Ambassadors Council
Staff Liaison: Mayra Lopez, Member Services Coordinator
912.644.6459 / mlopez@savannahchamber.com
GOAL: To provide members the opportunity to serve as liaisons between new members and the Chamber. The aim is to have a total of 30 Ambassadors who are actively attending meetings, various Chamber functions, calling on new members and assisting with retention.
Ambassadors serve to orient new members and help insure they maximize their Chamber membership by providing information on the Chamber’s many opportunities and upcoming events. They also contact members on their six month membership date to inquire about participation and record feedback from those members. Additionally, Ambassadors may also be asked throughout their term to assist Chamber staff with its retention efforts of members.
PARTICIPANTS: All potential Ambassadors must be nominated by current Ambassadors, Chamber staff, the Board of Directors or Trustees.
The individuals selected to serve as Ambassadors will complete an orientation that will fully explain the role of an Ambassador and provide background information about the Chamber. Following their first monthly meeting, the new Ambassador will partner up with an Ambassador who will be their mentor the first couple of months.
A limited number of new Ambassadors are invited to join at one time, enabling individuals to get the training and attention they will need to be a successful Chamber Ambassador. Additionally, having more than one Ambassador representing the same company or industry will be at the discretion of the Vice President of Member Services and/or the Ambassadors Council Chairperson.
BENEFITS:
- Your Ambassador will be a spokesperson for your business. Once the Ambassador learns of your business, he or she will let the Chamber community know about you.
- A friendly, familiar face and contact. Ambassadors attend all Chamber events. You can bet they will introduce you to many people and answer any questions you may have about both the Chamber and our community.
- Initially, your Ambassador will ascertain that the Chamber has all of your correct contact information, so you can be “in the loop.”
- Your Ambassador will provide information on the many councils and programs the Chamber has to offer and answer any of your questions.
- If you choose to become an Ambassador, you will make new contacts and gain exposure for your business.
