The 2021 Henry County Chamber Nominating Committee is soliciting recommendations of qualified individuals for six seats on the Henry County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.  Board members are elected for three-year terms. The member-elected Board is instrumental in the governance and leadership of the Chamber. Board members exercise influence in community issues through giving guidance to the Chamber in its programs, policies, and activities.
 
The Nominating Committee will present a slate of candidates to the Board. Chamber members will vote on the slate of nominees in October 2021 and those elected will begin their term in January 2021.
 
The recommendation period will be open until Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020. You may recommend yourself or you may recommend another individual who you believe is qualified and would be a good choice.
 
Qualifications
A prospective member of the Board of Directors of the Henry County Chamber of Commerce must be actively involved in a business or organization that is a current member in good standing of the Chamber.
 
Required Commitment
•       Attend monthly Board meetings
•       Promote Chamber benefits to prospective members
•       Participate in Chamber events and activities
•       Serve a three-year term
 
Nominating Committee and Election
Pursuant to our bylaws, the Nominating Committee is to recommend, and the Board of Directors will approve, a slate of nominees to be voted on by the general membership for six open seats on the 2021 Board of Directors of the Henry County Chamber of Commerce. In developing the slate, the Nominating Committee will consider all recommendations received from the membership, geographic locations of businesses currently represented on the Board to assure county-wide representation, and the nominee’s ability to serve. The Committee will assure quality representation of all Chamber members. Recommended individuals will be contacted by the Committee to verify their interest and to review the full extent of the commitment requested for service on the Board.
 
Please give serious consideration to nominating a Chamber member who will champion the goals and initiatives of the Henry County Chamber, thinks strategically, and is able to balance courageous decisions with good judgment.
 
Nomination(s) for these positions must be in writing and signed by the Chamber member submitting the nomination or they may be submitted via the provided online form. They also can be submitted via email to jhenning@henrycounty.com, fax (678-263-3961, ATTN: Joe Henning) or by U.S. mail addressed to Nominating Committee, c/o Henry County Chamber of Commerce, 1709 Hwy 20 West, McDonough, GA 30253. Recommendations must be received by Wednesday, September 30, 2020.
 
Thank you for your continued support of your Chamber of Commerce and remember, whether you're an entrepreneur, small business owner, professional or corporate CEO, the Chamber is in business for you. Please call us anytime we can be of service to you or your business. We work for you! We look forward to hearing from you.