About the Chamber
Patron: Gary O'Callaghan
Management team 2010-2011
President: Rob Hamilton - Wauchope High School P&C
Vice President:Gael Donaldson Stiff- Wauchope Wellness
Treasurer: Ann Periera - Aunty Anns Bed & Breakfast
Secretary: Carolyn Fowler- de Novo creations
Committee
- Peter Daniels - Wauchope Gazette
- Tanya Newman - Bennetts Steel
- Gary Rainbow - Community
- Sheila Butterworth - Community
Annual General Meetings
AGM August 2011 Details to be confirmed.
Monthly meetings
Monthly meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 6pm, in the Lasiandra Room of Wauchope RSL Club. It is the intention of the president to conduct the meetings in such a manner that all have an opportunity to have a say and there is time to mix socially.
The Chamber aims to reflect the needs of the community. The Management Team will make recommendations to the members at the general monthly meetings – the members have the opportunity to debate the recommendations, adopt, reject or put forward their issues or concerns.
Recognition is given to the support from the New South Wales Department of Industry and Investment.
Member benefits
There are numerous reasons why you should join the Wauchope Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Membership will assist to grow your business; you will establish valuable friendships and build a strong network of opportunities for yourself and your business.
Opportunities to promote your business
- Low cost advertising package for advertising on the Chamber website with links to your website;
- This web site provides links to members business websites and a browsable business directory of all Chamber members;
- Naming rights for Chamber sponsored events through sponsorship, ie Long Lunch, Christmas Celebration, Business Awards, all annual events;
- Opportunity to be a sponsor of the Chamber pictorial calendar and Christmas cards.
Other benefits
- The ability to find local providers for the services you need;
- Access to free business advice on industrial relation matters from New South Wales Business Chamber, via the Chambers executive;
- Access to Membership list available via Members directory;
- For those relocating to our area, the Chamber secretary will be happy to provide information regarding the area and provide contacts which will assist with your restablishment.
Your business lobby to the government
The Wauchope Chamber of Commerce and Industry is the voice of business and the local community and an important source of information about the Hastings / Wauchope area.
The Chamber is represented on a number of local government committees and aims to keep the lines of communication open with the three tiers of government and has input to the broader community via the New South Wales Business Chamber affiliation.
To bring business issues to the attention of the Chamber contact the President or the Secretary.
Business networking
Attendance at the annual Chamber Business Awards and the Long Lunch is a great opportunity to network with fellow business people and promote your business. At times Chamber members volunteer at community events - this is an opportunity to display your business name, promote the Chamber and connect with the community and HAVE FUN.
Benefit summary
- All members receive a distinctive Wauchope Chamber of Commerce membership certificate;
- Membership fees are tax deductible;
- Members have the opportunity to promote their business by sponsoring various Chamber activities such as Long Lunch, Business Awards, Christmas Celebration;
- Members attending functions are identified with name badges to assist mutual recognition;
- New members of the business community receive a special welcome to assist with their move into the local business community;
- Members are notified of relevant information by email;
- Being involved will establish networks which assist to grow your business and enables you to have a say on a range of issues.
Joining the Chamber
Wauchope Chamber membership form [PDF, 108 kb]