Committees
We create committees to help break down big issues and tackle them in small, focused groups. If you are interested in volunteering with a committee, please reach out to the committee chair or contact the chamber office. Below are our current committees.
Community Development Committee
Charged with the development of a community plan for the Running Springs area.
Community Development Committee Members
This year’s Chair: Steve Peter.
Kevin Somes
Connected Businesses
Individual
Cathy Clemens
Connected Businesses
Cathy Clemens
Steven Peter
Connected Businesses
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Jordan Zarate
Connected Businesses
Digital Mountaineers, LLC.
Election Committee (Ad Hoc)
The Election Committee is charged with overseeing the chamber’s annual election of the board of directors. This is an ad hoc committee of members that is chosen based on who is not up for reelection. This committee is typically formed at our July board meeting.
Election Committee (Ad Hoc) Members
This year’s Chair: Bev Brown.
Farmers Market Committee
This committee is charged with overseeing the chamber’s largest event: The Running Springs Farmers Market & Artisan Faire. If you’d like to know how this event has run for over a decade, reach out to the Farmers Market Committee.
Farmers Market Committee Members
Bev Brown
Connected Businesses
Rim Nordic Ski Area, Inc
Kevin Somes
Connected Businesses
Individual
Kalee Chapman
Connected Businesses
Pali Institute
Cathy Clemens
Connected Businesses
Cathy Clemens
Dean Langley
Connected Businesses
MCA: Mountain Community Alliance
Government Affairs Committee
If you’re curious to know what’s going on across the Rim, this is the place to be. At the Government Affairs Committee, the following organizations & offices are often represented:
Local Government and Agencies
- US Forest Service (USFS)
- CalFire
- San Bernardino County Fire
- California Highway Patrol (CHP)
- Twin Peaks Sheriff (San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department)
- South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD)
- Rim of the World Unified School District (ROWUSD)
- Rim of the World Recreation and Parks District
- Lake Arrowhead Community Services District (LACSD)
- Crestline-Lake Arrowhead Water Agency (CLAWA)
Offices of Elected Officials
Chambers of Commerce
Government Affairs Committee Members
Kevin Somes
Connected Businesses
Individual
Jordan Zarate
Connected Businesses
Digital Mountaineers, LLC.
Events Committee
Events & Holidays Committee Members
This year’s Co-Chairs: Becky Morgan, Kalee Chapman.
Kevin Somes
Connected Businesses
Individual
Becky Morgan
Connected Businesses
Havenwood
Jenny Hueter
Connected Businesses
Rim of the World Recreation & Park Dist.
Kalee Chapman
Connected Businesses
Pali Institute
Susan Lopez
Connected Businesses
Lilleberg Museum at Green Valley Community Center
Steven Peter
Connected Businesses
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Marketing Committee
The committee to come to if you have ideas on how to market the Running Springs Area. Come on out to this committee meeting that meets regularly.
Marketing Committee Members
This year’s Chair: Kevin Somes.
Bev Brown
Connected Businesses
Rim Nordic Ski Area, Inc
Kevin Somes
Connected Businesses
Individual
Becky Morgan
Connected Businesses
Havenwood
Jenny Hueter
Connected Businesses
Rim of the World Recreation & Park Dist.
Cathy Clemens
Connected Businesses
Cathy Clemens
Dean Langley
Connected Businesses
MCA: Mountain Community Alliance
Susan Lopez
Connected Businesses
Lilleberg Museum at Green Valley Community Center
Steven Peter
Connected Businesses
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Lynette Eastwood
Connected Businesses
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Membership Committee
Our membership committee works hard to deliver membership benefits to all current members while promoting the value of membership to non-members. This includes Mixers and Ribbon Cutting Events.
Membership Committee Members
This year’s Chair: Sherry Bridgeford.
Becky Morgan
Connected Businesses
Havenwood
Vickey England
Connected Businesses
Mt. Calvary Kid’s Corner Preschool
Sherry Bridgeford
Connected Businesses
The Running Springs Area Golden Oaks
Installation Dinner/Award Recognition Committee
Our Annual Installation Dinner is one of our top fundraisers for the chamber, featuring a silent auction and delicious, catered dinner. This committee also doesn’t seek recognition but seeks to recognize those that serve our community. Every year, the this committee solicits and vets nominations made by community members. At the Annual Installation Dinner, honorees are announced and awarded with a plaque.
Installation Dinner/Award Recognition Committee Members
This year’s Chair: Bev Brown.
Bev Brown
Connected Businesses
Rim Nordic Ski Area, Inc
Kevin Somes
Connected Businesses
Individual
Sherry Bridgeford
Connected Businesses
The Running Springs Area Golden Oaks
Jordan Zarate
Connected Businesses
Digital Mountaineers, LLC.
Mountain Top Days Committee
Mountain Top Days Committee Members
This year’s Chair: Sherry Bridgeford.
This year’s Event Manager: Steve Peter.
Bev Brown
Connected Businesses
Rim Nordic Ski Area, Inc
Kevin Somes
Connected Businesses
Individual
Jenny Hueter
Connected Businesses
Rim of the World Recreation & Park Dist.
Vickey England
Connected Businesses
Mt. Calvary Kid’s Corner Preschool
Sherry Bridgeford
Connected Businesses
The Running Springs Area Golden Oaks
Kalee Chapman
Connected Businesses
Pali Institute
Cathy Clemens
Connected Businesses
Cathy Clemens
Dean Langley
Connected Businesses
MCA: Mountain Community Alliance
Steven Peter
Connected Businesses
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