Volunteering and Committees

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.

2010 Ambassadors
Chris Brock, North Shore Bank
Jane Copeland, Jane Copeland, CPA
Sherry Douglas, SEEK Careers/Staffing, Inc.
Patricia LeBon, Johnson Insurance Services, LLC
Chris Magnus, Paychex, Inc.
Rick Moon, Lunar Communications, LLC
Judi Murphy, ActionCOACH of Elm Grove
Michael Murray, Robert W Baird & Co.-The Cairns Murray Thomson Group
Suzanne Riener, Tri City National Bank
Chad Swalheim, M & I Bank - Brookfield
Jay Weideman, Edward Jones
Valerie Willer, Bank Mutual - 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 2010 Outing, sponsored by North Shore Bank and will be held on Thursday, August 5 at Ironwood Golf Course. The Committee meets at the Chamber Office, 1305 N. Barker Road, Suite 5.

2010 Golf Committee
Adam Hutchison, M&I Bank
Nancy Lucich, Cartridge World - Brookfield
Matt Meyer, North Shore Bank
Scott Rondeau, Candy Bouquet
Kim Schmeling, Dwayne Johnson & Associates, S.C.
Stephanie Soerens, Soerens Ford, Inc.
Christina Steder, Clear Verve Marketing, LLC
Carol White, Greater Brookfield Chamber of Commerce

Business After 5 / Program Committee
The Program Committee is responsible for scheduling the monthly "Business After Five" 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"

Click here to view the 2010 "Business After 5" Schedule

2010 Program Committee
Jeanie Martin, Squeegee Squad - Committee Chair
Mary Gustafson, Bank Mutual - Brookfield Square
Christopher Hamilton, M&I Bank
Pat Knutson, Law Offices of Mark S. Knutson
Maria Mortimer, North Shore Bank
Barbara Schnoll, Bene-Chex, Inc.
Carol White, Greater Brookfield Chamber of Commerce

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.

2010 Committee
Jim Palzewicz, ActionCOACH of Elm Grove - Committee Chair
Jane Copeland, Jane Copeland, CPA
Dick Henry, Hyde & Lichter
John Murphy, Murphy Associates
Jackie Ruppel, M&I Bank - Brookfield
Dave Steffen, University of Phoenix, Milwaukee Campus
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.

2009 Committee
Sherry Douglas, SEEK Careers/Staffing, Inc.
Christopher Hamilton, M&I Bank
Michelle Prusinski, Sitzberger, Widmann & Co.
Scott Rondeau, Candy Bouquet
Kim Schmeling, Dwayne Johnson & Associates, S.C.
Kris Sprtel, Care-Age of Brookfield
D-J Swant, Brookfield Rehabilitation & Specialty Care
Carol White, Greater Brookfield Chamber of Commerce

ABLE - Active Business Leads Exchange
ABLE 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 is $14 per session and covers the breakfast
and the program. No shows will be invoiced. $18 members not
pre-registered. Non-members contact the Chamber for pricing at
262-786-1886.

2010 ABLE Schedule

January 13 May 5   August 25

January 27 May 19 September 8

February 10 June 2 September 22

February 24 June 16 October 6

March 10      June 30 October 20

March 24 July 14 November 3

April 7 July 28 November 17

April 21 August 11
December 1,15, 29

ABLE 6 - Active Business Leads Exchange 6
ABLE 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 (no walk ins). Pre-register and pre-pay by 12:00 pm on the Thursday preceding the meeting and the cost will be $10.00 for members and $15 for first-time guests. 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.

All Legislative Updates are held 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.

Economic Development Committee
This group supports the City of Brookfield's Economic Development Committee. It allows the Chamber to represent "the Voice of Business" at City Hall.

The EDC 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.

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.