• Public Relations
  Chair: Jack Porter, Retired Publisher  
  
• Youth Education
  Chair: Donn Clickard, Board Trustee, Atascadero Unified School District  
  
  Supports and recognizes local educators and promotes community involvement with key citywide events.

• Continue organizing the successful Tuesday Evenings in the Park Barbecues.
• Assist Colony Days to promote this valuable historic event’s success, and participate in “Tent City”.
• Continue the partnership with the Atascadero Wine Festival.
• Cooperate with the City and Main Street on their Annual Events
• Continue Annual Education Grants and Recognition Awards to promote partnerships with educators and business.
• Award $3,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors who are furthering their education in business.
• Award a $500 scholarship to a Chamber member who participates in the Leadership San Luis Obispo program.

Atascadero Elks Team Prepare the Best BBQ for Local Non-profits

• Successfully raised over $20,000 for local non-profits through the tuesday Evening in the Park Barbecues. 
• Awarded $3,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors that are furthering their education in business.
• Assisted the sales of tickets to numerous local functions.
• Participated in key city task forces, Way finding signage for Atascadero, Stadium Park revitalization and the Atascadero Tourism committee.