1. Finance Committee- Meets once a month to discuss current Chamber finances and determine where/if/when cuts or additions are to be made to the Chamber budget. Focus will on the financial status of the operating expenses and income for each month, providing insight and leadership to achieving and exceeding budgetary goals. This committee must be made up of the Executive Chamber Board. Additional members are to the discretion of the Exec Board.

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2. Programming Committee- Meets once a month with the Committee Chairs of each program/event associated with the WCCI. The Programming Committee will guide Chairs with direction regarding budget, ensuring at least a break-even financial status. The Programming Committee will also inform the Chamber staff and/or BOD with event information, issues or questions an Event Chair may have. The Programming Committee is responsible for managing the Chairs and determining if the events are successful and worthy of the Chamber’s valuable resources. Will consider each event from start to finish, with the input of the event chair, ensuring proper production or recommending a search for partner, co-sponsor or if the event should be cancelled. The Programming Committee will establish Event Chairs for the events as determined by the Executive Director. The Executive Director will also aid in these decisions. Atleast one Board Member will reside on this committee.

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3. Education/Leadership Committee- Meets once a month to discuss current events within D200 and MCC. The Education Leadership Committee with work with the Dollars for Scholars scholarship committee, ensuring donors and communication with businesses and the schools. The Education Leadership Committee will also secure workshops and education forums for the general membership. The programs may be one day or a series of multiple topics. The Executive Director will lend guidance on the selection of dates and topics. The Education and Leadership Committee will also work with the membership on related subjects that will enhance business or relationships in the community. This committee is very influential on the value added factor the Woodstock Chamber of Commerce membership. Atleast one Board Member will reside on this committee.

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4. The Retail Committee- Meets atleast once a month. The Retail Committee must consist of retailers on, off, and around the Woodstock Square, ensuring a cross-section of our retail members. The Retail Committee will be responsible for communicating with the retail community upcoming events and opportunities that will affect their business. The Retail Committee will continue to pursue advertising and marketing campaigns and work with the local tourism groups. The Retail Committee is the link between the Chamber, the City and the Retailers. The Retail Committee will also work with IRMA, through the Chamber, providing retailers with special programming and informing retailers of any changes or happenings. The Retail Committee Chair will work with the Programming Chair and the Leadership Education Chair on events and education forums. Atleast one Board Member will reside on this committee.

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5. Service and Industry Committee- Meets once a month and will consist of Chamber members who are in the service and industry profession. The Service and Industry Committee will focus on current events that will affect local service and industry professionals, implementing communication and act as a liaison to the service and industry members of the Chamber. The Service and Industry Committee will work with the Leadership and Education Committee, hosting an all member event that will focus on service and industry. The focus of this committee is to ensure a strong employment pool and balance in the economy, providing a strong business climate for service and industry. Atleast one Board Member will reside on this committee.

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6. Membership and Mentorship Committee- Meets once a month to strengthen the membership of the WCCI. The Membership and Mentorship Committee will follow up to new members for the first six months of joining, ensuring the new member attends mixers, all member events and is introduced to other chamber members. Membership drives will take place in the future and this committee will coordinate such events with the Chamber Staff. The Membership and Mentorship Committee will deliver pertinent member information in forms of emails or faxes. The Committee will also work the Chamber Staff on upcoming member events, with personal phone call reminders to membership. The Membership and Mentorship Committee with work with the Chamber Staff in identifying new recruitment ideas and member incentives, to retain and attract members. This Committee is vital for the future of the Woodstock Chamber of Commerce. Atleast one Board Member will reside on this committee.


All Committees must be consisted of Woodstock Chamber of Commerce Members and at least one Board of Director from the WCCI. The Chamber will allow a guest or non-member to attend a meeting, though no more than three times. The Chamber feels that after three visits, a guest or non-member is able to make an educated decision on whether or not to join the Chamber. We certainly hope the guest or non-member will decide to join and continue serving on a committee. The Chamber will make available the Board Room located in the back of the Chamber office to committees. However, the Chamber will need to be informed three weeks in advance if you would like to reserve the Board Room. No fee will be charged.

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