Dear Investor,

As a volunteer driven and directed non-profit organization, we rely on our members/investors for their expertise, ideas and energy in order to achieve our mission and related goals.

The committees, task forces, teams and councils have been structured to provide mutual benefits for both your chamber and the individual participating. Please look through this publication to see where your talents can be best utilized. A volunteer profile has been included for your completion and return to our office.

If you are concerned about the time commitment remember even one extra hour a year will add value to your chamber. Several of our committee volunteers have found their involvement a great way to meet new friends and establish profitable business relationships.

Please remember, together we will accomplish what none of us can individually.

 Sincerely,

 Robert DuBois
 Executive Director

Tourism Team

As the largest tourism community on Cape Cod we have opportunities unmatchable by other towns. This committee is charged with bringing together the many facets of the industry to develop a program to increase market share and profitability.

Vision
 1. To have visitors return home remembering Yarmouth for their positive vacation experience.
 2. To have summer employees hold a basic understanding of Yarmouth's history and heritage as well as today's amenities.
 3. To have increasing room's tax revenue due to an increasing reinvestment of the room's occupancy tax.

Projects
 Co-operative Advertising Program
 Yarmouth Guide
 History of Yarmouth Video(1)
 Room's Tax Reinvestment
 Customer Service Programs(2)
 Public-Private and Regional Joint Projects(2)
 Cape Tourism Strategic Plan(3)
 Public Relations Campaign
 Internet Site Development (4)
 24 Hours Information Kiosks(4)
 Summer Trolley Service

Partners
 Yarmouth Historical Society(1)
 Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce(2)
 
Commitment
 1 to 4 hours monthly

Government Affairs

Working relationships with governmental bodies, departments and officials are critical to the effectiveness of the Chamber. Your Chamber maintains communication with local, county, state and federal officials.

Vision
 1. To have the voice of business heard on all related major issues.
 2. To reduce the cost of, and barriers to, operating a successful business.
 3. To have Town officials reinvest increasing amounts of the room's tax and in turn increase the room's tax revenue.

Projects
 Local Comprehensive Plan Development (participants)
 Streamlining the Permitting Process
 Room's Tax Reinvestment
 Selectmen and Finance Committee Liaisons
 County Liaisons
 Town Economic Development Funds

Partners
 Yarmouth Economic RevitalizationCommittee
 Cape Cod Chamber Public Policy Committee
 Tourism Team

Commitment
1 to 6 hours monthly

Communications Committee

 Sharing our story with our investors, town officials, residents and visitors is vital to our success. This committee works cooperatively with all chamber committees to ensure a clear and consistent message is distributed in an effective and professional manor.

Vision
1. To have all investors understand and share with others the mission, goals and activities of the Chamber.
 2. To have the general citizenry better understand the importance of business and jobs to the community.

Projects
Chamber Chronicle Newsletter
 C3TV Show - Chamber Overview
 Review all committees' press releases, publications and communication material
 Monitor Chamber Press Coverage

Commitment
1 to 4 hours monthly

Auction

 Evening auction highlighting Chamber member's (Investor's) products and services, marketed at both members and residents. Held in May each year and is our single largest fundraising event.

Prior to Event:
Action item solicitation, preview booklet design layout, auctioneer description cards, item pick-up and storage, publicity, raffle sales.

 Day of Event:
 Bidder check-in, raffle sales, item displays, silent auction, auctioneer, cash out, item pick-up.

 Commitment:
In advance: 15 hours Day of: 2 hours

Golf Tournament

18 hole tournament and awards luncheon in co-operation with Yarmouth Restaurant Association. Held each year in April on Patriots Day.

Prior To Event:
Course selection and planning, prize procurement, tee sponsor solicitation, player recruitment, publicity, gift bag, luncheon arrangements.

Day of Event:
Check in, coffee setup, course set-up, challenge hole judges, raffle sales, luncheon ceremony.

Commitment:
In advance: 10 hours Day of: 2 hours

Business Development

Working hand in hand with the Government Affairs Committee, this group is focused on economic revitalization. A newly formed Town Committee with a similar focus will share in the work load through joint public-private partnering.

Vision
1. To have a permitting process which is viewed by the business community as friendly, efficient, and effective.
2. To have the business community take the leadership role in the revitalization of Route 28.
3. To have the general citizenry hold a better understanding of the value of business and jobs to the community.

Projects
Economic Opportunity Areas
Facade/Landscape Improvement Grants
Route 28 Revitalization Group
Micro-loan Development
Economic Impact of Business Study
Barriers to Economic Development
Regulatory Issues Review
Business Resource Newsletter
Market Study of Yarmouth

Partners
Government Affairs Committee
Yarmouth Revitalization Committe

Commitment
1 to 6 hours monthly

Ways and Means

Membership dues (investments) account for less than 40% of our operating budget. In order for the Chamber to remain an effective force within the community, the remaining balance must be raised by volunteers within our organization. Thus, the Ways and Means Committee is charged with organizing and scheduling the many fundraisers and sub-committees needed to achieve our goals.

Vision
1. To generate annually increasing funds allowing the Chamber to expand its services to members (investors), residents and visitors.
2. Within these efforts, give members the opportunity to generate additional business through promotion/sponsorship exposure and through networking opportunities among committee volunteers.

Goals
To raise $70,000 this year in non-dues income.

Events
Auction
Golf Tournament
Summer concerts
Night Golf Tournament
 

Council of Investors

 The mission of the Chamber cannot be achieved without support from a growing number of members/investors. In order to attract and involve the business community, the Chamber must create value in the form of service to our members/investors. The Council is charged with investor outreach and recruitment.

 Vision
1. To have all investors receive Chamber benefits/dividends which meet their needs and exceed expectations, creating a retention level which approaches 90%.
2. To attract increasing numbers of new investors through peer endorsements.

Projects
Investor Retention
Quarterly open meetings with investors
Investor's Directory (members buying guide)
Industry Roundtables with like businesses
Needs Assessment Survey
Investor to Investor Discount Program
Value Added Benefits Development

Recruitment
New Investors Drive (April)
Non-investors Focus Groups Sharing the Success Story

Program Sub-Committee
Evening Edition, casual after hour networking and promotional opportunities
Sunrise Seminars, breakfast and lunch gatherings with topical speakers ranging from regulatory officials to professional development Communications Program, biweekly phone contact with investors

Commitment
1 to 5 hours monthly

Two events which fall under the Ways and Means Committee but are considered community events in that they are revenue neutral:

Summer Concerts

For over 25 years we have hosted free outdoor concerts in our Bandshell at the Mattacheese Middle School. Held each Monday of July and August.

Prior to Event:
 Sponsor recruitment, entertainment selection, publicity, bandshell maintenance

Day of Event:
Set-up, intermission donation collectors.

Commitment:
In advance: 2 to 4 hours Day of: 1 to 2 hours 7:00 to 9:00 pm

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