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  • 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