Committees
Chair: Patricia Evans
Annual Spectacular Committee
Chair: Patricia Evans, Capital City Bank
The Annual Spectacular is the Chamber’s largest and most important signature event of the year. The Annual Spectacular focuses on celebrating the Chamber’s membership and the leadership of the business community, along with recognizing various Chamber award winners. The Board Chair-Elect serves as the project lead including the responsibility of forming and leading a planning team. The planning usually begins in December or January with monthly meetings until July, then bi-weekly or weekly until the event in October.
Chair: Mike Glickman
Council Advocacy and Advisory Committee
Chair: Mike Glickman, Achieve Fitness Fleming Island
The Committee serves as the primary platform to oversee, advise, and provide guidance to the councils. The Committee works to improve communication, coordination, and unification of efforts between the Councils, Chamber Leadership Team, and Board of Directors. The Committee works with Councils to initiate, recommend, and support new and innovative ideas.
Chair: Walter Kloss
Finance Committee
Chair: Walter Kloss, WGI
The Committee makes recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding all financial aspects of the Chamber and advises them on the financial health of the Clay Chamber of Commerce. The Committee monitors internal controls and other financial policies and procedures. It also works with the President in developing long-range financial plans, reviewing annual budgets, and financial reports.
Chair: Lori Widell
Membership Engagement Committee
Chair: Lori Widell, Florida Blue
Vice-Chair: Blake Massey, Vystar Credit Union
The Membership Engagement represents our members. The Committee keeps closely connected to our Chamber’s membership to formulate and recommend programs, including the Ambassador Program, benefits and events. The Committee works to retain and increase membership by assessing and championing the needs of our membership.