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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.
Most committees meet monthly for an hour, with additional time occasionally spent overseeing committee projects. If you are interested in joining a committee, email info@tauntonareachamber.org.
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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

Karm-Syndia Augustin, KatieJodly LLC
​Jamie Gagnier, Engayge

Mary O'Brien, The Shamrock Group - United Realty​
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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TACC staff, Ambassadors, and local officials celebrate the re-opening of Anchor Barre Fitness & Wellness Studio with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

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, Chairperson

Rashaud Garner, Platinum City Gaming
​Rob Hansen, Commonwealth Alternative Care

Erin Lombardo, Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro South
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Nelson Tavares and Rashaud Garner helped deliver warm winter gear collected at the January social held at Berkley Beer Co.

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
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Jennifer Oldfield, loanDepot
Kris Silva, Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce
Kelsey Tabela-Baxter, Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South
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Register on Events page.
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
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Chris Coute, Brownstone Realty Group
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
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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
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Lisa DeMelo, Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce
Debbie Dutra, The Lopes Companies
​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
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If you are interested in joining a committee or resource group, please contact us. 
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