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MEETING DATES

(All Baord meetings are held at 7am and are located at the chamber office)

2006
October 19

November 16

December 21

2007
January 18

February 15

March 15

April 19

May 17

June 21

July 19

August 16

September 20

October 18

November 15

December 20

   
 
Organization

MISSION STATEMENT
To encourage and promote a positive, balanced, vital economy and preserve those unique qualities that are good for business and to make Dinuba a very special place to live, work and play.

OBJECTIVES OF THE ORGANIZATION

To coordinate the efforts of commerce, industry, retail and the professions in maintaining and strengthening a sound and healthy business climate.

To sponsor aggressive programs of work and stimulate activities that will provide for full development and employment of our economic, agricultural and industrial resources.

To provide creative business leadership and effective coordination of all interested parties in solving community problems and in initiating constructive community action.

To create broad understanding and appreciation of the great opportunities in the Dinuba area, and to promote the advantages and assets of our community within the area, in the state and in the world.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Board of Directors is the policy making body of the Dinuba Chamber of Commerce. Its members represent the business and professional leadership of the community. The Board consists of 15 members. Five (5) are elected each year for one three (3) year term. Any director in good standing may be nominated by the Nominating Committee for an additional three (3) year term. If elected, that (those) director (s) cannot serve more than two (2) consecutive terms.

One full fiscal year must elapse before standing for reelection to the Board.

COMMITTEES 2003-2004
DUTIES (OF EACH CHAIRPERSON) ARE AS FOLLOWS:

1. Schedules committee meetings as required or necessary.
2. Ensures that each member is notified prior to the meeting.
3. Ensures that minutes of aft meetings are recorded.
4. Write reports on committee activity when committee action is warranted.
5. Handles publicity for committee activities as necessary.
6. Submits minutes of committee meetings and activities to the Board of Directors for approval.
7. At the end of each event, each chairperson will prepare a summary of the activities to be reviewed and filed as a guideline for succeeding years.

COMMITTEE MANAGEMENT/STRUCTURE

In addition to the Board of Directors, elected by the membership, the organization will operate through six (6) standing committees.

Each committee will be cochaired by at least one (1) member of the Board of Directors appointed by the Board for a term to be determined by the Board. Members will be appointed to each committee by the co-chairs with the concurrence of the Board of Directors.

Executive Committee Budget/Finance/Legislative

Meeting time: 2 nd Thursday of each month, 7:00 a.m.

  • President Jim Skamel
  • Vice President Cathy Morin
  • Treasurer Cheryl Cereghino
  • Past President Mark Wallace
  • At Large/Legislative Marcos Lira

    • It exercises the powers of the Board between Board meetings. The Executive Committee will conduct an annual personnel evaluation of the Executive Director in May of each fiscal year.

    Business / Economic Development

    Meeting time: 1 st and 3 rd Tuesday of month, 7:00 a.m. @ Chamber

  • Mark Wallace - Chair
  • Jim Skamel
  • Brian Regier
  • Manuel Moncada
  • Dan Ramirez

    •

    Assists with business recruitment, development, retention and expansion.

    Promotions / Fundraisers / Community Events

    Meeting time: As needed

  • Lannette Klassen Chair
  • Jim Skamel
  • Dave Brickner
  • Cheryl Cereghino
  • Marcos Lira

    • Conducts activities to show the City of Dinuba as a good business and expansion. Conducts events to show City as a fun place to live and work, such as Annual Car Show, Annual Raisin Day Festival and other events sanctioned by the Board of Directors.

    Main Street

    Meeting time: 1 st Friday of each month, 7:00 a.m. @ Chamber

  • Sandy Sills Chair
  • Jim Skamel
  • Tom Lunsford
  • Pat Gabriel
  • Cathy Morin
  • Mark Wallace
  • Marcos Lira

    • Carries out business improvement district activities to enhance the downtown area.

    Membership

    Meeting time: As needed

  • Jim Skamel

    • Member development, member campaigns, delinquent and canceled memberships, member orientation, prospect member development and dues reevaluation.

    Leadership

    Meeting time: As needed

  • Yolanda Valdez

  • Jim Skamel

    • See Leadership.

    FINANCING

    The Dinuba Chamber of Commerce is financed primarily by:

  • Membership fees as determined by the Membership Fee Schedule.
  • A percentage of the City Business License
  • fees as determined by the Dinuba City
  • Council.
  • Fund raisers.
  • Grants.
  • Donations
    • Deposit Accounts

    The President, Treasurer and Executive Director will sign on all bank accounts and two (2) signatures will be required to negotiate checks or transact any type of financial business.
    Accounts Payable

    Bills are to be paid by the 10th of each month to take advantage of any and all vendor discounts on all budgeted and/or approved expenditures.

    At the general board meeting, a list of all bills paid during the succeeding thirty (30) day period will be submitted as part of the monthly accounting.
    Budget Control

    The Chamber operations are geared to anticipated annual receipts and expenditures. Income estimates are made at the beginning of each year. Expense estimates for the operation of programs are made at the same time.

    From these estimates an annual budget is prepared and ultimately adopted by the Board of Directors.

    In order to stay within budgetary limitations, all Chamber expenditures, other than operational, must have advance board approval before any commitment is made.

    MEETING PROTOCOL

    Roberts Rules of Order are to be followed by the President or his/her designee when conducting any and all meetings.

    MEETING MINUTES

    Adequate and accurate minutes are required of all official meetings of the Chamber's committees, subcommittees, task forces, Board of Directors and Executive Committee.

    Minutes should include time, date, location and names of those people present arid absent Minutes should be brief yet accurately reflect all actions taken. They should also include approval of the minutes of the previous meeting. Roberts Rules of Order are to be followed.

    ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES

    The Chamber will pay one-half of the annual membership dues of one local service club in which the Executive Director is an active member.

    CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS

    The Chamber is entrusted with many confidential matters. Each employee must keep such matters in the strictest confidence.

    An atmosphere of loyalty must be maintained to the Chamber of Commerce at all times.

    RECOMMENDATIONS/ENDORSEMENTS

    The Chamber is supported by many firms that are in competition with each other; therefore, the Chamber does not make recommendations or endorsements of products, services and companies, with the following exception:

    The person(s) or company(ies) inquiring will be given the names of all chamber members that deal with the particular product or service of inquiry.

    SOLICITATION

    Participating in local fund raising campaigns will be determined by Board policy.

    USE OF CHAMBER OFFICE

    Chamber space is available for organizations with the Executive Director's prior approval. Those using Chamber facilities for meetings are liable for any damage to the building and/or equipment. Fees for the use of the building are to be determined by Board policy.

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