2010-2011
Organization & Membership Development Division
The Organization & Membership Development Division supports the Chamber’s day to day operations, continues to build a strong membership foundation and promotes local businesses.
Chamber Board of Directors
| Objective: |
To govern and set policy for the Chamber, make decisions representing the membership and provide direction, support and necessary resources to carry out the Chamber’s Plan of Work. |
| Membership: |
Elected by the membership and by appointment. |
| Meeting Date: |
3rd Thursday – 11:30 am. |
| Meeting Place: |
Sponsored by membership |
| Chairman of the Board: |
Greg McCortney
McCortney’s Family Hospice and Live in Care |
Executive Committee
| Objective: |
To act for the Board of Directors between meetings of the Board, oversee the Chamber’s Business Plan implementation and to employ and provide direction to the President & CEO of the Chamber. |
| Membership: |
Officers and President & CEO of the Chamber |
| Meeting Date: |
2nd Thursday – 2:00 pm; Chamber of Commerce |
| Chairman: |
Greg McCortney
McCortney’s Family Hospice and Live in Care |
Finance Committee
| Objective: |
To ensure that the Chamber of Commerce remains fiscally sound and that all monies are handled in a prudent manner. |
| Membership: |
By appointment |
| Meeting Date: |
Quarterly and as needed; Chamber of Commerce |
| Chairman: |
Amy Elliott
Tri County Indian Nations CDC |
Membership/Public Relations/Special Events Committee
| Objective: |
To recruit new chamber members, retain existing members and serve as the official goodwill diplomats for the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce. To be the main fundraising entity of the Chamber via membership dues and non-due revenue events. |
| Membership: |
Open to any Chamber of Commerce member |
| Committee Goals: |
To aggressively recruit new members.
To conduct personal calls with existing members and seek their views on how the Chamber can better serve them.
To work with the Chamber staff to update membership contact information.
To attend and promote participating in Chamber functions including ribbon cuttings, groundbreakings, Membership Mixers and New Member Orientations.
To support new members by inviting them to Chamber functions
To coordinate fundraising events
To create Total Resource Campaign that permits businesses, non-profit institutions and individuals a membership fee that is affordable with tangible benefits.
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| Meeting Date: |
2nd Wednesday – 12:00 pm; Citizens Bank |
| Chairman: |
Chris Feiler
Citizens Bank |
Government Affairs Division
The Government Affairs Division is the umbrella committee for the governmental/legislative process at the federal, state and local levels to improve our business climate and overall quality of life.
Legislative Committee
| Objective: |
The mission of the Legislative Committee is to promote legislation and responsible government at all levels that enhance an environment for economic development and growth of our city and region.
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| Membership: |
Open to any Chamber of Commerce member
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| Committee Goals: |
Solicit ideas and recommendations from the membership and present to the Chamber Board of Directors on federal, state and local legislative issues that affect the local business environment, and communicate the Chamber’s position to appropriate officials and the general public.
Communicate with Chamber members on legislative issues during the legislative sessions that affect our area.
Promote the Oklahoma Prosperity Project to all Chamber members.
Conduct public forums to discuss pertinent issues on a non-partisan basis.
Restore "Ada Day" in the Capitol Rotunda during the legislative session to promote Ada.
Work to increase Ada area’s citizen’s involvement with government at all levels by encouraging participation
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| Meeting Date: |
3rd Friday – 1:00 pm; Papa Gjorgio’s North |
| Chairman: |
Monica Cowart
PEC
Bill Horne Jr.
Horne & Company
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Community Enhancement Committee
| Objective: |
To encourage and work with local, state and national entities to identify and address deficiencies in the community which adversely impact the economic life of our citizens. |
| Membership: |
Open to any Chamber of Commerce member |
| Committee Goals: |
Coordinate, encourage and energize participation from community volunteers to conduct a city-wide beautification campaign
Work with federal, state, regional and city officials to collaborate on common issues such as highway signs, 4 lane highway, street lights, etc.
