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Atlantic West Publishing
CalChamber
Central Holidays
Chamber Marketing Partners
Chamber Nation
CalChamber
Central Holidays
Chamber Marketing Partners
Chamber Nation

Atlantic Publishing exhibiting at a SCACCE workshop.

Chamber Marketing Partners exhibiting at a SCACCE Workshop.
Benefits of Membership
Membership Includes You and Your Staff
Your Chamber’s membership investment allows the chief paid executive and all staff to participate in SCACCE functions at a reduced rate. The annual membership investment is only $150 per year.
For additional information regarding SCACCE membership and programs contact Marlene Carney at 909-593-0449 or email her at:
marlene.carney@calchamber.com
Your Chamber’s membership investment allows the chief paid executive and all staff to participate in SCACCE functions at a reduced rate. The annual membership investment is only $150 per year.
For additional information regarding SCACCE membership and programs contact Marlene Carney at 909-593-0449 or email her at:
marlene.carney@calchamber.com
Are You A Business That Wants to Promote Your Product and Service to Local Chambers of Commerce?
There are Associate Member and Sponsorship Opportunities available to businesses and organizations interested in promoting their products and services to local chambers of commerce. Associate Platinum and Gold Members can exhibit at SCACCE workshops along with a variety of other valuable benefits.
SCACCE Blog
The SCACCE Blog will be an opportunity to talk about key issues facing the industry.

Thinking about Joining a Chamber of Commerce?
Popular SCACCE Regional Idea Exchange will be in Fullerton on June 7
The next SCACCE Regional Idea Exchange for 2013 will be on Friday, June 7 at the Fullerton Chamber of Commerce. This popular event will be from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. These events provide an opportunity for chamber executives to have an interactive discussion on what chambers are doing with marketing and communications and programs. The Regional Idea Exchange is FREE to SCACCE member chamber CEOs and their staff. Register today so you can be guaranteed a seat at the table. Seating is limited! Light refreshments will be provided.
SCACCE Offering Scholarships to 2013 W.A.C.E. Academy and 2013 Economic Development Essentials
SCACCE will once again be offering scholarships to
:
2013 W.A.C.E. Academy - August 4-7 (Sacramento)
2013 W.A.C.E. Economic Development Essentials - August 5-7 (Sacramento)
Scholarships are awarded to individuals who are employed by a chamber in Southern California that is currently a member of SCACCE. Scholarships are awarded to improve the overall performance level of professional chamber of commerce executives and staff members and to promote professionalism in the chamber field.
Deadline for W.A.C.E. Academy Scholarship is noon, May 15
Deadline for W.A.C.E. Economic Development Essentials is noon, May 22
:
2013 W.A.C.E. Academy - August 4-7 (Sacramento)
2013 W.A.C.E. Economic Development Essentials - August 5-7 (Sacramento)
Scholarships are awarded to individuals who are employed by a chamber in Southern California that is currently a member of SCACCE. Scholarships are awarded to improve the overall performance level of professional chamber of commerce executives and staff members and to promote professionalism in the chamber field.
Deadline for W.A.C.E. Academy Scholarship is noon, May 15
Deadline for W.A.C.E. Economic Development Essentials is noon, May 22
Pat Clark-Villanueva of the Los Angeles Area Chamber elected to serve as 2013 SCACCE President

