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.

MEET OUR AMBASSADORS

Committee Chair -Deborah Falzon
Keller Williams
deborah@deborahfalzon.com

Ambassador – David Wills
Bill & Rod’s Appliance, Inc.
dave@billandrodsappliance.com

Ambassador – Laura Abray
Brookdale Novi
lauabr@brookdale.com

Ambassador – Marjorie Rieckhoff
Michigan Schools & Government Credit Union
mrieckhoff@msgcu.org

Ambassador – Renee Drahman
Keller Williams Showcase – J. Renee Drahman
jacquelinedrahman@kw.com

Ambassador – Zeenat Mannan
Synergy Homecare
zeenatmannan@synergyhomecare.com

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

• Chair: Kari West
• Co-Chair: Chad Ever
• Committee Members: Cara Gardner, Audrey Ryskamp, Deborah Falzon, Kyle Ingraham, Lynn Lipman, and Sydney Lawson.
• Meeting Schedule: – Meets throughout the year on an as needed basis.

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:
• Committee Members: Chad Ever, Kari West, Matt Burns, Cara Gardner, Lynn Lipman, Dan Phillips, Audrey Ryskamp, Caleb Sheng, and Sydney Lawson.
• 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 January for a spring outing held at a member golf course.

• Chair: Matt Burns
• Co-Chair:
• Committee Members: Deb Falzon, Kyle Ingraham, Jen Matschikowski, Dan Phillips, Audrey Ryskamp, Kari West, and Sydney Lawson.
• Meeting Schedule: Meets throughout the year on an as needed basis

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
• Committee Members: Joan Baert, Linda Hyaduck, Mona Diegel, Cara Johnson, Lauren Royston, Matt Burns, Caleb Sheng, and Sydney Lawson.
• Meeting Schedule: Call for specific dates.

Helps to organize annual Job Fair.

• Chair: Mona Diegel
• Co-Chair: Sydney Lawson
• Committee Members:Lynn Lipman and Audrey Ryskamp
• 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:
• Co-Chair:
• Committee Members: Dan Phillips, Lynn Lipman, Deborah Falzon, Matt Burns, and Sydney Lawson.
• 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
• Committee Members:  Cara Gardner and Sydney Lawson
• Meeting Schedule: as needed