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Get involved. Membership in the Tulsa Metro Chamber represents an investment in your business and

your community. Utilize your Chamber membership by volunteering for a committee or

task force. Your input and participation is vital to the success of the Chamber’s program

of work, and there are many opportunities to get involved and plug in to some of the

largest issues affecting the region’s business climate and quality of life.

Business Retention & expansionVolunteers assist with outreach to our existing businesses in the Tulsa area. Through

referrals, recognizing red flags, scheduling and attending site visits, we can determine

what services, resources or support is needed. This is an opportunity to provide

support to existing businesses in the Tulsa area as well as share and network for your

business with other companies through site visits and volunteer interaction.

CaReeR aCCess ColleGe Readiness CoaChes (CaCR)Work with a teacher as advisor in a Tulsa Public Schools classroom to help prepare

students for career success and college readiness after high school.

Ceo RoundtaBlesGroups of eight non-competitive CEOs (or equivalents) serve as each other’s advisory

board and support unit. Roundtables are self-governing groups that meet monthly for at

least two hours to share best practices and exchange ideas in a confidential setting. Must

be the business owner/president/CEO and have annual revenue in excess of $250,000.

entRepReneuRial ventuRe oveRsiGht Committee (evoC)A task force of resource and education partners, and entrepreneurs who serve

to support small and emerging businesses through mentoring and educational

programs. All members of EVOC will be asked to consider serving as a mentor

to a small or startup company, providing guidance and direction to them during

their growth phase. This group will focus on identifying needs and services for our

emerging business community.

hospitality CluBIf you enjoy building relationships, consider assisting at Chamber networking events

and representing the Chamber at member special events such as grand openings,

ribbon cuttings and open houses. This is a great opportunity to meet new members

and welcome businesses to the Chamber. Capacity is limited and volunteers are

recognized in Chamber communications based on attendance.

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human ResouRCe/ReCRuitinG netwoRkA network of individuals attracting, hiring, developing, training and retaining our

workforce of the future. Participants assist with connecting services and businesses

to expand and grow a dynamic and diverse skilled workforce. Participation in this

network includes sharing information related to work trends, networking assistance

with talent, and referral of resources for business. This volunteer opportunity is

reserved for human resource and recruiting professionals as well as hiring managers

and individuals managing these processes or activities within an organization.

mosaiCThe mission of Mosaic is to leverage the region’s diversity to create an inclusive

community and improve the economic and social climate in the Tulsa region. Mosaic

serves as a council for diversity and inclusion, focused on the business case for diversity

in our region. The Mosaic Committee will be focused on providing diversity and inclusion

training for regional companies, as well as providing opportunities for leadership

development through partnership with Leadership Tulsa and Tulsa’s Young Professionals

(TYPros). Participants in this committee will be asked to serve on one of three committees.

oklahoma sCholaRs pResenteRsParticipate in program presentations that encourage eighth grade students in Tulsa

Public Schools and Union Public Schools to enroll in a more rigorous high school

course of study. Also, help secure incentives to reward participating students.

onevoiCe ReGional leGislative advoCaCy taskfoRCesPlay a part in shaping the Chamber’s regional legislative agenda through creating

the OneVoice Regional Legislative Agenda. The OneVoice Agenda is developed

through the collaboration of more than 300 regional partners representing more

than 40 chambers of commerce, municipalities, counties and economic development

organizations. Through these partnerships, the OneVoice Regional Legislative

Agenda has come to reflect a unified commitment to improve and develop economic

stability for northeast Oklahoma through active participation in our state and federal

political processes. A key part of the OneVoice process is its task forces, where

experts in each field come together to identify problems and craft solutions for the

region and state. Task force choices are:

» Business Retention and

Attraction

» Development, Economy and Taxes

» Education

» Energy and Environment

» Health Care

» Labor and Human Resources

» Regional Tourism

» Small Business

» Transportation

*Topics do change from year to year reflecting issues

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paRtneRs in eduCation Partner your business or organization with a Tulsa Public School location. Formerly

known as Adopt-A-School, businesses provide resources to supplement students’

learning experience and provide support to school administrators and teachers

through volunteering, school materials or monetary donations.

paRtneRs in eduCation steeRinG Committee Join a group of educators and community leaders who work to enhance and grow

the partnership program and connect the business community and civic groups

with individual school sites in the Tulsa Public Schools district.

ResouRCe CampaiGn This annual campaign provides 25 percent of the Chamber’s annual operating

budget. More than 180 volunteers generate revenue for programs, events,

publications and memberships during a 10-week (April-June) campaign. The

campaign provides a great opportunity to meet business leaders throughout the

region, earn commissions and a coveted trip with community leaders. The 2012 trip

destination is Costa Rica.

small Business CommitteesCommittees work to foster and empower business opportunities in our community.

Each committee promotes and provides services that address financial,

educational, legislative and other concerns to the small and minority business

community. Members must join a small business committee to be considered for

the Small Business Council.

» Education

» Legislative

» Marketing

» Small Business Awards

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team tulsaEncourages all businesses with interest in the hospitality industry to join us in

marketing Tulsa, development overviews, and joint marketing opportunities. The

group meets every other month in various locations around Tulsa and provides the

opportunity to share and network as well as interact with sales staff.

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membership involvement

tulsa spoRts Commission eventsVolunteer for roles at Tulsa Sports Commission events, including staffing for crowd

control, ushering, security, hospitality room set-up, clean up and hosting, courtesy

car transport, ticket sales and participant support services (housing, information,

ambassador).

