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In November 2007, the SCACCE Board of Directors met to plan the 2008 program of action. The organization puts a high priority on professional development for Southern California chamber executives and support staff. Mark your calendars for September 25 and 26 when the SCACCE Annual Conference & Volunteer Leaders Summit will be held in Orange. The committee is putting together two great days for you and your volunteers to attend. We are also planning our December staff roundtable in Simi Valley. Your board is working hard on these two events so that you can continue to further your education and professional development, which is important to all chamber executives and employees. We also have several scholarship opportunities available for: SCACCE Annual Conference & Volunteer Leaders Summit; WACE Annual Conference; Academy and Academy Plus; California Chamber Business Legislative Summit; Staff Roundtable; and the U.S. Chamber Institute. I encourage you to apply for one of the scholarships so you can attend one of the above events. Travel expenses are included in some of the scholarships to help offset the cost of these events. If you have any questions or ideas regarding SCACCE please give me a call at (909) 624-1681. SCACCE
officers and Board for 2008 Return to top Conference 2008 to focus on "Strengthening Your Chamber’s Infrastructure" By Larkin-Reed, ACE, president/chief executive officer of the Orange Chamber
Some of the topics to be addressed at the conference include: Establishing Relevancy of Your Chamber in Challenging Economic Times; Successfully Marketing the Chamber’s Government Affairs Program; Building an Effective Board of Directors; Top Business Trends Chambers Need to Be Aware Of; Recruiting Young Executives to Get Involved with the Chamber; and Keys to Recruiting and Retaining Members. Details
will continue to unfold regarding the conference, which will also include
a trade show and plenty of quality networking opportunities. Return to top Volunteer Leaders Conference Back by Popular Demand
Registration
materials for the 2008 SCACCE Conference and Volunteer Leaders Summit
will be mailed out in early summer. Return to top Get in the Loop on Statewide Business Issues – Attend the California Business Legislative Summit on May 20-21 The California Chamber’s Business Legislative Summit will be held on May 20-21 in Sacramento. The premier legislative event of the year will feature keynote speaker, George Stephanopoulos, chief Washington correspondent for ABC News. The day will also include information and presentations covering key business public policy issues facing California. Over 800 business representatives come together during the Summit to communicate the “business message” to the Capitol. We hope you will join this powerful group. Attached is a link so that you can get event details and register online. Register today as seating is limited and hotels are filling up fast. There are also sponsorship opportunities available to California Chamber members. Details and registration. SCACCE
seeking applicants for scholarships to the SCACCE
will be awarding one scholarship to the upcoming 2008 California Business
Legislative Summit. Applications and criteria have been mailed to SCACCE
members. The deadline is April 15. Any questions regarding scholarship
applications should be directed to Marlene Carney at (909) 593-0449.
Chambers must be members of SCACCE in order for their employees to be
eligible to apply for a SCACCE scholarship. Return to top Best Practices for a Better Chamber The following represent some best practices from around the Western U.S. that may be of interest to Southern California chambers. Each edition of SCACCE Connections will try to feature some great examples of chambers being relevant to their members’ needs. Chamber
and the English Works Program Chamber
Launches Hollywood Shopper Chamber
Offers Pathways to Success Chamber
Announces Economic "Gardening" Program Return to top Southern California Chambers and Executives in the Spotlight Michael Robinson has been hired as the new president of the San Diego North Chamber, replacing Gary Powers. Robinson previously served as president and chief executive officer of the Vail Valley Partnership for the Chamber and Tourism Bureau in Eagle County, CO. The Moorpark Chamber has hired Patrick Ellis as its new president and chief executive officer, replacing Lisa Masotti. California Assembly Member Bob Huff (R-Diamond Bar) recently selected Heidi Gallegos, executive director of the San Gabriel Valley Regional Chamber, as “60th Assembly District Woman of the Year.” She is also a member of the Rowland United Board of Education. Janet Cook has been hired as the new executive director of the Indio (CA) Chamber, replacing Anita Kramer. Cook previously served as the executive director of the Palm Springs Chamber from 2004-06. Former Pasadena City Council Member Paul Little has been hired as the chief executive officer of the Pasadena Chamber, replacing Lynne Hess. Ted Owen, president and chief executive officer of the Carlsbad Chamber, recently received the “Pursuit of Excellence in Transportation Award” from the San Diego chapter of Advancing Women in Transportation. Nichole Chambers has been selected to serve as president/chief executive officer of the Dana Point Chamber. Chambers spent the last five years as the communications manager for the Greater Riverside Chambers. Terry Saverson, president and chief executive officer of the San Diego East County Chamber, has announced her retirement at the end of the year, ending a decade of leadership at the chamber, and 14 years of work in the East County. Saverson has headed the chamber since its inception in July 1997, when the La Mesa and El Cajon chambers merged. + + + The Following Southern California Chamber Executives have Received Scholarships from SCACCE: U.S. Chamber Institute (2008) - Briana Juarez, events coordinator, Oceanside Chamber W.A.C.E.
Conference 2008 - Serena Anderson, communications and marketing,
Ventura Chamber; and Bev
Jorgensen, director of corporate relations and membership services,
Carlsbad Chamber Return to top Professional Development Opportunities SCACCE
Events "Strengthening
Your Chamber's Infrastructure" SCACCE
Staff
Roundtable W.A.C.E.
Webinar W.A.C.E.
Annual Conference CalChamber
Business Legislative Summit W.A.C.E.
Academy American
Society of Association Executives (ASAE) American
Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) Return to top SCACCE |
By
Maureen Aldridge, ACE, president/chief executive officer, Claremont
Chamber 
SCACCE
Conference Committee Chair, Heidi Larkin-Reed, ACE, president/chief
executive officer of the Orange Chamber, and her committee, have a great
program planned for the 2008 SCACCE Conference to be held on September
25-26 at the Doubletree Hotel located in beautiful Orange. The Volunteer
Leaders Summit will be held on September 26, and is targeted to the
chamber volunteer leaders. 
The
2008 Volunteer Leaders Conference will be held in conjunction with the
annual conference on Friday, September 26. Chamber volunteer leaders
are strongly encouraged to attend this full day of substantive information
on key issues facing volunteer leaders at local chambers. Dave Kilby,
senior vice president at the California Chamber and Steve Snyder, vice
president of local chamber relations at the California Chamber will
return by popular demand. The core focus of the daylong workshop is
geared towards helping volunteer leaders understand their role at the
local chamber, and understand what it takes to move their chamber forward
as a powerful business organization. Chamber executives are encouraged
to join their volunteer leaders since the key to the success of a local
chamber is the dynamic team leadership that must occur on a regular
basis.