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Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors

…we communicate and promote the mission, goals, and programs of the Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce to area businesses and professional people and to help in the planning and hosting of Chamber events.

Chamber Ambassadors

Grant Information

CRITERIA & INSTRUCTIONS

The Ambassador Club of the Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for grants from Greater Beloit area organizations. Interested groups must parallel the purposes of both the club and Chamber.

CRITERIA

  • Has 501c/3 status
  • Be a Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce Member
  • Helps promote a prosperous business environment in the Stateline area.
  • Supports activities that enhance the quality of life in the Greater Beloit community.

ABOUT

  • The Ambassador Club will award four, $500.00 grants.
  • Completed forms must be submitted to the Chamber by Wednesday, November 6th, 2024, 5pm.
  • Applicants will be notified of the results the week of November 11th, 2024.

The purpose of the Ambassador Club is to communicate and promote the mission, goals, and programs of the Greater Beloit chamber of Commerce to area business and professional people.

The organization is part of the structure of the Greater Beloit chamber of Commerce, securing its authority for operation from the Chamber’s Board of Directors.

Any questions please contact Aimee at aimeet@greaterbeloitchamber.org


APPLICATION

Who We Are

2025 Ambassadors




Andrew Galauner

Andrew Galauner

Chair, Board Rep.

YWCA of Rock County

Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce
Linda Ross

Linda Ross

Past Chair

Meals on Wheels

Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce
Lindsay Baumann

Lindsay Baumann

Incoming Chair

Beloit Health System

Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce
Clayton DeRemer

Clayton DeRemer

Treasurer

Town Bank

Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce
Emily Roer

Emily Roer

Secretary

School District of South Beloit

Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce
Melissa Hendrix

Melissa Hendrix

Member at Large

Information Controls

Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce
Arlene Klinkhammer

Arlene Klinkhammer

Member at Large

Advia Credit Union

Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce

What’s Involved

What’s Involved

To become an Ambassador a candidate must be affiliated with a Chamber member organization. Prospective members must fill out the Membership Application Form, which can be found on the Join tab above. The prospective member will be voted on at the Club’s monthly meeting.

There are two levels of membership, active and sustaining. All new members begin in the active category and must remain in the active category for three consecutive years.

Active
An “Active” member shall regularly attend monthly meetings and serve on committees as requested and attend 50% of designatedAmbassador Club and Chamber sponsored events such as Business After Hours and Legislative Breakfasts. As a requirement for continued Active status, members must participate in ribbon cutting and ground breaking events as their schedule permits.

Membership in the “Active” category may be terminated when an Ambassador misses three (3) consecutive meetings, or an aggregate of five(5) monthly meetings in a year; fails to serve on at least one (1) committee, or fails to attend 50% of designated Ambassador Club and Chamber sponsored events such as Business After Hours and Legislative Breakfasts. Reasons for a member missing meetings shall be evaluated by the officers,who are to notify any member whose “Active” status is terminated. Such member may make a direct appeal for reinstatement to the Ambassador Executive committee, with reinstatement requiring a majority vote of the membership.

Sustaining
A “Sustaining” member shall have served three (3) years as an “Active” Ambassador Club member, but no longer chooses to be in the “Active” category and commits to less than 50% activity and/or participation.

Dues

Membership dues are set annually and payable by March 31st. The membership dues are $40.

Attire

Ambassadors are required to wear the Club’s jacket, polo shirt or other red attire as deemed appropriate by the club when attending Ambassador or Chamber events or when representing either organization. These events are referred to as “red coat” events.

Monthly Meetings

Monthly lunch meetings are held at various locations in the area. Active members are expected to attend all monthly meetings. Sustaining members are encouraged to attend but have no attendance requirement.

Committees

Scholarship Committee
The Ambassador Scholarship Committee determines the recipients of the Chamber Scholarship Award given to area High School Seniors. Requirements include participation in any committee meetings scheduled by the Chamber and selection of the recipient.

Chamber Membership
This committee works directly with the Chamber staff to help retain existing Chamber members and recruit new members for the Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce.

