Committees
Ambassadors
This committee is the goodwill and social arm of the organization. Ambassadors, fondly known as "the Red Coats," visit area businesses, welcoming them to the community or celebrating their accomplishments and milestones. This is a year-round obligation, but oh-so-fun!
Lean In
This committee is a diverse group of professional women focusing on the advancement of women in a modern economy. Getting women together to share their challenges and struggles and overcome barriers to success.
Golf Classic
The committee assists the staff in hosting its major social/fundraising event of the year, the Annual Golf Classic. It includes the marketing of teams and hole sponsors, prize collection, food planning, fundraising, and coordination of festivities of the day. Meetings are held between April and August. The event is held the last Friday in July of each year.
Rodeo
The committee meets to organize and promote the Partners in Progress Rodeo. It includes securing sponsors and food vendors, plus marketing of the event and coodinating activities of the day. The event is held during "Cowboy Christmas" in July.
Eggs and Issues
Quarterly breakfast with timely topic presentations in economic and community development interests. This networking event brings the Ottumwa community and GOPIP member businesses together.
Ottumwa WinterFest
This committee meets to organize and promote a fresh take on our beloved holiday tradition, now featuring an ice rink, vendor market, and fun activities for children. While the name and format have changed, the heart of the event remains the same: bringing our community together to celebrate the season.
Gene Schultz Award
The committee meets prior to the Annual Banquet to carefully select the recipient for the Gene Schultz Community Service Award, based on special or outstanding service to the community. Founded by his widow Rose Schultz, this is a most prestigious recognition for civic engagement.
Lemonade Day
Lemonade Day is an educational initiative that introduces youth (grades 3-5) to entrepreneurship, teaching them how to start, own, and operate their own business – a lemonade stand!
Economic Development Committee
The Economic Development Committee is comprised of community leaders who have a direct impact in progressing the economic development initiatives of both Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress and the Ottumwa region.
Agribusiness Summit
The committee consists of agribusiness professionals working to produce an annual summit that delivers topical information to local growers and agriculture businesses.
Legislative Committee
The purpose of the Legislative Committee is to ensure that GOPIP acts as a legislative voice for economic and community development in the Region, specifically issues affecting the GOPIP strategic plan.
For more information about a committee or to join, please contact Cyan Bossou.
