This month I would like to talk a little about the people I like to call the chamber's welcoming committee, our ambassadors.
These are really our purveyors of good will, and they do a lot to help new (and sometimes existing) members become familiar with our Chamber and all of the services that we offer our members.
You'll see our ambassadors at our ribbon cutting ceremonies and working at our monthly Sundowners, acting as the social hosts for incoming Chamber members, greeting all of those who attend and selling raffle tickets. They also look for new members, introduce them to other people and help them feel at ease.
Ambassadors also assist us with ribbon-cutting ceremonies, which we hold for new businesses, as well as those who relocate or open new branches and businesses that are celebrating significant milestone anniversaries (10 years and over). We average nearly six ribbon cuttings a month, and their dedication helps us make each ceremony special.
The Ambassador Committee meets on the second Wednesday of each month at the Chamber, 5934 Priestly Drive, starting at 7:30 a.m.
At the meetings, members who meet our attendance requirements (they must attend the meetings for at least three months and be in good standing with the Chamber) get a list of our newest members and they divide it among themselves so that they can visit or call the new members to say, "hi," or to see if they need help. Ambassadors invite new members to come to the Sundowners and First Friday breakfasts. They also send notes to new members, letting them know that they can help them with any questions they have about the Chamber.
At the committee meetings, we provide tips and training to help our ambassadors really help our new members. We stress to them that these initial contacts are not sales calls, their purpose is strictly to welcome new members to the Chamber and guide them through the initial days of their membership.
It's not all work for our ambassadors – we also get to play. Each year, ambassadors get points for accomplishing committee-related actions, such as attending a ribbon cutting ceremony, sending a letter or welcoming a new member. At the end of the year, we have a holiday party, and we announce the winning individual (or group).
Also, the Chamber will soon be publishing the 2014-15 member directory and business resource guide. When the publication is ready, ambassadors and other Chamber representatives will come together to distribute as many of them as we can personally. New members will also get their member plaques at that time.
In addition, if you are a new member of the Chamber and have any questions about your membership or how you can get the most out of being and member of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, please feel free to call me at 760-931-8400. I will be happy to answer your questions and assist you in any way to help you make the most of your membership.
In fact, that is not just for new members, it doesn't matter how long you have been a member of our Chamber, I'm always happy to speak with you about how you and your employees can take a more active role in our organization.
These are really our purveyors of good will, and they do a lot to help new (and sometimes existing) members become familiar with our Chamber and all of the services that we offer our members.
You'll see our ambassadors at our ribbon cutting ceremonies and working at our monthly Sundowners, acting as the social hosts for incoming Chamber members, greeting all of those who attend and selling raffle tickets. They also look for new members, introduce them to other people and help them feel at ease.
Ambassadors also assist us with ribbon-cutting ceremonies, which we hold for new businesses, as well as those who relocate or open new branches and businesses that are celebrating significant milestone anniversaries (10 years and over). We average nearly six ribbon cuttings a month, and their dedication helps us make each ceremony special.
The Ambassador Committee meets on the second Wednesday of each month at the Chamber, 5934 Priestly Drive, starting at 7:30 a.m.
At the meetings, members who meet our attendance requirements (they must attend the meetings for at least three months and be in good standing with the Chamber) get a list of our newest members and they divide it among themselves so that they can visit or call the new members to say, "hi," or to see if they need help. Ambassadors invite new members to come to the Sundowners and First Friday breakfasts. They also send notes to new members, letting them know that they can help them with any questions they have about the Chamber.
At the committee meetings, we provide tips and training to help our ambassadors really help our new members. We stress to them that these initial contacts are not sales calls, their purpose is strictly to welcome new members to the Chamber and guide them through the initial days of their membership.
It's not all work for our ambassadors – we also get to play. Each year, ambassadors get points for accomplishing committee-related actions, such as attending a ribbon cutting ceremony, sending a letter or welcoming a new member. At the end of the year, we have a holiday party, and we announce the winning individual (or group).
Also, the Chamber will soon be publishing the 2014-15 member directory and business resource guide. When the publication is ready, ambassadors and other Chamber representatives will come together to distribute as many of them as we can personally. New members will also get their member plaques at that time.
In addition, if you are a new member of the Chamber and have any questions about your membership or how you can get the most out of being and member of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, please feel free to call me at 760-931-8400. I will be happy to answer your questions and assist you in any way to help you make the most of your membership.
In fact, that is not just for new members, it doesn't matter how long you have been a member of our Chamber, I'm always happy to speak with you about how you and your employees can take a more active role in our organization.