The Chamber

Committees

Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce of New Hampshire 

Each year we have several working committees assisting our staff in delivering the many programs and services we provide our members. Our committees are made up of fellow chamber members who volunteer their time and efforts to make this organization stronger.  If you are interested in participating on a committee, please either contact the Committee Chair directly or any Chamber staff member.

Ambassadors  -

This committee coordinates our Business After Hours and Business Before Hours events in cooperation with the Chamber staff. This committee also welcomes our newest members into the Chamber and works on getting members involved. They meet on a monthly basis.
Chair - Elaine Blinn, Belknap Point Motel elaineb@metrocast.net
Vice Chair - Darcy Peary, LRGHealthcare - Volunteer Services
Doti Acres - TownePlace Suites by Marriott
Joel Arsenault - Edward Jones Investments
Debbie Bolduc - Franklin Savings Bank
Jaime Brulotte - Melcher & Prescott Insurance
Kathleen Crane - Laconia Savings Bank
D. Ginger Dubois - NH Employment Security
Laurie Grubbs - The Margate
Pamela Hannan - Independence Trust Co.
Paul Hatch - NH Employment Security
Karen Hickey - Northway Bank
Barbara Leone - Boys & Girls Club/Lakes Region
Pam Mailloux - Watermark Marine Construction
Kristina McCassie - Hannah Banana Baskets
Lynn Ostrand - Meredith  Village Savings Bank
Denise Schepis - Orthopedic Professional Association
Derek St. Cyr - Central NH Employment Services, Inc

 

Annual Meeting/Mix & Mingle Committee -

These chamber members work on the planning and coordination of the Chamber's Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon held in January and the Mix & Mingle Social held at the end of May. A short-term task force, which begins meeting approximately 12 weeks prior to each event and meets once afterwards to wrap up.

Chair - Lindsay Cota-Robles, Laconia Savings Bank 
Members:
Bridget Harding - Meadowbrook
Sandy Marshall - LRGHealthcare
Elaine Blinn - Belknap Point Motel
Hayden McLaughlin - Belknap Landscape Co.
Jodie Gallant - Metrocast Cablevision
Liane Champagne - Metrocast Business Services
Susan Brown - Lakes Region Floral Studio
Amanda Amidon - Altrusa International of Laconia, NH

 

Business Showcase Committee -

These chamber members work on the planning and coordination of the Chamber's Annual Business Showcase. A short-term task force, which begins meeting approximately 16 weeks prior to the event and then meets once afterwards to wrap up.

Members:
Colleen Elliott - Laconia Savings Bank
Deb Irwin - Manor on Golden Pond
Sandy Marshall - LRGHealthcare
Jake Ogley - Lake Opechee Inn and Spa & Conference Center
Norm Paquette - Wilkinson-Beane Simoneau Paquette Funeral Home
Eric Proulx - Tanger Outlet Center - Tilton
Cynthia Lennon - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Ron Piro - Nassau Broadcasting

   

Cool Bikes & Hot Wings-

Annual Event held in August.  Motorcycle show and Hot Wing Contest between Lakes Region restaurants.

Members:
Allan Beetle - Patricks Pub & Eatery
Craig Schufelt - Proforma Piper Printing
Derek St. Cyr - Central NH Employment Services
Jim Royal - Pike Industries
Jodie Gallant - Metrocast Cablevision
Karmen Gifford - Lakes Region Community Services Council
Norm Paquette - Wilkinson-Beane Simoneau Paquette Funeral Home
Penny Raby - Malone, Dirubbo & Company, P.C.
Rob Fulmer - Nassau Broadcasting 

   

Finance Committee -

These volunteer members are responsible for the review, development and overall implementation of the Chamber's Financial Plan. This committee is led by the current Treasurer, and the members are selected from among the current Board of Directors and membership.

Chair - Penny Raby, Malone Dirubbo & Company, PC, praby@mdccpas.com

Members:
Travis Cole - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Colleen Elliott - Laconia Savings Bank
Barry Leonard -Franklin Savings Bank

John Malm - Meredith Savings Bank
Jim Royal - Pike Industries
Steve Weeks Jr. - Coldwell Banker Commercial Weeks Associates 

 

Golf Committee -

Our member volunteers work on the planning and coordination of the Chamber's Annual Golf Tournament. A short-term task force, which begins meeting approximately 12 weeks prior to the event and then meets once afterwards to wrap up.

Co-Chair - Jodie Gallant, Metrocast
Co-Chair - Jim Royal, Pike Industries
Members:
Steve Weeks Jr. - Coldwell Banker Commercial Weeks Associates
Dan Dineen - Lakes Region Coca-Cola
Karmen Gifford - Lakes Region Community Services Council
Mike Seymour - Franklin Savings Bank
Penny Raby - Malone, Dirubbo & Company, P.C.
Sandy Marshall - LRGHealthcare
Tim Snow - Fire Clean-Up Services
Valerie Bergeron - BJ's Wholesale Club
Nicole Manning - Laconia Savings Bank
Dave McGreevy - Individual 

 

Legislative/Education Committee -

This committee volunteers to review, develop and implement the Chamber's Legislative and Education Agendas. This committee's members are selected from among the current Board of Directors and membership.  

Chair -

Members:
Allan Beetle - Patrick's Pub & Eatery
Mark Edelstein - NH Community Technical College
John Malm - Meredith Savings Bank

  

Marketing Committee -

Responsible for assisting in the development and production of the Chamber's marketing pieces. Coordinates their activities with other standing committees quite frequently, and takes a lead role in deciding where, when, and how the Chamber's image will be utilized or portrayed. The committee meets frequently to have the various marketing efforts produced in a timely manner.

Chair - Liane Champagne - Metrocast Business Services

Members:
Lindsay Ehmann, Laconia Savings Bank
Jim Adams - Comcast Spotlight
Eric Proulx - Tanger Outlet Center
Warren Bailey - Comcast Spotlight
Rob Fulmer - Nassau Broadcasting     
Mike Dolpies
 

Membership Committee -

Here we have members assisting in the development of new member benefit programs and making recommendations in regards to the chamber's Member Sales and Retention Program. The committee's primary duty is to promote Chamber benefits and encourage active participation. They meet on a monthly basis. 

Chair - Bill Quigley - Gunstock Mountain Resort gunstock@gunstock.com

Members:
Gail Batstone - The Inns and Spa at Mill Falls 
Debbie Bolduc - Franklin Savings Bank
Steve Guees - Dignitary Protection Service
Patrick Newcomb - Bank of America Home Loans
Sharon Nix - Aztec North (FKA - ROZtech Computer Services)

Sportsmen's Show Committee-

Annual Event held in March.  Member volunteers help to coordinate and plan this show held for outdoor sporting enthusiasts.

Chair - Larry Untiet, L.C.Untiet Outdoor Services
Members:
Bill Quiqley - Gunstock Mountain Resort
Kevin Russell - Russell Painting
Prescott Towle - A.W.Frost Agency
Sandy Marshall - LRGHealthcare
Penny Raby - Malone, Dirubbo & Co., P.C. 

 

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