greater severna park chamber of commerce committees - BlueToad

Greater Severna park Chamber of CommerCe CommitteeS
We encourage all Chamber members to get involved in a committee, referral group, or area of interest. To learn
more about the opportunities for involvement, please call Linda Zahn, CEO at the Chamber (410-647-3900).
CHAMBER CONNECTIONS COMMITTEE
Tammy Jones, AFLAC: 410-791-6648
Kitty Hopkins, Sharon Press II: 443-949-8384
Karyn Keating-Volke, Prudential PenFed Realty:
410-320-7301
Jessica Peyton, BB&T: 410-647-5867
The Chamber Connections Committee is our hospitality committee.
The members support our members at Ribbon Cuttings, attend
Welcome Breakfasts, and provide a warm welcome at Chamber
events. Listed are several key contacts for this group, and any of
them can provide more information, or you can call Linda Zahn in
the Chamber office at 410-647-3900.
LEGISLATIVE
The Chamber is a legislative “voice” for its members on business
issues or issues which affect our area or the growth and economic
welfare of our County. A Legislative Breakfast and a Legislative
Mixer are two of the events planned for 2012.
EDUCATION
Diane Brewer, HeimLantz, P.C.: 410-841-5575
Included in the initiatives of this committee are the Business Advisory
Board at Severna Park High School, and a Youth Leadership
Conference in 2012. The Chamber takes pride in being involved in
issues affecting both public and private schools in our area.
“BUSINESS BITES” Luncheon Seminar Series
Paulette Morris, Idea Weaver Promotions: 410-360-8882
Richard Legare, Capitol Title Insurance Agency:
410-544-0393
“TOAST OF SEVERNA PARK Toastmasters Organization
The Greater Severna Park Chamber had a role in getting this Toastmasters
Club started. The group currently meets at Woods Memorial
Presbyterian Church. Toastmasters helps people develop their
public speaking and leadership skills. For more information, contact
Andy Byrd, Vice President of Membership, at 410-980-3315.
INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE
This annual event is a “signature” event for the Chamber of Commerce.
Our 2012 parade will be held on Wednesday, July 4th, beginning
at 10 a.m., and will culminate with a festival at Cypress Creek
Park. The community is encouraged to participate in this beloved
community event. The theme will be chosen in early 2012 and applications
will be available by early spring. The Chamber is proud be
a part of events recognizing our Nation’s birthday.
HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING
This annual event is a winter “signature” event for the Chamber. Held
on Friday, November 30 in 2012, this event will provide entertainment
and an Open House at the Chamber’s building on Holly Avenue.
FUND RAISING
Two primary events are planned for 2012. They are our annual
“Driving Force” for Business Golf Tournament in September, and
the “Taste & Sip” of Greater Severna Park, planned for November.
Both events present the opportunity for involvement by our members,
and both are not only fund raisers, but “fun raisers” as well!
GREATER SEVERNA PARK WATERSHED ACTION
GROUP (W.A.G.)
Jim Brennan, Middleton Gardiner Group: 410-975-0099
The GSP W.A.G. is a coalition of various organizations
and government agencies dedicated to cleaning up the
North Cypress watershed. The group has branched out to other
environmental endeavors, such as an annual Earth Day event in the
spring.
LIAISON WITH ASPIRE
Linda Zahn, CEO: 410-674-3900
ASPIRE, Inc. is the Association for Severna Park Improvement, Renewal
and Enhancement. The Chamber has been actively involved since
this organization began with representatives from the Greater Severna
Park Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Severna Park Council.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Rick Sutton, Bank of Glen Burnie: 410-863-7134
Penny Cantwell, CommerceFirst Bank: 410-793-4550
Mike Phennicie, BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport: 410-859-7987
Encouraging a healthy and productive business environment is important.
The Business Development group organizes free informational
events to help our members stay abreast of important business information,
area development, regulations, and other topics key to business
success. The events are held monthly and are open to the public.
SHOP LOCAL
Dana Eckert, BankAnnapolis: 410-518-6885
This committee is focused on supporting local business and encouraging
the community to see the key role local businesses play in
keeping our community strong and vibrant. A Shop Local initiative
will launch in early 2012, with incentives and events to keep the
focus on shopping local.
SUCCESSFUL WOMEN IN BUSINESS
Pam Spearman, Mary Kay: 410-729-5648
Beth Mayer, BankAnnapolis: 410-518-6885
Nancy Greer, Jing Ying Institute of Kung Fu and Tai Chi:
410-431-5200
Events are planned to bring business women together, provide
information for their success, and the support they need to thrive
professionally and personally.
REFERRAL GROUPS
The Greater Severna Park Chamber of Commerce has six referral groups
that meet regularly and provide support and business leads to the other
members of the group. Two of our groups meet weekly and four meet
every other week. The groups that meet every other week are called
S.U.N. groups (Support Unlimited Network). Membership in one of
these groups is an added benefit of membership, at no additional cost.
Tuesday WEEKLY - 8:00 a.m.
Severna Park Community Center; Leader: karen Jeffries, Coldwell
Banker Residential Brokerage: 410-353-7003
Tuesday S.U.N. Group - 8:15 a.m.
at_the Chamber’s meeting room; Leader: Geli Bloomquist,
Creative Memories: 410-544-7383
Wednesday S.U.N. Group - 4:30 p.m.
at_the Chamber’s meeting room; Leader: Jim Fernen, Vertex
Carpentry: 443-926-6657
Thursday S.U.N. Group - 8:00 a.m.
at_the Chamber’s meeting room; Leader: ken Gent, Sunrise
Solutions: 410-573-0555
Friday WEEKLY - 8:00 a.m. at_the Chamber’s meeting room;
Leaders: Sue Russell, AFLAC: 410-703-0956 and Sharon Smith,
QBACIT: 443-758-7918
Friday WEEKLY - 9:30 a.m.
at_the Chamber’s meeting room; Leader: Renee kremm, New York
Life Insurance Co.: 410-757-5689
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