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CHAMBER EVENT & ACTIVITY COMMITTEES and who to contact for participation!
The Ambassadors are key to membership retention and recruitment. Ambassadors mentor new members, educate, involve and engage Chamber members. They assist members in reaching the maximum value of their investment. Ambassadors provide hospitality at events, are well-informed about the Chamber and conduct outreach and sales activities on behalf of the Chamber.
Chair: Leah Fonte, ERA property World, 203-877-1221, leah.fonte@era.com Ian Kasowitz, Charter Oak, 203-464-7420, ian.kasowitz@gmail.com Jana Rahrig, Adecco Employment Solutions, 203-878-8660, jana.rahrig@adeccona.com Devon Taylor, Sonic Solutions, 203-499-7168, info@sonicsolutionsllc.com Barbara Prince, Simply Serving, LLC, 203-980-8516, simplyserving@setuptocleanup.com Frank Donroe, Sam's Club, , 203-795-8456, fpdonro.s06442.us@samsclub.com Bernard Simons, Bank of America Tino & Maria Russo, ERA Property World, 203-877-1221, tino.russo@era.com Michael Shiner, Fresh Concepts, 203-777-3960, mshiner@freshconcepts.net Andrea Schiffrin, Coldwell Banker, Orange, 203-795-6000, Andrea.schiffrin@sbmoves.com Mary-Ann White, Weichert, Realtors, Orange, 203-795-2700, mwhite@weichertrp.com Carol Smullen, Orange Chamber of Commerce, 203-795-3328, carol@orangechamber.com
The Annual Meeting & Awards Event Committee plans and implements this September function. Nominations are solicited from the membership and recognitions are awarded based on Chamber criteria. Newly elected Board Members are acknowledged and presented at this time. The committee selects a site and menu, solicits sponsors and distributes and sells tickets.
Chair: Bob Archambault, 203-795-3716 Ron Capozziello, Peoples United Bank, 203-795-3596, ron.capozziello@peoples.com Paul Grimmer, Orange Economic Dev. Corp., 203-891-1045, pgrimmer@orangeedc.com Don Lewis, 203-795-3486, donsharkfin@optonline.net Hamid Malakpour, Commerce Bank, 203-891-0524, hamid.malakpour@yesbanl.com Bob Reid, R.J. Reid Associates, 203-799-8176, rjreid@optonline.net Mike Richetelli, Colonial Properties, 203-795-8060, mike@colprop.com Mike Thompson, Coldwell Banker, 203-795-6000, Michael.thompson@cbmoves.com Frank Woodruff Rogers, 203-795-3511, fwrogers@gmail.com Carol Smullen, Orange Chamber of Commerce, 203-795-3328, carol@orangechamber.com
The Business After Hours Committee plans all of the BAH events. They recruit businesses to host the after hours activity and assist the business with the implementation of this important networking event.
Chair: Don Lewis, 203-795-3486, Donsharkfin@optonline.net Luisa Kazaferi, Salon Lui, 203-799-2006, Kazaferi@sbcglobal.net Kara Kelly DeRosa, Law Office of Kara Kelly DeRosa, 203-298-0655, kderosalaw@yahoo.com Barbara Prince, Simply Serving, LLC, 203-980-8516, Simplyservicing@setuptocleanup.com Cindy Swanson, Courtyard by Marriott, 203-799-2200, cswanson@whghotels.com Michael Thompson, Coldwell Banker, 203-795-6000, Michael.Thompson@cbmoves.com Yael Wertheimer, Alternate Office Solutions, 203- 891-8393, yael.wertheimer@yahoo.com Carol Smullen, Orange Chamber of Commerce, 203-795-3328, Carol@orangectchamber.com
The Communications Committee is responsible for the development and maintenance of the Chamber Website, including posting the Chamber activities calendar and current news stories promoting Chamber events.
Chair: Robert Reid, R.J. Reid Associates, 203-799-8176, rjreid@optonline.net Bridget Albert, The Bulletin, 203-401-3531, balbert@ctcentral.com Doug Ardrey, Peoplelink Staffing, 203-878-1289, dardrey@peoplelinkstaffing.com Jeff Reneer, Shell Systems, LLC, 203-876-7511, jeffreneer@shellllc.com Rick Roberts, Freeman Roberts Associates, 203-795-1591, jroberts3@optonline.net Tim Rogers, PC Services & Consulting, 203-874-5667, trogers@pcservicesonline.net Michael Shiner, Fresh Concepts, 203-777-3960, mshiner@freshconcepts.net Carol Smullen, Orange Chamber of Commerce, 203-795-3328, Carol@orangectchamber.com
The Golf Tournament Committee plans and implements the Chamber’s Annual Golf Tournament. Members develop the budget, solicit sponsorships and players, select the venue and recruit volunteers to assist with the tournament.
