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Committees & Resource Groups

To make the most out of your TACC membership, we strongly encourage you to join a committee. Members gain valuable exposure and opportunities as participants, while contributing their time and talent to help the TACC with its mission. If you are interested in joining a committee, email info@tauntonareachamber.org.
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The Taunton Area Chamber is fully committed to being engaged on the local, state, and federal level and has established a Government Affairs Council to focus on this vital aspect of our services. At this time, it is not the intention of the Government Affairs Council/TACC to weigh in on ballot questions. 

Current members are: 
Mary Ellen DeFrias, GATRA, Chairperson
Michael Cancilliere, CO-OP
Phil Duarte, Freshly Baked
Peter Daly, People Incorporated
Corinne King, GTR Proto Plus
Tracy Schonhoff, Taunton Federal Credit Union
Cynthia Sierra, Manet Community Health Center

Ambassadors

We want to make sure all members are aware of the benefits TACC offers. Members of this committee are paired with new members and act as liaisons for the TACC. Ambassadors also assist with registration and set up at events.  

Current Ambassadors are: 
Jenn Nolan, Quality Beverage, Chairperson
​Rudy Founds, Engayge

​Jamie Gagnier, Engayge
Patricia Juba, 
A Life Worth Living, Corp.
Julie Masci, Morton Hospital
Mary O'Brien, RE/MAX Platinum
Jennifer Oldfield, loanDepot

Dick Shafer, Shafer Development Services
Kristen Sparks, Relaxation Works
Tom Talbot, First Citizens' Federal Credit Union
Jackie Theis, Bristol County Savings Bank

Abby Vasconcellos, WIN Waste Innovations
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Ambassadors meeting at a local member restaurant, Seafood & Cones.

Young Professionals

Comprised of area young professionals aged 21 to 39, this committee coordinates events and programs designed to broaden the professional network and opportunities for young workers. 

Current committee members include:
Nelson Tavares, Taunton Federal Credit Union, Co-Chairperson
Erin Lombardo, Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro South, Co-Chairperson
Chris Alves, Bristol County Savings Bank

Elizabeth LaBrecque, Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce
​PJ Leddy, Bristol County Savings Bank
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YP Social at Malis.

Comedy Night Committee

This committee was formed to help plan this new fun event. 
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Current committee members include:
Peter Daley, People Incorporated
Lisa DeMelo, Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce
Debbie Dutra, The Lopes Companies​
Jennifer Oldfield, loanDepot

Kris Silva, Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce
Kelsey Tabela-Baxter, Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South
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​TACC's first Comedy Night at
​The District Center For the Arts.
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Headliner Comedian Jimmy Cash on stage.
Golf Committee
The Annual Golf Tournament is our largest fundraising event that helps raise money for the Charles E. Volkmann Scholarship Fund. This committee assists in planning the event, recruiting golfers,  and acquiring sponsors and prizes. 

Current committee members include:
Ryan Prophett, Prophett Law Office, Chairperson​​
Lisa DeMelo, Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce
John Moran, Bluestone Bank
Jenn Nolan, Quality Beverage
Joe Norte, Premier Construction
April Reis, General Dynamics
Kris Silva, Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce
​Jeff Viall, Bristol County Savings Bank
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Golf team from 2021 tournament.

Ladies Golf Committee
For the past several years, we have partnered with the Cranberry Country Chamber to hold the Annual Diamonds in the Ruff Ladies Golf Outing. This committee works together to help plan this event and recruit golfers, sponsors, and raffle prize donations. 

Current committee members include:
Lisa DeMelo, Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce, Chairperson​
Amy Briggs, Bristol County Savings Bank
Kristi Cornuet, TM Ryder 
Pam Dziura, Cranberry Country Chamber of Commerce
Debbie Dutra, The Lopes Companies
Valerie Glynn, Cranberry Country Chamber of Commerce
Paula Lopes, RE/MAX
Kristen McDonough, First Citizens' Federal Credit Union
Jeanne Quinn, Silvia & Quinn, PC
​Kris Silva, Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce
Carol Sullivan, Carol Sullivan Real Estate
Jackie Theis, Bristol County Savings Bank
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The Morton Hospital Team at the Ladies Golf Outing in 2022.
Oktoberfest Committee
This committee assists with planning and volunteering for this fun annual event. 

Current committee members include:
Kris Silva, Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce, Chairperson​
Lisa DeMelo, Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce
Debbie Dutra, The Lopes Companies
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​PJ Leddy, Bristol County Savings Bank
​Erin Lombardo, Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro South
Jenn Nolan, Quality Beverage
​April Reis, General Dynamics
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Stein holding contest at Oktoberfest in 2022 at Berkley Beer Company.
Resource Groups
The Chamber's resource groups provide a forum for members to share resources, challenges and best practices. 
  • TACC Nonprofit Network
  • HR Resource Group

If you are interested in joining a committee or resource group, please contact us. 
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