Choices include:

» A.C. Milan Heartland Cup (June 2012)

» Courage Games (September 2012)

» Tulsa Run (October 2012)

» ABA Grand Nationals / BMX (November 2012)

» Bassmaster Classic (February 2013)

tulsa spoRts Commission CommitteesAssist with the execution of the following fundraisers and events that support and

fund the mission of the Tulsa Sports Commission. Committees meet as needed and

are chaired by a TSC Advisory Council or Board of Director member:

» Bill Connors Sports Dinner (TBA 2012)

» Golf Tournament (August 2012)

tulsa’s talent dividend pRojeCtThis task force is dedicated to the mission of increasing the Tulsa-regional college

attainment rate by 1 percentage point with a goal of graduating an additional 5,900

students.

tulsa’s younG pRofessionalsWith more than 8,000 members, Tulsa’s Young Professionals (TYPros) is one of the

largest and fastest growing YP groups in the country. The following nine work crews

(committees) aid in the mission of attracting and retaining young professionals to the

Tulsa metro region:

work Crews (visit www.typros.org for full description):

» Ambassadors

» Business Development

» Colleges & Universities

» Diversity

» Government Relations

» Next Generation Leadership

» Special Events

» Sustainability

» Urbanists

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Meetings are conducted on an as-needed basis and could be sector-driven, training

needs or other targeted topics.

BoaRds & CounCilsThe Tulsa Metro Chamber Boards and Councils are available for inclusion by nomination

only. Contact the Chamber for information on requirements for serving on each of the

following.

small Business CounCilServing as the voice of small business, the council is comprised of business owners

who serve as mentors to early-stage businesses and develop programs of value to

the business community. Restricted to business owners, this group also provides

input to the Board of Directors regarding issues pertaining to small businesses.

Previous Chamber involvement is required. All applicants will be considered by the

Small Business Council’s membership and nominating committee two times per year

and will be notified if selected to serve on the council.

tulsa’s younG pRofessionals advisoRy CounCilProvides a two-way communication opportunity between TYPros and seasoned

community leaders. Advisory Council members attend quarterly meetings, provide

feedback and offer assistance as needed to accomplish the mission of TYPros.

Capacity is limited and by invitation only.

visittulsa advisoRy BoaRdMembers of the Advisory Council serve as an advocate to the various private, public

and nonprofit entities involved in the industry for the development of regional

tourism, conventions and events. Members will work with the staff to advise and

provide input for the Executive Board to consider as they implement VisitTulsa’s

strategic plan for the future.

tulsa spoRts Commission advisoRy CounCilSupervises and supports the Tulsa Sports Commission as it works toward attracting

and developing amateur sports championships, sports meetings and other sports

ventures for economic impact and increased quality of life in the Tulsa region.

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member involvement

Get involved.

Please complete the form and check the box of the task force, committee and/or group

in which you are interested.* Return by mailing to Tulsa Metro Chamber, 2 W. Second

Street, Suite 150, Tulsa, OK 74103, fax to 918.585.8016 or email to lesleypatterson@

tulsachamber.com. For more information, please call Lesley Patterson at 918.560.0200.

Name ______________________________________________________________________

Company ___________________________________________________________________

Email ______________________________________________________________________

Phone _______________________________ Fax _________________________________

*Please do not hesitate to check any box of interest. If a task force or committee is limited by

capacity or by invitation-only, Chamber staff will contact you to discuss alternative options.

❏ Business Retention & expansion

❏ CaReeR aCCess ColleGe Readiness CoaChes (CaCR)

❏ Ceo RoundtaBles

❏ entRepReneuRial ventuRe oveRsiGht Committee (evoC)

❏ hospitality CluB

❏ human ResouRCe/ReCRuitinG netwoRk

❏ mosaiC

❏ oklahoma sCholaRs pResenteRs

❏ onevoiCe ReGional leGislative advoCaCy taskfoRCes

❏ Business Retention and Attraction

❏ Development, Economy and Taxes

❏ Education

❏ Energy and Environment

❏ Health Care

❏ Labor and Human Resources

❏ Regional Tourism

❏ Small Business

❏ Transportation

❏ paRtneRs in eduCation

❏ paRtneRs in eduCation steeRinG Committee

❏ ResouRCe CampaiGn

❏ small Business Committees

❏ Education

❏ Legislative

❏ Marketing

❏ Small Business Awards

❏ Membership

❏ team tulsa

❏ tulsa spoRts Commission events

❏ A.C. Milan Heartland Cup (June 2012)

❏ Courage Games (September 2012)

❏ Tulsa Run (October 2012)

❏ Grand Nationals / BMX (November 2012)

❏ Bassmaster Classic (February 2013)

❏ tulsa spoRts Commission Committees

❏ Bill Connors Sports Dinner (TBA 2012)

❏ Golf Tournament (August 2012)

❏ tulsa’s talent dividend pRojeCt

❏ tulsa’s younG pRofessionals

❏ Ambassadors

❏ Business Development

❏ Colleges & Universities

❏ Diversity

❏ Government Relations

❏ Next Generation Leadership

❏ Special Events

❏ Sustainability

❏ Urbanists

❏ woRkfoRCe RoundtaBle

❏ BoaRds & CounCils

❏ Small Business Council

❏ Tulsa’s Young Professionals Advisory Council

❏ VisitTulsa Advisory Board

❏ Tulsa Sports Commission Advisory Council

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