Chelmsford Business Association

Chelmsford Business Association - Committees

Bylaw Committee 2008

Annmarie Roark -- Chairperson
James Good

The responsibility of this committee is to review and monitor the bylaws of the association and propose any necessary changes on a yearly basis. They must prepare any bylaw changes for presentation at the annual meeting in November.


Member of the Year Committee 2008

John Chemlay – Chairperson
Jim Good
Annmarie Roark
Kathy Kelley
Hank Hamelin
Dick DeFreitas
John Harrington
Jim Cullen

Suggestion: the chairperson should ask previous winners of the Member of the Year award, as long as they are in good standing with the association, if they would like to be on the committee.

1991 Winner Bill Burns
1992 Winner Jim Cullen
1993 Winner John Harrington
1994 Winner Kathy O'Brien
1995 Winner Richard DeFreitas
1996 Winner Hank Hamelin
1997 Winner Ray Daunais
1998 Winner Kathy Kelley
1999 Winner Charlie Parlee
2000 Winner Ed Duffy
2001 Winner Annmarie Roark
2002 Winner Bill Gilet
2003 Winner Douglas Hausler
2004 Winner Jeffrey Hardy
2005 Winner Lynn Marcella
2006 Winner Jim Good
2007 Winner John Chemlay


Newsletter Committee 2008

Doug Hausler
Jim Cullen

The responsibility of this committee is to coordinate and gather articles for the quarterly newsletter which would be of interest to the members of the association. It also keeps the membership aware of happenings that affect the business and professional community.

Article Submission Deadline - Issue / Publication Date
January 2, Winter-January 15
April 1, Spring - April 14
June 28, Summer - July 15
October 1, Fall - October 15


Newspaper Supplement Committee 2008

Kathy Kelley -- Chairperson
Lynn Marcella

The responsibility of this committee is to review bids and award the printing of the newspaper supplement to a newspaper who is a current member of the association. They are to coordinate and oversee the publication. The newspaper supplement, which consists of coupons and or business card advertising, will have only one printing, but will be distributed in the spring and fall.


Golf Tournament Fund Raiser Committee 2008

Bill Gilet -- Chairperson
Jim Good
Mark Duffy

The responsibility of this committee is to make the necessary arrangements to hold a golf tournament fund raiser at the Chelmsford Country Club. They are also responsible for solicitation of gifts from local area restaurants.


Fiscal Year Budget Committee 2008

Steve Incropera -- Chairperson/Treasurer
Jeff Hardy
Jim Cullen
John G. Harrington
Doug Hausler
Richard DeFreitas
Jackie Hoonjan

The responsibility of this committee is to review the finances during the calendar year to confirm that we are on target with our budget. They must be prepared to make recommendations and have the budget set for the annual budget meeting in January. The treasurer is an ex-officio member.


Insurance Committee 2008

Annmarie Roark -- Chairperson
Steve Incropera
Brian Reidy
Rick Romano
Tony DelPapa

The responsibility of this committee is to design insurance and/or a group benefit discount program for the membership of the association and to evaluate health, medical, dental and other programs.


Public Relations Committee 2008

Hank Hamelin -- Chairperson
Mary Jane Nardone
Kathy Kelley

The responsibility of this committee is to work with local media, setting up press releases and getting media coverage on the different events sponsored by the association.


Guest Speaker Committee 2008

Jackie Hoonjan -- Chairperson
Annmarie Roark
Jeff Hardy

The responsibility of this committee is to consider topics of interest, to make recommendations to the board of directors and to locate guest speakers to speak to our members on a topic which is of interest to the association.


4th of July Parade Committee 2008

Jeff Hardy & Lynn Marcella – Chairs
Jim Cullen
Mark Duffy
Hank Hamelin
Doug Hausler
Jimmy Good
Kathy Kelley
Denise Marcaurelle
Brian Reidy
Rick Romano

The responsibility of this committee is to organize and coordinate the parade as appointed by the Town of Chelmsford.


Nominating Committee 2008

Hank Hamelin -- Chairperson
Bill Gilet
Dennis McHugh
Jim Cullen
Mark Duffy

The responsibility of this committee is to send out a letter to the membership requesting names of candidates who would be interested in becoming an officer or director of the association and to present a suggested slate of officers and directors to the board of directors in accordance with the bylaws of the association.


Holiday Social Committee 2008

John Harrington – Chairperson
Tony DelPapa

The responsibility of this committee is to coordinate with the staff of the Radisson Hotel to make sure that the quality of food and beverages are of good quality for our needs. They should negotiate pricing for the services to be received.


Technology Committee 2008

Jeff Hardy – Chairperson
Brian Reidy

The responsibility of this committee is to develop web pages and online opportunities for the membership and the association.


Chamber Of Commerce Liaison 2008

Stephen Mallette

The responsibility of this committee is to evaluate the current relationship that the association has with the Lowell Chamber of Commerce and to make recommendations as to what steps should be taken in the future that would best serve the association's needs.


Government Relations Classification 2008

Doug Hausler – Chairperson
Jeff Hardy

The responsibility of this committee is to correspond with local politicians. Monitor any impending decisions affecting the business community and to draft letters to assist with any efforts pertaining to the association.


Scholarship Committee 2008

Dick DeFreitas - Co-Chairperson
Steve Incropera - Co-Chairperson
Rick Romano
Annmarie Roark
Kathy Kelley

A committee has been established to determine whether or not the CBA should become involved in funding one or more scholarships on an interim or an ongoing basis and also to determine the funding mechanism(s) and channel(s).


Candidates Night Committee 2008

Doug Hausler – Chairperson
Jim Cullen
Hank Hamelin
Jeff Hardy
Dick DeFreitas

The responsibility of this committee is to correspond with local politicians. Monitor any impending decisions affecting the business community and to draft letters to assist with any efforts pertaining to the association.

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