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The Chamber multiplies the effectiveness of local businesses by providing structure, volunteer leadership, professional staff, and full-time office operation to implement an effective business organization that meets the needs of our growing community. By serving on a committee, business community volunteers can share new ideas and learn more about their communities.
Explore Chamber Committees & Task Forces
Utilize your connection with the Chamber and get your company associated with local events that impact your fellow community members.
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Ambassador Committee
Chair: Greg Gilliam, KC Scholars
Staff: Lisa Frogge
Objective: Recruit new members and foster membership in the club by mentoring new members.
Meeting Schedule: Noon. Second Wednesday of the month. Location: Chamber office.
Annual Gala Task Force
Chair: Joan Vande Voort, Bank Midwest
Staff: Megan Gray
Objective: The Committee organizes the evening’s entertainment and solicits donations for the auction held at the Annual Gala in February.
Meeting Schedule: TBD (October — February). Location: TBD.
Business Development Council
Chair: Brian Hubert, EJCB-American Family Insurance
Staff: Matt Baird
Objective: Plan Recess for Success based on issues that are of interest, timely and compelling to businesses.
Meeting Schedule: 8 a.m. Second Wednesday of the month. Location: Chamber office.
Diversity & Inclusion Committee
Chair: Terrell Ford, Klassic Transformations Barber Academy
Staff: Matt Baird
Objective: Coming Soon.
Meeting Schedule: Coming Soon.
Education Committee
Chair: Karla Williams, Pro Deo Youth Center
Staff: Megan Gray
Objective: Promote business partnerships with the education community; select four scholarship recipients each year, host a welcome breakfast for new teachers and the recipient for the LSR-7 Teacher of the Year award.
Meeting Schedule: 8:30 a.m. Third Wednesday of the month. Location: TBD.
Golf Task Force
Chair: Drew Reynolds, Edward Jones-Office of Drew Reynolds, Financial Advisor
Staff: Megan Gray
Objective: Organize the Chamber’s annual summer golf tournament each year.
Meeting Schedule: 4 p.m. Second Tuesday of the month (March—May). Location: Chamber office.
Governmental Relations Committee
Chair: Rick Smetana, University of Central Missouri Lee’s Summit
Staff: Matt Baird
Objective: Prepare legislation priorities for businesses by studying local, state, and federal legislative issues of interest to businesses. Plan an annual trip to Jefferson City to visit legislators, forums on special issues and elections, and local breakfast or luncheon meetings with the legislators during sessions.
Meeting Schedule: 7:30 a.m. Fourth Friday of the month. Location: Missouri Innovation Campus (Room B101).
Health & Human Services Committee
Chair: Trina Cole, Saint Luke’s Surgicenter – Lee’s Summit
Staff: Cathy Young
Objective: Research healthcare issues affecting the Lee’s Summit community and publish an online healthcare directory.
Meeting Schedule: 8 a.m. First Thursday of the month. Location: TBD.
Holiday Reception Task Force
Chair: Dina Canseco, Country Club Bank – Downtown
Staff: Linda Driskill
Objective: Organize and coordinate the Holiday Reception that takes place the first week of December.
Meeting Schedule: October—December. Location: Chamber office.
LEgislative Committee
Chair: Chip Touzinsky, Kimley-Horn and Associates
Staff: Matt Baird
Objective: Coming Soon.
Meeting Schedule: Coming Soon.
Military Affairs Committee
Chair: ElizaBeth Clayton, John Knox Village
Staff: Matt Baird
Objective: Provide information to community members regarding the economic and emotional impact of the base. Additionally, provide volunteer opportunities and interaction with the squadron.
Meeting Schedule: 3:30 p.m. Third Thursday of the month. Location: Chamber office.
Oktoberfest Committee
Chairs: Krissie Hutchins & Mindy Hall, Seventh Wave Insurance
Staff: Megan Gray
Objective: Plan the Annual Lee’s Summit Oktoberfest festival for the last weekend in September.
Meeting Schedule: 4 p.m. Second Tuesday of the month (April—September). Location: TBD.
Young Professionals Committee
Chair: Nate Tate, Nate Tate the Insurance Guy
Staff: Denise Elam
Objective: Provide networking opportunities for Chamber professionals between the ages of 21–35. The Young Professionals committee meets monthly to network, learn about the business community, and participate in community service projects.
Meeting Schedule: 11 a.m. Fourth Wednesday of the month. Location: Chamber office.
