MISSION STATEMENT: The Pendleton Chamber of Commerce (PCC) serves its members by promoting and enhancing commerce and tourism for the prosperity of the region and its citizens.
TIME COMMITTMENT: This is a "working" board. Each board member is expected to fully participate in the functions, programs, and projects of the PCC. To be fully engaged the expectation is for each board member to chair, co-chair, or actively engage at least one committee. The committees are responsible for many of the critical functions of the PCC. It is estimated that each board member will devote at least 40 - 60 hours of work each year to their Chamber Board role.
BOARD COMPOSITION: 16 elected voting members. Of those members, the following officers are selected: President (1 year term), President Elect (1 year term), Vice-President (1 year term) and Treasurer (1 year term). Five directors shall be elected for a three-year term each year. All newly elected board members will be seated at the regular November meeting and will serve as non-voting members until January 1, at which time they will become full voting members of the board. Retiring directors will continue to serve as voting members until January 1. An individual filling out the term of a resigning director, for 18 months or less, is eligible to stand for re-election at the end of the term. The nominating committee will review all board member applications to determine the most appropriate candidates for the ballot. They must consider the categories of membership and geographical areas that require representation. Additionally, they must consider the value that the potential candidates can bring to the board of directors, and to the membership, based on the applicant's background, involvement, and level of commitment.
TERM: 3 years or the remainder of an unexpired term.
MEETINGS: The Board meets the third Tuesday of every month except December when the meeting is held earlier in the month and July when there are not board meetings. Between October and December, the board meets for a strategic planning session to set goals for the upcoming fiscal year.
ATTENDANCE: Attendance at all board meetings, which are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 a.m., and general membership meetings is strongly encouraged. If
necessary, however, occasional absences may be approved. Additionally, board members are encouraged to attend the, Kick It Up After 5 (usually the second Thursday
of each month), Membership Luncheon, occasional ribbon cuttings (as requested by members), and Pendleton Chamber sponsored events such as the annual Economic
Outlook Summit and First Citizen Banquet.
FINANCIAL COMMITTMENT: Board members are encouraged to support PCC functions whenever possible. This may include being asked to sponsor PCC events or
programs.