AMBASSADORS/MEMBER SERVICES COMMITTEE
Mission: To welcome new businesses and assist in their awareness of Chamber activities and programs and to promote their involvement in these activities. To retain existing businesses and industries by showing appreciation and seeking their involvement

Programs:

1. Attend all special Chamber events, including ribbon cuttings and ground breakings
2. Continue to visit with new and existing members to assist with membership retention.
3. Host new member reception.
4. Publish Buyers’ Guide/Membership Directory.
5. Adopt a "Buddy System" to each new member to invite to chamber events.

2007 Ambassadors Committee

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Mission: To provide support to the Board of Commissioners, the Development Authority of Gordon County, the Airport
Authority, and the Mayors and City Councils of county municipalities as they all work to improve community infrastructure
and enhance the business climate in order to facilitate commerce and improve the quality of life of Gordon County.

Program of Work:

1. Monitor the implementation of the new joint Gordon County, Calhoun, Fairmount, Resaca, Plainville, and Ranger comprehensive plan 2007-2027 to ensure that the plan is being followed and implemented.
2. Coordinate with the county to prepare a five minute promotional DVD to inform and promote the Gordon County community
   to new residents and prospective businesses
3. Encourage that all governmental meetings and processes are open to the public to the maximum extent possible
   including televising of all public meetings such as county commission meetings, city council meetings, and Board of
   Education meetings, and providing general information and events about each city
4. Work with Coosa Valley Technical College regarding obtaining a cable connection from a cable provider and establishing
   a studio that would create original cable programming
5. Conduct two political forums during the 2008 election year including a forum prior to the primary election and another
   forum prior to the general election.

Committee Members:

CONVENTION & VISITORS COMMITTEE
Mission: To promote activities and events that attract visitors to Gordon County, and to create an environment and a quality of life that make people feel welcome, entertained and eager to return to the area.

Programs:

1. Sponsor an event that will eventually draw tourists to our community (2008 More than a Taste of Calhoun)

2. Develop and circulate a brochure which showcases the meeting facilities in our community

3. Partner with the Northwest Georgia Regional Fair and the Calhoun Main Street Partnership to sponsor the annual Calhoun Christmas Parade

4. Inform community and visitors of upcoming cultural, entertainment and recreational activities by publishing a community calendar of events

5. Develop and implement a training program for employees of hotels and motels highlighting the attractions of Gordon County

Long Range Goal: Partner with the Public Relations Committee to secure a sign for the Chamber featuring local Chamber and CVB events

Committee Members:

More Than Taste of Calhoun, May 5

DRUGS DON’T WORK COMMITTEE
Mission: To promote initiatives which identify and reduce substance abuse in Gordon County
Programs:

1. Keep all DDW members informed about effective ways to prevent drug abuse through a monthly newsletter.
2. Provide all supervisors and employees with a monthly newsletter on how to supervise a certified drug-free workplace
3. Encourage industries to mandate treatment for employees with alcohol/substance abuse problems.
4. Provide public service announcements through the local media.
5. Sponsor a community-wide Drug Education Seminar.
6. Sponsor community and school activities during National Red Ribbon Week.
7. Support community drug awareness programs

Committee Members:

Governor Perdue’s Red Ribbon Award

EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Mission:To promote quality education and recognize accomplishments of students and educators in Gordon County. This committee endeavors to bring business and industry into our local classrooms as well as offer educational opportunities to business and industry

Programs:

1. Present scholarships to seniors from Calhoun High School, Gordon Central High School, Sonoraville High School, and
   Georgia Cumberland Academy and recognize Teachers of the Year from these systems. Scholarships for students and
   gift certificates for teachers are generated by the annual Educational Scholarship Golf Tournament
2. Promote the following initiatives which bring local business leaders into the classrooms and take educators into their workforce
   • Offer the Choices program to all 8th graders and other similar programs at various grade levels in conjunction with the Existing Industries Committee
   • Support Junior Achievement program in all schools
   • Support all local school programs such as FYI (Freshman Year Initiative) to improve high school completion rate and encourage post secondary options
   • Work in conjunction with the Calhoun-Gordon Council for a Literate Community in support of school attendance through the GRAD (Get Ready, Aspire and Dream) program
   • Provide a Speakers’ Bureau
   • Provide online access to Chamber Scholarship Application
3. Have at least one Education Committee member as the liaison with Existing Industries Committee
4. Work in conjunction with post secondary schools to advance career opportunities for all students
5. Promote annual Teacher Appreciation Week

2007 Business Expo, October 18