CHAMPS Committees

The vital work of CHAMPS is done by its various committees. Participation is open to all members and, indeed, it is the collective effort and contribution of CHAMPS members working together on committees that make a significant difference - from brainstorming new ways to market the community, to planning gatherings, to finding common solutions to mutual business problems.

Board Development Committee

Martha Huizenga, Chair

The Board Development Committee shall be comprised of one (1) past president of the Association, the current President and one (1) member of the Board of Directors who will act as Committee Chair. The responsibility of the Committee shall be to identify, recruit and recommend new Director candidates to fill vacancies and the expired terms of Board members. The Committee shall also nominate officers for election by the Association at the annual meeting of the Association. The Committee shall also be responsible for recommending to the Board the removal of Board members who have not met their minimum attendance obligations, and the Committee shall also implement the decisions of the Board with respect to such members.

Membership Committee

Robrette Vaden, Chair

The CHAMPS Membership Services Committee will provide programs and benefits that will both increase and retain membership in the Association and increase the value of membership to all members. The Committee will review membership benefits to assure their appropriateness, implement recruitment and marketing plans designed to increase and retain membership, contact and greet new and existing businesses on Capitol Hill on behalf of CHAMPS and mentor new members. 

Communications Committee

Rich Carlson, Chair
The purposes and objectives of the Communications Committee are to promote CHAMPS events and its members through the press and other media, both print and electronic. Consistent with these objectives, the Committee shall be responsible for maintaining relations with members of the press, and oversight of publication of the Association’s newsletter and websites.

Economic Development Committee

Mark Weinheimer, Co-Chairs

The purposes and objectives of the Economic Development Committee are to identify, explore and pursue various economic development initiatives and to proactively participate in the economic redevelopment process on Capitol Hill. The Committee shall promote municipal, federal, organizational and private partnerships that enhance the overall quality of life in our Capitol Hill community, and shall embrace and encourage all individuals to creatively contribute to the Committee by increasing the CHAMPS Economic Development visibility throughout the Washington, DC business community.

Government Relations Committee

Maureen O'Brien, Chair
The responsibility of the Government Relations Committee is to monitor existing and proposed laws, rules and regulations affecting CHAMPS members; to propose to the Board of Directors positions for CHAMPS to take on proposed laws, rules and regulations; and to propose to the Board of Directors changes in laws, rules and regulations that would benefit or impact CHAMPS members. At the request of the President of the Association, Committee members shall present the Association’s position with respect to any such laws, rules or regulations before the City Council or any legislative body having responsibility for such laws, rules or regulations.

Fundraising Committee

William Phillips, Chair

The responsibility of the Fundraising Committee is to identify and obtain opportunities relative to CHAMPS that will create sources of revenue beyond membership activities. These revenues can be generated through affinity programs that benefit CHAMPS members only or residents of Capitol Hill.