Committees

The committees of the SPI Chamber help make sure the mission and priorities of the Chamber get implemented and help our members thrive. Each committee is looking for additional volunteers. If you are a member of the Chamber and interested in contributing your time and talents in any of these topic areas, please contact the Chamber at 956-761-4412 or email info@spichamber.com - Thank you!

Board of Directors

Charge: Serves as the governing body of the Chamber, which is entrusted with the direction of the affairs of the Chamber in compliance with the bylaws. Any Chamber business member, in good standing, is eligible to serve on the board. Board members are elected to serve a two-year term and can be re-elected to a maximum of two additional two-year terms. Board members attend a minimum of 10 monthly meetings, events coordinated/hosted by the Chamber, and support the Chamber financially.

Meeting Date/Time/Location: 2nd Tuesday of each month - 2:00 p.m. – Chamber Office at 4113 Padre Blvd.

Governmental Affairs Committee

Charge:  Monitor local, state and federal legislative issues; develop legislative goals for representatives; attend meetings with various government representatives and issue related associations; coordinate and attend candidate forum each local election year; identify and recruit speakers for 8 Coffee and Conversation meetings; attend monthly committee meetings.

Meeting Date/Time/Location: During Legislative Session and as needed - Rotate at Chamber member restaurants

Island Ambassadors

Charge: Visit new Chamber members; attend Chamber member ribbon cuttings, grand openings and mixers; identify potential new members; solicit gift certificates for Ambassador events; solicit Chamber members to participate in annual Member Showcase; distribute Ambassador event flyers; identify new events beneficial to business members; serve as volunteer at Chamber events.

Meeting Date/Time/Location: 1st Tuesday of each month – 2:00 p.m. – Chamber Office at 4113 Padre Blvd.

Fundraising Committee

Charge: Identify, research, and present to the Board of Directors events to bring in additional funds to continue to enhance and increase the Chamber Program of Work to benefit our members.

Meeting Date/Time/Location: As needed – Chamber Office at 4113 Padre Blvd.

Volunteer Opportunities

Numerous volunteer opportunities occur throughout the year and are open to both business and associate members.