• Board Member Responsibilities and Expectations

  • • Uphold and advance the Mission of the Chamber: To deliver continuous value-added service to our members and the community, resulting in a business environment and quality of life where existing businesses have the opportunity to prosper, and new businesses find it attractive to locate in St. Johns County.
     
    • Attend all board meetings (1 hour/month) on the fourth Wednesday of each month, except for November and December when the meeting is held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month to avoid holiday weeks. Per the bylaws, Board members may be asked to resign after three consecutive absences or four total absences per year. 
     

    • Board members are required to attend the Chamber Board Annual Strategic Session to be held on August 30, 2023, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in St. Johns County. New board members are required to attend a board orientation on Aug. 11, 2023, at 12 p.m. at the Chamber's office in St. Augustine. 

    • Review agenda and supporting materials prior to board meetings.
     
    • Attend the following events:  Annual Chamber Strategic Planning Session; Board Orientation; EDC Quarterly Breakfasts; the Chamber Annual Signature event; Contract renewal with the County or other agencies; business incentive votes at the county.
    • Assist the organization in meeting and exceeding its financial goals as it relates to membership and events and programs through membership recruitment or Board member's investment upgrade;
     
    • Serve on committees or task forces as needed and offer to take on special assignments as needed.
     
    • Whenever possible, attend Chamber Business Council & Division meetings. 
     

    The St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce is proud to showcase our Board of Directors, as they are integral to the success of the Chamber.