Become Involved In Important Chamber Programs

As a Chamber member, you are encouraged to become involved in YOUR Chamber and YOUR community!  One of the best ways to do that is by serving on a Chamber council or committee.  You will make a difference, but you will also make new friends and new business contacts!

Take a moment to review our council and committee opportunities, and then please make your selections at the bottom of the page.  We'll keep you posted on meetings, activities, and important information.

Committee membership is limited to Chamber members, with the exception of Shrimp Festival, which is open to all community volunteers.

To view a complete list of your 2012 Chamber leadership, click here.

CHAMBER COUNCILS

ANNUAL NATIONAL SHRIMP FESTIVAL COUNCIL
Vice Chair: Ron Kutter
Mission: To produce the Annual National Shrimp Festival.


CIVIC & GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Vice Chair: Scott Shamburger
Mission: To serve as a proactive advocate for the business community and members on
issues, obstacles and strategies regarding civic and governmental affairs.


CONSERVATION & NATURAL RESOURCES COUNCIL
Vice Chair: Steve Jones
Mission: To preserve and enhance the natural resources of the Alabama Gulf Coast
through education and communication.


ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Vice Chair: Doug Warren
Mission: To foster cooperation and progress among the Chamber, BCEDA, City of Gulf
Shores and City of Orange Beach on economic development activities.

EDUCATIONAL AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Vice Chair: Jason Holt
Mission: To position the Chamber to excel in its role as champions of education.


FINANCE COUNCIL
Vice Chair: Andrew Harrell
Mission: To ensure the availability of capital resources.

MARINE TRADES COUNCIL
Vice chair: John Fitzgerald
Mission: To protect the Marine Trades Industry on the Alabama Gulf Coast.


MEMBERSHIP COUNCIL
Vice Chair: John Turberville
Mission: To encourage, strengthen, and retain membership.


RETAIL & BUSINESS SERVICES COUNCIL
Vice Chair: Susan Sizemore
Mission: To provide leadership and counseling to area retailers and businesses to help
increase stability and growth.

TOURISM & SPECIAL EVENTS COUNCIL
Vice Chair: Talty O’Connor
Mission: To produce events encouraging tourism.



CHAMBER COMMITTEES

CHAMBER AMBASSADORS COMMITTEE
Application Required
The Ambassadors are just what their name implies!  They represent our Chamber and serve as critical links between the Chamber and its members.  They participate at ribbon-cuttings, ground-breakings,  assist at Chamber events such as Business After Hours and First Friday Forum, and work on our membership drive.


ISLAND SPIRIT COMMITTEE
This committee oversees the work of one of our Chamber's signature projects -- the monthly Island Spirit Award.  They promote the program and they assist with the selection and recognition of the recipients.


WOMEN IN BUSINESS
This committee helps to promote  networking and success among women in business.