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Committee and Volunteer Opportunities
 The Chamber has a number of
committees to support the organization in
meeting member needs and staying strong while helping
members make
meaningful connections with other
Chamber members. Some
committees support strategic
initiatives of the Chamber board
related to the community. Others
plan and implement events, which
raise funds to support the ongoing
operations of the Chamber.
Still others assist in educational
programming for members and
public relations and marketing.
Some committees meet on a
monthly basis while others meet
during specific times of the year. As a member, you may
choose a committee
that meets your schedule, personal goals, or business
goals and mission.
To learn more about committee and volunteer opportunities,
click on: Member-Focused Committees
Community-Oriented Committees
Chamber Events Committees
Special Interest
Groups Within the Chamber
 The
Women's Business Network
The Women's Business Network of
the Chamber provides additional networking, career
development, personal and professional exchange
opportunities for women business owners and
professionals. The group was formed in 2008 with the
assimilation of the former Worthington Area Business &
Professional Women (WABPW).
The group meets 10-12 times per year, typically at
luncheons with keynote speakers or panels addressing
topics of mutual interest. In addition to
business-building topics, programs may include women's
health topics or issues related to balancing work and
family. Approximately 50 to 60 business women attend
each monthly event.
If your company is a member of the Worthington Area
Chamber of Commerce, you are automatically a member of
the Women’s Business Network. There are no additional
fees for membership. Lunches cost $20/member and
$30/non-member.
The group has a career mentoring program supporting
Worthington's public high schools and regularly assists
with mock interviews, career shadowing and mentoring.
Each year, the Women's Business Network provides two
scholarships to young women at Worthington's two public
high schools who aspire to a career in business or a
profession. The scholarship application process is
competitive, including essay responses from applicants,
and is judged by a committee of the Women's Business
Network.
At each meeting, members and guests can support our
scholarship fund by making announcements ($5/member;
$10/guest) and participating in door prize drawings
($1/member/guest).
Meetings of the Women's Business Network are posted on
the Chamber's Calendar of Events and the Community
Calendar. To learn more about the group, call the
Chamber office at 888-3040.
Young Professionals of Worthington (YPoW)
Are you between the ages of 21 and 39? Get powered up
with Young Professionals of Worthington (YPoW).
YPoW is organized by the Worthington Area Chamber of
Commerce to equip young professionals who live and work
in the Worthington area with networking, educational and
social opportunities. YPoW will help to grow emerging
leaders to serve our community’s future. The group plans
networking and social events, philanthropic and
charitable activities, and leadership development
opportunities throughout the year.
To learn more about YPoW and how you can get involved,
contact the steering committee chairs, Ann Baldwin at (614)
847-1020 (e-mail
abaldwin@marykay.com) or Greg Giessler at (614)
888-0307 (e-mail
ggiessler@camtaylor.com). Review and register for
events on the Chamber’s Web site,
www.worthingtonchamber.org, on the Calendar of Events. |
