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IN THIS
NEWSLETTER
● 2019 Chamber
Awards Banquet
● Introducing New
Board Members
● Fannin County
Days in Austin, 2019
● Community
Events
● Star Chamber
Members
● Community
Calendar
● 2019
Membership Benefits
January 2019
THE
NEWS LETTER
Casino Night 2019 Chamber
Awards Banquet February 2, 2019 5:00PM
Begin or Renew your Membership at www.fannincountytexas.com or contact
the Chamber at 903-583-4811
Take a chance on a good time at the 2019 Bonham
Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet. The evening will
include FREE casino game play, dinner, auction, and a special
time to honor some of Bonham and Fannin County’s most
outstanding businesses and citizens from the previous year.
Come out on February 2nd, at the Fannin County Multipurpose
Complex. We will recognize: Public
Servant of the Year, Business of the
Year, Volunteer of the Year, Citizen
of the Year, New Member of the
Year, Agriculturalist of the Year, and
the Lifetime Achievement Award.
The evening begins with hors
d’ oeuvres at 5pm, February 2nd, at
the Fannin County Multipurpose
Complex. Mix and mingle with old friends and new. Wine
tastings, single glass and bottles will be available for purchase
directly from the wine vendors present.
Casino tables will open after the program. Each person
attending the banquet will receive an allotted number of
beginning chips with their ticket. “Winnings” can be exchanged
for raffle chances at the end of the night. You do not have to be
present to win a raffle.
Auction/Raffle Sponsor - If you’re looking
for a more flexible sponsorship package, look no
farther. Contribute to our auction/raffle items, and be
recognized at the event. Larger donations will be
used individually, others may be grouped into
baskets/multiple item prizes.
Unmanned Display Table: (For chamber
members only) Reserve a space to set up an
unmanned, informational display. The Chamber will
provide a table. You must reserve a spot, at no
charge, to have a display space at the banquet.
Attendance at the banquet is not required. The
complex will be open for setting up displays.
$400 - Table for Eight
Near the stage; Chips for
Eight; Recognition in the
program and at the Banquet
$750 - Two Tables for Eight
Near the stage; Chips for
Sixteen; Recognition in the
program and at the Banquet
Table Sponsor Represent yourself and your business, and ensure everyone
in your party will be seated together!
Solidarity · Presence · Perks
Individual Tickets: $35
Non-reserved Seating
Chips for Casino Tables
Buy/Sponsor online at
www.bonhamchamber.com
Table Sponsor Deadline: January 29
5:00PM Mix & Mingle
6:15PM Dinner
Program
Live Auction
7:30 -10:00PM
Kayla Gorden, Cole Title Company
Chance Peeler, Fannin Bank
Alan McDonald, First United Bank
Nathan Graham, Kwik Chek
Alan McDonald has been with First United for over five years, previously serving as a Loan Officer throughout North Texas for more than 20 years. He graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelors and Master’s Degree in Ag Economics. He and his wife, Jessica, have eight children. Outside of the bank, he enjoys spending time with his family, fishing, ranching, welding, and smoking meats.
Meet our new
Board Members.
It’s a great new team for a
great new year!
Kayla has been employed as an escrow officer at Cole Title Company since 2015. Her work in real estate transactions has introduced her to our community and the people who live and work here. Kayla currently attends and volunteers at community events and is ready to step into serving on the Chamber board of directors. Kayla is happily married to her high school sweetheart, and together they have three children who attend Bonham ISD.
Nathan has been with Kwik Food Stores for almost ten years, and now works as area manager. Nathan has spent the last year working on the HR side of the company and is currently enrolled at Collin College for his HR Certification. Nathan graduated from Sam Rayburn H.S. and has attended Grayson County College and Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant. Nathan strives to be a leader for his company, and for his community.
Chance has lived in Fannin County and worked in Bonham, Texas the 29 years of his life. He graduated from Dodd City ISD and attended Texas A&M University-Commerce, receiving his Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and a Master's Degree in Accounting and is currently obtaining a Graduate Degree in Banking. He works as Vice-President of Fannin Bank, proudly located on the square of Bonham, and looks forward to working in our community in the future.
