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For the week of May 12, 2008 |
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Greetings!
Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend and is now ready to start the week off on a positive note! While there may not be much on the calendar in the way of activities, that doesn't mean your Chamber is not hard at work!
On Monday, your Chamber will be meeting with representatives of other Chambers who have regional universities in their communities, to discuss how best to support these institutions.
On Wednesday your Chamber will be working in the area of tourism as it starts work on developing and producing promotional material and host a tour operator on a "fam tour." A fam, short for familiarization, tour provides the tour operator with a personalized tour of Weatherford's tourism opportunities. This tour operator is planning a "Route 66 Tour."
We'll keep you posted on this and other activities of your Chamber of Commerce!
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| Contact Us |
P O Box 857
Weatherford, Oklahoma 73096
580-772-7744
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| What's Happening! |
Tuesday, May 13
Kiwanis Club - 12:00 PM - The Mark Restaurant
Wednesday, May 14
Weatherford Rotary Club Meeting - 12:00 PM - Mark Restaurant
Thursday, May 15
Tourism Committee meeting - 2:30 PM - Stafford Museum
Friday, May 16
Weatherford Day- Erick Travel Center - 8:00 AM - Erick Travel Center
Saturday, May 17
Stiches in Time Quilt show - 10:00 AM - Cedar Schoolhouse
**Membership Investment
Chamber members have 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.
If you have a question concerning your membership investment, please do not hesitate to contact us. |
| Save the Date |
and make plans to participate and/or attend
- Weatherford Day - May 16 - Erick Travel Center
- All State Girls Basketball Games - May 31 - Weatherford
- Heartland Cruise and Car Show - June 13 & 14 - Weatherford
- Great Plains Country Annual Meeting - June 25 - Stafford Air & Space Museum
- SWOSU's 48th Annual Picnic - August 18 - Memorial Circle, south lawn
- Chamber of Commerce Wellness Expo - September 20 - SWOSU Wellness Center
- Chamber Banquet - January 22, 2009
Additional information will be provided about these events. |
| Library Summer Reading Program |
| Help support the Weatherford Public Library. Take a look at the the three easy ways you can help, and then give Tia Spead a call, 772-3591, and let her know you're willing to help. There are three ways a business can support the Weatherford Public Library Summer Reading Program:
1) Sponsor a Program for $50 - For $50 the business will be the official sponsor of one of the activities on the summer calendar.
2) Host an Event - A business can host an event by donating the materials for an event or presenting event(s) at the library themselves. To get your businesses event on the calendar call the library today!
3) Donate Prizes - We need prizes for kids who meet reading goals, door prizes, and prizes for the adult summer reading program drawings. |
| Minimum Wage Increase Reminder |
The federal minimum wage increase, enacted in 2007, mandated the increase to take place in three steps beginning in 2007, 2008 and 2009. The second step increase goes into effect July 24th bringing the minimum wage to $6.55 per hour. The final increment will occur July 24, 2009 with the minimum wage increasing to $7.25 per hour.
Contact Mike Seney with the State Chamber of Oklahoma for additional details. |
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Calling All Leadership Weatherford Graduates |
 Past Leadership Weatherford graduates are invited to help honor the 10th class of Leadership Weatherford. Graduation ceremonies are set for Tuesday, May 20, starting at 6:15 p.m. in SWOSU Upper Lounge (small side of the ballroom). Tickets are $17 per person. Dress is business casual or casual. RSVP to the Chamber Office, 772-7744, no later than May 16th
Dinner menu will include Cajun chicken breast with butter cream sauce, shrimp sauce, sweet potato, tossed salad, hot bread and warm bread pudding with lemon sauce and Chantilly cream. This year's guest speaker is Dr. Henrietta Mann, President of the Cheyenne/Arapaho Tribal College.
The event is open to any Leadership Weatherford graduate and their guest. To make reservations call or come by the Chamber of Commerce. You will be billed for your tickets once your reservation is made. Tickets may be cancelled up to 24 hours prior to the event.
Also, give us a call or send us an email with your contact information and the year of graduation from Leadership Weatherford. Shall we say that the Chamber's record in this area are less than complete!
If you would like more information about Leadership Weatherford or to receive an application, call the Chamber of Commerce. Leadership Weatherford is a joint project of the Weatherford Area Chamber of Commerce and Southwestern Oklahoma State University. The program's goal is to prepare individuals for roles in community service by providing information about the Weatherford community. |
| SWOSU'S 48th Annual Picnic |
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Mark your calendar today and make plans to attend.
August 18, 2008 |
| Weatherford Day |
Oklahoma Travel Center - Erick Oklahoma
May 16, 2008, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Return by: May 2, 2008
Come join the fun and promote Weatherford and your business when Weatherford's tourism partners tout the virtues of our tourism attractions - May 16, during National Tourism Week at the Oklahoma Travel Center near Erick. The event is a project of your Chamber's Tourism Committee and is open to any Chamber member.
Hosting a "day" at the travel center is an excellent opportunity to for Weatherford to meet one on one with the travel counselors and familiarize them with our tourism opportunities. Each day the Center's travel counselors talk with the traveling public about things to see and do in Oklahoma. Many times, a traveler will stop in a travel center and ask the Counselors to help plan their trip across Oklahoma,
To join the project, simply complete this form, keep a copy for your records, and return the form to the Chamber office by May 2.
___ Yes, I want to participate. I am
___ an attraction, event, etc.
___ a dining/catering establishment
___ a lodging establishment (hotel/motel, B &B, R. V. park, etc.)
___ As a participant I will
___ be on hand during at least one of the following shifts. You may work more than one shift.
___ 8 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. ___10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
___12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. ___ 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
___ provide (check all that apply)
___ flyers, brochures, menus, etc.
___ 2 dozen samples of my dessert(s) (You may send more than one dessert.)
___ 1 - 8/12" x 11" sign advertising my business.
___ guest passes
___ No, can not attend or participate but thanks for asking!
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| 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."
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
John M. Huser, Jr, MD
MidFirst Bank
More Than Medicine
Rick Koch Oil Company
Southwest National Bank
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Southwestern Oklahoma State University Foundation
Stafford Air & Space Museum
Tautfest, Inc.
United Supermarkets
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. #392
Weatherford Daily News
Wright Wradio |
| Gold Investors |
American Insurance Group - Brown, Mike
Cummins, Pontiac- GMC, Inc
Hart & Merchant, CPA's
IBC Bank
Magill Insurance & Real Estate Agency
Nita's Ice House
York Ford, Lincoln-Mercury, Inc. |
| Silver Investors |
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AT& T
Britton, Kuykendall, & Miller, CPA's
Caulkin Conoco
Chesapeake Energy
Diesel Works Plus Inc.
Doc's Longhorn Trading Post
Edward Jones, Jim Horsburgh
Joe E. & Glenna Johns
Imation Enterprises
Kelley Jewelers
Lockstone Funeral Home, Inc.
Mario's Grill
Oklahoma West Physicians Group
Ratcliffe's, Inc.
State Farm Insurance - Debbie Shepherd
Weatherford Press
Weatherford Regional Hospital |
| Bronze Investors |
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Albert's Truck Service
Alfredo's Mexican Café
C.J.'s Southwest Tire & Accessory, Inc.
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
The Kloset
Legacy Bank
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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