Valued Chamber Ambassadors, and Future Ambassadors--
Thank you so much for your dedicated service to our Chamber and interest in the Ambassador Program sponsored by Meadows Bank.
If you've been an Ambassador for a few months or for many years, you've seen the impact that is possible when we -- as Chamber staff and volunteers -- rally around the business community to celebrate their wins and help them cultivate new, meaningful relationships. If you're new to this whole "Ambassador" idea, we're eager to show you how you can play a part in strengthening your own community connections as you strengthen others'.
So... what is a Chamber Ambassador?
Our Ambassadors -- alongside other Chamber members and partners -- power what we do as a Chamber in three primary ways: 1) Ambassadors provide support to new or existing members and partners by attending regular ribbon cutting events; 2) volunteering to help at Chamber events, as needed, and; 3) serving as dedicated "connectors," telling the story of what the Chamber is and does with their circles of influence.
We're pleased to announce some changes to our Chamber Ambassador program that will take effect in January 2024. The goal of these changes is to ensure the Chamber Ambassador program continues to thrive, and that new and existing Chamber members have optimal support from our Ambassadors. As a staff, we also want to ensure you find value in the program, and make sure you are well equipped to serve as our Ambassadors.
In 2024, we're inviting existing and new Ambassadors to a more formal commitment. Here's what it will mean to be a Chamber Ambassador in 2024:
- YEAR-LONG COMMITMENT: Being an Ambassador is a big responsibility, and we appreciate the hours you give to our mission; starting in 2024, we ask you to commit to one (1) year of service at a time, allowing you to opt in and opt out according to your needs and availability from year to year.
- REPRESENTATION: In order to expand the Chamber Ambassador program to new organizations and representatives, we will now limit the number of Ambassadors from a single organization to one (1) per calendar year.
- RIBBON CUTTINGS: Every Chamber Ambassador will be required to attend two (2) Chamber ribbon cuttings per month as part of their annual commitment.
- SOCIAL MEDIA: Every Chamber Ambassador will be required to post about the Chamber two (2) times per month to their personal social media channels -- these can be your own original posts (e.g. photos of events and programs) or re-shared posts from Chamber channels.
- MONTHLY MEETINGS: Every Chamber Ambassador is required to attend eight (8) regular meetings per year. Regular meetings are held every first Wednesday of the month January through October (10 total).
- EVENT DISCOUNTS: Chamber Ambassadors can enjoy 10% off the registration cost of any paid Chamber events and programs through their year of service. If an Ambassador is requested to and accepts serving as a
volunteer at a paid Chamber event, free admission will be a perk!
- ANNUAL APPRECIATION EVENT: We will host a Chamber Ambassador Appreciation Reception in lieu of our regular meeting in November.
We hope you'll join us as an Ambassador in 2024! If you're ready to commit, please complete and submit this form by Dec. 20, 2024. If you are not able to commit next year, no hard feelings -- just let us know, or forgo submitting the form.
Thank you for our service to our Chamber, and we look forward to working together in the coming year!
If you have questions about the Chamber Ambassador program, reach out to Brian Bosma, VP of Partners and Programs, at:
brian@thechambernv.org
--Reno + Sparks Chamber Staff
