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Join a committee and get involved at the Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce.

Interested in a committee? For more details, call 580.355.3541 or submit a committee information request form.

Annual Banquet Committee

Recognizing Outstanding Contributions from Our Volunteers

One of the Chamber’s biggest events of the year, our Annual Banquet is where we recognize the outstanding contributions that our volunteers have made to this community. A wrap-up of the previous year is given by the outgoing chair and a vision of the future is given by the incoming chair. Awards are given out for Small Business Person of the Year, Small Business Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Small Business Family Owned Business of the Year, Community Spirit, Shelia O. Lee Volunteer of the Year, Redcoat Rookie and Redcoat of the Year.

Committee Members

Natasha Klugmann

Benne Brewer

Jordan Herbert

Shelly Fields

Angela Spradlin

Carrie Paye

Jim Horinek

Laci Kavanagh

 

Armed Forces Day Committee

Celebrating the Armed Forces

The Armed Forces Day Committee plays a major role in the planning and the execution of the annual Armed Forces Day parade and luncheon. This is a signature event for the Lawton Fort Sill. This event is a way for the community to pay tribute to both the active and retired military.

Staff Liason: Natasha Klugmann 

CVB Advisory Council

A Vital Part of Tourism in Lawton Fort Sill

This group is made up of 13 voting members, which includes 6 hoteliers, 2 representatives of existing tourism committees (Ag, Sports and Tourism) and the chair, Carrie Paye. This group meets monthly to oversee the tourism program.

The duties for the CVB Advisory Council includes: provides oversight of Convention and Visitors Bureau, reviews funding request and makes recommendations to the Executive Committee, helps recruit new events, and advises the CVB on the direction they should be taking.

Chairperson: Brandi Thomas

Staff Contact: Natasha Klugmann

Finance Committee

Serve as over-site for physical responsibilities over all financials to include budget.

Chairperson: Rusty Taylor

Lawton Youth Sports Authority

Passionate About Sports?

If you are passionate about sports and the Lawton Fort Sill community this is the committee for you! This action group meets as needed and is chaired by Reginald Seaton. Over the years they have successfully brought sporting events such as National ASA/USA softball tournaments, large scale basketball tournaments, archery events, and volleyball tournaments. The main goal of this group is to enhance tourism through sports.

Staff Contact: Natasha Klugmann

Membership Committee

Are you passionate about the Chamber’s mission?

Are you an advocate of your own personal Chamber story? You could greatly help share the Chamber’s value by serving on the Membership Committee!

What are the benefits to you?
  1. Extended networking w/ other leaders who share in your passion
  2. First opportunity to network w/ new Chamber members as they join
  3. Developmental opportunity in preparation for advanced volunteer leadership at the Chamber
Core Operations
  • Serves as the official volunteer group responsible for providing support to the Membership Program by assessing current membership benefits and providing recommendations to enhance value added services to members.
  • Reviews monthly membership sales report prior to Exec & Board meetings
  • Assists with welcoming new members by providing welcome visits and/or calls.
  • Assists with planning new member welcome events, i.e. (2) New Member Receptions per year or the bi-monthly Chamber 101.
  • When applicable, assists with coordinating Membership Campaigns
  • Most importantly, while out in public, serves as an advocate of Chamber Membership
Committee Members

Chair-Person- Bernita Taylor

Staff Liason: Brad Winfree

Military Affairs Committee

Working to Recognize Leadership on Fort Sill

This group is responsible for implementing social activities which recognize the Fort Sill Leadership. Programs include Hail & Farewells and other receptions for the Fort Sill Command Group. Only Military Affairs members are invited. Members are responsible for all expenses incurred by the committee.

Chairman: Jayson Sims 

Staff Liason: Jamie Southerland 

Redcoat Ambassadors

Why Should You be a Redcoat Ambassador?

The first question should really be what is a Lawton Redcoat Ambassador? We are ambassadors to the Lawton Fort Sill Community, promoting businesses and supporting the Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce in a multitude of functions.

  • You actually learn what the Chamber does, benefits of being a Chamber member, and how being a member affects your business.
  • You support your community, through your participation in Chamber activities.
Networking
  • You see new businesses coming into our community, meet them during ribbon cuttings, and foster a new relationship among the Chamber Membership, which can assist in networking you and your business.
  • You promote your brand, by merely participating in Chamber events.
  • Learn to improve your marketing and business techniques through the successes of others.
  • Provide an invaluable service as an interface between the Chamber and businesses scheduled for retention at 120 days out of membership retention.
  • Work and play with likeminded folks who have experience as a Redcoat Ambassador.

Chairman: Robert McClain

Staff Liason: Jamie Southerland 

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Supporting Our Heros

To promote the unity between Lawton businesses and Fort Sill Soldiers.