Mission Statement:  To enhance business growth and development of our members by the recruitment of new members and to represent the chamber as goodwill ambassadors.  To increase the Chamber’s representation of the business community through recruitment of new members and retention of existing members.  To be an advocate for members and the business community in building and sustaining a diverse and prosperous economy.

Scheduled Monthly Meetings: Meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at 11:45 a.m in the Boerne Chamber of Commerce conference room.

Chairman: Mary Jo Floyd of Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union is Chair, Staci Andrews of Salon Infusion and Soda Pops Patio Grill & Bar is Co-Chair.

Staff Member Responsible for Council: Jesse Martinez, Vice President of Membership Development.

Ambassadors:

Overall Goal: To Recruit and Retain Members 

2011 Ambassadors of the Year:  Jacques DuBose of Heartland Payment Services and Christina Ryrholm of The Hill Country Weekly

Downloads: The following files (in .pdf format) may help prospective and current Ambassadors in the performance of the Ambassador mission:

Ambassador Guidelines

Ambassador Application

Ambassador Agreement

Ambassador Point Sheet

Statement: The Small Business Council is committed to strengthen and support businesses in the community by promoting strong strategic relationships, leadership development and education.

Scheduled Monthly Meetings: First Wednesday of each month at 3:00 p.m. in the Boerne Chamber of Commerce conference room.

Chairman:  Susan Allen of Texas Heritage Bank

Staff Member Responsible for Council:  Bonnie Westley, Director of Communications.

Members:


Member Name Company Name

• Lessons in Leadership Luncheons - Come learn and be inspired by hearing personal stories of leadership styles presented by respected leaders. Lunch provided and included in the admission cost ($25 for members, $30 general admission).   
• Scholarship Committee
  • Aubrey E. “Sandy” Sanderson / Laurie Bushong Lang Scholarships (funded through annual Golf Tournament) 
  • John P. Ebner Scholarship (funded through annual Heart of Boerne Awards Dinner) 
• Workforce Readiness Initiative - The emphasis of the Workforce Readiness Initiative is on soft skills, and participating students are provided learning sessions taught by mentors from the local business community.

Susan Allen

Susie was born and raised in San Antonio and joined Texas Heritage Bank in Boerne in 2003 and is now the President of the Texas Heritage Bank location at Leon Springs. Susie was the Chair of the 2010 Chamber Board of Directors and is serving her second term as the Chair of the Small Business Council.

The Government Affairs Council was established in 2005 and is charged with three primary tasks:

1. Identify areas where more involvement in state and federal government could have a positive impact on Boerne.
2. Disseminate information on local, state, and federal government initiatives, legislation, and programs to the local business community.
3. Make the voice of local business heard, particularly by local City and County government leaders.

Scheduled Monthly Meetings: 11:45 a.m. on the 1st Thursday of every month in the Boerne Chamber of Commerce conference room.

Chairman:  David Brown of Security Services Federal Credit Union

Staff Member Responsible for Council:  Lynn Richter, Administrative Assistant.

Members:

Questions? Suggestions? Contact the Government Affairs Council by clicking here.

To help keep you better informed, we are providing you with local, state and federal website links for you to visit and review. Just click on the website link you wish to visit.

Contact Lynn Richter at the Chamber, (830) 249-8000 if you have any questions.

David Brown
Security Services Federal Credit Union,
(210) 476-4294

David joined the Chamber's Board of Directors in 2011. He has many years experience in the mortgage banking industry. David also serves as Chairman of the 2011 Government Affairs Council.

Leadership Boerne is a community Leadership program aimed at increasing the leadership pool for the present and future of the Boerne area.

2011-2012 Class Coordinators: Emily Swope Josh Surley and Chad Yarbrough.

Scheduled Monthly Meetings: The Leadership Boerne Council meets on the 1st Monday of every month in the Boerne Chamber of Commerce conference room.

Chairman:  Jeannemarie Wilson, Attorney at Law

Staff Member Responsible for Council:  Mary Sue Hurdt, Director of Events and Programs.

Leadership Boerne is a fun and demanding series of classes spanning the nine-month traditional school year.  Acceptance into this popular nine-month leadership development program is limited, and all selected participants must be prepared to attend all nine full-day sessions.

Participants in Leadership Boerne will benefit from new learning opportunities in an atmosphere that stimulates class participation and teamwork.  Opportunities are provided to allow significant exposure to issues facing Boerne, surrounding communities, and the state -- now and in the future.  The program encourages participants to become part of an effective and creative leadership network.

The program consists of a one-day session each month, September through May, and culminates with graduation.  Sessions are normally held all day, the second Wednesday of each month, and include lunch underwritten by a contributing sponsor(s).  Topics are diverse, and generally relate to issues faced by our communities.

The Leadership Boerne program is sponsored by the Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce.  Developed in 1998, the program strives to equip new and experienced leaders alike with tools that will increase awareness of issues facing our great community.

Members: