August 2005 • Volume 2, Issue 8

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Richardson Chamber Ambassador's Club

Ambassador of the Month

Steve Wilhelm, owner, Preferred Lithographics

Top Sales for the Month

Steve Wilhelm, owner, Preferred Lithographics
DJ Whipple, owner, PostNet

Membership Has Its Privileges

Would you like to increase your exposure, influence, and overall presence within the Chamber and the business community? If you answered yes, then the Richardson Chamber Ambassador's Club might be looking for you.

One of the most active and visible committees within the Chamber, the Ambassador's Club is a group of active Chamber representatives dedicated to recruiting new members and helping existing ones maximize their membership benefits through volunteer, relationship building, and professional development opportunities.

“The Ambassador's Club is the ultimate in involvement,” Celisa Willson, Iris Advertising, said. “You get in front of the ‘movers and shakers' of the Chamber, stay informed about economic development and the community, and receive recognition at functions.”

As a vital part of Chamber public relations, Ambassadors volunteer their time to help insure that Chamber events run smoothly and that the organization's membership remains strong and well informed. Ambassador's Club members are highly visible and readily accessible at events such as PM Connections, EarlyNet, and 1st Thursday Luncheons. Members are always distinguishable by the red “Ambassador” ribbons that they wear.

As some of the Chamber's top liaisons to membership, Ambassadors play a vital role in member retention, recruitment, and communication. Each Ambassador has made a commitment to addressing member needs through information and support, and to ensuring that questions or concerns are heard by the Richardson Chamber. The efforts of the Ambassadors help to keep the Chamber in tune with its membership.

Participation as an Ambassador provides the volunteer with extended business contacts through active association with other volunteers and members, professional and community recognition for both the volunteer and their business, as well as expanded communication and marketing skills.

“Being an Ambassador has enabled me to make key contacts and develop long-lasting relationships,” Willson said. “In my opinion, it is the best volunteer opportunity for members. Your contribution of time is equally rewarded.”

The Ambassador's Club meets regularly on the first Thursday of every month from 8-9 a.m. at the Chamber offices, located at 411 Belle Grove Dr. in Richardson. For more information on the Ambassador's Club, please contact Ellie Jackson or Suzanne Potter at 972-792-2803.

Ambassador's Club Directory

Bobby Cave
President
Take Time To Travel and Tour
3006 Baron Drive
Garland, Texas 75040
972-530-0679
TRAVEL AGENCIES

Dillian Corbitt
Vice President
Regions Bank
2245 W. Campbell Road
Garland, Texas 75045-1119
972-675-6969
BANKS/ FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

Joe Costantino
Account Manager
Einstein's Eyes, Inc.
100 N. Central Expressway, #500
Richardson, Texas 75080
972-997-8201
WEB DESIGN - INTERNET

Anne Gordon
Owner
Guilin Group, Inc.
13716 Spring Grove
Dallas, Texas 75240
972-934-1048
FINANCING - ALTERNATIVE

Jeffrey Graves
Ameriprise Financial Advisors - Graves
801 E. Campbell Road, Suite 500
Richardson, Texas 75081
214-237-4922
FINANCIAL ADVISORS

Dee Hackler
Ebby Halliday Realtors, Dee Hackler
179 N. Plano Road
Richardson, Texas 75081
469-261-0995
REAL ESTATE

Joan Harvey
Owner
Harvey Enterprises
2019 Sage Valley Drive
Richardson, Texas 75080
972-235-8834
E-COMMERCE

Joyce Jeffress
Branch Manager
CENTURY 21 Judge Fite Co.
3501 Custer Parkway, Suite 123
Richardson, Texas 75080
972-234-3694
REAL ESTATE

Hul Kenney
National Sales Manager
Employment Screening Services
4317 Bragg Place
Plano, Texas 75024
214-415-5783
EMPLOYEE SCREENING

Mark Kinsella
Comerica Bank - Campbell Road
801 E. Campbell Road, #145
Richardson, Texas 75081
214-570-7990
BANKS/ FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

Becky Kirby
Senior Account Executive
Marriott International
2191 N. Greenville
Richardson, Texas 75082
972-246-3083
HOTELS

John Kleweis
Client Relations Manager
Accountants Incorporated
One Lincoln Center, Suite 1435
Dallas, Texas 75240
972-385-8811
EMPLOYMENT/ RECRUITING/HR/STAFFING

Mark Kobilka
Owner
On The Mark Printing
1350 E. Arapaho Road, #130
Richardson, Texas 75081
972-437-6821
PRINTING & GRAPHICS

Steven Lindberg
President
Lindberg Financial, LLC
801 E. Campbell Road, Suite 518
Richardson, Texas 75081
972-234-5455
FINANCIAL PLANNERS

Mike Meyer
Senior Field Representative
United American Insurance
2324 San Gabriel Drive
Plano, Texas 75074
972-633-5958
INSURANCE

Lela Miller
A Great Storage Place for Boats & RV's, LLC
2389 FM 982
Princeton, Texas 75407
972-734-2250
STORAGE - BOATS/RVs

Valerie Pelan
Integrated Focus
6523 Embers Road
Dallas, Texas 75248
972-818-6165
MARKETING CONSULTANTS

Gene Spaulding
CEO
Guilin Group, Inc.
13716 Spring Grove
Dallas, Texas 75240
972-934-1048
FINANCING - ALTERNATIVE

Michael Walker
Owner
Gordon Lund Insurance Agency
701 N. Central Expressway
Richardson, Texas 75080
972-238-8174
INSURANCE - PERSONAL

Karen Wetzel Allen
Mortgage Consultant
Earth Mortgage
7005 Chase Oaks Blvd.
Plano, Texas 75025
972-422-1515
MORTGAGE LENDERS

DJ Whipple
Manager
PostNet
6850 N. Shiloh Road
Garland, Texas 75044
972-414-5946
SHIPPING/PACKING/
MAILBOX SERVICES/COPY CENTER

Steve Wilhelm
Owner
Preferred Lithographics
203 Lake Ridge Village, #408
Dallas, Texas 75238
214-536-9223
PRINTING & PROMOTIONAL ITEMS

Celisa Willson
Iris Advertising
2001 North Lamar, Suite 400
Dallas, Texas 75202
214-720-4002
ADVERTISING



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