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For the week of June 2, 2008 |
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Greetings!
There is still time to register for the "Eggs and Issues" breakfast this Friday! Good response so far. Call now!
Two weekends in a row of "interesting" weather! Here's hoping it doesn't become a habit. The farmers need to get the wheat out of the fields.
Have a great week! |
| Contact Us |
P O Box 857
Weatherford, Oklahoma 73096
580-772-7744
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| What's Happening! |
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Tuesday
June 03
Retail Trades Committee - 8:00 AM - Chamber of Commerce
June 03
Kiwanis Club - 12:00 PM - The Mark Restaurant
June 03
The Aquarium @ the Library - 3:00 PM - Weatherford Public Library
Wednesday
June 04
Weatherford Rotary Club Meeting - 12:00 PM - Mark Restaurant
June 04
Leadership Weatherford Committee meeting - 4:00 PM - Chamber of Commerce
Thursday
June 05
Family Game Night @ the Library - 5:00 PM - Weatherford Public Library
Friday
June 06
"Eggs & Issues" Legislative Breakfast - 7:00 AM - The Mark Restaurant
**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
- 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. |
| "Eggs and Issues" Legislative Breakfast |
 Get a first hand update on the events, issues, and legislation of the 2008 Oklahoma Legislative session. Sponsored by the Chamber's Public Affairs Committee, the featured speakers will be
State Rep. James Covey and State Senator Mike Schulz
DATE: June 6, 2008
TIME: 7:00 a.m.
LOCATION: The Mark Restaurant
BREAKFAST: $7 per person
RSVP: Deadline is June 5; call the Chamber @ 772-7744
A full breakfast buffet will be available for $7 per person. The event is open to the public and advance reservations are greatly appreciated, but not required to attend. RSVP by June 5 is appreciated. |
| Heartland Cruise Car Show |
Downtown Weatherford and Rader Park will host the 18th Annual Heartland Cruise and Car Show June 13 and 14. Starting on Friday night with a "Welcome Party & $1,000 Cash Giveaway" for cruise participants, the event will move to Rader Park on Saturday. There, attendees can view the cars and in some case purchase one of the beauties, witness the Burn Out Contest and protect their ear drums during the Loud Exhaust Contest. Also available will be craft and food venders. Presentation of trophies and the cash drawing will be Saturday, 3:00 p.m. Entry forms can be picked up at the Chamber of Commerce. Sponsorships are also being solicited.
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Check First! |
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 A recent incident with an out of town salesman prompted this reminder about how Chamber members will be notified of a project, activity, etc which the Chamber is sponsoring. When the Chamber decides to lend its support to a project or sponsor something, Chamber Members will receive notification, explaining the project, why the Chamber is sponsoring or supporting, and what benefit, if any the Chamber is receiving. We'll also supply a letter of support for the program to the organization.
So when you are approached to support something because the Chamber is supporting it, ask to see a letter from the Chamber stating our support. If they don't have a letter, call us! |
| Library Summer Reading Program |
| Help support the Weatherford Public Library. Take a look at 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. |
2008 USPS Pricing Highlights - Increase Reminder
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New prices for Mailing Services affect First Class Mail®, Standard Mail®, Periodicals, Package Services and Special Services. Highlights include:
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First class stamps - 42˘
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Two ounce letters - 59˘
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Postcards - 27˘ |
| New Silver Member |
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Welcome to Cellular One, your Chamber's newest Silver Member. |
| 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
CellularOne
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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