Santee Chamber Committees

Interested in getting more involved with the Santee Chamber?! If you’re an active member with us, please review the Committee opportunities below and email us to join one of the teams! Send email inquiries to: info@SanteeChamber.com or the individual Chair's of the committee you are interested in!

 

Business Awards Night

An annual celebration for Chamber Members, Community Leaders and Elected Officials to come together for Santee’s Favorites contest winners and other local honors.

Chair: 

Mike Clinkenbeard, Farmers Insurance

Members: 

Eddie Vandiver, Sportsplex USA

Meeting Frequency: 

January: Bi-Weekly

February-March: Weekly

April-May: Dark

June-December: Monthly

 

Executive Committee

Group of annual officers of the Board of Directors to meet regularly and under special circumstances when needed to make recommendations to the entire Board.

Chair: 

Susie Parks, Coffee Corner

Members:

Daniel Buksa, Mission Realty Group - 1st Vice Chair 

Darcy Fagerwold, Expressions Dance & Movement Center - 2nd Vice Chair

Curtis Anderson, Salon Thrive - 3rd Vice Chair

Mike Aiken, Carlton Oaks Golf Club - Secretary

Richard Hatcher, California Coast Credit Union - Treasurer

Melissa Dombo, Raceway Electric & Solar - Past Chair

Meeting Frequency: 

January-June: Monthly 

July: Dark

August-December: Monthly 

 

Golf Tournament:

An annual golf tournament for local business members to collaborate with service organizations while honoring Veterans on the green and featuring a raffle, lunch on the lawn and an awards ceremony during a cocktail reception. 

Chair: 

Mike Aiken, Carlton Oaks Golf Club

Members:

TBD - Logistics Coordinator

TBD - Auction Coordinator

TBD - Sponsor Coordinator

TBD - Veteran Resource Coordinator 

Meeting Frequency:

January-July: Monthly

August-September: Bi-Weekly

October-November: Weekly

December: Dark

 

Government Affairs / Candidates Forum

The Government Affairs Committee serves as a bridge between the business community and local, state, and federal governments. Its primary role is to advocate for policies that promote economic growth, support local businesses, and improve the overall business climate. This committee plays a key role in ensuring that the voices of chamber members are heard in legislative and regulatory processes, while keeping businesses informed about changes in laws and policies that may impact them.

Chair: 

Barbara Ryan, Santee School District

Members:

Karl Burris, Live Life Physiotherapy

Kaylyn Gonzales, Waste Management

Dan O’Brien, O’Brien Insurance Agency

Bill Pommering, PDMWD

Ryan Purdy, Sharp Grossmont Hospital

Pamela White, City of Santee

Allen Young, Cox Communications

Meeting Frequency:

January-December: Monthly 

 

Heroes Celebration

A gathering of Santee organizations, local leaders and elected officials, brought together for recognition to celebrate community impact awards and our Person of the Year. 

Chair: 

Stephanie Wooding, Best Day Ever Wedding + Events

Members:

TBD

Meeting Frequency:

January-April: Bi-Weekly

May-December: Monthly

 

Membership/Ambassador Committee

A team of dedicated volunteers committed to the recruitment of new business members and the support and development of existing members of the Santee Chamber. 

Chair: 

TBD

Members: 

TBD

Meeting Frequency:

TBD

 

Party with a Purpose

A holiday themed party and tied-in scholarship fundraiser, dedicated to empowering local high school students in pursuit of trades careers. 

Chair: 

Daniel Buksa, Mission Realty Group 

Members:

TBD

Meeting Frequency:

TBD

 

Santee Street Fair

The ultimate one-day block party over Memorial Day weekend which is free to the public and has fun for the whole family with our food, beer, rides and vendors.

Chair: 

Tim Staump, Staump Music School

Members:

Darcy Fagerwold - Entertainment Coordinator

TBD - Parking Coordinator

TBD - Vendor Coordinator

TBD - Beer Garden Coordinator

TBD - Electrical Coordinator

TBD - Food Vendor Coordinator

TBD - Trash Coordinator 

TBD - Volunteer Coordinator 

TBD - Stage Coordinator 

Meeting Frequency:

January-May: Weekly

June: Dark

July-December: Monthly

Magazine

Creates, reviews and publishes annual magazines to provide a platform for relevant business and residential news to the homes and businesses of Santee.

Chair: 

TBD

Members:

TBD

Meeting Frequency:

January-December: Monthly

 

Young Professionals / Youth Business Fair

Providing a platform to develop San Diego's young business leaders and entrepreneurs through education, community service, and networking.

Chair: 

Terri Bozher, Momentum Tutoring 

Members:

AJ Tota, Kiwanis Club

Meeting Frequency:

January-December: Monthly