Honorary Mayor Campaign set to start

FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce will once again launch its program for the Honorary Mayor Campaign. The chamber is asking each local non-profit organization in the chamber to nominate a candidate from their membership. The benefits to the organization are abundant. By participating, the organization supports the candidate and provides the assistance they need. The organization receives exposure throughout the campaign and highlighted exposure for winning. Additionally, there is a 20 percent return on the money the non-profit's candidate brings in.

The deadline for nominations is Friday, August 12 at 3:00 pm. Once a nomination is submitted to the chamber office, each candidate can immediately begin to raise as much money as they can through fundraising, donation requests and any other legal and creative means possible. The candidate who raises the most money wins the title of honorary mayor of Fallbrook. That winner will be linked with their supporting organization throughout the year.

The Honorary Mayor Campaign is a fundraiser for the chamber and the money raised goes back into the community for other programs and overall support. The money that is raised will also benefit each organization that is represented with a candidate in the campaign. The chamber will split the proceeds 20/80, with 20 percent going to each organization and 80 percent going to the chamber.

Candidates will be introduced at the chamber's June, July and August SunDowners and all monies raised must be collected and submitted to Levering & Hvasta CPAs no later than Friday, September 9 at 3:00 pm. The winner and their organization will be announced at the State of the Chamber Dinner on September 21 at Zion Lutheran School.

“Serving as the Honorary Mayor of Fallbrook was an Honor and Pleasure and will be a memory I cherish forever," said 2014-2015 Honorary Mayor Jerry Burke, Jr. "Having the opportunity to serve our community while meeting so many amazing people will be priceless. You will also give your non-profit organization well needed exposure during your fundraising for the position and during your term, if your fortunate enough to win."

"The honorary mayor represents the community and the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce as its ambassador. In addition to the chamber ribbon cuttings and special events, the honorary mayor is often a VIP guest at many Fallbrook area and surrounding community events including Camp Pendleton," continued Burke. "Good luck to all the candidates and remember that you will represent the Chamber’s mission statement: 'Supporting Business and Building a Better Community.'”

For inquiries, please call the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce office at (760) 728-5845.