Rusk Chamber of Commerce Weekly E-Update

Rusk Chamber of Commerce

Weekly E-Update - 01/31/14

Greetings!

Good Morning!

In an effort to keep our members updated on Chamber news, Business Member and Community Events, please review this weekly e-newsletter and calendar.

Chamber and Business Member special events, ribbon cuttings, grand openings or open houses, are listed on the weekly calendar in bolded red font. Please mark your calendars to attend as many of these events as possible to show support to our members.

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Rusk Chamber of Commerce Staff

903.683.4242 Phone

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Quotes of the Week

Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.

- 1 Corinthians 12:4-7 (NRSV)

"Men, I want you just thinking of one word all season. One word and one word only: Super Bowl."

- Bill Peterson

In This Issue

Texas National Bank Annual "Super Bowl Friday" - 1/31/14

Cherokee Animal Clinic Reminds You that February is National Pet Dental Month

Pictures Available for the 73rd Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet by Confetti Photography

Thank You for Attending the 73rd Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet "A Night With the Stars"

Texas State Railroad Valentine's Moonlight Special Dinner Train - 2/14/14

Weekly Calendar 01/31/14 - 02/09/14

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Rusk Chamber of Commerce Elite Platinum Members

Please click on the links below to visit their websites:

Austin Bank

Citizens 1st Bank

Harry's Building Materials

Texas National Bank

Texas National Bank Annual "Super Bowl Friday" - 1/31/14

Toni Meador and the staff of the Texas National Bank, Rusk Branch, invite you to the Annual Texas National Bank Super Bowl Friday Celebration! This year's event will be held on Friday, 1/31/14 at the bank, located at 484 N. Main here in Rusk.

Popcorn & Soft Drinks will be available from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, make plans to arrive early and stay late for this event.

For additional information about the products and services offered at Texas National Bank, please call 903.683.8899 or visit the website at www.tnbjacksonville.com.

Cherokee Animal Clinic Reminds You that February is National Pet Dental Month

Does your pet have a bad case of Dog Breath? Dr. Holcomb, Dr. Prachyl and the staff of the Cherokee Animal Clinic are offering $10.00 Off Dental Cleaning for the month of February, offer expires 2/28/14.

Bad breath, pawing at the mouth, and difficulty eating or chewing food are just a few of the symptoms of poor oral health. Ignored, they can lead to gum inflammation and periodontal disease. Periodontal disease affects 85% of adult pets. Ensure your pet enjoys good dental health by scheduling a dental exam today

For additional information or to schedule an appointment for your pet, please call 903.683.5315 or visit the website at www.CherokeeAnimalClinic.com.

Pictures Available for the 73rd Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet by Confetti Photography

Confetti Photography was the official photographer for the event and the images are loaded in their gallery for you to view and purchase.

To view the photographs:

Go to www.confettiphotography.net

Click on Clients

Enter the access code: hollywood

Please let them know if you have any questions, visit the website at www.confettiphotography.net or call 903.721.0873.

Thank You for Attending the 73rd Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet "A Night With the Stars"

Thank You for Attending the 73rd Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet "A Night With the Stars". The Chamber appreciates all approximately 200 + of you who attended the 73rd Annual Chamber Banquet on January 25, 2014. A great time was had by all of those that attended and for those of you, who missed this year's event, make sure you get your tickets early for the next Banquet!

Congratulations to Houston White for being selected as the 2013 Rusk Citizen of the Year.

The 2013 Business Man, Business Woman and Business of the Year were selected by the Rusk Chamber of Commerce Members from deserving nominees for each category.

Congratulations to Gene Brown as the 2013 Business Man of the Year.

2013 Business Man Nominees were:

Justin Rhodes of Three Crows Lodge
Dr. Anthony Holcomb of Cherokee Animal Clinic
Mike Najjar of Pizza Hut
Lester Hughes of Rusk Mini Storage
Monte Ethington of Chapman Pharmacy

Congratulations to Barbara Click of Barb's Too as the 2013 Business Woman of the Year.

2013 Business Woman of the Year Nominees were:

Charlene Watson of Wildfire Beauty Salon
Jo Caraway of It's Sew Personal
Cindy Kline of Relay for Life
Debra Dominy of Edward Jones
Rachel Loden of The Daily Grind Coffee House & Bakery

Congratulations to the Brookshire Brothers Grocery as the 2013 Business of the Year.

2013 Business of the Year Nominees were:

Wildfire Beauty Salon
Three Crows Lodge
It's Sew Personal
Relay for Life
Edward Jones
Cherokee Animal Clinic
Pizza Hut
The Daily Grind Coffee House & Bakery
Rusk Mini Storage
Chapman Pharmacy
Barb's Too

Chamber Special Awardees for this year's Banquet were:

Larry Sinclair 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award
Connie Parsons 2013 Presidents Award

For additional information about the Rusk Chamber of Commerce, membership benefits or special events, please call 903.683.4242, visit our website at www.RuskChamber.com or Like our page on Facebook.

