Serve on a Homer Chamber Committee

Chamber Membership

Sections

Events & Fundraisers
Community Programs
Industry/Business Support
Administration

Your chamber is what YOU make it! Serve on a committee!

The Homer Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization, which relies heavily on volunteers and committees to implement programs and activities. We reply on our members and businesses to assist us in all that we achieve, We would love for that to be you! Please contact us if you have the time to sit on one of our committees, you will help make a BIG difference. We encourage you to get involved and volunteer!

For more information, please contact the Homer Chamber of Commerce Committee Chairs will contact you and provide information on meeting dates and times, current agendas and needs.

Get involved with Events & Fundraisers, Community Programs, Industry/Business Support, and Administration.

Events & Fundraisers

Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival (October - May)
Coordinate festival: activities, events, advertising, etc. Facilitate event and volunteers.

Jackpot Halibut Derby (November - October)
Annually evaluates derby's success and make necessary changes. Plans derby events and contacts derby sponsors. Meets weekly January-March.

Winter King Salmon Tournament (December - March)
Plan and organize tournament in March each year. Committee meets January - March, 2-3 times per month.

Cookbook (year round)
Coordinate selling of cookbook as fundraiser for Chamber and Visitor Center landscaping and building improvement projects.

Car Raffle (June-November)
Coordinate Car Raffle Chamber fundraiser: activities, sell tickets, advertising, etc. Facilitate event and volunteers.

Community Programs

Community Awards Program (November - January)
Coordinate the annual Chamber Community Awards program to recognize outstanding businesses and individuals for their contributions to the community. This includes selection process, coordinating public service announcements, entry forms, judging and organizing the awards ceremony.

Chamber Scholarships (March - May)
Coordinate scholarship applications and distribute to local high schools, etc., judge entries, present awards.

Clean Up Day (March - May)
Coordinate event with other agencies in town. Organize volunteers, activities. Develop advertisements and public service announcements. Coordinate sponsors and donations.

4th of July Celebration (May - July)
Coordinate parade: theme, entry forms, advertisement, & public service announcements, grand marshals, color guard, volunteers, judges, sound system, etc.

Winter Carnival (January - February)
Coordinate parade: theme, entry forms, advertisement and public service announcements, grand marshals, etc.

Industry/Business Support

Marine Trades and Services (year round)
Advocate for Marine Trades & Services.

Economic Development (year round)
Research new economic opportunities for Homer, and coordinate with the city Economic Development Commission to support selected projects critical to our city.

Sustainable Homer Sub-Committee of Economic Development (year round)
Provide information on sustainable business practices and community services to Chamber members and the community.

Legislative (year round)
Advocate for legislative issues and priorities relevant to Chamber members and their businesses. Provide information and keep members current on Chamber legislative priorities. Hold candidate forums.

Membership (year round)
Develop and implement services, member benefits, information, etc. to improve Chamber membership benefits. Monitor progress of current services, benefits, research and implement improvements.

Availability Service Sub-Committee of Membership (year round)
Coordinate member availability services. Monitor progress/success of program, research improvements.

Marketing (year round)
Coordinate marketing opportunities for the Chamber and for members.

Visitor Guide Sub-Committee of Marketing (year round)
Coordinate with local provider to develop guide, layout, etc. Assist with getting information to members. Monitor success of guide, research and implement improvements.

Check Local Buy Local Sub-Committee of Marketing (year round)
Coordinate Check Local program to promote shopping in the local community.

Chamber Website Sub-Committee of Marketing (year round)
Coordinate the Chamber website, improve visibility and layout of the website to meet needs of all Chamber members.

Administration

Board of Directors (year round)
Represents the leadership of the Homer Chamber of Commerce. The Board is responsible for guiding the direction of the Chamber's work according to the Chamber By-Laws, as well as having a vested interest in the fiduciary management of the Chamber's financial stability. A complete description of Board duties is available upon request.

Policy and Procedures (as needed)
Monitor progress of current policies and procedures. Recommend changes or new policies and procedures as deemed necessary and appropriate.

Finance (September - November)
Review and assist in development and monitoring of Chamber budget. Research improvements.

501(c)3 (as needed)
Coordinate new non-profit organization to support fundraising for the Chamber.

Building Projects (year round)
Coordinate building projects: budgets, site plans, contractors, monitor progress, etc. Assist with fundraising and grant writing efforts.