AMBASSADOR MEMBERSHIP

• MACC Ambassadors must be affiliated with a Chamber business member in good standing.
• Prospective Ambassadors are expected to show ongoing engagement through regular attendance and active participation in Chamber events prior to being considered for ambassadorship.
• When serving at Chamber events, Ambassadors are expected to act in their official volunteer role, with the focus on supporting the mission of the Chamber and its members ahead of personal business interests.
• Only up to two representatives per Chamber member location shall be considered for ambassador membership.
• MACC Ambassador membership can only result from an invitation from the Chamber President & CEO and Ambassador Chair. Applications may be made to the President & CEO.
• Annual Ambassador Dues will be $75 due in July of each year.

MACC AMBASSADOR DUTIES

• To attend ribbon cuttings, welcome new member gatherings, groundbreakings, and grand openings
• To deliver new member decals and fill out new member postcards.
• To attend all Ambassador meetings.
• To volunteer at one annual Chamber event per year (e.g. greeter, floater, set up, break down).
• To provide or secure one door prize for an annual Chamber event per year.
• To represent the Millbrook Area Chamber of Commerce with dignity and respect both inside and outside of Chamber duties.

ATTENDANCE

• All Ambassadors are asked to attend Chamber events.
• Ambassador meetings are held the 4^th Wednesday of each month at Millbrook Presbyterian Church.
• Each Ambassador is responsible for providing breakfast once per year, either on your own or in partnership with another Ambassador.
• Absence from 2 meetings per year without an excuse deemed valid shall be construed as a resignation. 4 excused absences per year will also constitute a resignation unless cleared by the President & CEO. Absences must be submitted to the President & CEO or Membership Coordinator in advance of meetings to be excused.

TERMS OF SERVICE

• The MACC Ambassadorship is a one-year appointment, subject to annual review and renewal following the April 1st deadline for application.
• MACC Ambassadors may not serve on the Board of Directors for any other Chamber during their MACC Ambassadorship.
• With the exception of the Chair, MACC Ambassadors may not serve on the MACC Board of Directors during their Ambassadorship.
• MACC Ambassadors must be employed by a Chamber member in good standing to remain an ambassador.
• MACC Ambassadors serving as ambassadors of other chambers may not represent any other chamber when attending Millbrook events.

RESIGNATIONS

• Resignations must be made in writing and submitted to the President & CEO.

DRESS CODE

• Business attire is required for all ribbon cuttings, welcome new member gatherings, ground breakings, grand openings, and luncheons.
• Ambassador name tags are issued with the ambassador’s company name printed. When serving in an official MACC capacity at events, only the MACC-issued name tag may be worn.

SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY

All MACC volunteers and staff are prohibited from the following activities online:

• Making disparaging statements about MACC or its members
• Engaging in inappropriate communications about MACC or its members
• Using the MACC logo to denigrate people or causes

Additionally, all MACC volunteers and staff are expected to conduct themselves in the following manner:

• Be authentic about who you are.
• Clarify that your opinions are your own.
• Have respect and humility in all communications.
• Use good judgement in sharing or passing along information.
• Maintain awareness that what you say is permanent and can affect your reputation.

RECOGNITION

MACC Ambassadors will have the opportunity to be recognized for their efforts each quarter and fiscal year. This is determined by a point allocation system (shown below) which is tracked by the Ambassador Chair, President & CEO, and Membership Coordinator.

• Ambassador Meeting Attendance – 1 Point
• Like, comment on, and share Chamber Facebook post – 1 Point
• Attendance at Events (i.e. Morning or Evening Brew, Business of the Year Awards, Giving Luncheon, Golf Scramble, SOAR Women’s Conference, etc.) – 2 Points
• Provide or secure a door prize, donated item, or SWAG items for use at Events or Recognition Ceremonies (beyond the required 1 door prize per year) –  3 Points
• Attendance at Ribbon Cutting, Groundbreaking, or Welcome New Member Gathering – 4 Points
• Deliver new member welcome decal & fill out new member postcard – 5 Points
• Volunteer at Chamber Events (beyond the required 1 event per year) – 12 Points
• Referring chamber members. Only referrals submitted prior to joining will be eligible. See attached sample referral form for more details – 15 points