Committees
STANDING COMMITTEES :AMBASSADORS - Act as the Public Relations arm of the Chamber by welcoming Chamber members to events including Breakfasts, Speaker Series Luncheons, Mixers, Ribbon Cuttings, and special events. Ambassador volunteer duties include contacting new members, assisting with registrations and raffles, and attending New and Renewing Member Orientations. Meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. in the Chamber Board Room. To participate, contact Committee Chair, Don Karvelis, dkarvelis@verizon.net
EDUCATION - Organizes educational seminars for Chamber Members and develop partnerships between the Chamber and Palm Springs High School to provide student mentoring and internships. Meeting dates as needed. To participate, contact Committee Chair, Karen Pirozzi, Karenp@pschamber.org
ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY - Review, create and recommend programs that benefit the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce members and promote the entertainment industry in Palm Springs. Meetings are held the 2nd Thursday of each month at 4:00 p.m. in the Chamber Board Room. To participate, contact Committee Chair, Clancy Grass, amclassicsmedia@aol.com
GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS - Develop the Chamber Board's legislative platform, study local political candidates and proposed legislation and recommend endorsement to the Board of Directors. Meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 3:30 p.m. in the Chamber Board Room. To participate, contact Committee Chair, Casey Jones, cjones@TimeOutService.com
MARKETING - Develops marketing strategies for promoting the Chamber and its members. Meetings are held the 1st Wednesday of each month at 3:30 p.m. in the Chamber Board Room. To participate, contact Committee Chair, Casey Jones, cjones@timeoutservice.com.
MEMBERSHIP - Develops strategies for retaining existing members and developing new members. Meetings are held the 4th Thursday of each month at 3:30 p.m. in the Chamber Board Room. To participate, contact Committee Chair, Valerie Zugates, vzugates@aol.com.
EVENT COMMITTEES:
ATHENA AWARDS - December event. Committee meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from July to December at 3:00 p.m. in the Chamber Board Room. To participate, contact Committee Chair, Dori Wanitschke, dori@canyonnational.com
BUSINESS SHOWCASE - April event. Committee meets as needed from July to April. To participate, contact Committee Chair, Paul Hietter, paul@loveatfirstbite.com
INSTALLATION GALA - June event. Committee meets as needed from March to June. Committee Chair available, contact John Pivinski at johnp@pschamber.org for more information..