Rusk Chamber of Commerce Weekly E-Update

07/03/14

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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Quotes of the Week

Encourage one another and build each other up ... warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone ... always try to be kind to each other and to everyone else.

~ 1 Thessalonians 5:11, 14, 15 (NIV)

Freedom has its life in the hearts, the actions, the spirit of men and so it must be daily earned and refreshed - else like a flower cut from its life-giving roots, it will wither and die.

~ Dwight D. Eisenhower

In This Issue

Harry's Building Materials, Inc. Management Changes, Celebrates 50 Year Employment Anniversary with Johnny Ra Sanders and Business of the Month

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New Business Member M&M Mercantile - 7/10/14

Rusk First Baptist Church Vacation Bible School - 7/7/14 - 7/11/14

Eagles & Engines 1st Annual Car, Truck, & Bike Show - 7/19/14

The Cherokee County Quilt Guild Next Meeting 7/8/14

Weekly Calendar 07/03/14 - 07/13/14

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

Harry's Building Materials, Inc. Management Changes, Celebrates 50 Year Employment Anniversary with Johnny Ra Sanders and Business of the Month

Harry's Building Materials, Inc. is a family owned and operated business started in 1955 by Harry S. and Magoline Tosh. Recently, there were some management changes and in keeping with the family owned and operated style, Harry R. Tosh (Bobby) along with his wife Hazel Tosh, recently appointed their son, Harry R. Tosh II (Robby) as President and daughter, Teresa Tosh Langley is currently Secretary -Treasurer of the company. Both Robby and Teresa are grateful for all of the employees of Harry's Building Materials and acknowledges that it is their hard work and dedication that keeps the business running.

Bobby, Hazel, Robby, Teresa and the rest of the staff of Harry's Building Materials, Inc. would like to congratulate and say Thank You to Johnny Ra Sanders for his years of service with Harry's Building Materials, Inc. Longevity with key employees is part of the success of Harry's Building Materials, Inc. and one of those key employees, Johnny Ra Sanders, who joined Harry's Building Materials in 1964, is celebrating his 50th year with the company. Mr. Sanders has held a variety of positions with the company and has served as Executive Vice President for the last several years

Another recent change at the company is an updated website where you can their e-catalog to browse and order materials and supplies such as, hand tools, power tools, plumbing, electrical, housewares and lawn and garden to name a few of the categories.

Coming soon is a mobile showroom that show cases doors, interior and exterior, windows, siding and other products for you new home construction or remodel.

The Rusk Chamber of Commerce would also like to congratulate Harry's Building Materials, Inc. for receiving the June 2014 Business of the Month award. Please stop by 361 West Sixth St. in Rusk, TX or call 903.683.2554 to congratulate them on this award. Harry's Building Materials has locations in Rusk, Jacksonville, Troup and Nacogdoches.

For additional information about Harry's Building Materials, products and services, please call 903.683.2554 or visit the website at www.hbmitx.com.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New Business Member M&M Mercantile - 7/10/14

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for M&M Mercantile on Thursday July 10, 2014, 11:00 AM at 189 S Henderson in Rusk.

Please join us for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for M&M Mercantile on 7/10/14 at 11:00 AM. If you are unable to attend, call 903.721.5554 or 214.697.8019 to say Thank You to Sandra Mabry and Linda Moon for joining the chamber.

M&M Mercantile is a great resale store to find just what you're looking for. The shop offers antiques & collectibles, tools & knives, musical instruments, furniture & home decor, crafts & seasonal items and much more! Check out the creative, repurposed items, gifts and great bargains. Merchandise changes regularly so come in and browse often! Their business hours are Tuesday-Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon.

For additional information about M&M Mercantile, please call 903.721.5554 or 214.697.8019 or Like their page on Facebook.

Rusk First Baptist Church Vacation Bible School - 7/7/14 - 7/11/14

Rusk First Baptist Church is holding its annual Vacation Bible School on Monday, July 07, 2014 - Friday, July 11, 2014 From 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM at 372 E 4th St. in Rusk, TX.

Join them for the "Scavenger Hunt" Vacation Bible School, finding my place in God's story. The program is available to anyone 3 years old thru Junior High (entering 8^th Grade). For additional information about the VBS program, please call 903.683.5494 or visit the website at www.ruskfbc.com or registration forms are available by clicking here.

