MRCC invites members to help run our Chamber by joining a committee:
5K – Paul Scarduffa, V.P., paul.scaruffa@td.com; Andy Sulzer, A.V.P., andys@tristateoi.com Meets January through May as needed. Plans 5K race and 3K walk held in conjunction with the Ramapo College of New Jersey Foundation. Solicit sponsorships, volunteers and participants. This is a high impact event.
Community Relations – Sandi Jeanette, V.P., Sandi_Jeanette@bshsi.org; Sara Subramanian, A.V.P., sara.subramanian@sheratonmahwah.com Meets as needed. Runs Scholarship Committee and Annual Awards Program. Directory Committee – Rena Rothman, V.P., tcanj2@aol.com; Brian Durkin, A.V.P., bdurkin@durkinagency.com Meets twice a month, December through February. The annual Directory cover and theme is selected, all MRCC member information is collected, verified and edited before the Directory is printed. Member ads are solicited.
Education Committee – Cathleen Davey, V.P., cdayey@ramapo.edu; Aparna Mulchandani, A.V.P., aparna@twobytwodesign.com This committee meets several times during the year to plan educational events which are free to members.
Golf Outing Committee – Shannon Lazare, V.P., slazare@mtb.com; Sharon Rounds, A.V.P., sharon@mahwah.com Meets June – September on the first Thursday of each month and the third Wednesday in July-August. Plans all aspects of event, including venue selection, marketing, sponsors and prize donations. This is a high impact event; where 25% of the net proceeds go to the Humanitarian of the Year’s choice of charity.
Marketing Committee - Pattie Simone, V.P., pattie.simone@gmail.com; Peter Gallo, A.V.P., pgallo@envisionvideoservices.com Meets third Thursday each month. Manages all marketing including MRCC social media promotions, advertising/media, brochures, promotional items and webinars. The Digital Marketing, Public Relations and Newsletter are sub-committees of Marketing.
Membership Committee - Andy Sulzer, V.P., andys@tristateoi.com; Mark Fairman, A.V.P., mfairman@ft.newyorklife.com Meets last Friday of each month. Coordinates all aspects of membership including recruiting new members, ambassadors, retention and member benefit overviews. This committee oversees the MRCC Reserves which is a prerequisite to becoming a committee member.
Taste of the Region Committee – Rena Rothman, A.V.P., tcanj2@aol.com Meets as needed prior to November event. Solicits sponsors, prizes, food and wine vendors.
Young Professional Network Committee – Miri Upton, Director and Chair, miri@mommiesandmoney.com; Ryan Jagrup, Co-chair, ryan.jagrup@td.com; David Rounds, Co-chair, david.rounds@eisneramper.com Meets every other month to review past events and plan upcoming events and community outreach project. Solicits sponsors and new participants.
(Please note: some committees limit the number of members.) Rev. 4/18/2018
