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Looking for a way to get more involved? The Austin Chamber offers current members many opportunities to share their expertise and enthusiasm with the community. It is a good way to build relationships and get more out of your membership. Our current volunteer task forces and committees are listed below.

Communications
Contact: Nan Matthews, 512.322.5623 or nmatthews@austinchamber.com

    Communications Council
    Goal: To support all Chamber communications activities.
    Time Commitment: Meetings as needed.

    Branding/Membership Committee
    Goal: Creative launch team and marketing campaign team to promote Chamber brand to various industries. Time Commitment: Varies.

    Business Awards Committee
    Goal: To seek out nominees for each category, assist with marketing of the event, recruit judges and help with winner videos and packages. Time Commitment: Varies.

    Media Appreciation Event Committee
    Goal: Secure location for event, sponsors and donations. Also assist with invitations, photography and event set-up. Time Commitment: Varies.

    Education and Talent Development Committee
    Goal: Assist with marketing, promotion and securing media partnerships and sponsorships for Financial Aid Saturdays, State of Education and 20,010 by 2010 initiative. Also help with developing radio plan for PSAs and remote events. Time Commitment: Varies.

    Web Site Redevelopment Committee
    Goal: Help with usability research and ideas for redesign, and help create materials for members-only area and online press center. Time Commitment: Varies.

Education &Talent Development
Contact: Drew Scherble, 512.322.5623 or dscheberle@austinchamber.com

    Goal: Austin Partners in Education (APIE) is working to link Austin ISD schools with community businesses, government agencies, and civic groups to create a collaborative learning culture. Volunteer in a variety of programs from classroom study groups to tutoring in after school programs. Time Commitment: One hour per week from August to May. For a detailed list of opportunities please visit www.austinpartners.org.

Governmental Relations
Contact Jeremy Martin, 512.322.5630 or jmartin@austinchamber.com

    Get Out the Vote Task Force
    Goal: To work with business community partners to improve voter turnout and education for upcoming elections. Time Commitment: Meetings as needed.

    The State/Federal Issues Committee
    Contact Sandy Hentges, 512.322.5638 or shentges@austinchamber.com

    Goal: Forms the Chamber’s legislative agenda at both the State and Federal level, share information regarding issues of interest, strategize regarding lobby efforts, and attend events with elected officials. Participants in the committee range from small business owners with an interest, but little to no experience, in politics to seasoned lobbyists. This is a great opportunity to get to know the process, volunteer your expertise or just interact with other Chamber members. Time Commitment: Meets on an ad hoc basis.

Membership
Contact Nancy Shields, 512.322.5618 or nshields@austinchamber.com

    Ambassador Committee
    Goal: To serve as the goodwill arm of the Chamber, to welcome new members and to promote member retention. Time Commitment: Meeting monthly from January to December; applicants accepted on a rolling basis.

    Membership Retention Committee
    Goal: To assist the Chamber with its member retention goals and strategies. Time Commitment: Meeting quarterly from January to December 2008.

    Business Awards Planning Committee
    Goal: To assist in planning and producing the Chamber's Annual Business Awards. Numerous committee opportunities available. Time Commitment: TBD

Regional Infrastructure & Development
Contact: Sandy Hentges, 512.322.5638 or shentges@austinchamber.com

    Transportation Committee
    Goal: A standing Chamber committee that serves as a forum for members to become informed on transportation issues in the region through presentations at the monthly meetings. The committee also makes recommendations on policy positions to the Board as issues arise. Time Commitment: Meeting monthly from January to December 2008.

Small Business
Contact Dustin Woodhead, 512.322.5619 or dwoodhead@austinchamber.com

    Small Business Solutions Task Force
    Goal: To assist with the topic/speaker ideas for four Small Business Solutions Seminars, and also are involved the day of the event assisting with set-up and greeting attendees. This is an opportunity to build relationships among committee members and with attendees at each event. Each committee member is recognized at each seminar and workshop. Time Commitment: Minimum of 6 meetings a year.