The success of the Woodstock District Chamber of Commerce can be attributed to the various committee members who have helped to coordinate policy positions, fundraising events, and special programs ad social functions.
The Board of Directors relies on the Committee structure for input on various issues. Your ideas are welcomed and can often influence civic, provincial and federal legislation.
As a member of the Woodstock District Chamber of Commerce you have an opportunity of becoming a volunteer in the area of your interest with minimal time commitment. For further information please contact committee members as listed on our website.
If you are interested in becoming involved in one of the Chamber's Committees, call us at 539-9411.
Executive Committee 2008 - 2009
| The Executive Committee will deal with any matters of emergency which in the discretion of the President may require attention in the interval between regular Directors meetings and forward decision to the next Board of Directors meeting for approval. The Executive Committee will discuss issues arising, investigate and forward recommendations to the Board for approval. |
| President |
Jim Harrison |
Whitelaw Machinery Inc. |
| Past President |
David Darby |
RBC Business Banking |
| 1st Vice President |
Guy Cassady |
Mostly Roses |
| 2nd Vice President |
Diane Langner |
Woodstock Print & Litho Ltd. |
| Treasurer |
Tom Gosnell |
TD Waterhouse |
| Board Member Representative |
Derek Holman |
Firestone Textiles |
Finance Committee 2008 - 2009
| Develops yearly chamber budgets, reviews and recommends approval of the sub-committee budgets, submits budgets to the Board of Directors for approval , reviews monthly financial statements. |
| Tom Gosnell, Chair |
TD Waterhouse |
| Guy Cassady |
Mostly Roses |
| David Coad |
D.W. Coad Financial Services Inc. |
| Jim Harrison |
Whitelaw Machinery Inc. |
| Chris Martin |
Symons, Wearn & Smith |
| Gordon Niznik |
Toyota Boshoku Canada Inc. |
Business & Industry Committee 2008 - 2009
| Provide a forum for the public to learn about our civic/government affairs, address civic affairs that have an affect on business and industry, interaction with other Chambers, address issues that affect business and industry. |
| Gordon Niznik, Chair |
Toyota Boshoku Canada Inc. |
| Bob Birch |
James A. Vance Construction Ltd. |
| Greg Boddy |
Beatty, Stock & Boddy |
| David Darby |
RBC Business Banking |
| John Goodman |
Goodman Homes |
| Jim Harrison |
Whitelaw Machinery Inc. |
| Derek Holman |
Firestone Textiles |
| Ian Stevens |
Execulink Telecom |
| Lisa Ross |
Harvan Engineering |
| Kathy McIntosh |
Lean Freight Logistics Solutions Inc. |
| Tony Titizian |
Bronsons Steakhouse |
| Brad Hammond |
City of Woodstock |
| Len Magyar |
City of Woodstock |
| Neil McGrath |
Business Development Bank of Canada |
Programs and Events Committee 2008 - 2009
Directs and forms subcommittees to carry out programming function for the Chamber. Responsible for coordination of Chamber Luncheon Speaker Series, Business After Five and coordinating special programs and/or fundraising events. Co-Chairs: Diane Langner & Derek Holman.
