2012 Leadership Executive Committee Mike Simmons, Chairman Aaron Martin, Chair Elect Sage Beauchamp, Treasurer & Secretary Allen Meyer, Vice Chair Membership Mark Long, Vice Chair EDC Sandy Kessinger, Past Chair Board of Directors Don Armacost, Jr. (Ex. Officio) Mark Assenmacher Jim Broshahan Dr. Christa Dawson Virgia Dillard Don Hartman Ailene Hartz Leonard Jones (Ex. Officio) Todd Krass Merley McMurry Carolyn Pope (Ex. Officio) Madeline Romius Cory Smith Dr. Ralph Teran Jeff Westergard Ty Yano Office Staff Kim Curtis President ksc@grandview.org Cheryl Berberich-Nolen Vice President cberberich@grandview.org
Chamber Updates Government Affairs Committee Plans for Year
It’s that time of year when the joint Government Affairs Committees of the Grandview and South Kansas City Chambers gear up to begin their work for the year. The first informational/organizational meeting is 8 - 9:30 am, Friday Nov. 2 at St. Joseph Medical Center Community Room. The Chamber is looking for members intersted in serving on this committee and impacting our state and federal legislative process. Below is a brief description of committee responsibilities: • Research, develop educate and recommend issue positions to the Chamber Board of Directors. • Poll members to establish the legislative concerns and opinions of the Chamber membership. • Host a minimum of four Legislative Breakfasts with local, state and federal government officials to explore critical issues. • Advocate issue positions in the interest of the Chamber within philosophical guidelines set by the Chamber’s Board of Directors. • Annually develop a legislative prioirites list to reflect the concerns and opioins of the membership. • Educate and inform members and the general public about critical issues and communicate Chamber positions on business and community issues. • Host public forums on issues
The More Things Change... Cheryl Berberich-Nolen Remains at Chamber
Grandview Chamber membership and events manager Cheryl Berberich-Nolen was set to leave the Chamber for a new position, but a change of heart led to a change of plans. Cheryl decided to stay at the Chamber, leaving the staffing gap after the departure of Angela Brincefield not quite so large. “The Board and I are pleased that Cheryl has such a passion for our community, members and programs, said Chamber president Kim Curtis. “We are fortunate to have her remain with the Chamber.” Cheryl has received a promotion to Vice President of membership and events and is usually the first voice new and potential members hear at the Chamber.
Gov’t Affairs Committee cont.
and for candidates. • Establish positive, interactive relationships with organizations and elected officials. • Assist in organizing a trip to Jefferson City to meet with state elected officials. • Assist in planning a Washington DC Fly-In to give members an opportunity to meet with federal government officials on issues important to our community.
If interested, please contact Kim Curtis at ksc@grandview.org or 816761-6505.