COUNCILS & COMMITTEES AT-A-GLANCE

MEMBERSHIP COUNCIL

Council Chair: Bob Murray

Staff Liaison: Andrea McClintock, Christy Bigler, Linda Palmer, Penni Bentley

Event Director: Kim Woolsey

Council Members: By Appointment Only

Council Meets:  As Needed

WOMEN’S COUNCIL STEERING COMMITTEE

Committee Chair: Sonja Gross

Committee Chair Elect: Judy Whiteley

Staff Liaison: Andrea McClintock

Event Director: Kim Woolsey

Committee Members: By Appointment only

Committees Meet:  Monthly-1st Monday, 11:30 am

Description:  The purpose of the Women's Council of the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce is to carry out the mission of the Chamber by promoting business and commerce in Amarillo and providing opportunities for leadership through special projects and programs.  It enhances the role of women in business and offers opportunity to get involved in Chamber activities.

ROUND-UP COMMITTEE

Committee Chair: Vince Wirt

Committee Chair Elect: Estella Barker 

Staff Liaison: Andrea McClintock

Project Coordinator: Linda Palmer

Committee Members: By Appointment Only

Committee Meets:  Monthly, 11:30 am

Description:  This committee is the "Official Greeters" of Amarillo.  They conduct Ribbon Cuttings and Ground Breaking Ceremonies for businesses in town.  The Round-Up Club assists with special events as needed.

QUALITY OF LIFE COUNCIL

Council Chair: Penelope Davies

Staff Liaison: Becky Zenor

Council Members: By Appointment Only

Council Meets:  Monthly—4th Thursday, 12:00 noon

GOLF TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE

Committee Co-Chairs: Al Cunningham & Brice Edwards 

Staff Liaison: Becky Zenor

Event Director: Kim Woolsey

Committee Members: Open to Event Sponsors

Committee Meets:  As Needed

Description:  Plans and coordinates all aspects of the annual golf tournament, prizes, sponsors and logistics.

EDUCATION PROJECTS

Staff Liaison: Becky Zenor

Project Committee Members: Open to Chamber Members

Committees Meet:  As Projects Demand

Description:  Encourages business involvement with education and by co-sponsoring Teachers and Students Touring Businesses Day, iLead Program, Partners in Education Banquet and Ready for the Real World.

CIVIC BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE

Committee Chair: Billy Krause

Staff Liaison: Becky Zenor

Committee Members: Open to Chamber Members

Committee Meets:  Monthly—1st Wednesday, 10:30 am
Description:  This committee promotes beautification throughout the city and coordinates an annual landscaping project. 

CHAMBER FOUNDATION

President:  Randy Sharp

Staff Liaison: Becky Zenor

Foundation Members: By Appointment Only

Foundation Meetings: as needed

Description: The goal of the foundation is to research and write grants to obtain funding for Chamber programs in the area of the arts, education, beautification and the environment, youth and sports, health and economic development. The foundation does not give money to non-profit organizations.

GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COUNCIL

Council Chair: Bill Harris

Staff Liaison: Jason Harrison

Event Director: Kim Woolsey

Council Members: By Appointment Only

Council Meets:  Monthly-1st Wednesday, 11:45 am

Description: The Governmental Affairs Council researches and identifies national and state legislative issues affecting businesses in Amarillo and the surrounding area.  The council has final approval of legislative issues presented to them for inclusion in the concerns presented to the Texas Legislature during each session.  The council prepares resolutions and position papers regarding national and state issues that are presented to the Chamber Board of Directors for approval.  The council strives to increase community awareness of national and state legislative issues through special programs and projects.

BUSINESS COUNCIL

Council Chair: Bill Jenkins

Staff Liaison: Jason Harrison

Event Director: Kim Woolsey

Council Members: By Appointment Only

Council Meets:  Monthly-4th Tuesday, 11:45 am

Description:  The Business Council develops, promotes and supports Amarillo and area businesses through programs that assist or enable businesses to cope with a variety of issues, such as financing, marketing, management, personnel, product development and business expansion.  The Business Council provides a forum for networking, a common meeting ground for special interest groups, and an avenue for volunteer action for interested people.

AGRICULTURE COUNCIL

Council Chair: Dr. Don Topliff

Staff Liaison: Jason Harrison

Event Director: Kim Woolsey

Council Members: By Appointment Only

Council Meets:  Quarterly-TBA

Description:  The mission of the council is to increase the visibility of agriculture and awareness of its importance to the Panhandle economy.  This is done by supporting urban and rural water conservation and education; involvement in the development of agriculture related issues; and providing input on regulatory policies that affect agriculture.

CONVENTION & VISITOR COUNCIL

Council Chair: Guy C. Vanderpool 

Staff Liaison: Jerry Holt

Project Coordinator: Dianna Key
Council Members: By Appointment Only

Council Meets:  Monthly—4th Wednesday, 8:30 am

COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE

Committee Chair: Tony Freeman

Staff Liaison: Jerry Holt

Project Coordinator: Dianna Key 

Committee Members: By Appointment Only

Committee Meets:  Monthly-2nd Wednesday, 9:30 am

Description: This committee serves as a consulting and advisory committee in order to help determine the most effective advertising media for the promotion of conventions, events, tourism and the arts.

CONVENTION & TOURISM COMMITTEE

Committee Chair: Gregg Bynum

Staff Liaison: Jerry Holt, Mindy Bradley, Jutta Matalka, Rick Matchett, Emilea White & Eric Miller

Project Coordinator: Dianna Key
Committee Members: Limited to those with specific interest in attracting and developing conventions, events & tourism in Amarillo.

Committee Meets:  Monthly-2nd Wednesday, 8:30 am

Description:  This committee's objectives are to attract conventions and tourists to Amarillo through a strong professional marketing program and to appraise the local area of the economic and legislative benefits that conventions, events and tourism have through ongoing convention-awareness program.

ARTS COMMITTEE

Committee Chair: Kay Paine

Staff Liaison: Becky Zenor

Project Coordinator: Dianna Key
Committee Members: By Appointment Only

Committee Meets:  Monthly-1st Tuesday, 11:00 am

Description:  This committee promotes the arts in Amarillo and surrounding area through projects such as Golden Nail Awards, Calendar of Events on CVC website, Community Calendar on Chamber of Commerce website, weekly arts newspaper ad, and financial assistance for non-profit arts entities.

SPORTS COMMITTEE

Committee Chair: Jim Brock

Staff Liaison: Rick Matchett

Project Coordinator: Dianna Key
Committee Members: Open to Chamber Members

Committee Meets:  Monthly—3rd Thursday, 12:00 pm at the Ambassador Hotel. 

Description:  This committee selects award winners from nominations made by coaches and community members.  It co-sponsors the Panhandle Sports Hall of Fame in February, and provides the trophies given at the bi-district playoff games.

SPORTS SELECTION SUB-COMMITTEE

Committee Chair: Jim Brock

Staff Liaison: Rick Matchett

Project Coordinator: Dianna Key
Committee Members: Open to Chamber Members

Committee Meets:  Monthly—1st Wednesday, 4:00 pm

Description:  This committee selects award winners from nominations made by coaches and community members.  It co-sponsors the Panhandle Sports Hall of Fame in February, and provides the trophies given at the bi-district playoff games.