2026-2028 STCOC Board Application The mission of the South Tampa Chamber of Commerce is to provide a forum which connects members, enhances commerce and enriches the South Tampa community. Application Application Deadline is Sunday, August 31, 2025 at 11:00pm. Questions? To request additional information or to request a copy of the board handbook, conflict of interest, and commitment forms, please email ceo@southtampachamber.org. Duties of the Board of Directors * I agree. A Director’s responsibility is to design and ensure the successful implementation of programs and activities which benefit the Members of the organization. They are to represent the Chamber at public and private functions, become acquainted with current and prospective members and familiarize themselves with the interests of the community. Board of Directors Requirements * I agree. All members of the Board shall be Members, or representatives of Members, in good standing with the Chamber prior to their appointment, and shall so remain at all times during their tenure. The Board of Directors Requirements are estimated to be a commitment to the Chamber of approximately four (4) to six (6) hours per month. Term of Service * I agree. Each Director shall serve a three (3) year term, with the term commencing January 1st of the year immediately following his appointment and terminating December 31st, three (3) years thereafter. The board meets monthly (10) months of the year on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. A Director who is absent from three (3) regular meetings of the Board in any twelve (12) month period may be removed from the Board by a majority vote of the Board. Board Commitment * I agree. I commit that if selected to the board of the South Tampa Chamber, I am able to fulfill these requirements including to attend 10 in person board meetings per year and one full-day board retreat, and to positively represent the Chamber to the best of my abilities. New board members will be required to attend (1) Chamber 101 and a New Board Orientation with in the first 90 days of your board term. Additional Duties * I agree. Board members may be asked to perform additional duties based on the assessed needs of the Chamber which may include, assisting with member recruitment/retention, calling or emailing with members as part of our annual retention strategy, introduction of the Chamber to potential sponsors, attend events representing the Chamber, advocate on behalf of the Chamber. Confirmation of Approval to Serve * I agree. Please confirm that you are either the decision-maker for your company or that your employer supports your potential service on the board. If selected, you may be asked to provide written permission from your employer prior to the start of your board term. Applicant Information Title First Name * Last Name * Suffix Company Name * Email Address * Phone Number * Business Address Address Line 1 * Address Line 2 City * State * Select option... Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut DC Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming DC Zip/Postal Code * I am interested in participating in the following area(s). Please check all that apply. Member Recruitment Member Retention Fundraising/Sponsorships Advocacy Chamber Foundation Strategic Planning Finance Governance Young Professionals Education/Workforce Military Affairs Diversity, Equity & Inclusion What experience/qualifications do you think you would contribute to the Board of Directors? * Why do you wish to become a Board Member? * Please list your involvement in STCOC and leadership positions held. * Please list your professional/community involvement and leadership positions held. Do you currently serve on the board for any other organizations? Have you in the past? * In what areas could the South Tampa Chamber improve? Or what challenges do you think our community is facing? As a Board Member how can you help the Chamber to meet these goal(s)? * What else would you like us to know about you? What makes you unique? Tell us something about you that we can not google? *
