GOVERNMENTAL AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE (GPA)
Brian Vaill - Chairman
Members of the Governmental and Public Affairs Committee (GPA) should be actively engaged in the following activities. The Committee should be diverse in its membership and should address issues and problems as a group resource rather than a committee of “one.” This committee works to address issues of quality of life for the residents of the City of Thibodaux and the surrounding areas. . Monthly meetings will be held by the full committee to address issues and recommendations of local, regional and national concern and to make recommendations on any action to be taken to the full Board of Directors. Much of the work of this committee will be accomplished through informational workshops, training, and seminars. All Chamber Members in good standing are eligible to participate on the GPA Committee. The areas of focus to the GPA Committee include:
Community Development Issues
Economic Development
Educational
Health Care
Tourism
Downtown Beautification
Governmental Concerns
Voter Awareness
Public Forums/Debates
ORGANIZATIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE (OA)
Robert Cavell - Chairman
Members of the Organization Affairs Committee (OA) meet monthly to address the following:
Business at Lunch
Business After Hours
Membership Development
Communications
Website
Annual Membership Directory
Electronic Newsletters
Social Media
Financial Development
THIBODEAUXVILLE FALL FESTIVAL COMMITTEE
Guy Chabert - Chairman
Members of the Thibodeauxville Committee work to arrange for vendors, permits, layout, and all that is involved in organization of the annual festival. Committee members will ensure sufficient numbers of volunteers on the day of the festival.
