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Business/Education Committee
CHARTER,
MISSION, PROGRAM OF WORK
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CHARTER AND
MISSION APPROVED BY THE ECCIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS, SEPTEMBER
11TH, 2001
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PROGRAM OF WORK
APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT THE NOVEMBER 10TH, 2001
PLANNING CONFERENCE
Amended June,
2003
MISSION: The purpose of the Emeryville Chamber of
Commerce Business/Education Committee is to serve as a vehicle
to develop a quality workforce in Emeryville and the surrounding
area by helping to improve the quality of education offered to
students in the EUSD. The Committee accomplishes this task by:
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Serving as a
conduit through which Emeryville Chamber members can
participate in programs and activities that help EUSD
students;
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Promoting events,
conferences, and other activities that help highlight issues
facing the EUSD and raise the level of awareness of issues
facing the EUSD.
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Identifying unmet
needs of the EUSD and galvanizing business support to meet
those needs.
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Coordinating
activities with the EEF and other organizations that support
the EUSD.
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Reviewing
legislative proposals that impact the EUSD and recommending
policy positions to the Board of Directors for Chamber action.
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Identifying needs
of EUSD graduates in obtaining success in higher education by
building relationship with the Peralta Community College
system, U.C., and other local institutions of higher learning;
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Serving as a
unified business voice on education issues.
OBJECTIVES:
The Business/Education Committee will conduct the following
programs, events, and activities in support of the Committee’s
Mission:
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Hold an annual
“Spotlight on Education” forum focusing on issues facing the
EUSD.
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Coordinate events
to recognize EUSD teachers and staff, including but not
limited to a Teacher Appreciation event [Mixer, luncheon];
Teacher Discount Shopping Day, or other program.
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Identify a
specific capital need of the EUSD and raise funds for this
purpose. Examples could include a computer donation program;
library book fund, sports equipment fund, etc.
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“Adopt a School”
and “Adopt a Classroom” programs
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Loaned Business
Executive/”Business Comes to School” Program. [Business
Coaching/Visiting Professional”]
STRUCTURE:
Committee membership is open to any member in good standing of
the Emeryville Chamber of Commerce. Other members would include
a representative from the EUSD, and regional and State elected
offices.. The Committee will meet monthly or as needed in a
designated location in Emeryville.
Emeryville Chamber of Commerce
3980 Harlan Street · Emeryville · CA · 94608
Phone: 510-652-5223 · FAX: 510-652-4223
Email:
info@emeryvillechamber.com
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