The Hammond Chamber is pleased to announce our newest board members for the 2010-2011 term.  Board members are made up of local business and community leaders and are elected by our general membership to serve on the board of directors. 

         We are excited about our new leadership as they are dedicated and committed to advancing the goals and objectives of the chamber.  Our newest board members are:  Dawn Panepinto, Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office; Jeffrey C. Cashe, Cashe, Coudrain and Sandage; Dr. Bill Neal, Southeastern Louisiana University; Pastor Dennis R. Hebert, Jr., Beacon Light Baptist Church of Hammond; Avril Font, International Baccalaureate Consultant and James Stewart, Charter Business.  

         We would also like to recognize our returning board members:  Michelle Gallo, Child Advocacy Services; Chris Moody, Moody & Johnson Attorneys at Law; Grady Brame, Stirling Properties; Daryl Ferrara, Hancock Bank; Lemar Marshall, North Oaks OB-GYN; Ron Taylor, RAM Computer Services; Shawn Hubbard, Regions Bank; Linda Morgan, North Oaks Health System; Erin Moore, Southeastern Louisiana University; Cassie Ragan, Holly & Smith Architects; Marsha Adams, Bayou Booksellers; Brian Gohres, Emery & James; Gray Sandifer, New York Life and Terri Chaucer, Don Chaucer’s Pharmacy, Inc. 

         And finally, we would like to thank our outgoing board members for their outstanding leadership, dedication, commitment and service:  Reggie Harper; Katherine Rose, Southeastern Louisiana University; Ashley Sandage, Cashe, Coudrain and Sandage; Mike Sharp, First Guaranty Bank; Rickie Brocato, Crescent Bar & Package Liquor and Paul Spalitta, S&W Wholesale Food, Inc. 

         With that said, the Hammond Chamber would like to invite everyone to join us at the Installation and Awards Luncheon on January 8, 2010 at 11:00 am at Twelve Oaks Dining Hall on Southeastern Louisiana University’s Campus.  At this luncheon we will formally install our new officers and board members as well as thank our outgoing board members and volunteers for their service and support.  Luncheon tickets are available at the chamber office for $20 per person.  Please RSVP in advance. 

         Corporate table sponsorships are also available for $100.  This gives a business the opportunity to decorate a table and place promotional materials at each guest’s seat for a table of eight.  This is a great opportunity to showcase your business at minimal cost! 

         If you are interested in being a corporate table sponsor for the Installation and Awards Luncheon and/or would like to purchase tickets and reserve your seat please contact the Chamber office at 985 345-4457 or visit our website at www.hammondchamber.org to download a copy of the registration form.

         For more information about the Hammond Chamber of Commerce and the upcoming events, please visit www.hammondchamber.org  or call 985-345-4457.