• Plan and organize the 66th Annual Dinner-Dance.

Breakfast with the President
Chair: Michael Schwartz - Prince William Health System

• Coordinate four breakfasts, with members and guests to facilitate communication between Chamber members and leaders.

Business Development
Chair: Creston M. Owen - Falcon Communications Solutions, Inc.

• Implement programs and policies to encourage mutually beneficial business partnerships between the Chamber and its members.
• Implement programs to encourage mutually beneficial business partnerships between the member and its members.

• Coordinate and conduct a Chamber Leadership Conference to plan for the 2001-2002 year.

• Continue to update and change the policies, procedures and bylaws of the Chamber as needed.
• Coordinate the reaccredidation process for 2000.
• Coordinate the review of the strategic plan.

• Continue to utilize the resources available to ensure the professional development of our staff.

Vice President: John Rulison - Raven Services Corp

Economic Development
Co-Chair: Kevin Kelley - Falcon Graphics Solutions, Inc.
Co-Chair: Bill Flynn - Computer Training Depot

• Foster an economic and political climate within which area businesses are able to grow and develop and new businesses are encouraged to locate.
• Continue to work with the Economic Development Department of Prince William County, the Community Development Department of the City of Manassas and the Office of Planning and Zoning of the City of Manassas Park on marketing these jurisdictions as prosperous and business friendly. 
• Work jointly with the Manassas Business Council, the Prince William I66 Partnership and the Prince William Regional Chamber of Commerce on economic development, land use and transportation issues. 
• Enhance the Transportation Sub-Committee and encourage its active involvement in transportation issues relating to the economic growth of the Greater Prince William area.
• Coordinate the Economic Development Luncheon in January of 2001.
• Remain knowledgeable of and familiar with the comprehensive and strategic plans of Prince William County and the Cities of Manassas and Manassas Park, focusing on economic development and land use issues as they relate to the Chamber's mission and benefit to the membership.
• Establish a rotating schedule for committee and other Chamber members to attend/participate in public meetings of all major jurisdictions within Prince William County, Manassas, Manassas Park and Haymarket.

Legislative
Co-Chair: John Rulison - Raven Services Corp.
Co-Chair: Garth M. Wainman - Walsh, Colucci, Stackhouse, Emrich & Lubeley, P.C.

• Prepare, with the Prince William Regional Chamber, a combined legislative package for presentation to our General Assembly delegation.
• Begin the Committee's review of legislative issues during the month of October. Complete the legislative package for each Chamber's Executive Committee and Board of Directors during the month of November.
• Co-sponsor a Legislative Kickoff and a Legislative Wrap-Up with the Prince William Regional Chamber.
• Plan a trip to Richmond during the General Assembly with the Northern Virginia Coalition of Chambers.
• Maintain an integrated communications program involving both print and website access for our membership. Questions will be presented to selected legislators on a quarterly basis concerning issues that are relevant to our membership. Responses from legislators will be published in the IN PRINT publication and posted on the Chamber's website.
• Consider co-sponsoring a candidates' forum for United States Representatives covering Prince William County and the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park.
• Develop a legislative priorities package for the Prince William County Board of Supervisors.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Vice President: Patty Browne - SYNERGY ONE Federal Credit Union

Community Relations
Co-Chair: Mary Bergere- Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative
Co-Chair: Karen Nottingham - BARN

• Conduct the 12th Annual Cuisine de Commerce.
• Plan the 12th Annual "Community Showcase" at the February Luncheon to showcase our nonprofit members.
• Present the 12th Annual Shelley Krasnow Community Service Award. Explore expanding the number of recipients.
• Conduct the 9th Annual "Not-for-Profit" Summit.
• Invite all member nonprofit representatives to participate in the committee.
• Promote business and nonprofit relationships.

Education
Chair: Joyce Harding - Southern Financial Bank

• Partner and/or sponsor with the FBLA clubs of the local schools.
• Continue to meet alternatively among the local schools to promote committee activities and increase participation.
• Implement and facilitate the Intern and Shadowing Program.
• Compile and publish a list of needs from the schools in the IN PRINT and website.
• Administer the scholarship program identified by the Polar Bear Scramble Golf Tournament.
• Support the Chambers efforts for the annual job fair with our local schools.
• Participate for the fourth year in the Prince William County New Teacher orientations in August.
• Continue to update and promote Speakers Bureau List.

