Volunteer with W.A.C.E.

W.A.C.E. elevates the impact of local Chambers by providing professional development education and experiences to Chamber staff. In 2024, the W.A.C.E. Board adopted a multi-year strategic plan built on four key imperatives, several of which commit us to expanding the number and nature of volunteer leadership opportunities for representatives of member Chambers.

W.A.C.E. Committees

W.A.C.E. offers Chamber professionals multiple opportunities to make meaningful contributions to the association’s programming, expand their individual leadership skill set, and create networks within the profession through joint service. Volunteer leadership opportunities are structured through the W.A.C.E. Committees, which include:

Awards & Recognition Committee

Oversees and updates the organization’s awards, recognition, and credentialing programs and processes to ensure that they highlight excellence and accomplishment
2026-2027 priorities include recommending updates and process improvements to W.A.C.E.’s existing Individual awards program, and managing the 2027 awards process.
2026-2027 Committee Chair: tba

Membership Committee

Oversees membership recruitment & retention programs, and provide oversight of key engagement programs including W.A.C.E. Peer Networks and the Emerging Leaders Council
2026-2027 priorities include strengthening a network of “key market representatives” to assist with retention & new member engagement, making recommendations to refresh the WACE Peer Networks, and assisting in recruitment of new members
2026-2027 Chair: tba

Conference Committee

Leads the planning of the W.A.C.E. Annual Conference, including content programming and member experiences.
The 2027 Annual Conference will be held the first week of February in Denver, CO.
2026-2027 Chair: tba

Marketing & Communications Committee

Provide support and oversight of W.A.C.E.’s internal and external marketing and communications
2026-2027 priorities include a refresh of the W.A.C.E. website, identifying strategies to increase engagement with and effectiveness of W.A.C.E.' s various communication channels, and exploring options for a "member collaboration" platform
2026-2027 Chair: tba

Education & Professional Development Committee

Oversees W.A.C.E.’s non-conference training and educational programs, including Academy, Academy-Plus, Regional Workshops, Webinars, and the W.A.C.E. Resource Library; also provides oversight of the Accredited Chamber Executive program
2026-2027 priorities include the adoption of a W.A.C.E. Knowledge Framework to ensure consistent and complementary content across educational programs, refreshing the format and content of the Academy-Plus program, and updating the ACE Body of Knowledge Exam
2026-2027 Chair: tba

Finance & Policy

Provides support to the CEO and Executive Committee by ensuring appropriate checks/balances exist in W.A.C.E.'s financial/operating processes, and reviewing W.A.C.E. investment options
Reviews W.A.C.E.'s bylaws and policy manuals on a regular basis and recommends changes or additions as appropriate
2026-2027 Chair: Ann Hutchison, Fort Colins Area Chamber

Membership on WACE Committees is open to any Chamber professional employed by a member Chamber. The committees meet, generally virtually, as they determine necessary to conduct their work.

Volunteer for 2026-2027 Committees

Ready to contribute?
Complete the interest form below by February 18 to indicate which committee you want to join this year. The W.A.C.E. Executive Committee will formalize committee assignments by the end of February.

Committee Interest Form

Have a question about WACE Committees? Contact Glenn Morris ([email protected]) for additional information.