Pat Clark, Membership Manager, Los Angeles Area Chamber, 2013 SCACCE President.
Congratulations to the 2013 SCACCE Board of Officers and Directors.
President: Pat Clark-Villanueva, Los Angeles Area Chamber
President-Elect: Robert Spiegel, Greater Corona Valley Chamber
Secretary: Lisa Bailey, Irwindale Chamber
Treasurer: Toni Padron, Carlsbad Chamber
Vice President: Steven Rose, Culver City Chamber
Vice President: Kim Cousins, Lake Elsinore Chamber
Directors:
Leigh Nixon, Simi Valley Chamber
Diana Donovan, Encino Chamber
Tallia Hart, Irvine Chamber
Nancy Hoffman Vanyek, Greater San Fernando Valley Chamber
Sharon Wagner, Brea Chamber
Maureen Aldridge, Claremont Chamber
Theresa Harvey, Fullerton Chamber
Jeremy Harris, Garden Grove Chamber
Patrick Ellis, Murrieta Chamber
Thank you to Sonnie Faires for her great year as President and who has recently retired from the Upland Chamber and will be pursuing consulting opportunities. Thank you to Heidi Larkin-Reed of the Orange Chamber for her years of service as a board member and past president of SCACCE.
President: Pat Clark-Villanueva, Los Angeles Area Chamber
President-Elect: Robert Spiegel, Greater Corona Valley Chamber
Secretary: Lisa Bailey, Irwindale Chamber
Treasurer: Toni Padron, Carlsbad Chamber
Vice President: Steven Rose, Culver City Chamber
Vice President: Kim Cousins, Lake Elsinore Chamber
Directors:
Leigh Nixon, Simi Valley Chamber
Diana Donovan, Encino Chamber
Tallia Hart, Irvine Chamber
Nancy Hoffman Vanyek, Greater San Fernando Valley Chamber
Sharon Wagner, Brea Chamber
Maureen Aldridge, Claremont Chamber
Theresa Harvey, Fullerton Chamber
Jeremy Harris, Garden Grove Chamber
Patrick Ellis, Murrieta Chamber
Thank you to Sonnie Faires for her great year as President and who has recently retired from the Upland Chamber and will be pursuing consulting opportunities. Thank you to Heidi Larkin-Reed of the Orange Chamber for her years of service as a board member and past president of SCACCE.
SCACCE Presents: "Engaging a Chamber Member for Life - Effective Recruitment and Retention Strategies" - Friday, June 21 at the L.A. Area Chamber offices
The 2013 SCACCE “Engaging a Chamber Member for Life - Effective Recruitment and Retention Strategies" ” will return by popular demand on Friday, June 21 at the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce offices.
Highlights:
A dynamic and interactive full day workshop for chamber professionals:
• Best membership recruitment and retention strategies
• The importance of product development
• Marketing plan essentials
• Roundtable exchange on membership challenges and solutions
• Trends in chamber investment schedules
Who Should Attend: Everyone at a local chamber that is involved in the recruitment and retention of members.
Registration Fees: (Registration includes morning coffee, lunch and workshop materials).
SCACCE Member Chambers:
$55 per person (BEFORE June 1)
$65 per person (BEFORE June 10)
Non Member Chambers: $99 per person
ALL Registrations (AFTER June 10): $99 per person
Registration Deadline: June 14 (no refunds after June 10).
Register early and save money!
Highlights:
A dynamic and interactive full day workshop for chamber professionals:
• Best membership recruitment and retention strategies
• The importance of product development
• Marketing plan essentials
• Roundtable exchange on membership challenges and solutions
• Trends in chamber investment schedules
Who Should Attend: Everyone at a local chamber that is involved in the recruitment and retention of members.
Registration Fees: (Registration includes morning coffee, lunch and workshop materials).
SCACCE Member Chambers:
$55 per person (BEFORE June 1)
$65 per person (BEFORE June 10)
Non Member Chambers: $99 per person
ALL Registrations (AFTER June 10): $99 per person
Registration Deadline: June 14 (no refunds after June 10).
Register early and save money!
Popular Regional Idea Exchanges Return

Regional Idea Exchange at Carlsbad Chamber 2012.
Each year SCACCE sponsors the very popular Regional Idea Exchanges and they continue to be a huge success and resource for chamber professionals who attend.
Five regional idea exchanges will be held throughout the Southern California region in 2013. Average attendance at these quality sharing events is 15-25. The conversation centers on key trends and issues facing each chamber and the sharing of ideas and solutions is phenomenal. The scheduled Regional Idea Exchanges for 2013 are:
Friday, March 1 - Claremont region
Friday, June 7 - Fullerton Chamber
Wednesday, July 31 - Santa Monica Chamber
Friday, September 21 - Lake Elsinore Chamber
Thursday, November 15 - Palm Desert Chamber
Regional Idea Exchanges are held either in morning or afternoon for a 2-hour period and include lite snacks refreshments.
SCACCE members attend Regional Idea Exchanges at no cost (another fine benefit of SCACCE membership). There is a charge for non-SCACCE member local chambers that will be applied to their full membership if they join within 30-days of the Exchange.
Five regional idea exchanges will be held throughout the Southern California region in 2013. Average attendance at these quality sharing events is 15-25. The conversation centers on key trends and issues facing each chamber and the sharing of ideas and solutions is phenomenal. The scheduled Regional Idea Exchanges for 2013 are:
Friday, March 1 - Claremont region
Friday, June 7 - Fullerton Chamber
Wednesday, July 31 - Santa Monica Chamber
Friday, September 21 - Lake Elsinore Chamber
Thursday, November 15 - Palm Desert Chamber
Regional Idea Exchanges are held either in morning or afternoon for a 2-hour period and include lite snacks refreshments.
SCACCE members attend Regional Idea Exchanges at no cost (another fine benefit of SCACCE membership). There is a charge for non-SCACCE member local chambers that will be applied to their full membership if they join within 30-days of the Exchange.
Communications
SCACCE members will receive weekly updates, a quarterly E-newsletter as well as ongoing communications regarding information of value to Southern CA chamber executives. SCACCE will increase social media presence so that members have another avenue to network. Visit us on Twitter (www.twitter.com/scacceorg and Facebook (search for Southern California of Chamber of Commerce Executives)