Sports Commission
Committees - Roles & Responsibilities

Community Relations Committee
Chair: Kelly Sujka
Committee Members: Ed Schaffer, Gwen Russell
Responsibilties & Roles: Develop a PowerPoint Presentation for Village / Park District Presentations
Work on Sports Commission Press Release Ideas / Details
Develop Relationships with Local High Schools, Venues, and Park Districts

New Facility Development Committee
Chair: John Wilson
Committee Members: John Wilson, John Curran, Mike Leonard
Responsibilties & Roles: Develop a Targeted / Dream List of What the Chicago Southland Needs for Sporting Facilties
Work Hand-in-Hand with the CSCVB on any Potential New Sporting Facilities
Develop Relationships with Business Leaders and Developers

Volunteer Committee
Committee Members: Bob Fairbank, Tom Sheridan
Responsibilties & Roles: Develop a Targeted List of Volunteers for Various Sporting Events
Work with Booster Clubs, Parks & Recs, and other Southland Associations to Solicit Volunteers
Develop an Action Plan for Coordinating / Contacting Volunteers When Needed

New Business Development Committee
Chair: Kevin King
Committee Members: Kevin King, Tom Sheridan
Responsibilties & Roles: Develop a Targeted List of Sports / Niche Market Events for the CSCVB to Pursue
Work with the CSCVB's Sports Marketing Executive on Upcoming / Outstanding Bids
Develop an Action Plan to Reach Southland Residents About "Bringing Their Events Home"
Work with Local Events to Enhance Attendance / Room Nights (Making Larger Events)

Sponsorship Committee
Chair: Branko Ilic
Responsibilties & Roles: Develop a Targeted List of Businesses to Pursue for Sports Commission Sponsorship
Work with the CSCVB to Enhance and Execute the Sponsorship Program
Develop an Action Plan with the New Business Development Committee for Funds Usage

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