Ambassador Committee

Chair:  ​Clay Bock
Co-Chair:  Wendy Hu
Meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 12:00 p.m.
This is a subcommittee of the Membership Committee and is the Chamber “Welcoming Committee” that actively promotes the Garden Grove Chamber of Commerce in the business community, actively refer prospective members to the Chamber for follow up, and work with new Chamber members to connect them to the Chamber organization and with existing members in order to ensure their membership experience is a positive one.
Committee Members: Clay Bock, Wendy Hu, Mary Ann Bock, Jon Glant, Sarah Lacson, Pam Macneil, Sunny Ruvalcaba-Medel, Loretta Moody, Samantha Vargas McCullagh, Patrice Painter, Natalie Portillo, and Claudette Baldemor.

Business & Education Committee

Chair: Norman Kerechuk
Co-Chair: Myra Clarke
Meets the 3rd Friday of the month at 12:00 p.m.
This Committee develops programs to promote business in the City of Garden Grove. The Committee develops publications and information pieces that are distributed to the business community to inform and advise. Shall make recommendations to City Hall on ways to improve business climate. This Committee shall promote communications between the business community, local colleges and the Garden Grove Unified School District to enhance the understanding and inter-relationship between the schools and business. It shall develop and promote programs to encourage participation on the part of businesses to become involved in the educational process of future local leaders.
Committee Members: Norman Kerechuk, Myra Clarke, Corrine Allen, Megan Anspach, Shelly Blair, Julie Garcia,  Jon Glant, Merry Kim, Alicia Kruizenga, Dr. True McMahan, Sunny Ruvalcaba-Medel, Teresa Mercado-Cota, Christina Sepulveda, Mitch Siegel, Cindy Spindle, Erin Thomas, and Dr. Derek Vergara.

Community Affairs Committee

Chair: Mike Johnson
Co-Chair: Victoria Baaten

Meets the 3rd Thursday of the month at 9:00 a.m.
This Committee produces all the Main Chamber fundraising events as well as other Chamber events that take place in the community. The key events during the year are the State of the City Luncheon, GGCF/Chamber Golf Classic, Gala, and Bowling Tournament.
Committee Members: Mike Johnson, Victoria Baaten, Liviu Barna, Susie Clisson, Robert Emanuel, Jon Glant, Phillip Gonzales, Kit Gutierrez, J.J. Jauregui, Sarah Lacson, Pam Macneil, Paul Peng, Sunny Ruvalcaba-Medel, Dr. Evan Sands, and Claudette Baldemor.

Finance Committee

Chair: Jim DeMaio
Co-Chair: 
No meeting date set
This Committee produces monthly reports to Board of Directors of Chamber Finances and Annual Budget Report.
Committee Members: Jim DeMaio, Jon Glant, and Claudette Baldemor.

Government Affairs Committee

Chair: Dr. Les Malo
Co-Chair: Michael Johnson
Meets the 2nd Friday of the month at 7:30 a.m.
This Committee shall evaluate legislation, at all levels, and make recommendations to the Board of Directors to ascertain the Board’s position on all legislative matters. The Committee shall promote the business point of view and support issues that are good for the membership as a whole. Shall develop and implement programs that encourage economic growth and a strong business climate in the City, County, and State.
Committee Members: Dr. Les Malo, Michael Johnson, Alfonso Corona, Dave Barisic, Clay Bock, Jim DeMaio, Larry Dick, Sandra Ellis, Curtis Gibbs, Errol Giuliano, Jon Glant, Joe Hammer, John Holm, Norman Kerechuk, Russel J. LoBue, Teresa Mercado-Cota, Elaine Myers, Claudette Baldemor, and Sandy Thomas. Henry Rogers – Advocate.

Membership Committee

Chair: Stephanie Nguyen-Yu
Co-Chair: Van Nguyen Gordon
Meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 4:00 pm via Zoom
This committee oversees the Ambassador Committee and develops and implements programs to retain members, develop new members and increase membership participation. Evaluates and research dues structure and membership categories.
Committee Members: Stephanie Nguyen-Yu, Van Nguyen Gordan, Efrain Davalos, Jr., Robbie Furman, Jon Glant, Tim Ibrahim, Samantha Vargas McCullagh, Dr. True McMahan, Sunny Ruvalcaba-Medel, and Claudette Baldemor.

Social Media & Marketing Committee

Chair: Kit Gutierrez
Co-Chair: Robert Emanuel
Meets the 1st Monday of each month at 10:30 a.m.
This Committee develops and implements what social media outlets to promote the Chamber. The Committee shall come up with themes for our bi-annual magazine.
Committee Members: Kit Gutierrez, Robert Emanuel, Veronica Avila, Jon Glant, Cristal Gonzales, Andrew Perry, Sunny Ruvalcaba-Medel, and Claudette Baldemor.

Women’s Division Committee

Chair: Pam Macneil
Co-Chair: Sunny Ruvalcaba-Medel
Meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 9:00 a.m.
This committee supports the community in multiple ways which includes, but is not limited to: awarding scholarships annually to graduating GGUSD high school seniors who have plans to continue their education, funding beautification projects in our city (tree planting, mosaics, etc.), hosting the annual Silver Spoon Awards event where outstanding volunteers are honored from Garden Grove non-profit organizations. This committee hosts various fundraisers throughout the year and is self-sustaining to support and promote efforts that enrich the environment and/or lives of the citizens of Garden Grove.
Committee Members: Pam Macneil, Sunny Ruvalcaba-Medel, Sue Catlin, Susie Clisson, Barbara Lawrence, Carleen Leonard, Debbie Mahoney, Dr. True McMahan, Kathy O’Keefe, Janice Skelton, and Claudette Baldemor.