Ambassadors
Greater Decatur Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors Club
The Ambassador Club is the Chamber's core public relations force and some of the community's best volunteers. Ambassadors work to make new members feel welcome in The Chamber. They visit businesses and participate in all Chamber acitivies, including the Business Breakfast, Business After Hours, the Chamber Golf Outing, Thanksgiving Luncheon and the Chamber Business Expo.
The Ambassador Club serves as the volunteer force for the Chamber of Commerce through the community.
Click here to download Ambassador Leadership Role Document
Click here to download Ambassador Application
Ambassador Meeting Dates
The meetings are held on 3rd Tuesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. at The Decatur ClubAmbassador Roster
Chair: Chris Phillips, Land of Lincoln Credit Union
Vice Chair: Hank Norris, Brinkoetter & Associates
Secretary: Brittney McLaughlin, Mary Kay
Jim Ashby, Wood Printing/Falcon Media
Kelly Bacuita, Spherion
Michael Breheny, JL Hubbard Insurance & Bonds
Scott Carr, Re-Bath of Illinois
Sherry Cool, Hickory Point Bank & Trust
Phil Donelson, Independent Rainmaker
Kylee Flider, Neuhoff Communications
Shirley Kilzer, Reliv Nutrition
Karen Lay, Innovative Staff Solutions
Anastasia Lingle
Dorothy McFadden-Parker, Dorthy McFadden-Parker, CPA
Dr. James Symonds, Decatur Back and Neck Center
Anne Tilton, Heart Technologies
Hank Vosbein, Heinkel Packing Company
Bud Wilcox, Decatur Civic Center
Mission Statement, Goals and Objectives
Mission Statement:
To promote the Chamber of Commerce to the Decatur and Macon County area, through various meetings and events, and assist with member involvement, recruitment and retention.
Goals and Objectives:
To develop a program of contact with current members, especially recent new members and to enhance retention.
Promote new member participation, networking, and involvement at all Chamber meetings and/or events.
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.
Benefits:
Visibility - You and your Company will be visible at all Chamber related functions and eligible for the Awards presented at the Chamber Annual Meeting each May. You will also be promoted through Chamber's website and publications along with other marketing campaigns.
Leadership - Build and advance effective, relevant, and professional programs and networking opportunities for Ambassador Members.
