Chamber Ambassadors - "The Redcoats"

 

The Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors are a committee comprised of men and women who represent the pride of the community and the Chamber of Commerce. The Ambassador program is part of the Chamber's business outreach efforts. By giving of their time to help businesses grow and achieve successful results, Ambassadors contribute to the overall economic health and growth of the Waseca business community.

Dressed in their uniforms consisting of red jackets, they are the official greeters and goodwill representatives for the community. They welcome dignitaries, such as the Governor, with smiles and handshakes. Each month they present First Dollar of Clear Profit Awards or Progress Awards to deserving businesses who have made improvements to their businesses or started or acquired businesses within the community. They recognize investments in the community and demonstrate positive actions that can inspire others. They are professional liasions to the business community and strengthen the Chamber's relationship to its members and the community. Because Ambassadors are active members of the Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce, they provide an important member-to-member link, understanding and responding to member needs as only another member can.

Ambassadors dedicate time to interact with other business entrepreneurs, professionals, volunteers and other individuals on behalf of the Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce. Ambassadors encourage members to become involved and help them to learn more about the Chamber programs and initiatives. Ambassadors take new members under their wing, foster communication between Chamber staff members and generally act as the eyes and ears of the Chamber in the community.

They host and sponsor special chamber events throughout the year such as luncheons, banquets, and social events. They hold an Ambassador Bash which is a social event and fund raiser.

They have twenty members and elect their own officers each year.

 

Here are the Ambassadors:

• Julie Oslund, Shady Oaks Nursery , Chair
• Bernie Gaytko, First National Bank, Treasurer
• Ron Anderly, Associate
• Chuck Brenner, United Prairie Bank
• Brad Connors, iWealth
• Tim Dennis, Kinder-Dennis Home For Funerals
• Kim Foels, Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce
• Ed Frederick, Southern Research & Outreach Center
• Roger Goetz, DeRaad & Goetz
• Peggy Hildebrandt, Connors Plumbing & Heating
• Lois Lenz, Lenz Lawn Care
• Andy Miller, American Family Insurance
• Deb Osdoba, Wells Fargo Bank
• Mike Parry, Associate
• Tom Piche, 4-Seasons
• Paul Rongstad, Waseca Agency, LLC
• Larry Thompson, Roundbank
• Roberta Walker, Associate
• Kevin Walter, Ameriprise Financial
• Tim Wenzel, Winegar, Inc.

 

Ambassador Visits

                             Roots Award:

Roots Awards recognize and honor business that have provided goods
and services to people in the Waseca area for more than 30 years.

 

Yellow Mushroom

Mid State Mutual Insurance Company

First Dollar & Progress Awards:

Progress - Auto Value

First Dollar - Precision Chiropractic & Wellness

First Dollar - Nelemans Construction Wausau Homes Design Center

Progress - Melchers Power Vac

Progress - Terri's State Street Salon

Progress - Waseca Realty

Progress - The Wills Company

First Dollar - Guardian Energy

First Dollar - Snap Fitness

Progress - Waseca Public Schools

Progress and New Location - Farm Bureau Financial Services

First Dollar - Clear Lake Signs

Progress - Waseca V.F.W.

First Dollar - Child of Mine

First Dollar - H & R Block

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