Sub-committees
Business Awards of Excellence Committee 2008 - 2009
| Chair, TBA |
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| Ted Beynen |
Forvan Technology |
| Guy Cassady |
Mostly Roses |
| Vicki Davey |
WGH Foundation |
| Jim Harrison |
Whitelaw Machinery Inc. |
| Diane Langner |
Woodstock Print & Litho Ltd. |
| Shawn McNamara |
Jamieson-Hilts Insurance Brokers Ltd. |
| Sandra Talbot |
City of Woodstock |
| Lisa Wells |
Fanshawe College |
| Wayne Wright |
Bennett Signs |
Golf Tournament Committee 2008 - 2009
| Wayne Wright, Co-Chair |
Bennett Signs |
| Bob Birch, Co-Chair |
J.A. Vance Construction Ltd. |
| Greg Boddy |
Beatty, Stock & Boddy |
| David Coad |
D.W. Coad Financial Services Inc. |
| Jim Harrison |
Whitelaw Machinery Inc. |
| Derek Holman |
Firestone Textiles |
| Chris Martin |
Symons, Wearn & Smith |
| Shawn McNamara |
Jamieson-Hilts Insurance Brokers Ltd. |
Taste Odyssey Committee 2008 - 2009
| Derek Holman, Co-Chair |
Firestone Textiles |
| Diane Langner, Co-Chair |
Woodstock Print & Litho Ltd. |
| John Goodman |
Goodman Homes |
| Jim Harrison |
Whitelaw Machinery Inc. |
| Shawn McNamara |
Jamieson-Hilts Insurance Brokers Ltd. |
| Sandra Talbot |
City of Woodstock |
Communications & Public Relations Committee 2008 - 2009
| Establishes communication policies between internal and external groups, provides Chamber members with an avenue for networking on an ongoing basis, encouraging members to participate throughout the year. Recognize volunteer contributions to the Chamber, develop communication strategies to attract and retain members, encourage media relations. |
| Guy Cassady, Chair |
Mostly Roses |
| David Coad |
D.W. Coad Financial Services Inc. |
| Kelly Gilson |
United Way of Oxford |
| Jim Harrison |
Whitelaw Machinery Inc. |
| Shawn McNamara |
Jamieson-Hilts Insurance Brokers Ltd. |
| Ian Stevens |
Execulink Telecom |
Energy Conservation & Innovation Committee 2008 - 2009
| Raise awareness of energy efficient technology, provide a forum for discussion amongst interested members, provide a vehicle for sharing of information, and create a venue to communicate to builders and developers. |
| Bob Birch |
J.A. Vance Construction Ltd. |
| Guy Cassady |
Mostly Roses |
| Jim Harrison |
Whitelaw Machinery Inc. |
| Jay Heaman |
Woodstock Hydro |
Link to Energy Conservation Community Partnership
Oxford Skills Development Committee 2008 - 2009
The Oxford Skills Development - Steering Committe works in parallel and in partnership with the Business & Industry Committee. Their goal is to promote training development in Oxford County for all industry and promote partnerships with other community organizations to lobby municipal and provincial governments to enhance skills training.
OSD Steering Committee Members
Community organizations that are currently providing services in Oxford County form the Oxford Skills Development - Education Sub-Committe. the Education Sub-Committee assists in educating students, parents & teachers, guidance counselors, etc. of skills needs and opportunities. The also coordinate industry to support the cause of skills promotion and training.
OSD Education Sub-Committee Members
The short-term goals of the Education Sub-Committees are:
- Coordinate and organize skills days within Oxford County
- Participate in SLOME
- Prepare lobbying plan for local and provincial governments to enhance skills training in Oxford County
- Prepare and execute a marketing plan to promote skills development within Oxford County
- oordinate industry for apprenticeship and co-op programs by developing a database of all organizations participating in these activities
2008 Oxford Skills Development - Steering Committee
| MEMBERS |
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| Jim Harrison |
Chair of Business & Industry Committee |
| Chris Fliesser |
Fanshawe College |
| Dave Hewitt |
OMSD |
| Lisa Vleuten |
Chamber Director |
| Martin Withenshaw |
Elgin, Middlesex, Oxford Local Training Board |
| Mark Harrison |
Apprenticeship Branch |
| Ann Campbell |
Ingersoll District Chamber of Commerce |
| Andrew Malcolm |
Township of Norwich Chamber of Commerce |
| Suzanne Renken |
Tillsonburg District Chamber of Commerce |
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Tavistock Chamber of Commerce |
Oxford Skills Development - Education Sub-Committee 2008 - 2009
| Martin Withenshaw, Committee Chair |
Elgin, Middlesex, Oxford Local Training Board |
| Gord Brumby |
OMSD |
| Wayne Cramp |
Thames Valley District School Board |
| Sandra DeGraaf |
Woodstock & Area Small Business Support Centre |
| Susan DeRoo |
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| Len Magyar |
City of Woodstock |
| Bill Mates |
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| Maggie McDonald |
Women's Employment Resource Centre |
| Charles McNeil |
Oxford County Library |
| Marg Owen |
Thames Valley District School Board |
| Kell Sandie |
London & District Catholic School Board |
| Natalie Surridge |
Community Employment Services |
| Sandra Talbot |
City of Woodstock |
| Lisa Wells |
Fanshawe College |
| Chris Wood |
Marwood Metal |
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