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GNMAA

The Membership Division's Committees

The Membership Division operates under the directives and guidance of our over 100 member volunteers.  Over time, these directives and initiatives have been shaped into three very focused committees.

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

Carolyn Edward, Co-Chair
Bloomingdale's

Patti Koehn, Co-Chair
Amalfi Hotel Chicago

Committee Information

  • Made up of a core group of volunteers
  • Focuses on recruitment and retention of members


Meeting Information

  • 1 meeting per month (First Tuesday of every month, unless it follows a holiday)
  • 1 hour, held at noon
  • Lunch is served


Benefits

  • Membership Connections are complimentary
  • Meeting new members to the association, and introducing them to your own business


Click here to sign up for the Membership Committee!


SALES AMBASSADOR COMMITTEE

Donna Dugo, Co-Chair
The Chicago Collection

Jean Tondelli, Co-Chair
Consultant

Committee Information

  • Sales-driven, self-motivated volunteers
  • Focused solely on recruitment of new members


Meeting Information

  • 1 time in early spring, 1 time in late fall
  • 30-day intensive recruitment process including Membership Connections, private meetings, GNMAA events and programs.


Benefits

  • Membership Connections are complementary
  • Meeting prospective members and introducing them to your business


Click here to sign up for the Sales Ambassador Committee!


MENTOR COMMITTEE

Cynthia Dirksen, Co-Chair
Spirit of Chicago Harbor Cruises

Kelly Ladesic, Co-Chair
Giordano's

Ellen Morse, Co-Chair
Ellen Morse Travel

Committee Information

  • Seasoned Volunteers
  • Focused solely on retention of new members by involving them with GNMAA committees, programs, events and other GNMAA benefits.


Meeting Information

  • 1 meeting per quarter
  • Each mentorship lasts as long as 6 months


Benefits

  • Membership Connections are complementary
  • Meeting new members and introducing them to your business


Email Katie for more information about the Mentor Committee at klippert@gnmaa.com.