For additional information about the Church, Sunday School Classes and Groups or to turn in prayer requests, please call 903.683.5494 visit the website at www.ruskfbc.com.

Eagles & Engines 1st Annual Car, Truck, & Bike Show - 7/19/14

Saturday, July 19 at 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

1st annual car, truck, and bike show! FREE public admission!!

For show participants, $20/pre-registration and $25/day of the event per vehicle.

Concessions, games, auction/raffle, and a smash car will also be available.

Proceeds will benefit the RHS Band Boosters and their competition in Orlando, FL as well as a smaller group that will be taking an educational trip to Europe in 2015!

Awards will be given to honor

1) Best of show overall

2) Best of show antique (1900-59)

3) Best of show classic (1960-79)

4) Best of show (1980-present)

5) Best of show cycle

6) Most unique ride

7) Student's pick

8) Favorite muscle car

9) Most patriotic

10) Best interior

11) Favorite hotrod

12) Honorary participant*

*The last award will be given to the president of a large participating group, individuals who enter multiple vehicles, etc.

For additional information or registration forms, please visit their page on Facebook.

The Cherokee County Quilt Guild Next Meeting 7/8/14

Join Jo Caraway and the Cherokee County Quilt Guild at the meeting on the second Tuesday of each month from 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon at the Rusk Civic Center at 555 Euclid. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday 7/08/14.

Area quilters meet to share their love of quilting, learn new techniques, and enjoy the company of other quilters.

In addition, there will be free Beginning Level Quilt Classes on that same second Tuesday from 1-3 also at the Rusk Civic Center.

For more information contact Jo Caraway at 903.743.5673 or email at

jocaraway@Hotmail.com

Weekly Calendar 07/03/14 - 07/13/14

THURSDAY - JULY 03, 2014

Elite Platinum Member Texas National Bank 13th Annual Hot Dog & 4TH of July Celebration

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM at 484 N Main

For more information, please call 903.683.8899

Rusk First United Methodist Church & East Texas Food Bank Summer Lunch Program

11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at 255 S. Henderson St

For more info, call 903.683.4675

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 - 7:00 PM, last car in at 5:30 PM

$15.95/person, Kids ages 3-12: $10.95/person
Seniors ages 65 and up: $13.95
For directions, group rates or more information, please call 903.683.3322, visit the website at www.CherokeeTrace.org 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 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 - JULY 04, 2014

Rusk Chamber of Commerce & City Offices Closed in Observance of Independence Day

6^th Annual Rusk Rotary Club 4th of July Parade, Firemen's Competition & Events

10:00 AM Parade & Festivities Start

Fireman's Competition Following Parade

Lake Jacksonville 4th of July Fireworks Display

9:15 PM on Lake Jacksonville

For more info, call (903) 586-2217

Texas State Railroad Pineywoods Roundtrip Steam Excursion

11:00 AM Departure from the Palestine Depot

For more information, reservations or schedules call 903.683.3098, 877.726.7245 or log onto www.TexasStateRR.com

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 - 7:00 PM, last car in at 5:30 PM

SATURDAY - JULY 05, 2014

Texas State Railroad Pineywoods Roundtrip Steam Excursion

11:00 AM Departure from the Palestine Depot

For more information, reservations or schedules call 903.683.3098, 877.726.7245 or log onto www.TexasStateRR.com

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 - 7:00 PM, last car in at 5:30 PM

SUNDAY - JULY 06, 2014

Texas State Railroad Pineywoods Roundtrip Steam Excursion

11:00 AM Departure from the Palestine Depot

For more information, reservations or schedules call 903.683.3098, 877.726.7245 or log onto www.TexasStateRR.com

Cherokee Trace Drive-thru Animal Safari

Gates open 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM, last car in at 5:30 PM

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 - JULY 07, 2014

Rusk First United Methodist Church & East Texas Food Bank Summer Lunch Program

11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at 255 S. Henderson St

For more info, call 903.683.4675

Rusk First Baptist Church Vacation Bible School

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM at 372 E 4th St. in Rusk, TX.

For more info about the Church, Sunday School Classes and Groups or to turn in prayer requests, please call 903.683.5494 visit the website at www.ruskfbc.com.

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 - 7:00 PM, last car in at 5:30 PM

TUESDAY - JULY 08, 2014

Rusk First United Methodist Church & East Texas Food Bank Summer Lunch Program

11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at 255 S. Henderson St

For more info, call 903.683.4675

The Cherokee County Quilt Guild Meeting

10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon at the Rusk Civic Center at 555 Euclid St

Area quilters meet to share their love of quilting, learn new techniques, and enjoy the company of other quilters.

