How do I join a committee or networking group?

Question

What committees does The Chamber facilitate, and how can I participate and lend my talents?

Answer

  • Child Care Task Force of Ellis County - meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Bob & Pat Schmidt Community Center unless otherwise specified
  • Ellis County Wellness Committee - meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Welcome Center unless otherwise specified
  • Ellis County Workforce Committee - meets the last Thursday of each month at the Welcome Center unless otherwise specified
  • Government Relations Committee- meets in January, February, and March of each year, with the formal Western Kansas Congressional Delegation occuring in April
  • Ambassadors - Ambassadors have a formal election process each year. Applications are recieved the month of August, and voting takes place in October, with newly elected Ambassadors being seated in November annually
  • Board of Directors - Board directors have a formal election process each year. Applications are recieved the month of August, and voting takes place in October, with newly elected board directors being seated in January annually
  • Hays Young Professionals Advisory Council - HYP AC has a formal election process each year. Applications are recieved the month of August, and voting takes place in October, with newly elected HYP AC members being seated in January annually

***To learn more about participating in any of the committees or serving as an Ambassador, board director, or HYP member, email hayscc@hayschamber.com or call 785-628-8201. Applications for Ambassadors, board directors, and HYP AC will be shared in the August newsletter annually. You can join the other committees at any point throughout the year.