As we prepare for the new year, the Chamber welcomes a new, dedicated and diverse group of volunteers. Due to COVID we will not be having our Volunteer recognition Gala this year to announce new Board members and thank our current and outgoing board members for their service, celebrate our Ambassadors and Businesses of the year. As a not-for profit organization, we are so grateful to this outstanding group of volunteers for their time and commitment to our mission.
Outgoing Board members are
Lisa Avila, Republic Services
Ed Bush, Cosumnes River College
Keith Lewis, KSL Real Estate
Phyllis Baltz, Methodist Hospital
Kevin Spease, ISSE Services
The remaining Board members are
Board Chair, Bob Miller, First US Community Credit Union
Chair-Elect, Josh Green, Cosumnes Services District
Vice-Chair, Sarah Costa, Sutter Health
Vice-Chair, Waldo Hererra, Realty World Connect
Secretary/Treasurer Nitza Medina-Garcia, InfoCompass, Inc.
Directors
Chris Hoffman, Elk Grove Unified School District
Frank Maita, Paula Maita & Co.
Oscar O’con, O’con & Associates
Jim O’Donnell, Elk Grove Citizen
And joining them, our newest directors (As of 1/1/21)
Alix Hall, Discovery Tree Schools
Robert Mees, Laguna West-Lakeside Neighbors Magazine
Angela Spease, ISSE Services
Our wonderful volunteer ambassador team is always available and willing to help whatever the task. You’ll see them at all of our events, they mentor new members and check in on current members throughout the year among so many other duties. And they are
| Marsha Braaten, Choice Framing |
| Elaine Wright, Volunteer Extraordinaire |
| Anna E. Hooper, Cosumnes Services District |
| Genny Fulp, Soroptimist of Elk Grove |
| Connie Bosserman, Bosserman Health Insurance Services |
| Heather Larrabee, Mathnasium |
| Lisa Bailey |
| Wade Lokka, Season 59 Financial |
Ambassadorship is a great way to get connected in the community. If you have an interest or know someone who would like to apply, just let us know!
Keep an eye out on our website and social media channels for the announcement of our 4 business of the year award winners. (Business of the year, Small business of the year, Non-Profit of the Year and Rookie of the year) We will be awarding these around the first of the year. Also, coming in December, a big announcement from the Chamber!
This year’s Citizens of the year have been selected and we are thrilled to announce that Lakeside residents, Jack and Tracey Edwards are the extraordinary recipients of this well-deserved award. Due to the pandemic, we are also unable to celebrate with them this year, however, we will hold a double-celebration next year honoring both 2020 and 2021 recipients. We are looking forward to a great big party!
Since March, the Chamber has had to cancel a total of 9 events, that said, we have created over 45! We have had workshops on working remotely, Funding resources, Stress, and managing remote employees just to name a few. We have held a State of the City event and conversations with Assembly Members and Congressman Bera as well as lighthearted networking events. All have been open to the public at no charge. We encourage everyone to visit one of our events which can be found on our website and bring a friend. We look forward to seeing you there!
We wish you all a wonderful holiday season and a happy and prosperous New Year!
