Committees & Task Forces

Jim Calhoun - Vice Chairman

• Business After Hours
  Chairman: Skeebo Reichert
  Co-Chair:  TBD
  As one of the Chamber's most popular events, this series of 11 monthly mixers provides Chamber members the opportunity to network after work.  Sponsors are given the opportunity to highlight their businesses during the event. New Chamber members are also recognized at this event.

• Business Networking Breakfast
  Chairman: Sonny Jaramillo
  Co-Chair: Tammy Lawson
  Early-morning networking allows individuals to make contacts before work. A sponsor is highlighted and briefly presents their company. After breakfast and sponsor presentation, participants meet with new and existing Chamber members. This committee meets at 8:00am the second Wednesday of every month directly following Breakfast.

• Business Link Luncheon
  Chairmen: Seleese Thompson-Mann & Lisa Shed
  Lunch time networking allows individuals to make contacts during the work day. A sponsor is highlighted and briefly presents their company. After lunch and sponsor presentation, participants meet with new and existing Chamber members. 

• Golf Tournament
  Chairman:Jim Calhoun
  Co-Chair: TBD
  Our 4th annual golf tournament is a prime opportunity to get involved. The committee will plan, organize and coordinate sponsorships and the events of the day. The tournament is a unique golfing experience for Chamber members. Members will have the opportunity to advertise and showcase their business at the event. This committee meets at 4:00pm the third Wednesday of every month at the Temple Chamber of Commerce.

• Communication
  Chairman: Melissa Davis
  This committee writes and produces the Focus on Business, a monthly publication distributed in the local newspaper. It covers Chamber events, recognizes member accomplishments, and advertises community events and initiatives.  This committee meets at 12:00 pm the first Thursday of every month at the Temple Chamber of Commerce.

• Red Carpet Ambassadors
  Chairman: Sandy Pontes
  Co-Chair:  Kenny Kelly
  This group serves as the official representatives of the Chamber in welcoming new members, conducting ribbon cuttings, and assisting with other member services and recruitment.  This committee meets at 12:00 pm the second Wednesday of every month at the Temple Chamber of Commerce.
   

Eyal Kaczur- Vice Chairman

• Leadership Temple
  President:  Jason Tuttle
  Curriculum Chair: Christine Parks
  This series of 9 classes culminates in final group action reports and a graduation ceremony. It maintains a strong alumni network and prepares future Temple leaders for community-oriented, decision-making positions.  Leadership Temple is a class that is appointed by the Executive Leadership Temple Board that accepts appilcations each year.

• Downtown Temple Alliance
  Chairman:  John Tipton
  Co-Chair:   Don Nelson
  This alliance promotes the revitalization, re-development and preservation of downtown Temple through its four main initiatives: parking, historic preservation, business and public outreach.  This committee meets at 3:00pm the first Tuesday of every month at the Temple Chamber of Commerce.

• Bloomin' Temple Festival
  Chairmen: Kenny Martin and Bill Jones
  Organized out of the Chamber, and comprised of dedicated volunteers, this committee brings in live music; a carnival; food, arts & crafts, and business booths; races; bike rides; contests and more during this annual, two-day community celebration April 20-21, 2012.  This committee is appointed by the Temple Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

Danny Dunn - Vice Chairman

• Legislative Affairs
  Chairman: Gary Young
  Co-Chair:  TBD
  Community leaders protect and advocate the interests of Temple and the business community by hosting candidate forums, visiting legislative entities both at home, in Austin and in Washington, and monitoring local, state and federal governmental activities including board appointments. This committee also coordinates six Advocacy Luncheons (State of the City, State of the County, State of the State, State of Temple ISD, State of the College and State of the Congressional District) throughout the year to keep the local community informed about ongoing activities.
   
• Military Affairs
  Chairman: Jim Granfor
  Co-Chair: Gary Janacek
  As a means of building relationships with neighboring Fort Hood, this committee attends various ceremonies and events, organizes and coordinates the Adopt-A-Unit program, and honors the local soldiers of our adopted unit, the 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) through various events including the Military Appreciation Luncheon. This committee meets at 4:00pm the first Thursday of every month at the Temple Chamber of Commerce.

Marc Hallee - Vice Chairman

• Workforce Development
  Chairman: Mary Ann Rojas
  Co-Chair:  TBD
  This committee works in various ways to address the education and training needs of the community. The focus of this committee is placed on the infrastructure and facilitation of workforce development through educational council. We are involved in the various school districts through job training, leadership development and job shadowing. This committee meets at 8:00am the third Wednesday of every month at the Temple Chamber of Commerce.