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2008/2009 Committees and Task Forces
2008-2009 Program of Work [PDF|19Kb]

Business Ambassadors Committee
Mission/Purpose:
 Member Services
Activities/Functions:
Coffee Hours • Networking Luncheons • Ribbon Cuttings • After Hours Social
Meetings:
  Last Tuesday of month | 12:00pm | Chamber Restaurants
Co-Chair: Contact
 Char Corso | Cruise Planners  727-934-6321
Co-Chair: Contact:
 Missy Bohr | C & M Promotions  727-474-3710

Membership Committee
Mission Statement:
 Building bridges to enhance Chamber membership
Activities/Functions:
New Member Chamber "FAM" • Speed Networking & Membership Blitz
Young Professionals: Chairman: Kara Pitcock, SunTrust Bank, (727) 771-4909
Co-Chairman: Allison Carr, Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club, (727) 942-2000
Meetings:
  3rd Wednesday of month | 8:00am | Location: @ Palm Harbor Chamber
Chairperson: Contact:
 Patti Scott | Unlimited Possibilities Hypnosis, Inc 727-943-5003
Co-Chair: Contact:
 Barb Kyes | ActionCOACH Pinellas  727-786-2900

Education Committee
Mission Statement:
To enhance the quality of education, recognize outstanding students and educators, and be a viable, proactive leader in North Pinellas County educational affairs.
Activities/Functions:
Teacher Appreciation Breakfast • Student of the Month Luncheons • End of Year School Citizens Awards • Teacher Scholarship (Foundation) • Frank Weaner Scholarship (Foundation and Pinellas Education Foundation)
Meetings:
  3rd Tuesday of each month | 4:00pm | Location: Carrabba's Italian Grill
Chairperson: Contact:
 Laura Pesci | Whitney National Bank  727-287-3121
Co-Chair: Contact:
 Terri Davis | Huntington Learning Center  727-784-1114

Government Affairs Committee
Activities/Functions:
 Candidates Forum | Legislative Breakfast
 
Chairperson: Contact:
  Tom McKone | Healthcare Recruiters International  727-467-9620

Event Task Forces
Palm Harbor Chamber of Commerce Fine Arts, Crafts, & Music Festival
Description:
December 6 & 7, 2008
Florida premier Arts Festival located in Downtown, Old Palm Harbor and traditionally held the first weekend in December. Fine Arts and Crafts exhibits, food concessions.

Each year portions of the Festivals proceeds are set aside for the Bill & Louise Hoskins Visual Arts Scholarship program.

Meetings:
  1st Friday of each month | 8:00 AM | Location: Palm Harbor Chamber
Chairperson: Contact:
 Peggy O’Shea | Arbitration Specialists, LLC  727-784-5245

Palm Harbor Golf Tournament
Meetings:
  TBA | Location: Palm Harbor Chamber
Chairperson: Contact:
 Trevor Davis | Palm Harbor Chamber of Commerce  727-784-4287
Co-Chair: Contact:
 Chris Bohr | C & M Promotions  727-474-3710

“Evening Extraordinaire” Fine Wine, Food, & Auction
Description:
Sample food from area restaurants and sample delicious wines. Live and Silent Auction and Entertainment.
Meetings:
  TBA | Location: Chamber Office
Chairperson: Contact:
 Arlene Tracht | Patriot Bank  727-787-1776
Co-Chair: Contact:
  Dennis Ayral | USA Bankcard Services, Inc.  727-538-4149

Holiday Parade - Community Event
Description:
A community event produced by the Greater Palm Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce, Old Palm Harbor Partnership, Palm Harbor Parks & Recreation Department, Palm Harbor Historical Society, and Palm Harbor Rotary.
Any community individual can participate.
Meetings:
  Monthly | 3 mos. before parade | Location: Palm Harbor Parks & Recreation
Chairperson: Contact:
 Ted Freidinger | CPA  727-786-1600
Co-Chair: Contact:
 Marguerite Smirlis | Exotic Imported Hardwoods, Inc.  727-278-2742

PHCSA
Chairperson: Contact:
 Drew Valk | Re/Max Action First  727-421-5263
Co-Chair: Contact:
 Marguerite Smirlis | Exotic Imported Hardwoods, Inc.  727-278-2742

Bill Hoskins Scholarship
Activities/Functions:
Bill Hoskins Scholarship
Meetings:
 
Co-Chair: Contact:
  Sharon Lamm | Retired  727-943-9544
Co-Chair:  
  Karyn Mahorney  
Co-Chair:  
  Walt Blenner  

Miscellaneous
Event/Program: Chair:
 Summer Splash/ 6 Chamber Tradeshow
 3 Chamber Tradeshow/Social
 Palm Harbor Chamber Business of the Year
 CEO Roundtable "We Mean Business"
 Honorary Mayor Race
 Connie Davis, President/CEO
Event/Program: Chair:
 Palm Harbor Chamber of Commerce Cruise, September, 2009 Char Corso | Cruise Planners
(727)734-6321
Event/Program: Chair:
 Palm Harbor Business Expo, April, 2009 Susan Senger | Keller Williams Realty
(727)781-0917
Event/Program: Chair:
 Palm Harbor Days Citrus Festival, July 2009 Mona Johnson | Education Association Services Group, LLC
(727)785-8886
Event/Program: Chair:
 Retreat Incoming and Current Chairman of the Board, CEO
Event/Program: Chair:
 Annual Awards Celebration (Dinner) Chairman of the Board, and CEO
Event/Program: Chair:
 Citizen of the Year Current Citizen of the Year
Event/Program: Chair:
 Community Membership Guide
 Directory
 Newsletter
 E-News
 Seminars
 Palm Harbor Chamber Baseball Nights
Office Staff

For more information on our Committees and Task Forces, please contact us at 727-784-4287.

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