MEMBERSHIP COUNCIL 
Council Chair: Chris Reed
Staff Liaisons: Christy Bigler, Lindsey Arbeiter, Penni Bentley
Council Members: By Appointment Only 
Council Meets:  As Needed 


ROUND-UP CLUB
Committee Chair: Rusty Williamson
Committee Chair Elect: Paul Dees
Staff Liaisons: Christy Bigler, Lindsey Arbeiter 
Committee Members: By Appointment Only 
Committee Meets:  Monthly, 11:30 am (Day Varies)
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: Gary Molberg
Council Members: By Appointment Only 
Council Meets:  Monthly—4th Thursday, 12:00 noon 


GOLF TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE 
Committee Co-Chairs: Al Cunningham & Brice Sheets
Staff Liaison:  Jason Harrison
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: Gary Molberg
Project Committee Members: Open to Chamber Members 
Committees Meet:  As Projects Demand 
Description: Encourages business involvement with education and by co-sponsoring AISD Partners in Education Program, PRO Internship Program, Future Ready Program and the No Limits No Excuses Program.




CHAMBER FOUNDATION
President: Randy Sharp
Staff Liaison: Gary Molberg
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: Bob Murray
Staff Liaison: Jason Harrison 
Council Members: By Appointment Only 
Council Meets:  Monthly-2nd 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: Wes Wright
Staff Liaisons: Jason Harrison
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: Leon Church
Staff Liaison: Jason Harrison 
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: Stephanie Price
Staff Liaison: Dan Quandt
Project Coordinator: Mary Ramirez
Council Members: By Appointment Only 
Council Meets:  Monthly—4th Wednesday, 8:30 am


COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE 
Committee Chair: Sharon Gongora
Staff Liaison: Dan Quandt
Project Coordinator: Mary Ramirez
Committee Members: By Appointment Only 
Committee Meets:  Monthly-2nd Wednesday, 9:45 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: Dr. Aaron Pan
Staff Liaisons: Dan Quandt, Kashion Smith & Stephanie Andrews 
Project Coordinator: Mary Ramirez
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: Angela Knapp Eggers
Staff Liaison: Kashion Smith
Project Coordinator: Mary Ramirez
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, co-sponsors the Airport Art Program with the City of Amarillo, coordinates the Matching Advertising Program, co-sponsors Jazztober, coordinates a new arts video, and provides financial assistance for non-profit arts entities. 


AMARILLO SPORTS COMMISSION
Commission Chair:  Tony Freeman
Staff Liaison:  Dan Quandt, Kashion Smith & Stephanie Andrews
Project Coordinator: Mary Ramirez
Committee Meets:  As Needed
Description:  The Amarillo Sports Commission concentrates on improving the area economy through sports.  This is being accomplished by having sport facility owners meet with event rights holders, discuss current issues and coordinate events to assist local sports while also opening opportunities to bring in new events.