Councils and Committees

Volunteering on Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce councils and committees, and serving as liaisons are a wonderful membership benefit for you and your employees, offering unique opportunities to:

• Network;
• Establish important business contacts;
• Learn about the Copperas Cove community;
• Play a significant role in shaping the City and its business policies;
• Gain valuable experience and build relationships in planning events and creating programs;
• Have lots of fun while strengthening the Chamber and building a better Cove.

Committees meet once a month, at a minimum, generally at the same place and time each month. Chairpersons are responsible for selecting co-chairs and committee volunteers. Chair- and committee-persons are responsible for reporting to the chamber president for approval and execution of all duties pertaining to their committee on an ongoing, regular basis. Chamber staff cannot undertake the duties of any committee or chairperson. Each committee presents an annual budget to the chamber president on September 1. The budget is presented to the budget committee in October for approval by the full board in November.

All items prepared for press (to businesses, newspapers, radio, T.V.) must be approved by the chamber president. Committee chairpersons must coordinate with city staff for all events early in event planning stages and obtain permissions for city facilities and/or property necessary to the event.

Volunteers are asked to keep a log of all hours volunteered and forward this log to the chamber on a regular basis. Committee work is a serious commitment - the willingness to volunteer and support the chamber is vital to the chamber's mission.

A very special Thank You goes out to each one of our volunteers. Chamber executives and staff stand ready and always willing to help our volunteers find a niche where their special talents can shine.

Military Affairs Committee

Mission

To develop and conduct programs to actively promote chamber member businesses to the present and future Ford Hood community.

• Promote goodwill between Copperas Cove and the military through cookouts and sponsoring units.
• Maintain Copperas Cove information at Fort Hood inprocessing center.
• Support III Corps receptions at Fort Hood ceremonies and III Corps Commander's reception at Fort Leavenworth.

Business Development Committee&

Mission

The main focus of this committee is the promotion and support of member businesses through word of mouth recommendation, making calls on member businesses to find out what they need from the Chamber, and the Cove Expo which highlights businesses to the general public. 

Tourism & Bike/Run Central Texas

Mission

The Tourism Committee provides the energy and manpower needed to oversee our Tourism Events for the Chamber and the City of Copperas Cove. They organize and execute each Bike and Run event that takes place in Copperas Cove and host our State Bike Races, Bike tours, Bike rallies, Tandem Bike Ride, Jack Rabbit Run 4 Hope, and Gallop or Trot at the Gap Run/Walk.

Membership Committee

Mission:

To develop and conduct programs to recruit and retain members.

• Conduct one annual membership drive.
• Host ribbon cuttings
• Contact all new businesses in the vicinity of Copperas Cove, informing them of Chamber programs, new member services, and offering a warm welcome.

Rabbit Fest Planning Committee

Mission

This committee plans and executes the Chamber's largest festival of the year which attracts in excess of 100,000 people.  Planning for this May event begins in August with weekly meetings.  There are several different areas within this committee that need numerous volunteers.

Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet Planning Committee

Mission

This is the Chamber's annual business meeting and member appreciation event.  Outgoing board members are recognized and thanked; new board members are introduced.

Government Affairs

Mission

To develop and conduct programs to effectively influence legislative and regulatory issues vital to Chamber members.  Sponsor "Meet your Candidates" forums before local elections.

Spooktacular Trail Planning Committee

Mission

This event is a special Halloween treat for kids of all ages.  This annual Haunted Hayride is held for several days immediately prior to and including Halloween.  

Budget Council

Mission

By-Laws Council

Mission

Hotel / Motel Liaison Council

Mission

This committee works closely with the local hotels/motels to ensure that the Chamber maintains a good working relationship with those establishments.  Through this relationship, the Chamber is better able to track how its tourism events effect occupancy in our hotels.