For more info, call Jo Caraway @ 903.743.5673 or Like their page on Facebook

The Cherokee County Quilt Guild Free Beginning Level Quilt Classes

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at the Rusk Civic Center at 555 Euclid St

For more info, call Jo Caraway @ 903.743.5673 or Like their page on Facebook

Rusk First Baptist Church Vacation Bible School

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM at 372 E 4th St. in Rusk, TX.

For more info about the Church, Sunday School Classes and Groups or to turn in prayer requests, please call 903.683.5494 visit the website at www.ruskfbc.com.

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 - 7:00 PM, last car in at 5:30 PM

Zeal For Life Party

7:00 PM at the Rusk Civic Center, 555 Euclid St

Demonstration of Vitamin Wellness Drinks & Protein Shakes

For more info, contact Scharlette Celestine at www.scharlottecelestine.zealforlife.com

WEDNESDAY - JULY 09, 2014

Rusk First United Methodist Church & East Texas Food Bank Summer Lunch Program

11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at 255 S. Henderson St

For more info, call 903.683.4675

Rusk First Baptist Church Vacation Bible School

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM at 372 E 4th St. in Rusk, TX.

For more info about the Church, Sunday School Classes and Groups or to turn in prayer requests, please call 903.683.5494 visit the website at www.ruskfbc.com.

Rusk Rotary Club Meeting

12:00 Noon @ Cherokee County Federal Credit Union

For more info, call Jan Pate at 903.721.3556

Cherokee Trace Drive-thru Animal Safari

Gates open 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM, last car in at 5:30 PM

THURSDAY - JULY 10, 2014

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New Business Member M&M Mercantile

11:00 AM at 189 S Henderson in Rusk.

For more info, call 903.721.5554 or 214.697.8019 or Like their page on Facebook.

Rusk First United Methodist Church & East Texas Food Bank Summer Lunch Program

11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at 255 S. Henderson St

For more info, call 903.683.4675

Rusk First Baptist Church Vacation Bible School

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM at 372 E 4th St. in Rusk, TX.

For more info about the Church, Sunday School Classes and Groups or to turn in prayer requests, please call 903.683.5494 visit the website at www.ruskfbc.com.

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 - 7:00 PM, last car in at 5:30 PM

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 - JULY 11, 2014

Rusk First Baptist Church Vacation Bible School

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM at 372 E 4th St. in Rusk, TX.

For more info about the Church, Sunday School Classes and Groups or to turn in prayer requests, please call 903.683.5494 visit the website at www.ruskfbc.com.

Texas State Railroad Pineywoods Roundtrip Steam Excursion

11:00 AM Departure from the Palestine Depot

For more information, reservations or schedules call 903.683.3098, 877.726.7245 or log onto www.TexasStateRR.com

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 - 7:00 PM, last car in at 5:30 PM

SATURDAY - JULY 12, 2014

Birmingham Forest Golf Course Annual Father/Son Golf Challenge

8:00 am or 1:30 pm Tee Times

Cost is $50.00 per team and includes team pictures by Confetti Photography and lunch on the course.

The winning teams will be awarded trophies. Carts will be available for $20.00 per cart.

For more info, call 903.683.9518

Cherokee County Lions Clubs Free Eye Screening Test

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the Rusk Church of Christ Fellowship Hall located at 397 S Main St in Rusk, TX.

The screening is for adults only, must be over 18 years of age and not enrolled in public schools. The screening covers basic vision requirements.

For additional information please contact any active Lions Club member.

Texas State Railroad Pineywoods Roundtrip Steam Excursion

11:00 AM Departure from the Palestine Depot

For more information, reservations or schedules call 903.683.3098, 877.726.7245 or log onto www.TexasStateRR.com

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 - 7:00 PM, last car in at 5:30 PM

SUNDAY - JULY 13, 2014

Texas State Railroad Pineywoods Roundtrip Steam Excursion

11:00 AM Departure from the Palestine Depot

For more information, reservations or schedules call 903.683.3098, 877.726.7245 or log onto www.TexasStateRR.com

Cherokee Trace Drive-thru Animal Safari

Gates open 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM, last car in at 5:30 PM

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