Chamber Committees

Chamber committees are comprised of volunteer members who are continuously working to improve the Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and shape its future. Through committee involvement, members have the opportunity to effect change in areas specific to their business, and to make important business contacts. Involvement in a Chamber committee advances everyone’s prosperity!

The Ambassador Committee is the life blood of the Chamber. The mission of this committee is an outreach and retention initiative to recruit new Chamber members and retain current Chamber members. This responsibility encompasses many activities, and the members of this committee participate in the majority of the Chamber ceremonial functions, such as ribbon cuttings, ground breakings and grand openings. The Ambassadors act as mentors for new members throughout the first year of Chamber membership.

Meeting Schedule: Ambassadors meet the last Wednesday of each month at 10 am at the Chamber office.

Chamber Staff Liaison: Wendy Wills, Membership Manager
Committee Chair: Deborah Falzon, Keller Williams
Committee Co-Chair: Marjorie Rieckhoff, Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union

MEET OUR AMBASSADORS

Deborah Falzon, Keller Williams, deborah@deborahfalzon.com

Amanda Hepola-Gomez, Huron Valley State Bank, Ahepola-gomez@hvsb.com

Dave Wills, Bill and Rod’s Appliances, dave@billandrodsappliance.com

Jane Lee, BDM Solutions, jane@bdm-solutionsllc.com

Laura Abray, Brookdale Novi, lauabr@brookdale.com

Marc Rogers, Lakes Area Neighbors Magazine, mrogers@bestversionmedia.com

Marjorie Rieckhoff, Michigan School & Govt CU, mrieckhoff@msgcu.org

Renee Drahman, Keller Williams Showcase, jacquelinedrahman@kw.com

Tony Curvey, TLC Realty, tonycurvey@kw.com

Zeenat Mannan, Synergy Homecare, Zeenatmannan@synergyhomecare.com

The Awards Committee meets as needed to organize Annual Community Awards event.

• Chair: Holly Gerdom
• Co-Chair: Audrey Ryskamp
• Meeting Schedule: – Meets throughout the year on an as needed basis. Event planning focused from Oct. – Feb. 

The By-Laws/Nominating Committee provides nominations for Board of Director open board seats. The Committee also conducts an annual review of the LACC By-Laws.

• Chair: Sue Vanderwill
• Co-Chair: Mona Diegel
• Meeting Schedule: – Meets throughout the year on an as needed basis.

An enjoyable social event providing an opportunity for members and the community to have fun and network. Plans begin in Feb. for a spring outing held at a member golf course.

• Chair: Matt Burns
• Co-Chair: Dan Phillips
• Meeting Schedule: Meets throughout the year on an as needed basis. Event planning typically between Feb. – Jun. 

This committee considers, reviews and acts on local, state and national issues that directly affect the Lakes Area community. It also strives to inform chamber members of these issues and increase overall awareness.

• Chair: Sue Vanderwill
• Co-Chair: Cara Johnson
• Meeting Schedule: Call for specific dates.

This exciting outdoor concert features two bands and is reminiscent of the old days of Pine Knob. Great music under the stars with Green Lake as a beautiful back drop. You won’t want to miss it! Bring your friends, family and neighbors!

• Chair: Deborah Falzon
• Co-Chair: Susan Vanderwill
• Meeting Schedule: (Call for specific dates.)

The Programs Committee develops and produces events designed with Chamber members in mind. Such events include semi-annual membership breakfasts/luncheons, networking & educational programs. Projects to date include timely roundtable discussions such as Small/Home-based Business Roundtable and the annual Holiday Mixer. This committee also works to coordinate scheduling of various committee events throughout the year.

• Chair: Sue Vanderwill
• Co-Chair: 
• Meeting Schedule: as needed