Texas State Railroad Valentine's Moonlight Special Dinner Train - 2/14/14

Valentine's Moonlight Special dinner train offers a unique way to spend the holiday with your loved one!

The Texas State Railroad is bringing back a popular event and this year it has the added bonus of occurring on the night of a full moon!

Guests on the Friday, February 14 Valentine's Moonlight Special dinner train will enjoy a reception in the portico at the Palestine Depot at 6pm featuring a spread of fruits, veggies, dips, cheeses, crackers and non-alcoholic sparkling wine.

The train, which departs at 6:30pm, will be decorated for the occasion and romantic background music will play throughout the ride. The meal will begin with a green salad with tomato, cucumber, sliced carrots, mushrooms and croutons and Black Pepper Ranch dressing on the side. The main entrée will consist of a bacon-wrapped Filet Mignon and Whisky Peach Chicken. Side dishes include tomato rice pilaf, whole kernel corn and rolls. Tea, water and coffee will also be served. Guests are welcome to BYOB but they must uncork and pour their own drinks. For dessert, guests will dine on a delicious chocolate and strawberry parfait, with a heart-shaped cookie on the side. Each guest will also be given a small gift to take home with them.

Seating is limited and tickets are going fast. To make reservations call 903-683-3098 or book online at: https://www.texasstaterr.com/events.php.

Weekly Calendar 01/31/14 - 02/09/14

FRIDAY - JANUARY 31, 2014

Elite Platinum Member Texas National Bank "Super Bowl Friday"

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM at 484 N Main St, Rusk

Popcorn and Drinks will be served throughout the day

For more info, call 903.683.8899

Good Samaritan Food Bank & Resale Shop

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM, located 203 W. 2nd Street
Helping needy families with food & other necessities
For more information or to make donations, call 903.683.2376

Heritage Center of Cherokee County Museum

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM on 208 Henderson Street
For more info, please call 903.683.2500 visit the website www.HCCC-Museum.org or Like their page on Facebook

Cherokee Trace Drive-thru Animal Safari

Gates open 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, last car in at 3:30 PM

$15.00/person, Kids ages 3-12: $10.00/person
Seniors ages 65 and up: $13.00
For directions, group rates or more information, please call 903.683.3322 or click www.CherokeeTrace.org to visit the website

Rusk High School Lady Eagle JV & Varsity Home Softball Scrimmage

Starting at 4:30 PM vs. Huntington

Rusk High School Eagle 9^th, JV & Varsity Home Basketball Games - Senior Night

Starting at 5:00 PM vs. Groesbeck

Rusk High School Lady Eagle 9^th, JV & Varsity Home Basketball Games

Starting at 5:00 PM vs. Groesbeck

SATURDAY - FEBRUARY 01, 2014

Birmingham Forest Golf Club 19th Annual Super Bowl Scramble

Cash prizes will be paid to the top four teams.

For more info, call 903.683.9518

Heritage Center of Cherokee County Museum

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM on 208 Henderson Street
For more info, please call 903.683.2500 visit the website www.HCCC-Museum.org or Like their page on Facebook

Cherokee Trace Drive-thru Animal Safari

Gates open 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, last car in at 3:30 PM

SUNDAY - FEBRUARY 02, 2014

Cherokee Trace Drive-thru Animal Safari

Gates open 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM, last car in at 3:30 PM iil

Heritage Center of Cherokee County Museum

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM on 208 Henderson Street
For more info, please call 903.683.2500 visit the website www.HCCC-Museum.org or Like their page on Facebook

MONDAY - FEBRUARY 03, 2014

Good Samaritan Food Bank & Resale Shop

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM, located 203 W. 2nd Street
Helping needy families with food & other necessities
For more information or to make donations, call 903.683.2376

Cherokee Trace Drive-thru Animal Safari

Gates open 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, last car in at 4:30 PM

Rusk High School Eagle Varsity Away Golf Tournament - 2014 Brookhill Golf Classic @ Emerald Bay, Bullard TX

Rusk Jr High School Eagle Home Basketball Games

Starting at 5:00 PM vs. Mexia

Rusk Jr High School Lady Eagle Away Basketball Games

Starting at 5:00 PM @ Mexia

TUESDAY - FEBRUARY 04, 2014

The Daily Grind $2.00 Tuesdays

7:00 AM - 6:00 PM at 104 W 5th in Rusk
$2.00 Coffee & Drink Specials
For more info, call 903.683.1500 or visit the website at www.TDGCoffeeHouse.com

Harry's Building Materials 10% Off Promotion for Veterans & Seniors 55 +.