Encourage continued improvements to Highway 99 from Ada to the Turner Turnpike
To provide support to the Ada area public school systems and higher education systems
To work with local, state and national entities on energy conservation and recycling projects that improve the quality of life in Ada
To work with the local government on securing certification for the park system, ensuring our parks are family friendly and safe
To represent the community of Ada to local and state agencies on quality of life issues such as safe streets, parking, park use, street lights, sidewalks, etc.
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| Meeting Date: |
2nd Thursday – 12:00 pm; Chamber of Commerce |
| Chairman: |
Jenny Cypert
Pontotoc Technology Center |
Business and Leadership Division
The Business and Leadership Division develops personal leaders, assists and supports our area businesses and provides the retail sector with programs and projects that increase sales and keeps retail monies in the Ada area.
Retail & Hospitality Committee
| Objective: |
To promote shopping, dining and lodging in the Ada area to surrounding communities and visitors |
| Membership: |
Open to any Chamber of Commerce member |
| Committee Goals: |
Coordinate city wide retail promotions for all shopping areas
To provide annual shopping events that promotes shopping in Ada and provides incentives for area shoppers
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| Meeting Date: |
3rd Wednesday – 9:00 am; Chamber of Commerce |
| Chairman: |
Diane Criswell
Gem Jewelers |
Leadership Committee
| Objective: |
To develop a pool of committed well-informed leaders who will actively participate in the growth of the community by accepting leadership roles in civic, charitable, or governmental organizations through seminars, classes or structured programs. |
| Membership: |
Open to any Chamber of Commerce member |
| Committee Goals: |
To develop curriculum and retain keynote speakers for Leadership YOUniversity
To encourage community leaders to participate in Leadership Ada, to share knowledge about how the city government works, hospitals, school systems, county government and to pass down valuable historical information about the Ada area.
To provide a networking, educational and community service program for young professionals
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| Meeting Date: |
As needed |
| Chairman: |
Stacey Golightly
Pontotoc Technology Center |
Business Support & Retention Committee
| Objective: |
To support Chamber of Commerce business members by providing a repository of knowledge that will enable small to medium sized businesses with a toolkit of resources. |
| Membership: |
Open to Any Chamber of Commerce member |
| Committee Goals: |
To provide resources for business counseling, training and assistance to business owners
To identify opportunities for certificate/certification programs targeted for businesses thought the seminars
To develop a technology orientated showcase that provides the latest in technology innovations for Ada area businesses
Partner with Workforce Oklahoma, East Central University and Pontotoc Technology Center to promote available services to the business community
Partner with Workforce Oklahoma, East Central University and Pontotoc Technology Center for funding job training services with active and retired military personnel
Provide military veteran entrepreneurial training programs through partnerships and resources available from the Veterans Corporation nationwide “Train our Veterans” small business community program.
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| Meeting Date: |
2nd Tuesday – 3:00 pm; Chamber of Commerce |
| Chairman: |
Yancy Spivey
Arvest Bank |
Plan of Work Purpose:
The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce’s Plan of Work is a long range plan of desired goals for the chamber to accomplish. The Plan of Work goals create the foundation for budgeting and serve as achievement benchmarks for progress. The Plan of Work is comprised of three divisions; each division is comprised of committees that carry out the purpose, function and management of the chamber of commerce. This document is for the members and prospective members to review as it gives insight to the structure of the chamber, meeting times and places of committees and division detail. It is available via hard copy and soft copy on the chamber’s web site.
Divisions of the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce
Organizational & Membership Development
- Board of Directors
- Executive Committee, Greg McCortney
- Finance Committee, Amy Elliott
- Membership/Public Relations/Special Events, Chris Feiler
Governmental Affairs Division
- Legislative Committee, Monica Cowart & Bill Horne
- Community Enhancement Committee, Jenny Cypert
Business & Leadership Division
- Retail & Hospitality Committee, Diane Criswell
- Leadership Committee, Stacey Golightly
- Business Support and Retention Committee, Yancy Spivey