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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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Government Affairs Council
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
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
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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 |
Ambassadors meeting at a local member restaurant, Seafood & Cones.
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Young Professionals
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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 |
YP Social at Malis.
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Comedy Night Committee
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This committee was formed to help plan this new fun event.
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 |
TACC's first Comedy Night at
The District Center For the Arts. |
Headliner Comedian Jimmy Cash on stage.
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Golf Committee
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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 |
Golf team from 2021 tournament.
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Ladies Golf Committee
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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 |
The Morton Hospital Team at the Ladies Golf Outing in 2022.
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Oktoberfest Committee
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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 PJ Leddy, Bristol County Savings Bank Erin Lombardo, Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro South Jenn Nolan, Quality Beverage April Reis, General Dynamics |
Stein holding contest at Oktoberfest in 2022 at Berkley Beer Company.
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Resource Groups
The Chamber's resource groups provide a forum for members to share resources, challenges and best practices.
If you are interested in joining a committee or resource group, please contact us.
- TACC Nonprofit Network
- HR Resource Group
If you are interested in joining a committee or resource group, please contact us.
