News from The Weatherford Area Chamber of Commerce

Weekly Update

For the week of August 18, 2008

In This Issue

University Picnic

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Greetings!

Changes continue at your Chamber of Commerce. All are designed to add value to your membership investment.

Don't forget about Monday evening's University Picnic. Also, there is still time to be a drawing sponsor for the New Teacher's Reception, August 19. Contact the Chamber today!

Contact Us

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

director@weatherfordchamber.com

What's Happening!

All events are subject to change! For complete details go to www.weatherfordchamber.com

Monday, August 18, 2008
* SWOSU's 48th Annual Picnic - 6:00 p.m. - Memorial Circle south lawn

Tuesday, August 19, 2008
* Kiwanis Club - 12:00 p.m. - The Mark Restaurant
* Welcome Reception for Weatherford Education Personnel - 12:30 p.m. - First National Bank

Wednesday, August 20, 2008
* Weatherford Design Alliance committee meeting - 9:00 a.m. - The Cup
* Weatherford Rotary Club Meeting - 12:00 p.m. - Mark Restaurant
* Health Education Committee - 5:15 p.m. - Chamber of Commerce Office

Friday, August 22, 2008
* Weatherford City Wide Garage Sales - All Day - City Wide

Saturday, August 23, 2008
*Weatherford City Wide Garage Sales - All Day - City Wide
Walking for Wellness Celebration Walk - 8:00 p.m. - Means Park

**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.

University Picnic

2008 Calendar Southwestern Oklahoma State University's
47th Annual University Picnic
Monday, August 18, 2008, 6:30 p.m.
south lawn of the Student Center
Oklahoma-style fried chicken
and all the "fixin's" will be served
Proceeds go to fund a SWOSU intern for the Weatherford Chamber of Commerce.

Why:   A - "TRADITION"
           B -   Good Food for you and the family
           C -   Mingle, laugh, and catch up with SWOSU workers and civic leaders
           D -   @ 7:00 p.m. there will be games for kids of all ages - egg toss (great parent to child or sibling or friend to friend competition!) - 3 legged races AND more!
            @ 7:30 p.m. there will be "Two-Tons-of-Fun." In it 2000 lbs. Of WPD police and power will be in a tug of war with 2000 lbs for WFD fireman power over a giant mud pit @ the volleyball courts.
            Under the clock tower, we will be joined by the new students on campus for our evening dessert - BROWNIES - and an ice cream social sponsored by BancFirst.

Tickets: $10 per person

May be purchased at the Chamber of Commerce office or from any Chamber Ambassador!

Save the date and plan to come and enjoy. August 18 - 6:30 p.m.
Questions? Call Cindy Dougherty, 774-3767 or 302-3655

School Personnel Welcome

Time is running out to be a drawing sponsor during the "Welcome Reception for New Education Personnel." Already responding to the request to be part of the drawings is Tautfest, State Farm Insurance - Debbie Shepherd, The Kloset, Wright Wradio, BancFirst, Bank of Western Oklahoma, Mazzio's Italian Eatery, Weatherford Economic Development Alliance, and Kelley Jewelers. As a drawing participant, the business has agreed to provide a $100 donation to the recipient. Eligible to be entered into the drawing are individuals new to Weatherford education community who are in attendance at the welcome reception.

The Welcome Reception is August 19, 12:30 p.m. and is presented and hosted by First National Bank. The Welcome Reception is for anyone new to the Weatherford ISD, Western Technology Center, Western Oklahoma Christian School or Southwestern Oklahoma system as well as any Chamber member. If your business would like to be included as drawing participant, click here to download the sponsorship form. Then fax the completed form to the Chamber office.

As a drawing sponsor, your business will be recognized during the reception and you will be allowed a few seconds to comment about your business. This is a great way to promote your business to more than 100 education personnel. If you have any questions, please contact the Chamber at 772-7744.

Wellness Expo

Response is great for the Wellness Expo set for September 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the SWOSU Wellness Center. Listed are the participants who have signed on as of Friday afternoon. If you do not see your business listed, please let us know. Deadline to register was August 1.

The event is open to any Chamber member. Corporate Sponsorship/Registration is $100. A sponsor at this level receives an 8' x 10' booth, their logo in print and electronic media advertising, and a sign to display in their business. Booth Fee Participation/Registration is $40. As a participant the business receives an 8' x 10' booth and a sign to display in their business. Higher fees are applied to non-chamber members.

