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Chamber Ambassador

Mission Statement
The Citrus County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors shape the Chamber’s next generation of business community leaders. This exclusive group of business professionals serves as advocates for the Chamber and the business community. Together, they learn the internal operations of the Chamber and work with Staff and the Board of Directors to increase membership involvement, recruitment and retention.

Ambassador Criteria
Chamber Ambassadors are an informed group of motivated, enthusiastic and articulate businessmen and women who serve as the backbone of the Chamber’s membership retention program. They represent the Chamber at many civic and social functions. Ambassadors must meet the following criteria:

Chamber member in good standing
Personable, positive attitude
Excellent business reputation in community
Knowledgeable of Chamber programs

Ambassador Benefits
Visibility at Chamber functions and on the Chamber website
Eligibility for “Ambassadors of the Year” presented at the Chamber Annual Meeting
Eligibility for “Ambassadors Spotlight” at the Monthly Ambassador Meeting
Develop leadership image by enhancing relevant professional programs and networking opportunities
Networking with a variety of business professionals
Firsthand updates from the President of the Chamber and direct contact with decision-makers

Goals & Objectives
Provide ongoing membership contact to help promote retention and encourage member involvement
Welcome and assist all Chamber members at meetings and / or events
Visit new businesses and inform them of the benefits of becoming a Chamber member
Promote Chamber membership peer to peer and complete application process

Responsibilities / Expectations / Activities
Monthly contact with an assigned number of long-term, new and “at risk” Chamber members
Track and report contacts to Chamber staff each month using the “Contact Record”
Promote participation and attendance at various Chamber events to assigned accounts
Attend Chamber meetings and events (Business After Hours / Business Breakfast)
Attend Monthly Ambassador Meeting (only 3 absences allowed / call Chamber office if not attending)
Attend Chamber ribbon cuttings
Attend Ambassador orientation / training annually
Attend Chamber news conferences
Attend Chamber special events
Nominate new members with application
Distribute new member plaque, decal and directory to new members
Assist the Chamber in various community image campaigns
Assist with membership drives – both new and retention

Ambassador Officers
Elected Officers of the Ambassador Club shall be President, President-elect, Vice President, Secretary.

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2006 Ambassadors

Reyna Bell	1241 E. Allegrie Dr. Inverness, FL 34453	344-5411 fax:344-5101 donreyna@earthlink.net
Larry Blanken	Lawrence Consulting 9556 W Cranberry St. Crystal River, FL 34428-6110	795-5067 blankbodperk@atlantic.net
Pete Burrell	Citrus County Chronicle 1624 N. Meadowcrest Blvd. Crystal River, FL 34429-5780	563-6363 fax:563-5665 pburrell@chronicleonline.com
Nancy Coffey	830 W Pearson Hernando, FL 34442	527-8632 nlcpwc@tampabay.rr.com
Mike Gudis	Mike Gudis, EA, CEP, CSA 253 NW Bay Path Drive Crystal River, FL 34428	795-2044 fax:795-2044 cell: 564-0246 moneymike@ mindspring.com
David Heinz	Heinz Funeral Home 2507 Hwy 44 West Inverness, FL 34453	341-1288 fax:341-0494 cell: 464-0594
Kandy Krementz	OSO Pure Shaklee Products 3498 E. Squaw Valley Dr. Hernando, FL 34442	344-2372 fax:801-740-5737 kandyk@tampabay.rr.com
Rhonda Lestinsky	Nature Coast Bank 300 S.E. Hwy 19 Crystal River, FL 34429	563-5505, 212-5665 fax:563-2051 rlestinsky@ naturecoastbank.com
Renee Melchionne	Team Spirit 8412 W Bowden Court Homosassa, FL 34448	795-2201 teamsprt@tampabay.rr.com
Chuck Morgan Chuck	Morgan, Inc 6778 W Gulf to Lake Hwy Crystal River, FL 34429	563-2211 fax:563-6670 Charles.morgan@ raymondjames.com
Betty Murphy	Manatee Office Supplies 370 N. Suncoast Blvd. Crystal River, FL 34429	563-6462 fax:563-6469 mossales@ tampabay.rr.com
Curtis Peters	Holcim, Inc. P.O. Box 1350 Crystal River, FL 34423-1350	563-2580 fax:563-0136 cell: 634-4400 Curtis.peters@holcim.com
John Porter	Porter’s Locksmithing 8154 W. Pine Bluff St. Crystal River, FL 34428-6930	564-0668 fax:564-0668 cell: 634-0029 J_porter@earthlink.net
Charles Richer	Canadian Meds 3850 E. Gulf to Lake Hwy. Unit #5 Inverness, FL 34453	637-4070 fax:344-4045 Richer5050@aol.com
Lillian Smith	Mary Kay 4457 N. Aztec Pt. Hernando, FL 34442	637-3572 fax:637-0759 Maryk3217@aol.com
Rosann Strawn	All American Mortgage 400 Tompkins St. Inverness, FL 34450	726-3434 fax:726-2746 Rstrawn2002@yahoo.com
Joanie West	Eternal Ascent Society 8395 Yew Pine Street Crystal River, FL 34428	563-5266 fax:563-5266 jwest@etenalascent.com
Donna Wyatt	JDP Kennel 4865 W Gulf to Lake Hwy Lecanto, FL 34461	746-3302 fax:746-6419 Dwyatt10@ tampabay.rr.com