Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce Committees

Agriculture

Todd Solem, Chairman
Mike Renner, Board Representative
Committee Members: Troy Bargmann, Paul Belzer, Joe Blakenship, Troy Bosch, Jared Bullinger, Ed Cuskelly, Curt Glasoe, Travis Hande, Leonard Hibl, Janet Johanson,  Jerry Larson, Tim Lindemann, Dale Luhman, Phyllis Oakland, Kris Ringwall, Leon Kristianson, Todd Solem, Peter Solemsaas, Toby Stroh and Mary Urlacher.

• Meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 8 a.m.

The mission of the Agriculture Committee is to increase awareness and to promote the importance of production agriculture in southwest North Dakota. Activities include the West River Livestock Show, Ag Calendar, Bull Days Showcase, 4-H Picnic, Research Center Field Days Ag Barbecue, Ag Week Luncheon and youth activities and educational activities.

Airport Promotions

Matt Remynse, Chairman 
   Troy Bosch, Board Representative
Committee Members: Terri Thiel, Craig Steve, Laurie Roller, Tom Reichert, Shirley Dukart, Pat Giese, Kevin Thompson and Jon Frantsvog.

• Meets 3rd Thursday of the month at 7 a.m.

The mission of the Airport Promotions Committee is to promote the Dickinson Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport to area residents. This includes promoting commerce through the air service provider, commercial airlines, airport improvements, and any business entity that would want to locate at the airport. The Chamber Airport Promotions Committee works in cooperation with the Dickinson Airport Authority. Activities include "Planes on the Prairie," working to enhance commercial air service and to plan various airport promotions.

Ambassadors & Membership

Dream O'Brien, Chairman
Blaine Stockert, Board Representative
Committee Members: Amy Beck, Patti Conlon, Darcy Dalmer, Mary Jane Ehrmantraut, Renne Erickson, Jill Gregorie,  Jeff Kallenbach, Chris Klaman, Kyle Klein, Susie Lefor, Stacy Ludwig, Andy Muckle, Keith Kilbur, Jeff Reisenauer, Becky Ruthenbeck, Justin Saylor, Cindy Schmidt, Cindy Stickel, Teri Lyn Steckler, Jared Erie, Anthony Kleinwaechter, Blaine Stockert and Tom Welder.

• Meets 3rd Friday of every month at 8 a.m.

The mission of the Ambassadors Committee is to promote and welcome new and growing businesses in the Dickinson area and to provide community information to new and expanding businesses. It also serves to maintain and grow membership in the chamber.  Activities include ribbon cuttings, Sampling of Sicily, Hometown Pride Awards and other special projects.

Board of Directors

Lee Dire, President
Blaine Stockert, Vice-President
Klint Sickler, Treasurer
Directors: Troy Bosch, Dan Dasovick, Ray Ann Kilen, Leon Kristianson, Mary Nathan Bouray, Elaine Myran, Dan Dasovick, Klint Sickler and Deb Nelson.

• Meets 4th Thursday of the month at 4:00 p.m.

The Board of Directors is vested with the governing and policy making responsibilities of the Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce. It also controls its property and finances. It adopts rules, regulations and by-laws consistent with the purpose of the Chamber.

Education

Patrick Glashan, Chairman
Chris Klaman, Board Representative
Committee Members: Dan Conner, Ron Dockter, Kelly Koppinger, Paul Stremick, Vince Reep, Marty Odermann-Gardner, Joleen Praus, and Colleen Rodakowski.

• Meets 4th Tuesday of the month at 4 p.m.

The mission of the Education Committee is to cultivate healthy relationships between business and education for the Dickinson area and southwestern North Dakota. Activities include Educator-Business Awards, New Educators' Breakfast, and Teacher Appreciation Week.

Governmental Affairs

Todd Otto, Chairman
Deb Nelson, Board Representative
Committee Members: Lydia Camp, Ken Dukart, David Meier, Greg Sund, Jason Hansen, Merry Johnston, Dana Rivinius, Linda Steve, and Bruce Dolezal.

• Meets 2nd Thursday of the month at 4 p.m.

The mission of the Governmental Affairs Committee is to promote and provide a forum for an open dialogue between government, business, education and the community for the Dickinson area and southwest North Dakota. Activities include Candidate Forums, Legislative Forums, Southwest Night at the Legislature, and Community Award nominations.

Marketing 

 Klint Sickler, Marketing Chairman & Board Representative 
Committee Members: Chris Klaman, Klint Sickler, Heidi Krank, Carter Heiser,  Carrie Elkin, Cheryl Templeton, Tom Fath

• Meets the 3rd Thursday of the month at 8:00 a.m.

The mission of the Marketing Committee is to promote the Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce, its goals, and its successes to the Dickinson area and southwestern North Dakota.   Activities include developing graphic design standards for the chamber, new website development and collateral materials.

 Military Affairs

Steve Schneider, Chairman            Ray Ann Kilen, Board Representative

Committee Members: Brian Benesh, Scott Decker, Bruce Dolezal, Jerry Galloway, Keith Kilber, Pete Kuchenski, Mike Riesinger, Clarence Storseth, Sgt. Andrew Nelson, Sgt. Brian Schmoker

• Meets 1st Monday of the month at 4 p.m. in the months of September, October, November, March, April and May

The mission of the Military Affairs Committee is the promote and celebrate active and inactive members of the United States Armed Forces in the Dickinson area and southwest North Dakota. Activities include the Armed Forces Day luncheon and hosting special events on Memorial Day and Veterans Day.

Promotions & Retail

Audrey Zins, Chairman        Elaine Myran, Board Representative
Committee Members:  Lynette Heidecker,  Amanda Ortmeir, Mary Massad,  Connie Christensen, Ryan Miller, and Lorrie Nantt

• Meets 1st Tuesday of the month at Noon

The mission of the Promotions/Retail Committee is to promote the chamber, business in Dickinson, the community of Dickinson and southwestern North Dakota. It is also charged with sponsoring events that encourage area residents to shop in Dickinson and that improve the quality of life in our community. Activities include Shop Dickinson Campaign, Chamber Bucks, Chamberize After Five, Denim Days and the Dickinson Christmas Extravaganza.

3on3 Hoopfest

Blaine Stockert and Lynn Andres, Co-Chairmen
Committee Members:  Bill Bemman, Bill Hall, Gwen Hall, Lynn Hill, Tim Loegering, Tim Priebe, and Pam Weidner.

 The 3on3 Hoopfest is an event in which the chamber shares the revenue with the Dollars for Scholars program. The event is held the last weekend in April or the first weekend in May.