Giving Back
Venture Computer Systems' dedication to uphold the highest standards of integrity in our business partnerships is mirrored by our individual and collective generosity in the community.
Venture Computer Systems' staff has a proud heritage and presence in the local community and encourages active participation among employees. At Venture, we believe that we can positively impact both the local business climate and our community by our dedicated involvement. Our staff is proud to contribute to the success of the following organizations and causes:
Ethics
How we do business is just as important as how much business we do. Venture Computer Systems is committed to doing our work the right way and going the extra mile to give something back to our community.
Jon Eckhoff: Current Volunteer Involvement
Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
- Chairperson, Board of Directors, 2006-2007
- Chairperson, Buy Local Committee (BuyRochesterMN.com)
- Executive Committee
- Member, Transportation Committee
- Member, Area Relations Committee
- Member, Government Affairs Committee
- Member, Nominating Committee
- Former Chairperson, Education Committee
Olmsted County Family Action Collaborative (FACES)
- Board Chairperson
- Executive Committee
Greater Mankato Diversity Council
- Founding Corporate Partner
- Board Member, Executive Committee Member
- Chairperson, Executive Search Committee
Miracle League Field - Greater Mankato
- Board Member
Mankato Area Children in Need Golf Tournament
- Advisory Committee
Winona State University
- President Judith Ramaley's Advisory Council
- Guest Speaker on Entrepreneurship, Marketing
Community Youth Outreach
- Fresh Start Coffee Committee
Boy Scouts of America
- Golden Eagle Club Level Sponsor
- Technology Committee Member
Boys and Girls Club of Rochester
- Founding Sponsor at Platinum Level
- Technology Committee Member
Junior Achievement
- Instructor on the Economics of staying in school
- Gold Level Contributor
Church of the Savior, RCA
- Deacon
- Sunday School Teacher
Jon Eckhoff: Past Volunteer Involvement:
Rochester Schools Committee Memberships:
- Integration Committee
- Finance Committee
- Revenue Generating Committee
- Referendum Allocation Committee
- CCIAC (Community Curriculum and Instruction Advisory Council)
- CCIAC Chairperson for ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
Rochester Diversity Council
- Fundraising Co-Chairperson with my son, Grant
Rochester Youth Mentorship, YMCA
- Advisory Board
- Founding Board Member
Co-Chair, Rochester Area Golf Classic for Youth, 2003 & 2004
- Co-Chairperson
- Formerly Chafoulias Golf Tournament and Western Digital Golf Tournament
- Should raise over $100,000 for local youth charities
Other Past Committee Memberships:
- Rochester Civic Theater Board of Directors
- Olmsted County Youth Commission Board
- Member, Olmsted County Community Justice Forum
- United Way Community Problems Solving Unit
- American Heart Association Board of Directors
- Rochester Rotary STRIVE Mentor
- Arborglen Homeowners Association President
Judy Weller
- Leadership Greater Rochester Graduate
- Boys & Girls Club of America – Board of Directors
Jan Hoag
Rochester Civic Theatre
- Board of Directorships
SE MN Red Cross
- Board of Directorships
Volunteerism
- Rochester Area Golf Classic For Youth
- United Way of Olmsted County Women of Worth
- American Heart Association Heart Walk START!
- Rochester Convention and Visitor's Bureau Ambassador
- Byron Area Chamber of Commerce
- 2007 Nationwide Tour Golf Event at Somerby Golf Club
- Rotary International – Greater Rochester Rotary Club
- Order of the Eastern Star
Amy Kanz
Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce
- New Member Outreach Committee Member
Memberships
- Rochester Area Builder Association
- Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce
- Rochester Area Quality Council
- Rochester Diversity Council
- Mankato Diversity Council
- Austin Chamber of Commerce
- Byron Chamber of Commerce
- Winona Chamber of Commerce
Technology Committees
- Boys & Girls Club of America
- Boy Scouts of America
- Gift of Life Transplant House
- PossAbilities of Southern Minnesota
- Rochester Area Family YMCA
- Ronald McDonald House