Orange Grove/Lyman Chamber of Commerce
2010 Program of Work
The mission of the Orange Grove/Lyman Chamber of Commerce is to promote economic
development and improve the quality of life in Harrison County.
Our program of work is geared to accomplish this mission.
1. Public Affairs Division – The Orange Grove/Lyman Chamber of Commerce maintains an
effective relationship with both city and county governments.
A. Governmental Affairs Committee – Jean Box, Chair
* Monitors legislative activities and keeps the membership informed.
* Hosts an annual Legislative Luncheon with county officials and finds sponsors for it.
B. Military Affairs Committee – Chuck Teston, Chair
* Presents quarterly awards to outstanding Military Service Person.
C. Quarterly Eye Openers – Jean Box & Ralph Anderson, Chair
* Host quarterly Eye Opener Breakfast for our members.
* Secure speakers and sponsors for the breakfast.
* Present awards to outstanding students, public safety officials and members
who make an outstanding contribution to their community.
II. Economic & Community Development – The Orange Grove/Lyman Chamber of Commerce seeks to improve our
community through programs that directly benefit the quality of life in Harrison County. The Chamber seeks to promote
further development through smart growth. The Chamber also monitors transportation matters. As the “Gateway to the
Gulf Coast”, the Orange Grove/Lyman Chamber is also the center for tourism information for the many travelers who
drive to the coast. The chamber is often asked for business referrals, which of course, go to Chamber members.
A. Business & Community Development Comm.– Karen Smith & Amanda Ford
* Selects a member to receive quarterly & year end awards for Citizen, Business,
Ambassador, Senior & Military. To qualify, these people and businesses will
have contributed to our chamber and/or community in a significant way.
A chamber member would be our first consideration, but they do not have to be a
chamber member to qualify. These awards will be presented at the quarterly
Breakfast Eye Opener Opener. The year end awards will be presented at our
Christmas Breakfast Eye Opener.
* Schedules seminars that would benefit and be of interest to our members.
* Host Quarterly “Lunch with a Public Official”
B. Children’s Education Committee – Ralph Anderson & Cindy Simmons Chair
* Solicit applications and interview students for the yearly scholarship.
* Work with Harrison County Youth Development Programs
* Host a yearly fund raiser to raise monies for the scholarship.
C. Golden Agers Committee – Barbara Tackett, Chair
* Host monthly luncheon for our senior citizens with guest speaker and/or
entertainment to be held the 3rd Wednesday of each month.
* Secure sponsors, food and door prizes for the monthly luncheons.
D. Beautification & Environmental Quality Committee–Cindy Simmons, Chair
* Continue to participate in “Keep Mississippi Clean”
* Develop relationship with City of Gulfport to help enhance appearance
of the Orange Grove/Lyman Community.
E. Special Events Committee – Eddie Valeros, Chair
* Plan and execute special events with emphasis to promote awareness of
our community chamber.
* Host a Business Expo - Secure entertainment and guest speakers.
The Business Expo is contingent on the Orange Grove Community Center re-opening.
* Host Christmas Tree Lighting with Santa and a Fun Day for the children
This event is scheduled for Saturday, December 11, 2010.
* Coordinate a “Help the Less Fortunate” Food & Toy Drive for the Needy
to be done around Thanksgiving and Christmas
* Assist in special events with charitable organizations as it impacts our community.
III. Membership and Marketing Division
A. Communications Committee – Karen Smith & Eddie Valeros, Chair
*Send write-up to The Journal each month
*Send out emails & broadcast faxes to our members
*Keep our website updated.
B. Ambassador Committee – Stacey Summerlin, Chair
*Visit each chamber member at lease once during the year.
*Secure sponsors for the Business After Hours
*Attend Business After Hours and act as official Hosts or Hostess
*Work the door at the Business After Hours
*Bring the signs, money box and tickets to the BAH
*Attend all chamber functions, ribbons cuttings, etc. to represent the
chamber.
*Coordinate “Support our Member Restaurant Luncheon” each
month. This will be the 3rd Thursday of each month.
C. Membership Development – Amanda Ford, Chair
*Call on local businesses to get them to join the chamber.
*Call on expired members to get them to rejoin the chamber.
*Organize a membership drive.
* Host our yearly “After Hours Sponsor Appreciation Event”.
D. Ribbon Cuttings - Evelyn Scruggs, Chair
*Check with the City to see who has purchased new business license
and building permits. Then coordinate with the Ambassador
Committee to schedule ribbon cuttings.
IV. Finance Committee – Evelyn Scruggs, Chair
*Prepare monthly statements for the board meetings
*Use Quickbooks software and prepare everything to turn into the
accountant to prepare our yearly taxes.
V. Nominating Committee –
*The President shall appoint a Nominating Committee from the
Board of Directors prior to September 1st.
*Nominating committee must submit to the board a list of 8
members, of whom 5 will be elected to, serve a 2 year term
starting in 2011. The list of 8 members shall be presented to the
board no later than October 1st. The nominees must be a
chamber member in good standing. The election must be
completed prior to November 1st of each year.
*In addition, the Nominating Committee shall also present a list of
No less than (2) and no more than (4) nominees for President-
Elect. The nominees must be a board member.
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