10% off entire purchase

For more info, call 903.683.2554 visit the website at www.HBMITX.com or Like their page on Facebook

Heritage Center of Cherokee County Museum

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM on 208 Henderson Street
For more info, please call 903.683.2500, visit the website www.HCCC-Museum.org or Like their page on Facebook

Cherokee Trace Drive-thru Animal Safari

Gates open 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, last car in at 3:30 PM

Singletary Memorial Library English as a Second Language Classes

10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon at 207 E. Sixth St. in Rusk

For more info, call 903.683.5916

Singletary Memorial Library After School Activities

3:40 PM - 4:30 PM at 207 E. Sixth St. in Rusk.

For more info, call 903.683.5916

Rusk High School Eagle Varsity Away Baseball Scrimmage

5:00 PM @ Crockett

Rusk High School Lady Eagle JV & Varsity Away Softball Scrimmage

Starting at 4:30 PM @ Van

Rusk High School Eagle 9^th, JV & Varsity Away Basketball Games

Starting @ 5:00 PM @ Mexia

Rusk High School Lady Eagle 9^th, JV & Varsity Away Basketball Games

Starting @ 5:00 PM @ Mexia

WEDNESDAY - FEBRUARY 05, 2014

Rusk Rotary Club Meeting

12:00 Noon @ Cherokee County Federal Credit Union

For more info, call Debra Dominy at 903.683.1180

Cherokee Trace Drive-thru Animal Safari

Gates open 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, last car in at 3:30 PM

Singletary Memorial Library Story and Craft Time

10:15 AM at 207 E. Sixth St. in Rusk.

For more info, call 903.683.5916

THURSDAY - FEBRUARY 06, 2014

The Birmingham Forest Golf Course - Thursday Morning Senior Scramble

Starting at 10:00 AM
For more info, call 903.683.9518 or Like their page on Facebook

Rusk Lions Club Meeting

12:00 Noon at the Lions Club Hall
For more info, call Vic Whadford 903.683.9822

Cherokee Trace Drive-thru Animal Safari

Gates open 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, last car in at 3:30 PM

Singletary Memorial Library Basic Computer Class 101

9:00 AM - 10:00 AMat 207 E. Sixth St. in Rusk.

For more info, call 903.683.5916

Singletary Memorial Library After School Activities

3:40 PM - 4:30 PM at 207 E. Sixth St. in Rusk.

For more info, call 903.683.5916

Heritage Center of Cherokee County Museum

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM on 208 Henderson Street
For more info, please call 903.683.2500, visit the website www.HCCC-Museum.org or Like their page on Facebook

Cherokee Cloggers Beginner Clogging Lessons

5:45 p.m. at the Rusk Senior Center, 555 Euclid St.

There is no charge and special shoes are not needed for lessons.

For more information, contact Patty Benda at 903.262.0670

FRIDAY - FEBRUARY 07, 2014

Good Samaritan Food Bank & Resale Shop

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM, located 203 W. 2nd Street
Helping needy families with food & other necessities
For more information or to make donations, call 903.683.2376

Volunteer Council for the Rusk State Hospital, Inc. Resale Shop 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM at 545 Castner Street
All proceeds benefit the patients and programs at Rusk State Hospital
For more info, call 903.683.7237

Heritage Center of Cherokee County Museum

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM on 208 Henderson Street
For more info, please call 903.683.2500 visit the website www.HCCC-Museum.org or Like their page on Facebook

Cherokee Trace Drive-thru Animal Safari

Gates open 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, last car in at 3:30 PM

Friends of the Singletary Memorial Library 1st Friday Night Dance

6:00 PM doors open at the Rusk Civic Center, 555 Euclid St.

7:00 PM Dance starts

For more info, call 903.683.5916

Rusk High School Lady Eagle Varsity Away Softball Scrimmage

Starting at 5:00 PM @ Hallsville

Rusk High School Eagle 9^th, JV & Varsity Away Basketball Games

Starting at 5:00 PM @ Fairfield

SATURDAY - FEBRUARY 08, 2014

Heritage Center of Cherokee County Museum

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM on 208 Henderson Street
For more info, please call 903.683.2500 visit the website www.HCCC-Museum.org or Like their page on Facebook

Cherokee Trace Drive-thru Animal Safari

Gates open 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, last car in at 3:30 PM

Rusk High School Eagle Varsity Home Baseball Alumni Scrimmage

TBA

Rusk High School Eagle & Lady Eagle Away Powerlifting Meet @ Malakoff

SUNDAY - FEBRUARY 09, 2014

Cherokee Trace Drive-thru Animal Safari

Gates open 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM, last car in at 3:30 PM iil

Heritage Center of Cherokee County Museum

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM on 208 Henderson Street
For more info, please call 903.683.2500 visit the website www.HCCC-Museum.org or Like their page on Facebook