September 2011

TCCE Monthly Member Update

Your source for up to the minute news and information for Texas Chambers!

“Sometimes the questions are complicated, and the answers are simple.”      — Dr. Seuss

Save The Date:

• Last day for Voluteer Conference Registration at Early Bird Rate - September 9, 2011
• TCCE Volunteer Conference Scholarship Deadline - September 16, 2011
• TCCE Program of the Year Entry Deadline – September 23, 2011
• TCCE Board Strategic Planning Retreat - October 13, 2011
• TCCE Fall Board Meeting – October 13, 2011
• TCCE Volunteer Conference(Austin) – October 14, 2011
• CHAMBER WEEK IN TEXAS – October 17-21, 2011
• TAB 2nd Annual Higher Education Conference (Austin), October 18, 2012
• Chamber Institute Scholarship Deadline
• TAB National Affairs Conference (Washington) - June 6-8, 2012
• TCCE Board Strategic Planning Retreat - Part 2 (Bastrop), June 23, 2010
• TCCE Annual Conference(Bastrop) – June 24-26, 2012
• TAB Chamber Partners Conference (Austin) - December 4-5, 2012

Want to offer affordable training programs to your members? Look no further!
NP Training Works and the Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives are pleased to inform you of our new partnership to bring great online training to your members. As a member of the TCCE, you are entitled to set up your own online learning site to bring more than 400 eLearning courses to your members at an affordable price. Contact NP Training Works at: 888-685-4440, ext. 6 to learn more! (Click here to go to the NP Training Works Website for more info)

Volunteer Conference for Chamber Execs and their volunteer leadership
Make plans now to bring your volunteer leadership team to Austin and train them on how to effectively work at a board level for a nonprofit organization. Join volunteers and chamber execs as we move chamber boards to exceptional performance on October 14.
Septermber 9, 2011 NEW! Early Bird Rate ends
September 16, 2011 Volunteer Conference Scholarship dealine.
 (Click here for link to Program and Registration info).

TCCE 2011 Program of the Year (Last date to enter — September 23)
Get recognition for the great work your chamber is doing in your community. Take the time to apply for the TCCE Program of the Year. Awards are given at the October 14 Volunteer Conference in Austin. (Click here for the 2011 Program of the Year Application Form).

TCCE Job Opportunities — Don’t forget to check the TCCE website for new job postings in the industry. Just click on www.tcce.org. And keep an eye out for new career opportunities!

Do you facilitate Chamber Board Retreats in Texas?
Do you facilitate board retreats for Texas Chambers - be sure to register with TCCE. We will include you on a list of retreat facilitators for the many chambers and non profits that call us for recommendations. Cost to register: $50 for non-members. No charge for current TCCE members! Fill out the registration and email or fax it to us today. (Click here for 2011 TCCE Retreat Facilitator Registration Form).

Chamber Week is coming soon- October 17-21, 2011
The week of October 17-21, 2011 will be proclaimed by Governor Perry as Chamber of Commerce week in Texas. Take advantage of this great promotional opportunity for your chamber! (Click here for sample resolutions and suggestions on how to take full advantage of Chamber Week in Texas to promote the chamber in your community!)

TCCE 2011 Scholarship Opportunities.
Each year, TCCE raises money through its live and silent auctions, in order to provide scholarships to chamber professionals across the state to attend training sessions at the state and national levels. If your professional training budget is feeling a strain this year – apply for a scholarship to the program of your choice! (Click here for 2011 scholarship summary & application).

SURVEYS – SURVEYS and MORE SURVEYS!

Win a free iPad! Fill out the Governmental Affairs Survey!
TCCE has commissioned Russell Autrey to conduct a Governmental Affairs Survey on behalf of TCCE. It is designed to give feedback to TCCE on how to better serve its members as they enter into the Governmental Affairs/Advocacy arena. As a special incentive to complete the survey, all survey participants will be entered into a drawing for a free iPad! So fill out the survey as soon as it hits your inbox. And good luck!

TCCE Long Term Strategic Planning is now underway!
Your TCCE Board of Directors is working hard to prepare the organization for the future. The organization will be undergoing a long range strategic planning process during the next few months. You will receive a survey request from our facilitator, Chuck Ewert and may be asked to participate in a series of stakeholder interviews as well. Please take the time to share your ideas and suggestions. Thanks in advance for your help!

Go to China and Make Money for Your Chamber While Doing It! This program is a great value for your members and a fantastic fundraiser for your chamber. (Click here for more information). To visit with a sales representative on this extraordinary opportunity, contact Denise Rabalais, Texas District Sales Manager of Chamber Explorations at (817) 423-0104.

A special offer for TCCE members from Monitor Liability Managers: Get discounted rates on Nonprofit Management Liability Insurance from Monitor Liability. Protect your chamber today! (Click here for Insurance Quotes).

TCCE Publications Is it time for your annual salary review? Are you training new board members? Do you need a new promotional brochure for your Chamber’s sales team? TCCE offers several helpful publications to educate you, your Board of Directors and your volunteers. (Click here for TCCE Publications Order Form)

Welcome to our new TCCE Vendor Members – Shop Members First!

• Austin Extreme Graphics, Contact: Debbie Ohlmen, austingraphics@gmail.com (512) 312-2715
• Lower Colorado River Authority, Contact: Alysia Cook, PCED, IOM, alysia.cook@lcra.org (512) 473-3382

Welcome to our new TCCE Chamber Members!

• Red Oak Area Chamber of Commerce, Contact name: Shelley Oglesby, President, admin@redoakchamber.org
• Lumberton Chamber of Commerce, Contact name: Brenda Erwin, Executive Director, brenda@lumbertoncoc.com
• Wolfforth Chamber of Commerce, Contact name: Terri Robinette, President, wolfforthchamber@gmail.com
• Sabine County Chamber of Commerce, Contact name:Frank Rainwater, President, sabinecounty1@windstream.net

TCCE TRANSITIONS Our congratulations go out to each of you on your new positions – let us know how we can help you!

• Beth Journeay, President/CEO of the Greater Angleton Chamber of Commerce for passing her PCED (Professional Community Economic Development) certification exam on the first try! Congratulations, Beth!

New job? Been promoted? Send your info to jcalderon@txbiz.org

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