(Photo credit – Laura Rowles, GGCC Director of Events & Marketing)
Gaithersburg /Germantown, MD (September 18, 2017) –The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) honored its volunteers at the Business Networking after Five event on Tuesday, September 12. The event was held at and sponsored by Smokey Glen Farm Barbequers, Inc. in Gaithersburg.
The GGCC holds its annual picnic in honor of its volunteers who generously give their time and talents to the Chamber. These remarkable people are an integral part of the Chamber and its success. The event is held annually at Smokey Glen Farm – an active supporter of the GGCC – a family owned business that has held Corporate Citizenship as a core value for over 50 years.
GGCC President / CEO Marilyn Balcombe personally thanked all the Chamber’s volunteers noting their “participation on committees and at events is priceless”. The GGCC has a little over 80 active volunteers serving on one or more of the following committees:
- Board of Directors
- Legislative Affairs
- Economic Development
- Membership
- Events
- Young Professionals
- Non-Profit
- Golf
- Annual Celebration Dinner
The volunteers’ commitment helps the GGCC remain vital and meet the needs of our business community.
Four chamber members received an award & special recognition for their commitment and involvement with the Chamber. These “exceptional volunteers” were nominated by the working committees of the Chamber for having substantially contributed to GGCC member programs and activities.
“We can’t do all the great things we do without our volunteers. Our exceptional volunteer awardees show the breadth of involvement in the Chamber. With Susan, Trina, Abdi, and Roy, you get a cross section of who we are as a Chamber.,” said Marilyn Balcombe, GGCC President.
The 2017 Exceptional Volunteers include:
Trina LaPier, St. Martin’s of Tours
Trina LaPier has been a GGCC member since 2005 and has served in many capacities including Board Chair. She was recognized for her work with the Chamber’s membership committee. The Chamber recently hired Chelsea Selby as their Director of Membership and LaPier spent time with her developing a retention plan and meeting with members. LaPier was thanked for supporting Selby’s professional development & the membership committee.
Roy Quick, Primerica
Roy Quick is an active participant on the Chamber’s membership committee. He always has a positive attitude, is dedicated and is the first to volunteer as an ambassador or just to lend a hand. Quick was awarded for his dedication and contributing to the vitality of the committee.
Susan Pendy, Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
Susan Pendy is a regular attendee and active participant on the Chamber’s events committee. She even sponsored a mixer this Spring. She loves to volunteer as the registration host and always lends her support to the group ensuring its success and the success of the Chamber’s events.
Abdi Russi, BB&T
Abdi Russi is an asset to the Young Professionals Group (YPG). He currently serves on the YPG planning committee and attends YPG events regularly. He always has a smile and goes the extra mile to ensure that all the young professionals are engaged at an event and having a good time. He even volunteers his time at events to ensure they run smoothly. Russi was awarded because his passion, drive and commitment enhance the value & ensure the success of this group.
Interested in learning more on how you can volunteer with the GGCC? Check out the Chamber’s committee page at: https://goo.gl/7KCc91.