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For the Week of February 4, 2008 |
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| Contact Us |
P O Box 857
Weatherford, Oklahoma 73096
580-772-7744
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Greetings!
Valentine Day is this month! Don't forget! Lots of changes continue at your Chamber of Commerce, all aimed at improving the service provided to Chamber members and adding value to a membership!
Thank you for your investment in the Weatherford Area Chamber of Commerce! It is because of contributions of individuals like you that make Weatherford the successful community it is today |
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| What's Happening! |
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Tuesday
February 5
Retail Trades committee meeting
Chamber board room - 8:00am
Kiwanis Club
The Mark Restaurant - 12:00pm
Wednesday
February 6
Weatherford Rotary Club meeting
601 E Main St - 12:00pm
Thursday
February 7
City Council meeting
Blair Hall - 8:00am
Saturday
February 9
Weatherford Area Jr. Livestock Show
Weatherford Show Barn - 8:00am
North of Radar Park
**Membership Investment
Chamber members recently received their 2008 membership investment invoices. Thank you to all those who supported the Chamber in 2007 and we ask for your support again in 2008. Your statement offered you the opportunity to increase your investment in the Chamber. Please take the opportunity to review your invoice and consider increasing your investment. |
| Support Our 4-H and FFA Livestock Exhibitors |
Over 150 exhibitors will participate in the Weatherford Area Livestock Show, set for February 9, is the first in a series of Chamber sponsored agriculture events. The show benefits the 4-H and FFA livestock exhibitors. The Chamber's Agri-Business committee is contacting area businesses now for support. Total raised to date is $17,000.
Your one donation goes to support the Weatherford 4-H and FFA exhibitors at the Weatherford show, the Custer County Premium Show, and the April Weatherford Horse Show. To add your name to the list of supporters, call the Chamber office at 772-7744! |
| Events Needed |
 As the Chamber's Tourism Committee makes plans for 2008, one critical need which has been noted is a Calendar of Events, highlighting those activities which would be of interest to the traveling public. If you are part of an organization which has an event or activity meeting this criteria please 1) email the chamber with the following information, name of event, date, time, location, ticket price, contact person with contact information, and a brief description and 2) go the Chamber's Web site calendar at www.weatherfordchamber.com and add the event to the calendar.
The Calendar of Events will be distributed at the Chamber office, locations in and around Weatherford, and at various travel shows and events, Weatherford will be attending. |
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Committee Participation |
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The start of a new year brings with it the start of new opportunities to become involved with the building of a better Weatherford through participation on Chamber committees. Listed are the 2008 Chamber Committees. Participation in any committee is open to any representative of a Chamber member. To become a part of one of the committees, simply contact a committee chairman or call the Chamber of Commerce @ 772-7744. Noted are the 2008 Committee Chairmen and the meeting times. All committees meet at the Chamber unless otherwise noted.
The start of a new year brings with it the start of new opportunities to become involved with the building of a better Weatherford through participation on Chamber committees. Listed are the 2008 Chamber Committees. Participation in any committee is open to any representative of a Chamber member. To become a part of one of the committees, simply contact a committee chairman or call the Chamber of Commerce @ 772-7744. Noted are the 2008 Committee Chairmen and the meeting times. All committees meet at the Chamber unless otherwise noted.
Agri-Business - Tim Lowry, Radonna Sawatzky, & Andy McPherson - 1st Thursday-7:00 pm
Ambassadors - Nancy Kimble & Barbara Jones - 4th Wednesday-4:00 pm
Education - Bruce Belanger - TBD
Health Education - Lucas Grounds & Dawn Hollander - TBD
Heartland Cruise - Joanne Chain - 3rd Tuesday-7:00 pm
Leadership Weatherford - Linda Hays - 3rd Wednesday-8:00 am
Membership - Harold Wright - TBD
Public Affairs - Jeff Berrong - TBD
Retail Trades - Linda Bartel & Colleen Schmitz - 1st Tuesday-8:00 am
Tourism - Jim Lovell - 3rd Thursday-2:30 pm-Stafford Museum
Weatherford Design Alliance - Rick Dahlgren & Mark Yearwood - 3rd Wednesday-9:00 am-The Cup |
| 2008 Community Coffees |
 Only three (3) open dates remain for the 2008 Community Coffees. Hosting a "Community Coffee" is a great opportunity to showcase your business or organization to the Weatherford business community. There is no fee to host the event, your only expenses are refreshments and any mailings you may do to your mailing list inviting them to the event. The Chamber of Commerce will advertise your Community Coffee in our "Weekly Agenda" email, monthly newsletter, and will even do a special email reminding the membership of the event. To sign up, contact the Chamber of Commerce office at 772-7744. Noted below are the 2008 dates.
