Spring 2012 - Camarillo Chamber of Commerce

New Committee Chair named
Ambassador of the Quarter
Q: How long have you been a
Chamber member and Ambassador?
A: I’ve been a Chamber member
for over 3 years and an Ambassador for
almost a year. I became Chair of the
Ambassadors in January.
Q: What does being a Chamber
Ambassador mean to you?
A: Being an Ambassador is
about building relationships – relationships
among chamber members as well
as with the chamber. As an ambassador,
I enjoy connecting with new members
and facilitating connections between
others. I also believe that the Ambassa-
dors can speak to the benefits of chamber
membership in a compelling, firsthand
way.
Q: What is your favorite memory
or story of your time as an Ambassador?
A: I’m just enjoying the camaraderie
with other Ambassadors and getting
to know them better at events and at
our monthly meeting. It’s like anything
else – you get out what you put in.
Q: What is your personal philosophy,
either in business or life in
general?
A: My personal and professional
Committees
The Camarillo Chamber of Commerce Chamber Ambassadors are key to the successful
workings of the Chamber. They act as an extension of the Chamber’s member services department,
reaching out to new members and existing members, making them feel welcome,
answering questions and acting as liaisons between the Chamber staff and members.
Gloria Miele (Optimal Development Coaching) was recently named Ambassador of the
Quarter for the third quarter of the 2011/2012 fiscal year. In order to receive this honor, a
Chamber Ambassador must have completed certain tasks like delivering plaques to new members, attending events such
as ribbon cuttings, breakfasts and luncheons, as well as recruiting new member leads for the Membership Director.
Miele, who is the new Chair for the Ambassadors, is a very well rounded individual. She likes to keep busy and
is one of those people who is always participating and helping out. In her “real life” Miele works as a business coach,
mother and avid volunteer, yet she still managed to fit all her ambassadorial duties into her busy schedule, going above
and beyond to help the Chamber reach its mission.
philosophy is to play to your strengths
as much as possible. Focus on what you
do well and what you love to do, and
you’ve got the best chance to be at the
top of your game.
Q: What do you like to do in your
spare time?
A: I try to strike a balance between
family, service and self-care. Our
family really enjoys live music and theatre.
My husband plays in a band and
our daughter is involved in choir and
theatre, so there’s always some kind of
performance, rehearsal or practice. I
like to travel and often have the opportunity
to go to different places on business
and extend my stay to explore the area
and visit friends or family who might
be nearby. I’m also a Girl Scout leader,
which is a lot of fun and really gratifying.
I serve on a number of boards and
committees for other non-profits that
support education, the arts, and the empowerment
of girls and women. I also
love Zumba, yoga, and time at the spa.
Q: Do you have any parting
words of wisdom you would like to impart
to our readership?
A: It’s always important to have
a positive attitude. Studies show that
positivity is related to creative thinking,
greater productivity, longevity, better
health and a host of other positive
outcomes. Plus it feels good and has
a positive impact on those around you.
So smile and enjoy!
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