One of our long-standing committees, the Military Appreciation Committee, works with our local military installations to foster a relationship between the business community and Armed Forces. Working to encourage a strong local economy, the Military Appreciation Committee oversaw the creation two successful programs. The Welcome Heroes Program provided a gift to returning soldiers collected from local businesses. The on-going Military Discount Program provides a discount to military personnel and their families, and merchants benefit from the increased business.

An ongoing focus of the Military Appreciation Committee is the Military Appreciation Dinner, an annual awards dinner honoring enlisted service personnel and their families.

The Mission of the Military Appreciation Committee is, to develop positive and productive interaction between the business community and the local military installations to facilitate the business community’s total support for our local military members, their families, and their mission.

Chair: Marissa Vanderwyck

Meets: 1^st Thursday, 8:00 a.m.

If you are interested in joining the Military Appreciation Committee or attending a meeting, please contact the office at (805) 983-6118.