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Mission: The Chamber Ambassadors is a dedicated team of members who strive to maintain a strong and vibrant Chamber of Commerce through volunteerism, networking and professional development.

 

 

The Ambassadors is about getting Chamber members actively involved, whether it's participating in Chamber events, promoting The Chamber or acting as a resource for new and existing members. Through volunteerism, networking and professional development, Chamber Ambassadors will have an insider’s perspective on Winnipeg’s business community and increased visibility for themselves and their business.

  

The Chamber is pleased to be able to offer such a program through a partnership with our presenting sponsor, Manitoba Lotteries.  

  

  

Ambassadors are selected through an application process. Applicants are evaluated on the information provided in an application form, as well as their professionalism and Chamber involvement.

    

AMBASSADORS APPLICATION FORM - Please submit completed form to Tori Matichuk at tmatichuk@winnipeg-chamber.com.

    

   

It’s also important that applicants understand the commitment being asked of them. Please read and understand the guidelines included in the application form, and note that Ambassadors are strongly encouraged to attend a minimum of five monthly meetings a year.

  

At those meetings, Ambassadors discuss Chamber activities, success stories and business community news. 

 

  

Ambassadors are also encouraged to:

  

  • Sign-up to volunteer at one of The Chamber event series
  • Host a table at a luncheon or breakfast series
  • Assist in making introductions and connections between  members at networking events
  • Provide feedback from those who attend events as well as from the larger business community 

 

 

Chamber Ambassadors 2010-2011

    

BRIAN SCHARFSTEIN, Co-Chair (Canadian Footwear)

  

  

Brian Scharfstein, certified pedorthist, is the principal owner of Canadian Footwear, New Balance Calgary, FootHealth Centre Shoes in Calgary, and The FootHealth Centres.

   

Brian was born in Winnipeg. He completed his education to become a board certified Canadian pedorthist in 2000. Brian has been able to take his skill and create the FootHealth Centre, a centre of excellence for the management of lower extremity problems in persons with all types of orthopedic, rheumatologic and diabetic complications. Brian is an active member of the Health Sciences Centre Diabetic Foot and Complicated Wound Clinic where he is an integral part of the healthcare team.    

  

Brian believes that no one should ever go without a shoe and has expanded the SOS Footwear project to include the “Fit Feet on the Street” program. Most of the footwear given away is done so on an individual basis.

  

Brian is an active member of the community belonging to both the Winnipeg and Manitoba Chambers of Commerce. He is involved with Siloam Mission, Mount Carmel Clinic Foundation and Grow Winnipeg.

  

Brian’s hobbies and passion include travelling and doing community volunteer work whenever possible.

 

  

JODI MOSKAL, Co-Chair (MOSKAL electric ltd)

  

In 1998, Jodi and her husband Steve opened MOSKAL electric ltd, which specializes in network cabling installations and commercial electrical work. Through Trades Qualification, Jodi earned her journeyman’s ticket for Construction Electrician.

  

Jodi has had the opportunity to be involved in the construction and renovation of several exciting and challenging local projects, including the restaurant on the Esplanade Riel, the Manitoba First Nations Virtual High School, Stats Canada call centre, Fox Lake Cree Nation band office, the Aviation Museum, Mount Carmel Clinic, Bristol Aerospace and many schools, credit unions, bridges, manufacturing plants and office buildings.

  

She has a comprehensive safety program for her employees and obtained COR certification in June 2004.

  

She is involved in the community through volunteer work at several charitable organizations, mentoring young women who wish to explore a career in a non-traditional field and speaking to students and teachers at many schools about career opportunities in the trades. She has held board positions at The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce and the Winnipeg Construction Association and is an employer representative for the Provincial Trade Advisory Committee.

  

She is excited to be co-chair of the Ambassadors and looks forward to a great year of providing network opportunities to other Chamber members at monthly meetings and watching their businesses prosper through Chamber membership.

   

AMBASSADORS COMMITTEE

  

  • Judy Murphy – president and CEO, Safety Services Manitoba
  • Sonya Muraro – vice-president Client Services, Right Management
  • Brian Gagnon – president, First Glance Print & Service Ltd.
  • Shari Wolfson – staffing solutions consultant, Spherion
  • John McDonald – general manager, Canada’s Web Shop
  • Dan Furlan – coach, HR Strategies
  • Jessica LoRusso – spa director, Zealous Medi Spa