Ambassador Criteria
Chamber Ambassadors are an informed group of motivated, enthusiastic and articulate businessmen and women who serve as the backbone of the Chamber’s membership retention program. They represent the Chamber at many civic and social functions. Ambassadors must meet the following criteria:

Chamber member in good standing
Personable, positive attitude
Excellent business reputation in community
Knowledgeable of Chamber programs

Ambassador Benefits
Visibility at Chamber functions and on the Chamber website
Eligibility for “Ambassadors of the Year” presented at the Chamber Annual Meeting
Eligibility for “Ambassadors Spotlight” at the Monthly Ambassador Meeting
Develop leadership image by enhancing relevant professional programs and networking opportunities
Networking with a variety of business professionals
Firsthand updates from the President of the Chamber and direct contact with decision-makers

Goals & Objectives
Provide ongoing membership contact to help promote retention and encourage member involvement
Welcome and assist all Chamber members at meetings and / or events
Visit new businesses and inform them of the benefits of becoming a Chamber member
Promote Chamber membership peer to peer and complete application process

Responsibilities / Expectations / Activities
Monthly contact with an assigned number of long-term, new and “at risk” Chamber members
Track and report contacts to Chamber staff each month using the “Contact Record”
Promote participation and attendance at various Chamber events to assigned accounts
Attend Chamber meetings and events (Business After Hours / Business Breakfast)
Attend Monthly Ambassador Meeting (only 3 absences allowed / call Chamber office if not attending)
Attend Chamber ribbon cuttings
Attend Chamber news conferences
Attend Chamber special events
Nominate new members with application
Distribute new member plaque, decal and directory to new members
Assist the Chamber in various community image campaigns
Assist with membership drives – both new and retention

Ambassador Chairs for each year are decided by Ambassadors; that consist of a Chairman, Co-Chair, Administrative, Activity Tracking, New Image, Special Events and several others.

                        Ambassador Information

Name                                      Business                                               E-mail address

Reyna Bell                            Associate Member                                                             

Pete Burrell                         Citrus County Chronicle                   This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it        

Jennifer Duca                      Southern Security Title Svc.            This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Tricia M. Durham               Village Pest Management                 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it      

Wendy Hall                           Hernando/Pasco Hospice                   This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Bonnie Hardiman                Associate Member                              This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Nancy Hautop                       Superior Bank                                     This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

David Heinz                          Heinz Funeral Home                           This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it      

Jessica Holcomb                  American Title Serv. Of C.C            This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it    

Crystal Jefferson                Jefferson Mech. Services, Inc.         This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it           

Rhonda Lestinsky               Nature Coast Bank                             This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Jackie Marx                         Capital city Bank                                This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it             

Janet Mayo                           Plantation Inn                                      This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Betty Murphy                       Citrus Archives                                   This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   

Dan Pushee                          Associate Member                              This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it             

James Segovia                     Capital City Bank                               This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Diane Smith                         SunTust Bank                                     This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it            

Lillian Smith                        Mary Kay Cosmetics                          This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   

Frank Yetner                       Associate Member                              This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it