Dynamic, action-oriented committees are the means to get involved and become part
of a winning team. The Chamber’s 2008 committees will implement the Chamber’s 2008
Program of Work. Please select the committee(s) on which you would like to serve and return
the bottom portion of this form to the Chamber office.


Great Links Golf Tournament

To plan the Chamber’s annual golf tournament Thursday, June 19 at Deerfield Country Club which provides members an opportunity to network and have a day of fun. The June Business After Hours will follow the tournament.
Chairs: Marty McCullough, BancorpSouth and Alan Chester, Ridgeland Computer Repair

Economic Development

To coordinate the Chamber’s Annual Shop Ridgeland First! pre-holiday shopping extravaganza held Saturday, October 25 – Saturday, November 15, 2008 and to monitor legislation which pertains to businesses and economic development.
Chairs: Bailey Chandler, Wachovia Bank and Alan Chester, Ridgeland Computer Repair

Quarterly Business Briefs

A quarterly forum for Chamber members and the community, providing an opportunity for information sharing and a lively exchange of ideas.
Chairs: Mike McCain, Citizens National Bank and Bert Jackson, Hederman Brothers

Hearts for Children

To explore ways to contribute to the city’s youth by raising money to meet their needs through the sale of Gail Pittman ceramic crosses or other fundraising ideas.
Chair: Tina Lakey, CenterPoint Energy

Diplomat Council

Represents the Chamber as liaisons to the business community. Attends ribbon cuttings, groundbreakings, grand openings, Business After Hours and other Chamber events. Assists with the Chamber’s New Member Coffee. Contacts prospective members and participates in the Chamber’s recruitment and retention program. Serve as the Chamber’s goodwill ambassadors.
Co-captains: Sandra Monohan, City of Ridgeland and Skye Jones, UBS Financial Services

Junior Diplomat Council

Designed to develop the potential of our future community and state leaders, the Junior Diplomat Program takes 11th and 12th grade students on a journey where youth can learn to make a difference in their community.
Co-advisors: Allison Lunsford, Northpark Mall and Jim Lowery, Pear Orchard Business Center
 

Denim & Diamonds

To plan a “ladies night out” featuring a fashion show and silent auction, Thursday, September 4, 2008  at the Jackson Country Club.
Chair: Penny Danford, TempStaff

Make a Difference Day

Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008 is Make A Difference Day. Committee members will select a Ridgeland project which addresses a specific need. Past Make A Difference Day projects have included: painting fire hydrants; the play-ground at Sunnybrook Children’s Home; raising money for the library at Ridgeland High School; restoring homes of elderly long-time Ridgeland residents; assisting in storm debris clean-up in Laurel after Hurricane Katrina and landscaping the grounds of the Family Support Center and making 650 fruit baskets for senior residents living in Ridgeland and Madison retirement and assisted living facilities.
Chair: Rex Everett, Allstate-Everett Agency

Community Development

To coordinate and plan the Chamber’s Annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast in December at Highlands Presbyterian Church.
Chair: Allison Lunsford, Northpark Mall

Annual Banquet

To plan the Chamber’s Annual Awards Banquet honoring Chamber volunteers for their contributions to the Chamber and City. The banquet will be held Thursday, January 22, 2009 at the Hilton Jackson.
Chair: TBA