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It’s banquet season! Time for local chamber awards banquets to be held and our communities are no different with Dublin, Hico and Stephenville chambers all confirming their events and ticketing information.
The Dublin Chamber of Commerce will be holding their 2016 Chamber Banquet – ‘Dublin Strong’ -at 6:30 p.m. Monday, January 25 at the Dublin Intermediate School cafetorium (located at 609 Thomas Street). Chamber Executive Director Luanne Schexnider said there will be 30 minutes of social time before supper is served at 7 p.m.
Tickets are still available for ‘Dublin Strong’ at the chamber office. Admission is $18 for members and $25 for non-members. Tickets include supper catered by Granny Clarks and specialty desserts from Sweet Delights by Judy. There will also be a silent auction with proceeds going to the chamber.
Dublin Chamber President Christopher Garza will MC the event; Randy Burch with the SBDC will speak about getting Dublin on the map – Google Maps that is; and Garza will be joined by Ben Pate and Bill Rodriguez will share a few positive words on why they choose Dublin. The Footprint Memorial will be given in honor of James Fritts and the legacy he left in Dublin and this community.
The recognition and awards part of the program will be the presentation and announcement of Citizen of the Year, Business Leader of the Year, Spotlight on Excellence, Faith in the Future, Kenneth McDaniel “Hello My Friend”, Volunteer of the Year and the Billie Kloster Ambassador of 2016.
“This banquet is always a highlight event that starts the year for Dublin Chamber members and this community in a positive way. It takes a lot of hard work and many volunteer hours from the officers and directors and the 2016 Dublin Chamber of Commerce board deserve to be acknowledged,” Schexnider said. “They are Christopher Garza-President, Juanita Torres-Vice President, Kassi Jurney-Treasurer, Glenda Tunnell-Secretary, Michael Beard, Robin Cisneroz, Shana Crouch, Marilyn Krebs, Mike Newton, Heather Rasberry, Nancy Williams, Lisa Walker and interim Russell Walker. It’s wonderful to have monthly updates and advisor input from Dr. Rodney Schneider-DISD Superintendent, Karen Wright- EDC Executive Director , Nancy Wooldridge-City Manager and past president Melvin (Mac) McMullen. This is why we are Dublin Strong!”
Hico Chamber of Commerce will also hold its annual chamber banquet in January. According to chamber officials, the annual banquet and meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 28 at the Blue Bonnet Country Club (located at 27521 FM 1602).
Tickets are on sale now and are only $15 per person. They are available at 1st Community Nank, Mills State Bank or by RSVP by January 22 to Melody Volz at 254.434.9583. Admission includes supper catered by Greers Ranch Cafe and the guest speaker will be Sharon McKinnon, a successful entrepreneur.
The event will also feature a silent auction with proceeds going to benefit the many chamber events throughout the year.
In February the Stephenville Chamber of Commerce will host “a big band celebration not to be missed!” The chamber’s annual banquet and auction will be held on February 26 and tickets for “All That Jazz” are selling out fast, said chamber officials on Tuesday.
“We are sold out,” said Stephenville Chamber Executive Director July Danley. But we do have a waiting list if people still want to get in line. There are usually a few seats that become available due to cancellations as we get closer.”
Chamber officials also noted that all invitations will be sent electronically this year. And all important information is being sent out via text message. To receive updates on tickets, locations, times and so much more, sign up by texting Stephenville to 700-00.
The banquet will feature a number of awards, wonderful supper, a live auction and silent auction. Tickets are available from the chamber office or by calling the chamber at 254.965.5313
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