CIVIC & GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Vice Chair: Anthony Kaiser, Realty Executives
MISSION: To be a pro-active advocate for the business community and members on issues, obstacles and strategies regarding civic and governmental affairs.
OBJECTIVES:
- Support GUMBO (Gulf United Metro Business Organizations).
- Host election year forums.
- Review legislative updates via GUMBO.
- Communicate with government officials on a regular basis regionally.
- Monitor State Park re-development through GUMBO.
- Business advocates for the membership.
- Monitor infrastructure issues.
- Support Horizon 20/20 and Envision Gulf Shores.
- Participate with AL Gulf Coast Education Foundation (AGCACC has seat on board).
- Monitor insurance issues through GUMBO.
MEMBERSHIP COUNCIL
Vice Chair: Phil Colquette, Gulf Publishing Co., Inc.
MISSION: To encourage and retain membership.
OBJECTIVES:
- Produce a successful annual membership drive
- Review/improve membership dues schedule.
- Continue to enhance communication opportunities from the Chamber to the membership.
- Encourage active participation from the membership and Board of Directors.
MARINE TRADES COUNCIL
Vice Chair: Tom Steber, Zeke’s Landing Marina
MISSION: To protect the Fishing Industry of the Alabama Gulf Coast.
OBJECTIVES:
- Communicate with regulatory officials concerning critical fishing industry issues.
- Inform and educate the public concerning issues that relate to the marine industry.
- Support the Red Snapper World Championship and assist with event publicity (April 21-May 22).
- Support the OBFA events and meetings.
- Work with South Alabama Marina Alliance.
- Participate in attracting additional tournaments.
RETAIL & BUSINESS SERVICES COUNCIL
Vice Chair: Sean Chappell, King Fine Cleaners, Inc.
MISSION: To provide leadership and counseling to area
retailers and businesses to help increase stability and growth.
OBJECTIVES:
- To publish and improve the 2007 Shopping/ Dining/Attractions Guide.
- Continue to promote and improve the Member-To-Member Discount Program and add 50 new participants.
- Promote the “Shop the Island First” program.
- Develop and enhance business counseling services.
- Investigate additional seminars and forums.
ANNUAL NATIONAL SHRIMP FESTIVAL COUNCIL
Vice Chair: Ron Kutter, Kutter’s Grounds Maintenance, Inc.
MISSION: To produce the Annual National Shrimp Festival.
OBJECTIVES:
- To generate revenue for 2007 Budget.
- Monitor logistics of site and participate in planning for Gulf Place and/or future sites.
TOURISM & SPECIAL EVENTS COUNCIL
Vice Chair: Lester Bryant, Lester’s, Inc.
MISSION: To produce special events encouraging tourism.
OBJECTIVES:
- Produce the 2007 SF Golf Tournament.
- Partner with the Coastal Wine Tour.
- Promote the powerboat race in August.
- Organize and participate in Mardi Gras parades-GS & OB.
- Produce the Lighted Boat Parade.
- Research shoulder season event possibilities.
- Evaluate the potential of a spring event in Orange Beach.
- Participate in Sports Commission.
- Investigate in cooperation with the CVB ways to enhance the tourism value of Fort Morgan.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Vice Chair: Greg Kennedy, Greg Kennedy Builder, Inc.
MISSION: To establish a working plan among the Chamber, BCEDA, City of Gulf Shores, and City of Orange Beach on all economic development activities.
OBJECTIVES:
- Assist with prospects.
- Support Joint Technology Committee.
- Work with City of Gulf Shores as it relates to the Airport Authority.
- Continue Job Shadow program.
- Utilize the Shrimp Festival for economic development.
- Work with the Waterway Authority.
- Work with workforce issues.
- Explore opportunities to bring film industry to Alabama Gulf Coast.
- Evaluate Education Council opportunity (i.e. Faulkner State, vocational schools, future Island School, and University of South Alabama).
- Investigate Leadership Trip.
CONSERVATION & NATURAL RESOURCES COUNCIL
Vice Chair: Ike Williams, Ike’s Beach Service, Inc.
MISSION: To preserve and enhance the natural resources of the Alabama Gulf Coast through education and communication.
OBJECTIVES:
- Support beach renourishment.
- Actively monitor environmental issues and keep membership informed.
- Plan, produce, and enhance the Sustainable Tourism Summit.
FINANCE COUNCIL
Vice Chair: Kirsten Simmons, First Gulf Bank
MISSION: To ensure the availability of capital resources.
OBJECTIVES:
- Monitor budget compliance.
- Prepare annual and semi-annual budget in conjunction with the Finance Committee and Chamber staff.
- Determine increase in Restricted Funds Account.
- Work with the Building Committee to continue to evaluate new building issue.
2007 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Chairman of the Board
Lance Alexander, Computer Backup
Chairman Elect
Lee Hagan, Sunny 105.7 Corporate Office
Past Chairman
Tom Steber, Zeke’s Landing Marina
Civic & Governmental Affairs Council
Anthony Kaiser, Realty Executives, Inc.
Conservation & Natural Resources Council
Ike Williams, Ike’s Beach Service
Economic Development Council
Greg Kennedy, Greg Kennedy Builders, Inc.
Finance Council
Kirsten Simmons, First Gulf Bank
Marine Trades Council
Tom Steber, Zeke’s Landing Marina
Membership Council
Phil Colquette, Gulf Publishing Co., Inc.
Retail & Business Services Council
Sean Chappell, King Fine Cleaners, Inc.
Annual National Shrimp Festival Council
Ron Kutter, Kutter’s Grounds Maintenance, Inc.
Tourism & Special Events Council
Lester Bryant, Lester’s Inc.
2007 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
David Chapman, G. David Chapman, III, P.C.
Cathi Demers, American Heart Association
Jim Fletcher, Roll-A-Way Distinctive Products
Timothy Garner, Timothy Garner, Attorney at Law
Debbie Gibson, Whitehaven Group Insurance
Cliff Johnson, Gulf Shores Utilities Board
Randy Kaiser, Kaiser Realty, Inc.
George Sinak, GNG Plumbing
Chris Steele, Desoto’s Seafood Kitchen
Ted Ward, Wall Decor
Beason Wilkes, The Wharf
Nick Wilmott, WEICHERT REALTORS, Sea-N-Shore
Appointed - One Year Terms
Hugh Branyon, Gulf State Park
Herb Malone, Alabama Gulf Coast CVB
Council member Tracy Holiday, City of Orange Beach
Council member Steve Jones, City of Gulf Shores
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