To get the most up-to-date and insightful information available about the local business community, the St. John’s Board of Trade employs a committee structure. When advocating for the best interests of its members, the Board can be assured that its member’s voices are heard at the committee level as each committee member brings their own experience and their own network to the table.
Policy Committees
The Federal and Provincial Affairs Committee (FPAC) is responsible for advocating to the two senior levels of government, while the Municipal Affairs Committee (MAC) advocates on behalf of the Board to the City of St. John’s. The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee advocates to all levels of government and may work with the Government Affairs Committees as necessary.
Committees make decisions and recommendations on policy matters in the most collaborative and collective manner possible, bringing forward ideas, opportunities and advice to the Board of Directors. Committees take on the work in a way that results in real benefits for members of the St. John’s Board of Trade.
Member Value Committee
The Member Value Committee is committed to ensuring that Board of Trade members understand and value Board membership. Using various communication tools the committee helps ensure membership objectives are clear and concise, ensure networking opportunities provide maximum value and exposure and provide unparalleled member services and support that exceed expectations.
Communications Committee
The Communications Committee is comprised of Board of Trade members with varying backgrounds in the communications field. Their purpose is to create and implement a communications strategy for the organization. The overall goal being to ensure target audiences, in particular members, understand and appreciate the value in membership. This can be achieved in an environment where members receive outstanding customer service from an organization that focuses on its relationship with members.
The Committee, who work closely with the member value team, helps with the execution of the communications plan, suggests ways to enhance member communications and evaluate these processes.
Treasurer’s Committee
The Treasurer’s Committee is the main liaison with auditors and has the overall responsibility to review the financial position of the Board. They also review any recommendations made by the auditors and other financial related reports relevant to the Board’s operations. The Treasurer’s team plays an important part of the development and implementation internal control procedures, ensuring your membership fees are used wisely and in your best interest.
Ambassadors’ Committee
Ambassadors are a link to our members. The Ambassadors’ Committee is responsible to promote the growth of the Board by promoting the benefits of Board membership, encouraging members to participate in Board activities, and by assisting where possible, either directly or through referral to Board staff or the Board itself, with member retention. There are three Ambassador Sub-Committees – the Retention Committee, Events Committee and Speaker’s Committee.
Events Committee
The Events Committee participates in as many Board sponsored events as possible. They are asked to assist with preparation; hosting and making guests feel welcome.
Retention Committee
The Retention Committee conducts phone surveys to acquire feedback from the membership on specific issues or to access their general level of satisfaction with their Board membership.
Speaker’s Committee
Bringing members informative and engaging speakers to luncheons and conferences is key to providing value. This Committee discusses ideas for guest speakers at upcoming events.
Nominating Committee
The Nominating Committee is responsible for recruitment of directors and executive committee members who are willing and able to provide expertise that meet required skill sets at the board table. Chaired by the immediate past-chair, the Committee includes all active board members.
Governance Committee
The Board’s Governance Committee ensures that its mandate and mission are being fulfilled. The Committee is chaired by the immediate past chair of the St. John’s Board of Trade. The Governance Committee ensures that our governance practices are in line with our purpose and reflective of the evolving environment. They also ensure we continue to attract and engage the high level volunteer talent that brings strategic energy and ideas to the organization.
