Chamber Ambassadors

Ambassador Objectives

Educate members about the services and benefits of the Chamber

Generate prospects and convert them to new members via membership development activities

Foster new member engagement in Chamber programs, services, and events.

Call, visit and act as hosts to facilitate networking between members at monthly events
Deliver Chamber information packets to new members
Provide a reliable information base to help members with questions or concerns
Educate and inform assigned members on Chamber public policy initiatives, programs and services
Get members engaged in Chamber programs and events

Sustain and enhance one of the Chamber’s most valuable volunteer programs
Advise Chamber staff on issues affecting members
Offer guidance on how the Oshkosh Chamber can assist members in optimizing their experience
Encourage non-members to join the Oshkosh Chamber, and actively promote membership in the community
Contact members as necessary to inform them about upcoming events
Provide mentorship to new members through face-to-face interactions so they achieve success
Align actions with the Oshkosh Chamber’s vision and mission

Name badges identifying your role to be worn when representing the Oshkosh Chamber
Representation on our Chamber website
President leadership & Ambassador of the Year/Vice President role opportunity
Potential visibility via communication vehicles such as social media, e-newsletters, and The BusinessNews newspaper
Opportunities to make valuable business contacts and gain exposure to new businesses/business leaders
Volunteer experience and credibility
Use your shared experience as a Chamber member to “break the ice” with potential customers byhaving greater direct access to the membership

Ambassadors represent the Oshkosh Chamber and should be Oshkosh Chamber members in good standing, as well as exhibit positive behavior on social media sites and in the community
Identify prospects and recruit new members
Contact prospective members and bring business cards or contact information to the OshkoshChamber Staff
To respect the confidentiality of meeting discussions and documents.
It is mandatory for every Ambassador to disclose any real or perceived conflicts of interest. If a situation arises that leads you to believe you have a conflict with any item, please inform theChair or staff liaison
Foster involvement and mentor new members
For networking and program events, attend and help with greeting, registration, guiding first timers, and building networking opportunities
Maintain a MINIMUM of 35 points annually. Failure to maintain this number of points may result in dismissal from the Oshkosh Chamber Ambassador group.

The Annual Points System is maintained and is crucial to Oshkosh Chamber Ambassador involvement and leadership. Points will be awarded as follows:

1 POINT

2 POINTS

5 POINTS

10 POINTS

Points will be added starting on October 1st and ending on September 30th
The Ambassadors with the top 3 highest point values will be sent to all Oshkosh Chamber Ambassadors for an anonymous vote. The winner of that vote will become the Ambassador of the year and vice-president. In the following year, when a new Ambassador of the year/vice president is elected, the former VP will move into the President spot for the next year.
- Back-to-back terms are not permitted
- 2 weeks will be allowed for voting unless all votes are turned in prior. The Ambassador of the Year/VP will be announced promptly after
- Leadership roles will be adjusted at the November meeting of each year (after voting).