Ambassadors

Goal  
To serve as the goodwill and public relations representatives for the Yankton Chamber. 

2013 Strategic Plan 
•    Community Festival Parades -
     Participate in Czech Days (June 21), 
     Riverboat Days (August 17) and 
     holiday parades
•    Ribbon Cuttings - Host “First Dollar”
     and “Growth Award” ribbon cuttings
     and special events 
•    Membership Mixers – Host monthly
     on second Tuesday
•    Chamber Golf Day – Host September 6, 2013
•    New Member Orientation – Held quarterly (Jan. 11, April 12, July 12, Oct. 11)
•    Annual Meeting and Banquet – Host and plan theme, activities, invitations
     and volunteer schedule.  (March 26, 2013)
•    Supporting role to other committees

  Monthly Meeting 
  Meetings are held the first Wednesday
  at noon at the Yankton Chamber &
  Visitors Center Conference Room,
  803 E. 4th St.

2013 Chairperson 
Beverly Collins, Z Wireless, Verizon Premium Wireless Retailer
Co-Chair: 

Committee Members
Jane Bobzin, Century 21
Gloria Bohn, First Dakota National Bank
Lindsay Chapman, WNAX/104.1 The Wolf
Melissa Christianson, Williams & Company, P.C.
Jeannine Economy, Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan
Rachel Fernandez, Life Serve Blood Center  
Kevin Guthmiller, Kevin Guthmiller Agency, L.L.C.
Tina Hammond, South Dakota Department of Labor & Regulation – Yankton Office
Jill Hunhoff, First Dakota National Bank
Bruce Jensen, Yankton County
Daisy Kamback, AFLAC 
Teresa Kokesh, First National Bank South Dakota 
Ken Kopetsky, Kopetsky’s Ace Hardware Broadway (Board Liaison) 
Michele Larson, First National Bank South Dakota
Kelle Loecker, South Dakota Department of Labor & Regulation – Yankton Office
Cynthia Miller, KYNT/KK93 Radio
Mary Pfeiffer, Home Federal Bank
Dick Pillar, Yankton County Historical Society
Trevor Sterkel, Aaron’s Sales
Renee Strong, Western Office Plus
Cathy Sudbeck, Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan
Michele Tycz, Koch Insurance  
Danielle Ward, Williams & Company, P.C.
Deanna Warner, USANA Health Sciences, Inc.
Suzann Wiest, 5 Star Communications
Jackie Williams, Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan

For more information or to join the Ambassadors Committee e-mail chamber@yanktonsd.com or call (605) 665-3636.