2nd Thursday of the Month - 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
January 10 - Weatherford Public Library
February 14 - YMCA
March 13 - Western Oklahoma Christian School
April 10 - BancFirst
May 8 - AVAILABLE
June 12 - Weatherford Regional Hospital
July 10 - SWOSU
August 14 - Southwest National Bank
September 11 - AVAILABLE
October 9 - Weatherford 4-H (held @ Bank of Western Oklahoma)
November 13 - AVAILABLE
December 11 - First National Bank |
| Tourism and Travel Update |
Weatherford will be a part of the Great Plains Travel Show set for March 1 & 2 at Clinton's Frisco Center. Working with the Heartland of America Museum and the Stafford Air and Space Museum, the Chamber will have a booth showcasing all of the exciting and unique travel opportunities available in Weatherford. Participation in the Chamber's booth is open to any interested Chamber tourism partner! To be a part of the booth, call the Chamber at 772-7744.
Weatherford continues to attract motorcoach tours. The first one of the new year will be Timelines on February 12. Booking now for four tours in September is Tinker Federal Credit Union. |
| Over and Above |
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The Chamber wishes to recognize the businesses and individuals listed in the areas below. These members have agreed to increase their financial support to their Chamber this year. Take a few minutes now to review the list and make it a point to say "thanks" the next time you see one of these members. Every effort is being made to make sure this list is complete. If you have increased your membership to a level to be included in one of the areas listed and do not see your name, please contact the office. We'll make the change and get your recognized in the next "Weekly Agenda."
Minimum investments for each are
Platinum - $1,000
Gold - $750
Silver - $500
Bronze $350
Thanks and appreciation goes out to all members who have renewed their membership for the 2008 year! |
| Platinum Investors |
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Advanced Home Care Services, Inc.
AEP/Public Service Company of Oklahoma
BancFirst
Bank of Western Oklahoma
City of Weatherford
Economy Storage
Ed Berrong Real Estate & Insurance Agency
First National Bank & Trust Company of Weatherford
FPL Energy Cowboy Wind, LLC
Huser, John M. Jr, MD
MidFirst Bank
Rick Koch Oil Company
Southwest National Bank
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Stafford Air & Space Museum
Tautfest, Inc.
United Supermarkets
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. #392
Weatherford Daily News
Wright Wradio |
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AT& T
Britton, Kuykendall, & Miller, CPA's
Diesel Works Plus Inc.
Doc's Longhorn Trading Post
Edward Jones, Horsburg, Jim
IBC Bank
Imation Enterprises
Johns, Joe E. & Glenna
Kelley Jewelers
Lockstone Funeral Home, Inc.
Magill Insurance & Real Estate Agency, Inc.
Mario's Grill
Oklahoma West Physicians Group
Ratcliffe's, Inc.
State Farm Insurance - Shepherd, Debbie
Weatherford Regional Hospital |
| Bronze Investors |
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Albert's Truck Service
Alfredo's Mexican Café
C.J.'s Southwest Tire & Accessory, Inc.
Caulkins Conoco
Cells U More
CenterPoint Energy
Dr Pepper Bottling Company
Eagle Supply & Rental, Inc
Eastman Kodak Company
Farmers Cooperative Exchange
Hankins, Dr. Marvin & Connie
Hartsell Real Estate
Legacy Bank
Lowry Farms
More Than Medicine
Nabors Shoe Center
PDC (Phone Directories Company)
Premier Chevrolet-Cadillac, Inc.
Sides Screen Printing
Sudden Link Communications
Weatherwood Assisted Living
Western Equipment, LLC | |
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Sincerely,
Marie Hanza
Weatherford Area Chamber of Commerce |
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