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Committees

COMMUNITY DIVISION

Education Committee

  • Serves as liaison between businesses and schools.
  • Co-Hosts the Annual "Treasure Your Health & Wellness" Community Resource Fair at Navarre High School that helps fund scholarships for Navarre High School Seniors.
  • In a partnership with one of our members, Kool Breeze of Northwest Florida, they recognize Teachers of the Quarter and Teachers of the Year for all eight Navarre area schools.
    • Committee Chair:  Liz West

 

Military & Veteran Affairs Committee:

  • A group of Navarre Chamber Members committed to promoting a cooperative working relationship and direct support to the military bases in the Navarre area.  Meets 1st Monday of every month at 11:30am.
    • MAC Chair: Kristen Rhodes
    • MAC Co-Chair: Sylvia Tarnuzzer

 

Military Appreciation Picnic:

  • An annual free community event for active duty, veterans, and retired military families in the Navarre area.
  • Free Food, LIVE Entertainment, Games, Door Prizes and more!
    • Committee Chair:  Kristen Rhodes
    • Committee Co-Chair: Sylvia Tarnuzzer

 

#ShopNavarreFirst "Commerce Crew":

  • The Navarre Chamber is always looking for innovative ways to grow our members’ businesses and build community.
    • Committee Chair:  Bridget House

 

Navarre Young Professionals:

  • This is a fun and engaging networking opportunity for young adults to get connected with their community and potential business partners, employers, mentors, or professional peers..
    • Committee Chairs:  Nick McMellon, Bridget House, Andrew Rowe, Justine LaFond
    • Committee Co-Chair: Haylie DeCamp

 

Women 2 Women Connecting:

  • Meetings will be focused on providing relevant programming to professional women, encourage networking, and offer a venue to share ideas, success stories and best practices with other women in the local community.
    • Committee Chairs:  Sylvia Tarnuzzer and Gretchen Ludwig

 

Navarre Centennial Committee:

  • In 2025, Navarre will celebrate its 100th anniversary!
    • Committee Chair:  Frankie Gibbs
    • Committee Co-Chair:  Nancy Sandler

 

Christmas in the Park and Parade Committee:

  • Plans and implements the Annual Navarre Community Christmas celebration, which includes a Jingle Bell Run, Parade, a Holiday Marketplace, LIVE Entertainment, Refreshments and Santa.
    • Committee Chair:  Frankie Gibbs
    • Committee Co-Chair:  Bridget House

 

"Treasure Your Health, Finances & Wellness" Community Resource Fair:

  • The goal of this event is to help connect our community to important resources available from local businesses, non-profit organizations, healthcare facilities and more.
    • Committee Chairs:  Nick McMellon and Liz West

 

Golf Tournament Committee:

    • Committee Chair:  Steve Rhodes

 

Holiday Open House:

  • Each year, we open the doors to The Navarre Chamber Information Center to welcome our business community to this free event.
    • Committee Chair: 

 

Snowbirds Festival:

  • The event will be a great way for snowbirds to meet new neighbors and renew some old memories with friends living in or visiting the Navarre Beach area.
    • Committee Chair:  Chanda Ryan

 

Grand Gala Weekend & Annual Awards/Installation Committee:

  • The Annual Awards & Installation Gala, a signature event of The Navarre Chamber, is a fun evening dedicated to recognizing individuals, businesses and organizations that comprise the Navarre area's dynamic business community.
    • Committee Chair:  Gretchen Ludwig

 

Shamrocks Stroll 5K Fun Run/Walk/Pet Parade/Costume Contest:

  • The Annual Shamrock Stroll 5K Fun Run/Walk, Pet Parade & Costume Contest is back and better than ever!
    • Committee Chair:  Frankie Gibbs

 

Woofstock Dog Festival Committee:

  • Get ready to wag your tails and join us on the back lawn of Pik-itz! Art & Antiques for a doggone good time! This family-friendly event is open to all ages of humans and well-behaved “leashed” dogs.
    • Committee Chair:  Cindy Berry
    • Committee Co-Chair:  Terry Light

 

 

MEMBERSHIP DIVISION

Navigators Team:

  • Navigators serve as the public relations arm of the Chamber, reaching out to businesses as an extension of the Navarre Chamber.
  • Navigators connect businesses, strengthen membership, and enhance the image of the Chamber.
  • Navigators take an active role in member retention, member recruitment, and Chamber activities above and beyond Ribbon Cuttings.
    • Navigators Team Captain: Lynne Myers

 

Business After Hours Committee:

  • Business After Hours events provide an opportunity for Chamber members and Guests to form relationships, which strengthen community bonds; because people do business with people they know..
    • Committee Chairs:  Sylvia Tarnuzzer and Tracy Bragg

 

Commerce & Coffee / Member Showcase Committee:

  • The Chamber's monthly membership breakfast, Commerce & Coffee, typically attracts more than 100 business owners, representatives and community leaders.
  • ​Each breakfast provides an opportunity to network and establish a relationship with other local business leaders while enjoying a delicious breakfast and informative program. 
    • Committee Chair:  Navigators

 

Signing Day Committee:

    • Committee Chair:  President/CEO Chanda Ryan

 

Annual Membership Campaign Committee:

    • Committee Chair:  President/CEO Chanda Ryan

PROGRESS AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

Economic Development Committee:

  • Encourages and guides economic development in the Navarre area through advocacy, policy and program development, support of existing businesses and the work of the Santa Rosa County Economic Development Office and their efforts in the recruitment of new businesses.
  • As a member of First Place Partners, the only private sector organization supporting economic development for two counties, the Chamber helps to recruit new business, create jobs, and grow our community.
    • Committee Chair: Steve Rhodes
    • Committee Co-Chair: Andrew Rowe

 

Government Affairs / Transportation Taskforce:

  • Provides coordination between the Chamber and governmental bodies, Chambers of Commerce, transportation officials, and special committees.
  • Ensures the collective voice of the Navarre Beach area is represented and heard in government assemblies and is a liaison to elected officials and governmental meetings.
  • Representatives from this committee serve on the Santa Rosa County Legislative Coalition.
    • Committee Chair:  Steve Rhodes

 

Capital Campaign Committee:

    • Committee Chair:
    • Committee Co-Chair:

 

Building, Grounds & Maintenance Committee:

    • Committee Chair:
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Finance Committee:

    • Committee Chair:  Jeremy Carver
    • Committee Co-Chair:

 

Nominating Committee:

    • Committee Chair:  Chairman of the Board
    • Committee Co-Chair:  Chair-Elect

 

 

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