Vision Statement

Bee Cave Chamber Ambassadors are an exclusive group of professionals who serve as liasons for the chamber and its members.

Program Purpose

Ambassadors purpose are to welcome members and help them get the most out of their membership. 

Overview

Ambassadors play a very important role in the chamber. They represent the chamber by welcoming new members, attending ribbon cuttings, and connecting with members to ensure they know about upcoming events. 

A successful Ambassador will be upbeat, outgoing, and professional. Ambassadors play a critical role in making introductions, attaining member feedback, and initiating dialogue. This helps members derive full value from their membership and encourages retention.

Program Structure

The Ambassador group is a committee. The committee is led by a group chair. The group chair is organized and managed by a Board of Director member, currently Kim Ortiz. 

The chair serves a one-year term. The chair oversees the program, setting up monthly Ambassador meetings, recruiting new Ambassadors, referring potential new members, maintaining open communication, mentoring of new members, and attending as many chamber events as possible.

Qualifications

• An applicant must understand and be committed to the mission of the chamber, must be personable and exhibit a positive attitude, and must have a flexible schedule to allow participation in chamber events.

• In order for the applicant to have time to familiarize themselves with the chamber, both their company and the applicant themselves must be an ACTIVE chamber member. 

• After acceptance, the applicant must attend at least one ribbon cutting a month and the required monthly meeting. If the applicant attends less than a minimum of one ribbon cutting a month, they will be removed from the Ambassador Program.

• Ambassadors shall be chamber members in good standing and cannot be more than sixty days past due on their renewal payment. An Ambassador whose company is no longer a current member or has changed jobs and is no longer employed by a current member will be removed from the program.

• Ambassadors who do not perform their duties will be removed from the program and website. 

Responsibilities

• Attend at least one ribbon cutting per month. 

• Attend the monthly Ambassador meeting. 

• After acceptance into the program, Ambassadors are expected to:

• Participate in the welcoming of new members by calling the members or sending a welcome email.
• Call new members to welcome them and invite them to upcoming events. 
• Visit new businesses if possible. 

• Inform businesses of the benefits of becoming a chamber member, encourage them to join.

• Relay any member suggestions or concerns to the chamber Ambassador committee chair.

• Stay well informed about chamber services, programs, events, and activities.

• Sign in at each ribbon cutting and monthly meeting attended.

• Dress appropriately in business or business casual attire when representing the chamber at ribbon cuttings, meetings, and other chamber events. 

Benefits, Privileges, and Recognition

• Be recognized and respected in the Bee Cave community as a leader, volunteer, and member of an elite group. 

• Know what is happening in the community, and network with business leaders and fellow Ambassadors.

• Ambassadors will be listed on the Ambassador page of the Bee Cave Chamber website once an approved business-style headshot is received.

• Ambassador name badge is awarded after successfully completing their ninety-day trial period. Ambassadors are responsible for cost of replacement name badges.

• Opportunity to be recognized as Ambassador of the Quarter* at the lunch meeting.

• Opportunity to be recognized as Ambassador of the Year* at the Annual Summer Nights Gala Banquet.

* Chosen based on criteria including attendance at ribbon cuttings and meetings, number of new members referred, number of new member contacts made on a timely basis, professionalism, and additional support of the chamber.