Committees

STANDING COMMITTEES :

AMBASSADORS - Act as the Public Relations arm of the Chamber by welcoming Chamber members to events including Breakfasts, Speaker Series Luncheons, Mixers, Ribbon Cuttings, and special events. Ambassador volunteer duties include contacting new members, assisting with registrations and raffles, and attending New and Renewing Member Orientations. Meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. in the Chamber Board Room. To participate, contact Committee Chair, Don Karvelis, dkarvelis@verizon.net

ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY - Review, create and recommend programs that benefit the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce members and promote the entertainment industry in Palm Springs. Meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of each month at 4:00 p.m. in the Chamber Board Room.  To participate, contact Committee Chair, Clancy Grass, amclassicsmedia@aol.com

GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS - Develop the Chamber Board's legislative platform, study local political candidates and proposed legislation and recommend endorsement to the Board of Directors.  Meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 3:30 p.m. in the Chamber Board Room.  To participate, contact Committee Chair, Leslie Hurst, leslie@clientadvocatesins.com

MARKETING - Develops marketing strategies for promoting the Chamber and its members. Meetings are held the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 3:00 p.m. in the Chamber Board Room. To participate, contact Committee Chair, Liz Gardner, liz@bestpromotionsinc.com


MEMBERSHIP - Develops strategies for retaining existing members and developing new members.  Meetings are held the 3rdth Thursday of each month at 3:00 p.m. in the Chamber Board Room.  To participate, contact Committee Chair, Valerie Zugates, valerie.zugates@ubs.com


EVENT COMMITTEES:

ATHENA AWARDS - December event. Committee meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from July to December at 3:00 p.m. in the Chamber Board Room. To participate, contact Denise Jacobs at denisej@pschamber.org

 BUSINESS SHOWCASE - April event. Committee meets as needed from July to April.  To participate, contact Committee Chair, Clancy Grass at amclassicsmedia@aol.com

 INSTALLATION GALA - June event. Committee meets as needed from March to June.  Committee Chair available, contact denisej@pschamber.org