• Represent the Chamber on the JOBS2000 - A Prince William County-Greater Manassas Career Expo committee.

• Plan and organize the fourth Annual Polar Bear Scramble Golf Tournament.

• Participate in survey on workforce issues, needs and programming.
• Assess and provide results to the Workforce Investment Board.
• Develop WIS plan for Chamber members.
• Inform Chamber members on the progress of workforce investment programs and issues in the INPRINT.

PROGRAMS & MEMBERSHIP SERVICES
Vice President: Susan Jacobs - Long & Foster Realtors

Brown Bag Speaker Series
Chair: Susan Duer, Duer Advanced Technology & Aerospace, Inc.

• Organize topics of interest, having Chamber members provide information to help other Chamber members improve their business. The Brown Bag Speakers Series is complimentary to Chamber members.

Exhibits
Chair: Mike Kitis - Potomac News/ Manassas Journal Messenger

• Organize our 9th annual "Prince William County-Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce Fall Trade Show" - October 14, 2000 at the Manassas Mall.
• Coordinate our Business-to-Business Expo held in April.

• Promote a "Gold Star" program to identify and recognize outstanding Chamber members and / or their employees.
• Plan speakers for luncheon/breakfast programs with a goal of 100 attendees at each event and introduce new program showcasing art and entertainment.
• Organize the annual Awards Luncheon to be held in May 2001 at new location.
• Request nominations and select award recipients.

Small Office/Home Office Speaker Series
Co-Chair: Jan Sutton - Farmers Insurance Group
Co-Chair: Diane Bennett - Bennett Insurance Services

• Focus on providing information and services that will be useful to home and small businesses.
• Sub Committee to plan and organize an annual fall networking opportunity event. Designed to motivate, educate & connect Chamber members.

• Plan and organize the second annual Chamber Picnic, to be held at the Mountain View Campground - September 23.
• Promote this event as a "Company" Picnic for Chamber businesses, their employees, guests and families.

MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT & RETENTION

Vice President: Deborah Kahley - F&M Bank, Northern Virginia

Ambassadors
Co-Chair: Jackie Velesz - SunTrust Bank.
Co-Chair: Debbie Atkinson- Swart, Lalande & Assoc.

• Increase and enhance the membership to 900 members through innovative recruitment and retention programs.
• Maintain retention rate of at least 85%.
• Expand New Member Orientation Program to include four primary and four interim orientations.
• Coordinate and conduct two Prospective Member Receptions.
• Define & expand ribbon cutting program
• Implement new membership plaque campaign.
• Explore the development of a CD ROM as a marketing tool.

• Coordinate annual networking breakfast including sponsorships, programs, attendance and door prizes.

Silent Auction
Co-Chair: Regina Jessop - Duvall, Wheeler & Associates, CPA's, P.C.
Co-Chair: Kristina Keech-Spitler - Vanderpool, Frostick & Nishanian, P.C.

• Coordinate and conduct Annual Silent Auction at December Luncheon

"Pat on the Back"
Chair: Debbie Bennett - Swart, Lalande & Associates, P.C.

• Coordinate and conduct 13th Annual "Pat on the Back" membership appreciation event.

COMMUNICATIONS

Vice President: Guy Hinkler - V2 Systems, Inc.

Technology
Chair: Uche Onwudiwe - Coure Technologies, Inc
Vice-Chair: Kevin Bibb - Capitol Telephone and Security, Inc.

• Continue improving the Web site's appearance, functionality and content.
• Evaluate E-commerce for paying of Chamber activities.
• Keep Chamber members informed of available business technologies.
• Participate in County Telecommunications task force to build appropriate technology infrastructure.
• Promote and expand a Technology Sponsorship Program.

Communications
Chair: Cal Hackeman - Grant Thornton, LLP
Vice-Chair: John Skaggs - Morningside Courier Systems, Inc.

• Continue, and improve where possible, current communication pieces including IN PRINT, Your Chamber Connection, Business & Information Directory and the What's Happening.
• Develop and implement a cable television show to highlight businesses, award winners, events and other appropriate content.
• Host the Media Breakfast with a media panel to inform members on how to promote their business through mass communications.