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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

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

January 16

May 7

August 27 

January 30

May 21

September 10

February 13     

June 4

September 24

February 27

June 18

October 8

March 12   

July 2

October 22 

March 26

July 16

November 5

April 9

July 30

November 19

April 23

August 13       

December 3 and 17

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.

January 18
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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