future member relationships.
PURPOSE
To help lead the charge for the chamber by brainstorming potential new member events, determining membership structure, fostering networking within the membership and developing member attraction/ retention strategies

COMMITTEE OBJECTIVES:

Assist staff with planning and executing networking and membership events.

Research and connect with potential locations and sponsors for networking and member events.

Attend networking and membership events to build more relationships

Provide feedback on networking and member events

Conduct event research on new ideas for events

Assist with annual review of membership levels, pricing and benefits

Assist with welcoming new members to the Chamber by calling, emailing or meeting for coffee.

Each committee member will complete all tasks delegated to them by the deadline given as assigned by the Chair or Chamber Staff member.

Directing any concerns a member may have to the Committee and Chamber staff.

Greet members at functions and assist with making introductions to other Chamber members.

Provide input into and assist with membership drives.
BUSINESS AWARDS COMMITTEE
MANDATE
To Celebrate Business within the boundaries of Fort Saskatchewan and District Chamber of Commerce by awarding members and non-members with distinctive awards.
PURPOSE
To create and uphold the awards legacy which have been going for over 40 Years

COMMITTEE OBJECTIVES:

Assist staff with planning and executing the business awards.

Research and connect with potential locations and sponsors for the awards

Determine what will be done to celebrate the nominee and award winners

Plan awards categories and criteria for the awards

Provide feedback on the awards

Each committee member will complete all tasks delegated to them by the deadline given as assigned by the Chair or Chamber Staff member.

Directing any concerns a member may have to the Committee and Chamber staff.

Work alongside the chamber staff to plan and execute an event if the committee has determined that to be required
SANTA CLAUSE PARADE COMMITTEE
MANDATE
To organize the Annual Santa Claus Parade hosted by the Chamber
PURPOSE
To allow members to connect with community members during the holiday season.

COMMITTEE OBJECTIVES:

Assist in the planning and executing of the parade.

Select the date for the event.

Obtain all required permits.

Ensure insurance for the event is up to date

Plan the route

Volunteer time day of the event and organize other volunteers

Organize sponsorship for the event and set entrance fees.

Make and execute a marketing plan for the event within the set budget

The Fort Saskatchewan & District Chamber of Commerce has a robust committee structure. Each committee comprises board directors and/or volunteer members from all sectors, bringing a breadth and depth of expertise and experience that gives each committee a well-rounded knowledge base. Each committee is paired with at least one staff member as their liaison, and are chaired or co-chaired by members of the Board of Directors. Committees are one of the ways that the Chamber most actively engages with the membership and are a means to carry out the Chamber’s various priorities and initiatives.

COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD

“The Board may from time to time appoint any committee or other advisory body and its members as it deems necessary or appropriate for such purposes and, subject to the Act and By-Laws, with such powers as the Board shall see fit. Any such committee may formulate its own rules of procedure, subject to such regulations or directions as the Board may from time to time make. The duties and remuneration of any such committee shall be set by the Board. Any committee may be disbanded by the Board and committee member may be removed by the Board. All committees made or appointed by the Board shall report to the Board.”

Currently, we have two types of committees – those that are mandated by our bylaws and are governance-related (Governance, Finance, Policy) and those that are membership-driven and operational (event committees, Women in Business, Membership & Networking). Each committee will have its own membership requirements. However, all committee members must be members in good standing with the Fort Saskatchewan & District Chamber of Commerce. Committees will be confirmed at the board's organizational meeting, which will be the first board meeting after the Annual General Meeting. The board will assign a Chair for each committee, and at the first committee meeting following the organizational meeting, each committee shall select a Vice Chair and Recording Secretary.

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