Volunteer Committees
Volunteer committees are continually active addressing issues and keeping you
informed. The Chamber supports the work of numerous committees, which meet
on a regular basis to monitor areas of interest and concern.
These committees include: After Business, ATHENA, Business
Excellence Awards, Challenge Cup, Environment, Finance & Taxation,
Golf, Government Relations, Information Management Technology,
Membership Services & Development, and Transportation. As
a member you are encouraged to join one of our committees.
Click
Here for our Volunteer Application Form
POLICY COMMITTEES
ENVIRONMENT
Chair Dean Clevett, BASF Canada.
Promotes awareness of environmental issues within the business
community and the community at large through their research and
recommendation in matters of environment-related legislation at the
municipal, provincial and national level. The committee encourages
ethical and environmentally responsible business decision-making amongst
Chamber members with respect to the purchasing, manufacturing,
recycling, resource conservation aspects of business.
FINANCE & TAXATION
Chair
Tim Fuerth, Omstead Foods Ltd.
Responsible
for assisting members through their research and recommendation in
matters of taxation and finance-related legislation at the municipal,
provincial and national level.
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
Chair Dave Harrison, Scotiabank.
Responsible for anticipating,
monitoring and preparing policy positions and statements for Board
approval on governmental matters at all levels of government. The
committee, through its members and network, is connected at all levels
of government in order to facilitate the flow of information that may be
of value to the Chamber membership.
MEMBERSHIP SERVICES & DEVELOPMENT
Chair: Janice Forsyth, Leadership Windsor/Essex
Working in partnership with the
Windsor & District business community and related organizations and
agencies to enhance the effectiveness of the Chamber in the development
and delivery of value-added services to the membership and significantly
expand the membership in the Windsor and Essex County.
TRANSPORTATION
Chair: Paul Innes, K-Scrap Resources Ltd.
Works
regularly on matters related to transportation in Windsor, Essex County,
Ontario, Canada and the United States.
EVENT COMMITTEES
AFTER
BUSINESS
Chair Hani Yacoub, Union Gas
The Committee plans and executes five successful networking and
mini trade show forums. This
venue allows member locations and sponsors the opportunity to highlight
their facility, services and programs.
BUSINESS EXCELLENCE
AWARDS GALA
Shelby Rohrer, Teen Health Centre
This Committee works to ensure this annual gala event continues
to recognize and honour businesses and individuals who achieve
“excellence” for themselves and our community.
CHAIRMAN’S BALL
Chair TBD
This Committee plans, executes and implements a
prestigious "ball" that attracts a high quality business
audience which serves as an annual dedicated revenue generating source
for the Chamber
CHALLENGE
CUP
Chair: Rob Weir, Festival Tent
Co-Chair:
Darlene Van Den Brand
This annual event focuses on encouraging employer/employee groups to
take part in a day of recreational activity.
The Committee meets throughout the year to develop new and
innovative ways to challenge the participants and always encourages
support for the designated charities which benefit from the pre-event
activities.
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Chair Maria Hamilton
The Committee begins planning this event in December and works
eagerly to the mid June date. This
is an excellent opportunity to meet and network with members and their
guests. The
fact that it is a sold out event each year proves how hard they work at
ensuring its success.
PARTNERSHIPS/ALLIANCES
ATHENA
Chair: Sue Zanin
The ATHENA Foundation's purpose is to encourage the opening of
leadership opportunities for women. ATHENA's programs of action include an award and scholarships.
