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Become a Wavemaker

Members and volunteers are our strength, making waves of positivity in the community.  We are always on the lookout for talented and enthusiastic individuals who, like you, want to dedicate their time and energy to help us rock our festivals and events. If you’d like to be added to our contact list for upcoming volunteer opportunities, submit your email address below.

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  • CLICK HERE > for the Wayzata Art Experience Beer + Wine Tent Volunteer Sign Up
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  • CLICK HERE > for the James J. Hill Days Beer + Wine Tent Volunteer Sign Up
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  • CLICK HERE > Beer + Wine Sales for Friday’s Chilly Open Pre Par-Tee
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Join a Committee

Are you a current Wayzata Area Chamber Member and looking to get involved and give back to the community? Serving on one of our many committees is a great way to enhance your presence while building and developing new relationships.

Wayzata Chilly Open

Purpose: Plans the largest most well known and unusual golf tournament held on a frozen lake.
Daren Schultz Wings Financial Credit Union *Co-Chair
Patrick Olson Fortune Financial *Co-Chair
Jon Reyerson Jaguar Land Rover Minneapolis 2022
Beth Ulrich Lake Sotheby’s Ulrich Real Estate Group
Gina Holman J. Carver Distillery
Chris Pierson Sanford, Pierson, Thone & Strean
Kyle Rafshol Community Volunteer
Matt Kallas Community Volunteer
Kristyn Kallas Community Volunteer
Peter Lambert Community Volunteer
Becky Pierson Greater Wayzata Area Chamber of Commerce
Brooke Beyer Greater Wayzata Area Chamber of Commerce

Wayzata Art Experience

Purpose: Plans a 2-day celebration of fine art, music, food, and fun for all ages. The anchor of the Lake Minnetonka Summer Splash.
Brian Larson Morgan Stanley *Chair
Ellen Timmerman-Borer Hammer Residences
Denise Miller Community Member
Kristin Harper Morgan Stanley
Beth Ilg Real Estate Nation RE/MAX Results
Elli Ansari Wayzata Sailing
Laura Cohen Community Member
David Kottke Community Volunteer
Becky Pierson Greater Wayzata Area Chamber of Commerce
Brooke Beyer Greater Wayzata Area Chamber of Commerce

James J. Hill Days Steering Committee

Purpose: Plans Lake Minnetonka’s Largest 3-Day Festival. Featuring everything from fireworks, food trucks, carnival, parade, dachshund races, street market, logrolling and more.
Caroline Melberg Small Business Mavericks
Jon Reyerson Jaguar Land Rover Minneapolis 2022
Paul Engelman UPS Store 2020
Peter Hitch Community Member
Becky Pierson Greater Wayzata Area Chamber of Commerce
Brooke Beyer Greater Wayzata Area Chamber of Commerce

Wavemakers Steering Committee

Purpose: Coordinates and leads the recruitment of volunteers for the Chamber’s festivals.
Ben Johnson Real Estate Nation RE/MAX Results *Chair
Hannah Klehr
Chelsea Janke CEL Marketing-PR-Design
Rick Kaufman Ameristar Agency, Inc.

Programming and Membership Committee

Purpose: Recruits new members and assists with member retention, member events and supports the Membership Director.
Kim Cassens Nothing Bundt Cakes
Jim Camarata Keller Williams Premier Realty- Lake Minnetonka
Paul Engelman UPS Store 2020
Ben Hovland Signature Wealth Management
Kathy Packard, MRA The Management Association Board Chair
Steve Langsdale Mohawk Moving & Storage 2021
Chris Pierson Sanford, Pierson, Thone & Strean
Robbie Shoemaker Sun Newspapers
Kelly Callahan Northwestern Mutual
Stacy Kupsky Wayzata Bay Private Wealth Management
Liz Higgins Huntington Bank

Sip, Shop, & Support Holiday Event Planning Group

Purpose: Plans the November annual holiday shopping event, hosted by Sears Imported Autos.
Deborah Arvidson Norwex
Lauren Brown 360 Financial
Kelly Callahan Northwestern Mutual
Mackenzie Groechel Sandvold Financial Group
Liz Higgins Huntington Bank
Beth Hughs Miss Beth Sitters Extraordinaire
Stacy Kupsky Wayzata Bay Private Wealth Management
Kathy Packard, MRA The Management Association Board Chair

Retail Committee

Purpose: Increase traffic to Wayzata area retailers and restaurants by promoting Wayzata as a destination.
Elli Ansari Wayzata Sailing
Lesa Dobe Candlelight Floral & Gifts
Molly MacDonald Highcroft Fine Linens & Home
Amy Mckee Grace Hill Design
Jodie McKee Jewelweed
Todd Larson 24/7 Active
Jennifer Phelps Burnet Fine Art & Advisory
Jeff Zitzloff Five Swans

Ambassador Group

Purpose: Welcomes new members to the Wayzata Area Chamber and leads member Ribbon Cutting Celebrations. Ambassadors represent the Chamber and serve as the embodiment of its mission, vision, and values.

Roger Miller Golf Classic Committee

Purpose: Promotes and supports one of the Chambers longest running member events. Attends the handful of virtually or in person committee meetings, assists in gathering raffle prizes, volunteers at event by greeting golfers, and helping with minimal set up and tear down.

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