Volunteer—It's Good for Your Business!

The Chamber is looking for dedicated, community-minded volunteers from its membership to serve on its various committees. No matter what your interests or strengths there is a committee that would welcome your involvement.

Volunteering is the best way to make the most out of your membership. It will give you an opportunity to learn how the Chamber works and what it takes to make this organization run. You will have a chance to gain more exposure within the organization, and most importantly it will allow you to forge meaningful relationships within your community. If you value your membership, take the time to make it work for you.

Please see the committee descriptions below to get a better sense of what each committee within the Chamber has to offer. If you are a member and interested in becoming more involved, please contact the Chamber at 596-0376.

Annual Dinner Committee

This committee plans the Annual Chamber Dinner and Awards Ceremony. Over 380 chamber members, guests and dignitaries attend a reception and dinner, followed by an awards ceremony. The business awards ceremony recognizes organizations and businesses for their contributions to the community, ranging from economic enhancement, community service and commercial building expansion/renovation to commercial interior improvement. The Community Person of the Year award is awarded to an individual, who, through his/her professional and civic deeds, has greatly enhanced the quality of life in our community.

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Awards Committee

The Awards Committee oversees the awards for the Chamber Annual Dinner. They review the award categories each year and determine the award categories, descriptions and awardees for each category.

NOTE: The Community Person of the Year Selection sub-committee is comprised of the current Chamber President, Past Chamber President, Incoming Chamber President, and current presidents of two civic community organizations.

Penobscot Bay Business Expo Committee

The Penobscot Bay Business Expo is held in the spring each year at the Samoset Resort in Rockport Maine. As always the public is invited and encouraged to attend free of charge for all of the events. Meet the people who provide the goods and services in our communities, and have a chance to win some great prizes. The committee is assisted by a Chamber Staff member.

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Bylaws Committee

The Bylaws Committee will meet if there is a specific change proposed to the Chamber bylaws. The Chamber bylaws may be amended by a majority of the members at any regular or special meetings, provided the notice for the meeting includes the proposals for amendments or alterations. These shall be submitted to the Board and members in writing, at least ten days in advance of the meeting at which they are to be acted upon. Bylaws amendments shall become effective immediately upon adoption.

Chamber Auction Committee

The Chamber Auction is an annual event in which hundreds of businesses and organizations donate items and services. The revenue raised from this auction is an integral part of the Chamber's financial well-being and provides them with the financial resources to successfully complete their annual Program of Work. This committee will continue to explore methods to improve the fundraising levels and to determine the optimum timing and location of the auction.

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