Organizational Development Division

Charles Slater, Division Vice President

Purpose: To place a strong emphasis on service and communications to the entire membership and pursue efforts to increase the total members of the Fort Stockton Chamber of Commerce.

After Hour Social
Chamber Staff
Will sponsor 1 “After Hour” social events for the membership. This will give the membership a chance to network with other members.

Membership Appreciation Week/Volunteer Appreciation Picnic
Chamber Staff
Will have a week long appreciation for the membership. Will have a volunteer appreciation picnic at the end of the summer.

Christmas Open House/Art Show
Chairperson,Letricia Slater
Will host an open house for all Chamber members and the community; along with a silent auction.

Youth Leadership Fort Stockton
Chairperson, Diana Mesa
The committee will continue to sponsor a Leadership program for seniors at Fort Stockton High School. They will continue to look at program enhancements for this program. The division may seek input form the John Ben Shepard Institute at UTPB and other leadership-training providers to help enhance the program. Local leaders of Fort Stockton will be asked to help educate the future leaders.

Leadership Fort Stockton/Leadership Alumni
Chairperson, Phil Chamberlain:
The committee will work with the Leadership Alumni to continue to promote improvements and attendance in “Leadership Fort Stockton” training. This training is to be provided under the auspices of this division.

Ambassadors
Boss Ambassador, Jennifer Gonzalez:
The division will be under the director of the boss ambassador. They will work on utilizing the ambassadors for membership recruitment and retention, and public relations. They will hold a planning session to set their goals for 2007. They will recognize monthly the “Spotlight Business of the Month”.

Women’s Division
Chairperson, Melanie Kring
The division will support the Fort Stockton Women’s Division and will encourage its efforts to enhance Fort Stockton.