ALIVE AFTER FIVE® COMMITTEE
CHAIRPERSON: Maria Scheuring
Alive After Five® is the Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce’s Thursday night summer event. Its main purpose is to promote Patchogue and showcase our many restaurants and businesses by offering vendor space to our members, as well as potential members. We offer several stages featuring local bands, outdoor and indoor dining at our restaurants, informational booths, and themed events. For more information, visit www.AliveAfterFive.com
ANNUAL INSTALLATION DINNER COMMITTEE
CHAIRPERSONS: Lori Belmonte
The Annual Installation Dinner Committee is responsible for the planning and coordination of installing our new slate of officers and executive directors. Each year, the Committee decides on a theme and nominates an honoree for the dinner, as well as the J.P Spirit Award, which is given to an individual who exemplifies commitment, service and spirit to the Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce. This is the night we formally welcome in new members and board members, giving recognition to those who have dedicated their time and service to the Chamber.
BYLAWS COMMITTEE
CHAIRPERSON: Harold Trabold, Dranitzke, Lechtrecker Trabold & Johnson
The function of this Committee is to review and recommend revisions to the Chamber Bylaws and propose these revisions to the Board of Directors when necessary.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
CHAIRPERSON: Harold Trabold, Dranitzke, Lechtrecker Trabold & Johnson
The Finance Committee develops the proposed financial budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
LATINO LEADERSHIP COUNCIL OF PATCHOGUE
CHAIRPERSON: Emily Alvarado, El Matador Restaurant
Patchogue is thankful to be a very diverse community including a large Hispanic population. This committee is meant to bring all the Hispanic business leaders together and be better presented within our Chamber.Learn More
MARKETING COMMITTEE
CHAIRPERSON: Sarah LaValle, Simple Sweet Sites
The Marketing Committee publicizes the efforts and events of the Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce, Inc through press releases, print and radio advertising, social media and media alerts. The Marketing Committee manages the Chamber’s presence on Facebook and Twitter through the official accounts for the Chamber and its events. A subcommittee of the Marketing Committee focuses on the Chamber’s website (www.Patchogue.com) and works to keep the site current, navigable and accurate.
MIDNIGHT ON MAIN ST. COMMITTEE
CHAIRPERSON: Gerry Crean, Civic Member
This committee organizes our Annual New Year’s Ece Celebration. For more information, visit www.MidnightonMainSt.com.
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NETWORKING COMMITTEE
CHAIRPERSON: Tiffany Rivera, Stretch Long Island
The Networking Committee is responsible for planning the Chamber’s monthly networking and general meetings. These functions are important events for promoting your business and services—the place where new and essential business contacts can be made.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
CHAIRPERSON: Rotates year to year
This Committee membership will change each year, as per out by-laws, to make recommendations on a slate of candidates for our Executive Committee and Board of Directors presented for a vote at our annual meeting in September.
NON-PROFIT COMMITTEE
CHAIRPERSON: Karen Drago, Jefferson’s Ferry
All our non-profit members ae invited to collaborate on events and activities meant to highlight all the wonderful services our non-profit organizations provide our community
RESTAURANT COMMITTEE
CHAIRPERSONS: Jayme Bonnano, The Tap Room and Rob Delgoirno, Whiskey Neat
This committee develops, markets, and promotes strategies for the restaurants in the Greater Patchogue area.
RETAIL COMMITTEE
CHAIRPERSONS: James Deile-Stien, Patch Print Ship & More, and Merav Shiloni, Thred
Gathering of our Chamber Retail businesses that plan and run numerous promotions to highlight our vibrant and historic shopping opportunities.
RIVERFRONT COMMITTEE
CHAIRPERSON: Michele LaMartina, Harbor Crab
This Committee arranges for all riverfront activities such as the Blessing of the Fleet on the Patchogue River, an annual tradition to open up the summer season on the water.
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS OF PATCHOGUE
CHAIRPERSON: Stephen King, Realty Connect, USA
This organization in our Chamber is designed to harness the energy and excitement from our younger generation of future leaders. There is no age limit to be part of this networking group and the young and young at heart are welcome to join.
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FAMILY FUN EVENTS
CHAIRPERSON: Mike Cirigliano, Cirigliano Agency
This a committee of numerous community organizations led by the Chamber and includes representatives of Patchogue-Medford Library; Patchogue Youth & Community Services; Patchogue Arts Council; Patchogue YMCA; Think Big Theatre and GiGi’s Playhouse. They run numerous family-oriented events including Circus On Main and Winter Wonderland Street Festivals.
PATCHOGUE PRIDE COMMITTEE
CHAIRPERSON: James & Ron Diele-Stein, Patch Print Ship & More and Ariana Castelli, Locale Gastro Bar & Pizzette
This committee was formed to organize the Annual Patchogue Pride Parade, but also includes events and activities in support of LGBTQ+ members of our community.
REAL ESTATE COMMITTEE
CHAIRPERSON: Kyle Kelly, REAL Real Estate (kkellyny@gmail.com)
A Committee of our Chamber’s Real Estate members that collaborates on activities and events to promote and attract new residents and businesses to come to Patchogue.
INSURANCE & FINACIALSERVICES
CHAIRPERSON: Greg & Jillian Mehrhoff, Plan it Insurance/State Farm
A Committee of our Chamber’s Insurance & Financial Services Businesses. They are also the Committee that is our liaisons to St. Joseph University and collaborations we do with them.