Volunteer Opportunities with the
St. Francisville Chamber of Commerce

Get more involved with your community -- become a volunteer!

Joining a Chamber committee is an excellent way to get involved in the business community. You'll benefit by:

Chamber volunteers are real players in helping develop and execute strategic policy initiatives, plan events and in supporting outreach and business development programs.

All members in good standing and anyone on their staff are invited to enroll in Chamber committees. Committee meeting schedules vary, but generally committees meet no more than once a month for an hour. Many committees even conduct meetings via e-mail to make the best use of time. Volunteers are expected to:

To enroll as a Chamber volunteer, fill out the online committee form Your information will be automatically sent to us. Be sure to list your committee preferences on the enrollment form. You will be notified of your committee appointment by letter, which will tell you of your first meeting date.

Our open enrollment period runs November through January, however, a limited number of enrollments are available throughout the year to allow new members to participate. New volunteers start in January 2007. If you have any questions regarding the volunteer enrollment process, please contact Sherry Harmon 225.635.6717.

2007 Volunteer Opportunities

1.   Awards & Recognition Committee:  Offers advice and guidance to the Chamber's Award Program -- reviews award criteria and judging forms, creates and implements marketing plan. Solicits nominations  Community Service and Small Business Awards and assists with the awards presentation (including scripting) at the Chamber’s Annual Dinner. Council meets 4 times per year. Open to all members.

2.  Government Relations Committee:   Identifies and researches business-related public policy issues on town, parish, state and national levels. Formulates official recommendations of Chamber policy to the board of directors and provides forums for members to communicate with policy makers. Committee is comprised of CEOs, executives and members with a strong legislative or legal background. Committee meets on an as needed basis. Open to all members with Chamber approval.

3.   Ambassadors:   Serves as the liaison between the Chamber and its members. Ambassadors will personally welcome new members to the Chamber and encourage their participation in Chamber events. They will serve as a mentor and information resource regarding programs and benefits to assist new and existing members in realizing the full value of their membership. Ambassadors will represent the Chamber by attending ribbon cuttings and open houses and assisting at various events. They will also be asked to assist with member retention. Committee meets monthly. Must have served at least one year on a Chamber committee previously or be appointed by the Chamber.

4.   Economic Club Committee:   Plans, markets and executes the Economic Club luncheons, which showcase highly renowned business speakers and entrepreneurs to over 150 attendees. Duties will include phone calls, sponsorship solicitation, program content development and registration assistance. The committee will also develop policies geared to increase Club membership and achieve greater recognition in the community. Committee meets monthly. Open to all members with Chamber approval.

5.  Events Advisory Committee:  Helps the Chamber develop unique event and programming ideas as well as brainstorm speaker and topic ideas for Chamber seminars. May be asked to assist with marketing and sponsorship solicitation for annual events if needed. Committee meets on as as needed basis. Open to all members.

6.  Marketing & Communications Advisory Council:  Assists the Chamber with marketing and public relations acitivities for events, membership drives and community awareness programs. Committee meets 4 times a year with other meetings scheduled as needed. Open to all members with Chamber approval.

Sign up now, using our online form, for the next volunteer term starting in January 2007.