Co-Chair: Paul Grimmer, Orange Economic Development Corp, 203-891-1045, pgrimmer@orangeedc.com Co-Chair: Michael Richetelli, Colonial Properties, 203-795-8060, Mike@colprop.com Camille Bertrand, New York Life Insurance Company, 203-385-5160, Camilleber@aol.com Richard Cenami, Tsunami Embroidery, 203-795-4400, Tsunamiembroider@aol.com Antonio Cervone, Liberty Mutual, 203-268-8844, Antonio.cervone@libertymutual.com Ken Comstock, Tri-City Heating & Cooling, 203-874-8279, ken@tricityappliance.com Don Lewis, 203-795-3486, Donsharkfin@optonline.net Debra Lozanov, New York Life Insurance Company, 203-385-5160, Dk@stratfieldgroup.com Hamid Malakpour, Commerce Bank, 203-891-0524, Hamid.malakpour@yesbank.com Mari Mariano, Center of Balance Personal Training, 203-298-0707, mariano239@comcast.com Dr. Anthony Milano, Neighborhood Chiropractic Center, LLC, 203-931-9816, anthonymilano@netzero.com Michael Shiner, Fresh Concepts, 203-777-3960, mshiner@freshconcepts.net Michael Thompson, Coldwell Banker, 203-795-6000, Michael.Thompson@cbmoves.com Carol Smullen, Orange Chamber of Commerce, 203-795-3328, Carol@orangectchamber.com
The Holiday Party Committee plans and implements this festive December event. Members secure a site, plan the menu, plan a program, distribute and sell tickets.
Chair: Don Lewis, 203-795-3486, Donsharkfin@optonline.net Luisa Kazaferi, Salon Lui, 203-799-2006, Kazaferi@sbcglobal.net Kara Kelly DeRosa, Law Office of Kara Kelly DeRosa, 203-298-0655, kderosalaw@yahoo.com Mari Mariano, Center of Balance Personal Training, 203-298-0707, mariano239@comcast.com Carol Smullen, Orange Chamber of Commerce, 203-795-3328, Carol@orangectchamber.com
Leads Groups: O.P.E.N. I and O.P.E.N. II The Orange Premier Exchange Networking Groups meet once a week at Laurel Estates, 245 Indian River Road in Orange. O.P.E.N I meets 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday and O.P.E.N. II meets 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday. The goal of the Leads Groups is to facilitate the generation of business leads for members of the group by creating a reciprocal networking environment. Only one member per industry category is accepted into each group and you must be a Chamber member to join.
Frank Donroe, Sam's Club, , 203-795-8456, fpdonro.s06442.us@samsclub.com
The Legislative Action Committee serves as the connection between the Chamber and its local, state and federal government representatives. In addition, the committee brings issues and programs to Chamber members that may be affected by legislative or administrative action between business and government.
Bridget Albert, The Bulletin, 203-401-3531, balbert@ctcentral.com Brian Fournier, The Fournier Law Office, 203-389-9500, brian@fournierlawfirm.com Ginny Kozlowski, Greater New Haven CVB, 203-777-8550, ginnyk@visitnewhaven.com Don Lewis, 203-795-3486, Donsharkfin@optonline.net Anthony Nastri, 203-795-4286, nast3@aol.com Michael Richetelli, Colonial Properties, 203-795-8060, Mike@colprop.com Carol Smullen, Orange Chamber of Commerce, 203-795-3328, Carol@orangectchamber.com
The Marketing Task Force evaluates and makes recommendations regarding Chamber marketing strategies, collateral materials, and programs in order to maximize the efforts of the Chamber as it seeks to provide value to the members through recruitment, retention, promotion, education and networking activities.
Chair: Michelle Kelly, Graphic Ways Design, 203-799-2723, Michele@graphicwaysdesign.com Bridget Albert, The Bulletin, 203-401-3531, balbert@ctcentral.com Frank Donroe, Sams Club, 203-795-8456, fpdonro.s06442.us@samsclub.com Erika Oliphant, Coldwell Banker, 203-795-6000, Erika.oliphant@cbmoves.com Robert Reid, R.J. Reid Associates, 203-799-8176, rjreid@optonline.net Joan Roberts, Freeman Roberts Associates, 203-795-1591, jroberts3@optonline.net Michael Shiner, Fresh Concepts, 203-777-3960, mshiner@freshconcepts.net Rocky Salperto, Orange Town News, 203-668-3368, rocky@orangetownnews.com Carol Smullen, Orange Chamber of Commerce, 203-795-3328, Carol@orangectchamber.com
The Membership Committee develops recruitment strategies and recruits members to assist in implementing campaigns to increase the Chamber’s membership.
Chair: Jana Rahrig, Adecco Employment Solutions, 203-878-8660, jana.rahrig@adeccona.com Camille Bertrand, New York Life Insurance Company, 203-385-5160, Camilleber@aol.com Frank Donroe, Sams Club, 203-795-8456, fpdonro.s06442.us@samsclub.com Debra Lozanov, New York Life Insurance Company, 203-385-5160, Dk@stratfieldgroup.com David Metzger, Sign-a-rama, 203-795-5450, ctsigns@aol.com Michael Thompson, Coldwell Banker, 203-795-6000, Michael.Thompson@cbmoves.com Devon Taylor, Sonic Solutions, 203-499-7168, info@sonicsolutionsllc.com Carol Smullen, Orange Chamber of Commerce, 203-795-3328, Carol@orangectchamber.com
The Picnic Committee plans the annual barbeque in June, selecting the menu, promoting the event and selling tickets.
Chair: Robert Archambault, 203-795-3716 Don Lewis, 203-795-3486, Donsharkfin@optonline.net John VanArman, 203-795-5821 Carol Smullen, Orange Chamber of Commerce, 203-795-3328, Carol@orangectchamber.com
Wednesday’s Women, the Chambers Women’s Leadership Group meets for lunch at area restaurants, the last Wednesday of every month to plan and implement educational events, fund raising activities for community service projects, and networking programs. Chair: Carolyn Shiffman, Carolyn Shiffman Consulting, 203-530-9851, shiffmanconsulting@yahoo.com
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