Find a Committee That’s Right for You
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
Ambassador Committee
Chair: Darrell Leven
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.
Military Affairs Committee
Chair: ElizaBeth Clayton, John Knox Village
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.
Business Development Council
Chair: Jane Monroe, Embrace the Grape Beverage Catering
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.
Membership Committee
Chair: Nancy Scott, Where Your Money Went
Objective: Conduct contact calls with current members of the Chamber and drive efforts to retain existing members.
Meeting Schedule: Noon. Last Wednesday of the month. Location: Chamber office.
Education Committee
Chair: Karla Williams, Pro Deo Youth Center
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.
Health & Human Services Committee
Chair: Rachelle Lemon, trUbalance Nutrition
Objective: Researche 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.
Governmental Relations Committee
Chair: Chip Touzinsky, Garver
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).
Young Professionals Committee
Chair: Haley Wrisinger, Evergreen Chiropractic
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.
Annual Gala Task Force
Chair: Joan Vande Voort, Bank Midwest
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.
Oktoberfest Committee
Chair: Rachel Dyer, Dyer Oil Graphics
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.
Golf Task Force
Chair: Drew Reynolds, Edward Jones-Office of Drew Reynolds, Financial Advisor
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.
Holiday Reception Task Force
Chair: Dina Canseco, Country Club Bank – Downtown
Objective: Organize and coordinate the Holiday Reception that takes place the first week of December.
Meeting Schedule: October—December. Location: Chamber office.
