2012-13 Event Calendar - Venice Chamber of Commerce

2012-13 Event Calendar
(This list of events subject to change. Please visit www.VeniceChamber.com for the most current event and event location information.)
Chamber Members, Get the most out of your Chamber membership by taking advantage of our monthly networking events! As a member, you have the chance to meet over 450
potential new clients a month at our Wake Up! Venice, Business After Five, and Network Lunch! Make even more contacts by joining a committee and participating in our special
events! For further information regarding any of our events, please contact VACC Administrative Assistant, Debra Mattar at 488-2236 • vchamber@venicechamber.com.
Non-Members, you are invited to attend ONE (1) of each of our three monthly networking events. Be our guest and experience what the Venice Area Chamber of Commerce has
to offer! By attending, we hope that you’ll see how open, friendly, and welcoming our membership is, and how all of our members look forward to working with you, thereby
proving the benefits of joining the Chamber! Contact Donna Pirozzi regarding our guest policy or to receive more information regarding membership benefits and dues (941)
488-2236 • dpirozzi@venicechamber.com.
November
11/8/2012
5:30 PM
VAYP Mixer
w/ North Port YP
Free/$10*
Plantation Golf & Country Club
500 Rockley Blvd
Venice
11/21/2012
7:45 AM
Wake Up Venice
Free
Farley Funeral Homes & Crematory 265 S Nokomis Ave
11/26/2012
11:30 AM
Net Lunch
$12 Mission Valley Country Club
1851 Mission Valley Blvd
11/15/2012
5:30 PM
Business After Five
$5/$10*
Hampton Inn & Suites
881 Venetia Bay Blvd
Venice
12/13/12
5:30am
VAYP Mixer
Free/$10*
Pops Sunset Grill
112 Circuit Rd
Nokomis
12/19/12
7:45am
Wake Up Venice
Free
South County Family YMCA
701 Center Rd
Venice
01/16/13
7:45am
Wake Up Venice
Free
Venice Theatre
140 Tampa Ave W
Venice
01/24/13
5:30pm
Business After Five
$5/$10*
Cramer Toyota of Venice
900 US Highway 41 Byp S Venice
01/28/13
11:30am
Networking Lunch
$12 Saltwater Café
1071 Tamiami Trl N Nokomis
Venice
Nokomis
December
January
* Non Chamber Member Rate: Non Chamber Members may only attend ONE of each of the VAYP Networking Events, Wake Up Venice (WUV), Network Lunch (NL) or
Business After Five (BAF) events. The Chamber’s Networking Events are STRICTLY for the benefit of its dues paying members. Please contact Donna Pirozzi at 941-488-2236 to
learn more about becoming a Venice Area Chamber of Commerce member.
Dates and locations are correct but are subject to change.
Membership - Second Wednesday, 4pm, VACC Office
Chair:
Cliff Kranenburg
Kranenburg Painting, Inc. & Cleaning
Vice Chair:
Nevenka Kovcic
Regions Bank
Goal: Grow Chamber membership through creating, enhancing, and demonstrating the value of the
Venice Area Chamber of Commerce to new and existing members and build increased awareness in the
community of the Chamber’s purpose.
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Economic Development, Governmental
Issues & Transportation (EDGIT)
Fourth Friday, 8am, VACC Office
Chair:
Victoria Stultz
Michael Saunders & Company
Vice Chair:
Seth Von Marschall
Appliance Specialists, LLC
Goal: Promote a healthy economy by taking a leadership role and being proactive to influence national,
state, and local business legislation and regulations. Assure adequate transportation services and facilities.
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Education and Business
Development Committee - Second Wednesday, 8am, VACC Office
Chair:
Michele Groves
State College of FL
Vice Chair:
Steve Griese
Northern Mutual Financial Network
Goal: Promote business workforce needs within our education system and develop programs that are
responsive and beneficial to the business community.
Ambassadors *- The First Monday every other month, 12pm, VACC Office
Goal:
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Member Events - First Wednesday, 4pm,VACC Office
Chair:
Mary Elizabeth Petty
AAA Autoclub South
Vice Chair:
Lisa von Marschall
Appliance Specialists, LLC
Goal: Provide the business community with fellowship opportunities and contacts; plan member activities
including the business card exchanges, annual banquet, joint chamber luncheon, and other networking
activities.
Senior Outreach - Third Tuesday, 4pm, VACC Office
Chair:
Jackie Spadaro
Hospital Volunteers of Venice, Lifeline Division
Vice Chair:
Suzanne Barksdale
Tidewell Hospice
Goal:
Build communications with the retirement population interested in the objectives of the Chamber and foster a greater sense of community among older citizens. Hold workshops and
seminars that are important in an intergenerational community.
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Venice Area Young Professionals*
(VAYP) -VAYP IS A DIVISION OF THE VACC WITH SEPARATE MEMBERSHIP FEE & BENEFITS. IF
INTERESTED IN VAYP CONTACT VCHAMBER@VENICECHAMBER.COM OR CALL 488-2236.
*Note there are 5 sub-committee within VAYP to get involved in.
Chair:
Mark Smith
Smith & Waggoner CPAs, PA
Vice Chair:
Kati Council
AAMCO Transmissions of Venice
Goal: Promote business development for professionals ages 21 - 40. To sustain and recruit young talent to
live and work in our community and to provide a unified voice for the youth of our community.
*Eligibility requirements for membership.
Chair:
Carole Gold, Boyenton Mobile Home Sales
Vice Chair:
Natalie Bloom, Personal Choices, Inc.
To promote goodwill.
*Eligibility requirements for membership.
The Venice Area Chamber of Commerce offers a multitude of opportunities to promote your business. Along with attending the VACC’s events and participating in a committee,
the Chamber has other options for those who cannot spare the time out of their work day to network. Please visit www.VeniceChamber.com/Promote.html to view in detail all of
the Chamber’s promotional opportunities (FREE and fee-based) that will assist you in promoting your company and getting the most out of your Chamber membership!
I’d Like to Participate in a Committee!
My Name_______________________Phone______________
Company___________________Email:___________________
Committee You’d Like to Join:_________________________________________
Venice Area Chamber of Commerce
597 Tamiami Trail S. • Venice, FL 34285
(941) 488-2236 • FAX (941) 484-5903
www.VeniceChamber.com