Opportunities for Volunteer and Committee work
We encourage a representative from each member organization to volunteer for at least one committee. Committee work can expand your network of clients/customers as well as your chamber resources. The time commitment is minimal and the results can be rewarding and fun.
Ambassadors Club
The Ambassador Club is a committee of the Greater Brookfield Chamber of Commerce formed to serve as a membership recruiting and retention arm of the Chamber. Its purpose is to recruit and welcome new Chamber members, act on behalf of the Chamber at events and functions, and to serve as hosts and mixers at Chamber events to help members, prospects and guests network more effectively and to find ways to increase the perceived value of Chamber membership. It is also a prestige public relations, booster and goodwill organization dedicated to a greater community and to enhance the image of the Greater Brookfield Chamber of Commerce.
2008 Ambassador Meeting Schedule
Ambassadors Club meets the second Thursday of every month, 8:00 a.m. at the Chamber Office, 1305 N. Barker Road, Suite 5.
| January 10 |
July 10 |
| February 14 |
August 14 |
| March 13 |
September 11 |
| April 10 |
October 9 |
| May 8 |
November 13 |
| June 12 |
December 11 |
2008 Ambassadors
Christopher Brock, Foundations Bank
Sherry Douglas, SEEK Careers/Staffing, Inc.
Allan Franti, Advanced Wireless Solutions
Maria Nicholas-Groves, Cornerstone Financial Group - Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
Suzanne Riener, Tri City National Bank
Tom Squier, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Chad Swalheim, M & I Bank - Brookfield
Carol White, Greater Brookfield Chamber of Commerce
Golf Committee
The Golf Committee is responsible for the success of the Chamber's Annual Golf Outing. Their goal is to, once again, sell out with 216 golfers and a minimum of two sponsors at each of the 18 holes. Committee members plan a theme, coordinate the prizes for the Door Prizes, act as a liaison for the sponsors to utilize their hole as a "trade show" at the tee, and plan events at each hole. The Golf Outing is one of two major annual Chamber fund raisers.
The 2008 Outing, sponsored by North Shore Bank will be on Thursday, August 7th at Ironwood Golf Course. The Committee meets at the Chamber Office, 1305 N. Barker Road, Suite 5.
2008 Golf Committee Meetings
The Committee meets the second Friday of every month (starting in February) at 8:15 a.m. at the Chamber Office, 1305 N. Barker Road, Suite 5.
2008 Golf Committee
Jim Andritsch, North Shore Bank
Joe Hasler, Best Western Midway Hotel
Russell Koerner, ACM - Advanced Computer Management
Nancy Lucich, Cartridge World - Brookfield
Leah Ruesink, Courtyard By Marriott - Brookfield
Kim Schmeling, Dwayne Johnson & Associates, S.C.
Stephanie Soerens, Soerens Ford, Inc.
Elizabeth Sternkopf, R.A. Smith & Associates, Inc.
Katie Urbanek, Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.
Ryan Wick, TDS Metrocom
Carol White, Greater Brookfield Chamber of Commerce
Business After 5 / Program Committee
The Program Committee is responsible for scheduling the monthly "Business After 5" events. They continually "sell" this marketing opportunity to Chamber member businesses. Committee members are the point of contact to coordinate logistics of the event, develop an event theme, and provide recommendations to insure a successful event.
Program Committee Goal: "Continue to provide the best business networking opportunities in the area"
2008 BA5 Committee
Jeanie R. Martin, I/O Technologies, Inc. - Committee Chair
Mary Gustafson, Bank Mutual
Christopher Hamilton, M & I Bank - Brookfield
Pat Knutson, Law Offices of Mark S. Knutson
Kimberly Kohler-Foltman, North Shore Bank
Barbara Schnoll, Bene-Chex, Inc.
Kerry Schnier, HRH
Carol White, Greater Brookfield Chamber of Commerce
2008 "Business After 5" Schedule
| January 17 |
Co-sponored by Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare Elmbrook
Memorial and Carrabba's Italian Grill
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| February 28 |
Innovative Signs, Inc. |
| March 27 |
Giggles Comedy Pub |
| April 24 |
North Shore Bank |
| May 15 |
Godfrey & Kahn, S.C. |
| June - Cancelled |
VICI Capilli |
| July 17 |
Brookfield Chiropractic |
| August 21 |
Brookfield Rehabilitation & Specialty Care |
| September 18 |
M & I Bank |
| October 16 |
Co-sponsored by Sitzberger, Widmann & Company, S.C. and
Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel
**Member only event |
| December 4 |
Weissgerber's Gasthaus |
Brookfield Business Education Committee
Our Mission: Creating educational opportunities between chamber members to grow and improve their people and organizations. Committee meets as deemed necessary to coordinate and schedule a variety of educational programs for our members. Topics range from human resource issues, to accounting best practices, marketing on the web and other subjects as requested by members.
