2006 Linton-Stockton Chamber of Commerce
Taskforces/Committees/Sub-Committees

Executive Committee:  President, Vice President, Treasurer, President Emeritus, Executive Director
Purpose:  This committee will also serve as the Nominating Committee to provide a list of names for qualified and eligible board candidates for the upcoming term to the Board to the Executive Committee and Board of Directors.    They shall also review members for the Chamber Council.|
Chamber Council:  Ralph Witty, Dale Knotts and Ex-Official Tracy Keen Sub-Groups:   Ex-Officio – Tracy Keen  Legal Counsel – Marvin Abshire

Ambassadors:  Tracy Keen, Director.  Lisa Mair, Crystal Woods, Todd Walton, Nadine Roush, Charlotte Bresach, Kristy Lewellyn, Crystal Mortland, Jennifer Cox, Cheryl Hamilton

Purpose:  To meet monthly and be responsible for membership recruitment and retention.  In January’s meeting, they shall divide to have at least two (2) Ambassadors to be responsible for each Chamber meeting for contacting any and all new members, inviting to meeting, offering a ride, introducing them to the members, and going the extra mile to make them feel welcome and included.   Director is responsible for organizing “Ambassadors” monthly meetings, chairing the meeting, and working with Executive Director in tracking membership and follow-up in all areas.

Economic Growth Taskforce:  Ralph Witty-Director, Paul Tedesco, Dale Knotts, Nancy Karazia, Cam Trampke, Connie Puckett, Cheryl Hamilton

Purpose:  Be responsible for actively promoting Economic Development and Growth for Linton and the Linton Community.  Responsibilities include developing and maintaining a current ED packet for potential prospects, attending meetings that involve Economic Development for the Chamber, working with the City of Linton in ED.

Publicity Taskforce:   Ron Carey, Christy Lehman, Cheryl Hamilton

Strategic Planning & Finance Taskforce:    Sue Knoll – Director, Marsha Kelley, Ralph Witty, Lola Brewer, John Cotter, Randy Padgett
Sub-Committee:  Chamber Accountant – Lola Brewer

Purpose:  Set policies for all areas & events for the Chamber.  Oversee finances and prepare budget to be submitted to Executive Committee.  Create short-term goals & plan, mid-term goals & plan, and long-term goals & plan for the Chamber. 

Retail Taskforce:  Tracy Keen, Kathy Matthews, Charolett Bresach, Vic Brown, Fred Markle, Ron Carey, Cheryl Hamilton

Purpose:  Responsible to be a Chamber Liaison to the business sector; working at ways to promote the Linton Community in order to stimulate our economy (Chamber Checks, Christmas promotion, shopping promotions, advertising promotions).

Technology Taskforce:  Kip Hoffer, Steve Myers, John Cotter, Cheryl Hamilton

Purpose:  Responsible for overseeing and updating the Chamber’s Web Site and keeping the chamber’s equipment maintained and current.

Detail Taskforce:  Ralph Witty - Director; Bob Bradford, John Cotter, Rob Kendall, Jeff Franklin, Cheryl Hamilton

Purpose:  Responsible for maintaining the Chamber’s properties and for setting up, as needed, for meetings and events.

Boat Show Taskforce:  Ralph Witty & John Hert Co-Chairs, Bob Bradford, Derek McKee, Sonny Reeves, Ralph Witty, Kip Hoffer

Purpose:  Director responsible for details involved for the annual Boat Show in Indianapolis; checking to see if there is sufficient and current marketing materials including display, scheduling of volunteers, and all details for the Boat Show.

Home & Business Expo Taskforce: Todd Walton, Cheryl Hamilton, David Ross, Ralph Witty, Jim Morrison, Bill Morrison, Steve Hall

Purpose:  Co-Directors are responsible to oversee and organize all details for the event.  Taskforce is to meet at least six months prior to the event on a regular basis and as needed as the event draws closer; follow-up event with a meeting to re-cap highlights and make notes for future year. 

Fall Fundraiser – TBA – Committee:  All Board of Directors

Linton Freedom Festival Taskforce:

Ralph Witty-Director, Bob Bradford, John Cotter, Pat Sparks, Dale Knotts, Rob Kendall, Curt Hatton, Jeff Franklin, Cheryl Hamilton

Responsible to oversee the Linton Freedom Festival & 34 Days of June in its entirety and each of its subgroups.     All taskforce members are responsible for organizing and seeing through every detail regarding the Linton Freedom Festival Parade.  

Sub-Committees:

Linton Hall of Fame:  Bob Bradford & Marsha Kelley Co-Directors, Nadine Roush, Polly Miller, Lola Brewer, David Sisk

Responsible for providing an eligible and qualified candidate(s) for the Linton Hall of Fame and submitting to the Linton Freedom Festival Taskforce for approval; after approval, committee is responsible for details such as press release to newspaper, award, etc. – coordinating with the Chamber Executive Director

Arts & Crafts/Flea Mkt:  Ralph Witty & Rob Kendall Co-Directors, Jim Stevens, Nadine Roush, TBD

Entertainment:  Dale Knotts-Director

(Responsible for scheduling of entertainment for Linton Freedom Festival)               Karaoke Contest - Little Mister & Little Miss Linton Contest - Debbie Haseman, Lola Brewer, Charolett Bresach

Fish Fry:  Pat Sparks-Director, Jim Hubble, Bob Bradford, Nigel Lehman, Nadine Roush, Curt Hatton, Dale Knotts, Rob Kendall, Jeff Franklin

Fireworks:  John Cotter & John Hert Co-Directors

Queen Pageant:   Sheila Neff & Shirley Firkins Co-Chairpersons, Rich Brown, Michelle, Tim Meek, Charolett Bresach, Lola Brewer, Crystal Woods, Caridad Ax

Responsible to organize and carry out each detail for a successful pageant, bringing ideas and plan to the Linton Freedom Festival Taskforce for approval.

Freedom Run 2005:   Jeff Franklin – Director, Ralph Witty, Bob Bradford, Kip Hoffer, Jeff Mortland

Classic Car Cruise-In:  John Cotter-Director, Janette Evans-Chairperson, Classic Car Cruisers Car Club Members

Bed Races:    Curt Hatton-Director, Lee Stremming & Megan Halstead – Co-Chairs, Rob Kendall, Kip Hoffer, Jeff Franklin

Heavyweight Horse pull:       Jim Hubble-Director

Freedom Festival Open:        Ralph Witty & Executive Director - Co-Directors, Bart Beard, Jerry Margraf, Curt Hatton, Randy Padgett

Parade:    Ralph Witty & Bob Bradford Co-Directors, John Cotter, Dale Knotts, Pat Sparks, Jeff Franklin, Rob Kendall, Jim Hubble, Sherry Gaither, & approximately 45 volunteers for event day.