Contact the Chamber at 772-7744 with any questions. Click here to download information and an application.

Corporate Sponsors

Please don't forget to send us your logo in an electronic format.

Advanced Home Care Services, Inc.

American Insurance Group - Mike Brown

BancFirst

Great Plains Family YMCA

Hanson Anesthesia Services

The Healing Center

Lockstone Funeral Home

Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Services

Oklahoma Health and Wellness Center

Southwestern Oklahoma State University - School of Nursing

Southwestern Oklahoma State University - Department of Biological Sciences

Studio Inferno

Trinity Hospice

Walgreens

Weatherford Chiropractic

Weatherford Living Center

Weatherford Regional Hospital

Booth Participants

Agape Health Clinic

American Pharmacist Association - SWOSU

Custer County Health Clinic

Custer County Emergency Management Service

Hoffman Pools & Spas

Integris Clinton Regional Hospital - Jim Thorpe

Maple Lawn Manor

The Medicine Shoppe

Parkinson Foundation of the Heartland

Oklahoma Department of Human Services

Pregnancy Care Center of Western Oklahoma

Sinor Emergency Medical Services

South Western Oklahoma Development Authority

Southwestern Oklahoma State University - Music Therapy

Sterling House of Weatherford

Western Oklahoma Tobacco Control Program

Western Technology Center

Businesses are on Board! Are You?

Time is running out to become a part of one of Weatherford's best retail promotions "Home for the Holiday with Family and Friends." Set to begin in mid November, the promotion is designed to increase retail shopping in Weatherford during the holidays and reward lucking shoppers for choosing Weatherford for their holiday purchases.

Each week throughout the promotion - one lucky winner will be drawn to receive $1,000 in Chamber Bucks. When the winner is called, the individual will be asked to name two friends or family members, each will receive $500 in Chamber Bucks.

Thanks to everyone who has responded to the 2008 Holiday Promotion letters. Response has been great. Listed below are the businesses who have signed on as of Friday afternoon. If you do not see your business listed, please give us a call. To download information and a sign up form, click here.

Santa Sponsors
Receive logo in print and electronic media, logo on a pole banner, logo on banners.

BancFirst

Farmers Coop

Kelley Jewelers

MidFirst Bank

More Than Medicine

Premier Chevrolet-Cadillac, Inc.

Wal-Mart

Weatherford Daily News

Wright Wradio

Reindeer Sponsors

All Star Video

Butcher's Clothing Company

Caulkins Conoco

Downtown Diner
Floor Trader

It's all About Moi! At Miss Trudy's

The Kloset

Midwest Music

Myers Laundry & Cleaners

Nabors Shoe Center

Southwest Beauty Supply

Southwest National Bank

Uptown MarketPlace
Weatherford Press

The Woodshed Frame Shop

Elf Sponsors

Bill Grimes and Associates

Magill Insurance and Real Estate Agency

Weatherford Living Center

Weekly Shopper

Western Equipment

Web Advertising

Chamber members are now able to purchase advertising on the Chamber's web site. Ad price is $50 per month. Contact the Chamber for complete details.

A click on this link takes you to the membership directory where you can type in your business' name to check your listing. Then search the categorical listings to see the other business categories where your business can be classified. Don't see your business category, just email us director@weatherfordchamber.com with the business category you would like to have included in your membership record.

Listed below are the website statistics since July 23, the date the membership directory went live on the website.

Members' Online Referrals	477
Members' Online Hits Summary	1797
Main Search Page	599
Alphabetical Listing	273
Categorical Listing	305
Search for Listing	49
New Member Listing	94
Referred Members Website Visits	331
Map Views	146

Bits 'n Pieces

Minimum Wage Poster - Need a copy of the new minimum wage poster? Follow this link.

Leadership Weatherford - Applications are now being accepted for Leadership Weatherford a nine month, one day a month program designed to energize our community and cultivate the next generation of leadership The cost for the program is $300. Applications are being accepted until September 1

Design Alliance Facade Grant - Looking to do some improvement to your building. Don't forget to apply for a "Design Alliance Grant." Click here to download and application. Recent recipients are All Star Gymnastics, Cheer, & Dance and Carman Italian Bistro.

Chambers Count - Learn "The Real Value of Joining a Chamber of Commerce" by reading the study commissioned by the American Chamber of Commerce Executives.