20 November 1996.pdf

CAPE ANN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Serving Gloucester, Rockport, Essex Manchester-by-the-Sea November 15, 2007 REPORT TO THE BOARD: CHAMBER ACTIVITIES SINCE NOVEMBER 2006 This report contains a capsule summary of major Chamber activities in the past year. A bullet indicates a program that was initiated or expanded during 2007. 1. IN-HOUSE DEVELOPMENT ? Hired Economic Development and Membership Manager Carla Dellaporta and Receptionist Joy Balzarini. Promoted Receptionist Judy Caulkett to Program Manager position. Developed a $600,000 operating budget, complemented by Division accounts in excess of $150,000. Coordinated the sale of 500 tickets to the $25,000 Game. Coordinated the sale of 300 tickets to the Irish Sweepstakes. Organized the twentieth Goods and Services Auction, accumulating the incredible amount of $185,000 in donations, utilizing AuctionPay software. ? Organized an on-line Auction as a key component of the overall Auction program. Maintained and promoted the Chamber website, www.CapeAnnC, with hits continuing to increase in its sixth year. Sponsored a retreat for the Board of Directors. Coordinated the Business/Education Collaborative Golf Tournament. Held 12 regular Board meetings plus a special session in December to review the proposed budget for 2007. Sold out the Chamber’s Annual Dinner-Dance at The Tavern on the Harbor, featuring the induction of Ruth Pino as President. Coordinated an orientation session for new members of the Board of Directors. Maintained active memberships in the North of Boston Convention and Visitors’ Bureau, Massachusetts Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, the Massachusetts Association of Membership Development, the New England Chamber of Commerce Executives, the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, and the United States Chamber of Commerce. Organized a Lobster Bake, catered by Lobsta Land, and drink concession booths at the