Executive Committee:
This committee consists of all officers and two “Active” members-at-large. Members-at-large are appointed by the Chair of the Ambassador Club

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PAST AWARD WINNERS

2020

Beloit Meals on Wheels

Stateline Boys & Girls ClubProject 16:49Beloit Life Center


2019

Beloit Meals on WheelsStateline Boys & Girls ClubAlzheimers & Dementia Alliance of WisconsinNature At The Confluence


2018

Beloit Meals on WheelsStateline Boys & Girls ClubYWCA Rock CountyCommunity Action


2017

Beloit Meals on WheelsAlzheimers & Dementia Alliance of WisconsinYWCA Rock CountyProject 16:49


2016

Beloit Meals on WheelsAlzheimers & Dementia Alliance of WisconsinFamily Respite CareCaritas Food Pantry | Beloit WI

Ambassador Committees

Descriptions

Chamber Membership:
This committee works directly with the Chamber staff to help retain existing Chamber members and recruit new members for the Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce.

Scholarship:
The Ambassador Scholarship Committee determines the recipients of the Chamber Scholarship Award given to area High School Seniors. Requirements include participation in any committee meetings scheduled by the Chamber and selection of the recipient.

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A Brief History

The Ambassadors Action Club was started in 1967 and was the brainchild of chamber executive Art Swindell. Art felt that a way was needed to show business people that their presence was appreciated. Larry Raymer was handed the task of organizing the club and recruiting like-minded friends to wear the red blazer and be cheerleaders for the good happenings in the business community. The Ambassadors Action Club was an all male, informal affiliate of the Chamber. The club held monthly meetings at the former Rocco’s Supper Club on Gardner Street in South Beloit. Meetings were held at this location for 31 years. Faithful and long-time Ambassador Roy Barraco named the meeting place the Ambassador Room which included assorted club memorabilia.

In 1972 three energetic women decided that the men should not have all of the fun and glory of being a red coat. Marge Van Galder, Marie Babler and Christie Thomsen formed the Diplomats which was the all-female counterpart to the Ambassadors Action Club. The Diplomats worked on beautification projects, organized Rural Urban Days, cooperated with Rock County Homemakers and conducted orientation festivities for new teachers in the community in cooperation with Beloit College.

The Chamber affiliation of both groups was informal. It was felt the groups should be an “arm” of the Chamber and to effectively accomplish this a merger of the two groups was necessary. After “gentle persuasion” failed, the Chamber leadership decided that the merger was not optional. A joint committee rewrote bylaws and set a time table for the merger.

The new club was formed in 1999 and took the name the Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Club as it is known today. The purpose of the new Ambassador Club is to communicate and promote the mission, goals and programs of the Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce to area businesses and professional people and to help in the planning and hosting of Chamber events.

(Historical information in this booklet was made possible from BDN archives and several Ambassador members. Thanks to all.)

DateAmbassador of the YearChairVice ChairSecretaryTreasurer
2018Jim and Donna Spude
2017Chuck WilsonNikkie Chadwick
2016Jeff VohsJim Spude
2015Shannon AhrensJeff VohsErin PatchTrisha RoseMichelle Matthys
2014Marcy Berner ReedyJeff VohsErin PatchLinda LockSara Burns
2013Shannon AhrensShannon AhrensJeff VohsLinda LockSara Burns
2012Nicole MorganAileen MaeltzerCheri AdairNicole MorganWill Parker
2011Lois HoweDave PeltierAileen MaeltzerNicole MorganWill Parker
2010Cheri AdairTerry MeyersDave PeltierAileen MaeltzerPaulette Christensen
2009Aileen MaettzerNancy HeidtTerry MeyersAileen MaeltzerPaulette Christensen
2008Steve KinkadeMichelle MatthysNancy HeidtP. ChristensenTerry Meyers
2007Paulette ChristensenSteve MitchellMichelle MatthysMarilyn ShowenTerry Meyers
2006Terry MeyersP. ChristensenSteve MitchellBeth GrabowskiDave Peltier
2005Marilyn ShowmenLinda LockP. ChristensenNancy HeidtDave Peltier
2004Dave PeltierMike DuffyLinda LockJoe KobylkaMarilyn Showen
2003Joe KobylkaSteve KinkadeMike DuffyJoe KobylkaMarilyn Showen
2002Jere CrouseJan RusterSteve KinkadeJoe KobylkaJere Crouse
2001Sue DrevdahlSue DrevdahlJan RusterJoe KobylkaJere Crouse
2000Glenda BakerGlenda BakerSue DrevdahlJoe KobylkaJere Crouse
1999Rick Nelson & Dee NyreRick Nelson & Dee NyreGlenda BakerJoe KobylkaJere Crouse
1998
1997Jerry Elliott
1996Dick Gerhard
1995Dr. Daniel Green
1994Jere Crouse
1987Walter Knight
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