Jacksonville, AR

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2009 Committees

Business Expo
Chairman Paul Davis. Meetings on Friday at 11:30 a.m. as announced from January till May 21 event.

Education
Chairman Daniel Gray. Meetings monthly on the second Monday at 4 p.m.

• Monitor ongoing activities of PCSSD & Jacksonville Lighthouse Academy
• Develop relationships with district personnel

Business Retention & Expansion
Meetings called as needed.

• Develop relationships between Chamber and Industry CEO’s
• Keep abreast of changes and needs
• Industry visits

Jacksonville Christmas Parade
Chairman Taria Dodge. Meets several times to plan December 5th event.

Health Services Committee
Chairman Dr. Jordan Cooper. Meetings called as needed.
Promote good health and education by working with various area health agencies and hospitals.

Membership
Chairman Joe Crim. Meetings called as needed.
• Grow and retain and inform, involve a diverse membership base
• Provide quality membership services
• Annual Dinner & Silent Auction
• General Membership Luncheons

Military/Governmental Relations
Chairman Barbra Merrick. Meetings monthly on second Tuesday at 11:30 a.m.

Keep abreast of ordinances, regulations and legislation affecting members and inform members of issues pertinent to business

• Host events such as Local Issues Breakfasts, Legislative Breakfasts, Public Official's Appreciation events, Candidate Forums in election years; Capitol Hill Legislative Luncheon during session; and Candidate Forums during election years; and Highway Commission Dinner.
• Be an Advocate for the Base
• Host First Sgts. Oaklawn Trip
• Attend monthly Right Start Program
• Host Chamber/Base Golf Tournament

Past Chairman’s
Chairman John Hardwick. Meetings called as needed.

Wing Ding Festival
Chairman Larry Biernacki. Meetings as announced until August, then every Friday at 11:30 a.m. through the October 3rd event.