Committees
Ambassadors
Recruit members to serve as official representatives at AVHCC Events.
Chairman: Eli Colvin
Co-Chairman: Paul Porteus
By-Laws
Gain a thorough understanding of AVHCC Bylaws: keep abreast of business requirements, federal and state regulation changes, and any changes in AVHCC scope or mission; recommend Bylaw changes; update records and corporate notes as needed.
Chairman: Richard Loa
Co Chairman:
Economic Development
Function as a liaison and catalyst through which business entities, professional, and community stakeholders work together for the common good of the community via AVHCC sponsorship or membership
Chairman: Marcelo Cena
Co Chairman:
Education
Help with mentoring and obtaining college scholarship for High School Students. Also furthering education for business and entrepreneur
Chairman: Rodrigo Venegas
Co Chairman:
Festival de las Americas /
Dia de los Muertos
Plan and manage this annual community event by booking park, speakers, bands & other entertainment, concessions, vendors, staff, and other details.
Chairman: Mark Petrosian
Co Chairman:
Installation
Plan, coordinate and manage annual Awards and Dinner.
Chairman: Isaac Barcelona
Co Chairman:
Legislative
Attend governmental and community meetings and keep abreast of changes and topics that effect the region and community.
Chairman: Robert Dieguez
Co Chairman:
Luncheons
Plan and host luncheons with topics that are business oriented
Chairman: Isaac Barcelona
Co Chairman:
Membership
Work to recuit new and retain existing members and sponsors; plan and manage membership events; order plaques or certificates for new members
Chairman: Ruben Gonzales
Co Chairman: Mark Petrosian
Military Affairs
Monitor and stay abreast of military events, issues and policy changes as they relate to our community; maintain business relations with our Armed Services.
Chairman:
Co Chairman:
Mixers
Recruit New or curent member to host mixers by communicating the promotional and networking benefits; accountable for food, beverages, site coordination, monetary receipts, and other details.
Chairman: Nora Ortega
Co Chairman: Jose escobedo
Newsletter
Promote Chamber events, members and mission by encouraging newsletter sponsorship and/or placement of business ads.
Chairman: Isaac Barcelona
Co Chairman:
Nominating
Prepare and distribute election petitions, ballots and other information for purposes of selecting new Directors and Officers; submit names to Board of Directors.
Chairman: Richard Loa
Co Chairman: Merlin Wan
Co Chairman: Isaac Barcelona
Public Relations
Build rapport with AVHCC's community to increase public perception and standing by building new and forstering existing relationships with community stakeholders; interacting with local media; and attending or speaking at community events.
Chairman: Isaac Barcelona
Co Chairman:
Social Media
Develop and administer a cohesive AVHCC presence via online profiles on the major social media websites, including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Plaxo, and others deemed beneficial and propropriate, for purposes of visibility, PR, and member acquistion; post updates to websites on a regular basis to reflect current AVHCC information and events.
Chairman: Mark Petrosian
Co Chairman: Carol Malott
Chairman: Phillip Bonds
Special Events
Parades, TNS & Other Community Events, Facilitate AVHCC's participation in Parades, Fairs, Festivals, and other special events in the Antelope Valley; coordinate AVHCC's ongoing participation in Thursday Night on the Square; recruit and coordinate members to assist as needed.
Chairman: Robert Dieguez
Co Chairman: Carol Malott
Ways & Means
Participate in meetings and joint-ventures with the Palmdale Chamber and AV Chamber (and other business associations when designated) on planning Super Mixers and Business Expos; plan and manage Salsa & Casino Night; recruit Director and member support as needed.
Chairman: Carol Malott
Co Chairman: Marcelo Cena
Co Chairman: Phillip Bonds