News from The Weatherford Area Chamber of Commerce

Weekly Update

For the Week of February 18, 2008

In This Issue

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Greetings!

This year is leap year, meaning you have one more day to do something you need to do or put it off another day. Which will it be?

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Thank you for your investment in the Weatherford Area Chamber of Commerce! It is because of support of individuals like you that make Weatherford the successful community it is today.

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P O Box 857
Weatherford, Oklahoma 73096
580-772-7744

welcome@weatherfordchamber.com

What's Happening!

Tuesday

February 19, 2008 - Retail Trades "Jam" Meeting - 8:00 AM - Blair Hall at City Hall

February 19, 2008 - Kiwanis Club - 12:00 PM - The Mark Restaurant

February 19, 2008 - Weatherford Arts Council Meeting - 5:15 PM President's Conference Room, 2nd floor of SWOSU Adm. Bldg.

February 19, 2008 - Heartland Cruise Committee - 7:00 PM - Chamber Board Room

Wednesday

February 20, 2008 - Leadership Weatherford - 8:00 AM - Chamber Office

February 20, 2008 - Weatherford Design Alliance Meeting- 9:00 AM - The Cup

February 20, 2008 - Weatherford Rotary Club Meeting - 12:00 PM - Mark Restaurant

Thursday

February 21, 2008 - Tourism Committee meeting - 2:30 PM - Stafford Museum

**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.

Jam Meeting

Mark your calendar for February 19, 8:00 a.m. at the Chamber office for the Retail Trades Committee's Jam Meeting. The meeting is open to any interested Chamber member. Chief topic of discussion will be plans for the 2008 retail community. The only requirement to attend is an interest in Weatherford retail.

Events Needed

In the next week or two the Chamber will receive a request from the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department advising us of the advertising and submission deadlines for

the 2009 Oklahoma Travel Guide and Calendar of Events. This is the State of Oklahoma's premier promotion piece, showcasing hundreds of Oklahoma communities and events. So take a few minutes now and start putting your information together so your event and Weatherford will be well represented in the guide.

Also, don't forget the Chamber's Tourism Committee is making plans for 2008 and a critical need is an annual 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.

Information Central

As you make plans to visit other areas of the State of Oklahoma, stop by the Chamber office to pick up a copy of the 2008 Oklahoma Travel Guide and the 2008 Calendar of Events. The guide provides great information about tourism attractions and events around the state. Also available is tourism brochures from around the state.

Your Chamber also has telephone directories available. Stop by and pick up an extra copy for the home or office.

Committee Participation

Watch the mail for your Chamber membership door decal and placard. Included with the mailing is a "Committee Prefence Sheet." This is your opportunity to become involved in building a better Weatherford. Please make copies of the sheet and share it with others and return your completed form.

2008 Community Coffees

Only one (1) open date remains 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.

2^nd 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 - Sterling House Assisted Living

June 12 - Weatherford Regional Hospital

July 10 - SWOSU

August 14 - Southwest National Bank

September 11 - City of Weatherford

October 9 - Weatherford 4-H (held @ Bank of Western Oklahoma)

November 13 - AVAILABLE

December 11 - First National Bank

Perry Friends

Weatherford was host February 12 to a TimeLines Mystery Tour. Participants in the tour were with the First National Bank of Perry who left Perry only knowing they were taking a mystery day trip with a chocolate theme. It was only after they arrived at the Stafford Air and Space Museum they learned additional details. After a tour of the museum, the group had lunch at Lucille's Roadhouse. During lunch the group was greeted by representatives of the Weatherford Daily News, Kelley Jewelry, and the Chamber of Commerce. During lunch Kelley Jewelry gave a brief presentation about chocolate pearls. Following lunch, the group travelled through downtown before taking a tour of the wind turbines.

Over and Above

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."

Most recent upgrades are The Kloset, Weatherford Press, Caulkins Conoco, Magill Insurance and Real Estate, and More Than Medicine.

Minimum investments for each are

Thanks and appreciation goes out to all members who have renewed their membership for the 2008 year!

Special thanks and appreciation goes to Advanced Home Care Services and Tautfest Furniture for supporting your Chamber's efforts to upgrade computer software and equipment.

Platinum Investors

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

John M. Huser, Jr, MD

MidFirst Bank