Community Involvement - Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber

I am honored to serve on the Hillsborough Orange County Chamber as a board member. As a board member, it is my pleasure to represent the organization and its members throughout the community. I am humbled to be apart of this leadership team, riding along the side of elected officials and leaders in our great community. 
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Board members responsibilities include:
Voting: Participating in votes on budgets, by-laws, community issues to support publicly, etc. It is important, as always, to make sure your voice is heard and to make sure the organization is functioning with the best interest of the community at its core. As board members we vote throughout the year to make sure each step of the chamber is in the right direction to help and grow along with the community.

Attending: This is one of my favorite things to do.  If you know me you know I like to work a room and get to know as many people as possible. Representing the Chamber at ribbon cuttings, networking socials, and other events produced by the Chamber for the community or its members. We like to be present for as many events as we can as members so help showcase our positive involvement as well as our love for our community. We are proud of all the hard work we do to benefit everyone!  

Hiring: Interviewing and selecting the Chamber’s CEO. ( we have a great leader and great things are happening and great things are coming) As board members we find it important to make sure the right people are in place to best help the community. Hiring a strong CEO to guide us is a crucial step to being a strong beneficial organization. 

Promoting the Chamber: Representing the Chamber, including being active in promoting
Chamber programs and events on social media, through interactions with business people in
the community, with elected officials, etc. Staying up to date and reaching as much of our community as possible means being involved in many forms. Either in person to support local events or just being active on social media are keys ways we stay positive and an active part of our community.

Ensuring compliance: Ensuring the chamber is financially responsible, mission-driven, and
compliant with all applicable laws. To always do right by the Chamber and the community means to always keep us in check. It is important to take the time to make sure we as members are maintaining compliance in doing what is right for all.
Monitoring performance: Monitoring the performance of the CEO, Chamber events, programs, committees, etc. Making sure we are reaching our goals is always an important role of our members. From making sure we are feet on the street for enough public events, to growing our presence on social media, and staying on budget are key steps to monitor throughout the year.
Being a spokesperson: Serving as the Chamber’s official or unofficial spokesperson Board members are expected to be active and take an interest in the organization and its activities, as well as attend board meetings. And as always having a voice to be heard is a great responsibility we take as board members. We like to make sure we are always striving to benefit the community and Chamber in many ways. You never know when the right opportunity will show so being an active involved member means keeping the Chamber at top of mind throughout the year.
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