The Auburn Chamber of Commerce began active affiliation with the National Chamber Chamber in 1949. At the present time the Chamber consists of about one hundred fifty-five members which is approximately one third of the city's merchants. The Chamber leadership is composed of a group of fifteen to twenty-one volunteer members who compuse the Board of Directors. These volunteers meet monthly in Board meetings to discuss the organization's activities and approve Chamber policy. The Chamber's only meeting of the total membership is at the annual banquet. Presently the Auburn Chamber is deserving of special attention as both the President and Manager of the Auburn Chamber are women. The Chamber is basically a service organization in the community. The Auburn Chamber workes closely with the university and city providing useful information and assistance to newcomers to the area. The Chamber is also active in soliciting new businesses into the area such as the Falk Company. National projects such as the teaching of economics in local high schools have been advocated by the local Chamber. The plans for the future include a face lifting project in the downtown business district. This would include construction of new sidewalks and the removal of power poles in the business area.