2008 Committee
Jim Palzewicz, ActionCOACH Business Coaching - Committee Chair
Jane Copeland, Suby, Von Haden & Associates, S.C.
Cassandra Donahoe, Ottawa University
Bob Weiss, R J Weiss Consulting, LLC
Carol White, Greater Brookfield Chamber of Commerce
Annual Dinner Meeting & Silent Auction
The Annual Dinner Meeting & Silent Auction Committee is responsible for the success of the Chamber's Annual Dinner Meeting. Their goal is to, once again, make this event a huge success. Committee members coordinate the Silent Auction and all of the details that go in to planning this gala event. The Annual dinner Meeting & Silent Auction is one of two major annual Chamber fund raisers. The 2008 Annual Dinner Meeting & Silent Auction will be on Wednesday, November 13th at Westmoor Country Club
The Committee meets twice a month at 8:00 a.m. at the
Chamber Office, 1305 N. Barker Road, Suite 5.
2008 Annual Dinner Meeting & Silent Auction Committee
TBA
A.B.L.E. - Active Business Leads Exchange
A.B.L.E. is "LEADS EXCHANGE" at its finest! It's a group of sincere, committed professionals who are proud of the products they represent and are energized by their interaction with others. They are open to form strategic alliances and willingly refer business to each other. It's a glimpse at incredible salesmanship-in-action and an opportunity to learn from others' techniques. It's a caring group of Chamber business people who believe in doing business with other Chamber businesses.
Advance registration price is $12 per session and covers the breakfast and the program. No shows will be invoiced. $15 members not pre-registered. Non-members contact the Chamber for pricing at 262-786-1886.
2008 A.B.L.E. Schedule
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January 16
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May 7
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August 27
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January 30
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May 21
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September 10
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February 13
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June 4
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September 24
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February 27
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June 18
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October 8
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March 12
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July 2
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October 22
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March 26
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July 16
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November 5
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April 9
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July 30
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November 19
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April 23
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August 13
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December 3 and 17
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A.B.L.E. 6 - Active Business Leads Exchange 6
A.B.L.E. 6 is "LEADS EXCHANGE" at its finest! It's a group of sincere, committed professionals who are proud of the products they represent and are energized by their interaction with others. They are open to form strategic alliances and willingly refer business to each other. It's a glimpse at incredible salesmanship-in-action and an opportunity to learn from others' techniques. It's a caring group of Chamber business people who believe in doing business with other Chamber businesses.
Pre-registration and payment are required. Pre-register and pre-pay by 5:00 pm on the Thursday preceding the meeting and the cost will be $10.00. For those who do not pre-register and pre-pay and non-members (one-time only), it will be $15.00 at the door. No refunds if you are unable to attend. To register, or if you have questions, call the Chamber office at 262-786-1886.
Legislative Committee
The Greater Brookfield Chamber of Commerce Legislative Update series typically presents a panel of elected officials. Panel members present an update of the discussions and decisions they are involved in that affect all of us locally and statewide.
You don't have to like "politics" to attend! The Chamber believes that it is important for business leaders to spend time hearing about the laws our representatives are creating and how they are spending our money. These issues will impact on us personally, on our businesses, and on the communities we live in.
The panel members will also have an opportunity to hear what we have to say. We may affect their future decisions. Come prepared to ask questions, make helpful suggestions, or present issues.
2008 Legislative Updates
All Legislative Updates are from 8:00-9:30 a.m. on the third Friday of January, March, May, and October. Coffee & pastries will be served. There is no charge, but reservations are requested.
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| March 14 |
| May 16 |
| October 17 |
Jim Kurtz Screen Specialists - Chair (262) 542-2857
Economic Development Committee
This group supports the City of Brookfield's Economic Development Committee headed by Patrick Drinan. It allows the Chamber to represent "the Voice of Business" at City Hall.
The E.D.C. meets at 5:30 pm on the 1st Monday of the month at City Hall, 2000 N. Calhoun Road. The meetings are open to the public.
This committee encourages interested businesses to register with the Chamber to receive City of Brookfield Common Council and Committee Meeting Agendas and Minutes by email.
Economic Development Committee
John Allen, Allen & Murphy
Carol White, Brookfield Chamber of Commerce
Membership Committee
The purpose of this committee is to improve retention and to insure that the needs of Chamber members are being addressed by current Chamber programs. Members of the Membership Committee will visit current members prior to their anniversary date to celebrate their Chamber membership, review membership benefits, and conduct a brief, personal survey.
This committee offers great exposure to many member businesses.
This committee meets once a month.
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