More information at: www.fannincountytexas.com
Fannin County Days
in Austin February 11th and 12th , 2019
Preliminary Agenda for Events
February 11, 2019
10:00 AM Guided Tour of the Bullock Museum of History
1:00 PM Guided Tour of the Texas State Cemetery
3:30 PM Guided Tour of the Texas State Capitol
7:00 PM
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
107 W. 6th
Austin, TX
Reggie Smith and Bob Hall to speak about issues for this legislative session
February 12, 2019
7:30 am Breakfast— Location TBD Speaker: TBD
9:30 am Seated in House gallery for recognition from the House Floor
10:00 am Be recognized from the House Floor
Speakers for updates - Room 3N.3 in the State Capitol Building
11:00 am Texas State Railroad Commissioner: Chairman, Kristi Craddick
12:00 Commissioner of Agriculture: Sid Miller
12:45 pm Lunch in the Capitol Dining Room
1:45 pm State Board of Education: Deputy Commissioner of Governance, A.J. Crabil
2:45 pm Texas Comptrollers Office: Speaker TBD
4:00 pm Leave Austin
Event Costs covered by Payment
For Fannin County Day’s 2019
Two Night Stay 2/10 and 2/11
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Austin
303 W. 15th Street
Austin, TX 78701
Valet Parking covered in Cost
Dinner— 7 pm on 2/11
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
107 W. 6th, Austin, TX
Breakfast on 2/12—7:30 am
Location TBA
Cost per reserved room: $850
The Chamber has 15 rooms blocked for this event
You can pay online at bonhamchamber.com or contact
us at 903-583-4811
GOLD MEMBERS
Bonham Chrysler
Brookshire's Food Store
Fannin Bank
First National Bank of Trenton
First United Bank
Legend Bank
North Texas
Municipal Water District
Oncor
TMC Bonham
Hospital
Bronze Members
Americas Best Value Inn
Atmos Energy
Blain Service Company, LLC
Bonham Independent School District
Bonham Land and Ranches, LLC
Bonham Smiles
Cable One
Cash Store
Century 21 Harvey Properties
Cigna
Clayton Homes
Cole Title Company
Custom Glass and Mirror
David Stanley Construction LLC
Fannin County Leader
Fannin Federal Credit Union
Fannin Pharmacy
Farm N' Home Casualty
Main Street Title
Majestic 6 Theatre
Massey’s Music
McClanahan & Holmes, LLP
McCraw Materials
McCraw Oil & Kwik Chek
Morning Star Academy
Northeast Medical Home Health
Rebel Roots Boutique
Renlita Custom Opening Solutions
RPM Staffing
Weichert Realtors Solid Ground
Warrior Tire
Wise Funeral Home
OFFICERS
Deana Staton, Chair
DIRECTORS
Kayla Gorden
Beverly Kinslow
Nathan Graham
Alan McDonald
Chance Peeler
Harley Smith
Gary Stanley
Megan Towery
Melissa Wallace
STAFF
Dale McQueen
Susan Purcell
2019 Board of Directors
2018 STAR CHAMBER MEMBERS
January
Jan 10-13 - Bonham Trade Days
Jan 10 - Sunshine Dental
Jan 17 - Art on the Town
Jan 19-20 - Bowles Gun Show
The Bonham Chamber of Commerce Website and click the “Community Events”
calendar header for the entire Fannin County Community Calendar
Come and Join us at
Sunshine Dental
10 Year Anniversary
Ribbon Cutting Enjoy hors d’ oeuvres and celebrate!
January 10
1:00-2:00pm
207 E 6th St, Bonham, TX
Non-Profit $35
Individual $100
Business $175
~ Directory listing on website ~ Ribbon Cuttings ~ Directory Listing in Print ~ Monthly Newsletter and Member
Email Blasts for special business promotions ~ Weekly Activity Emails ~ Social Media Coverage
$300 $1,000
All benefits afforded to General
Memberships, PLUS:
Free Lollipop
Free Link from Front page of Chamber Website to
your website
1/3 page ad in printed Directory
All benefits afforded to General & Bronze
Memberships, PLUS:
Free Lollipop
Full page ad in printed Directory
Individual Banner displayed at Chamber Banquet
and in Multipurpose Complex Year Round
Recognition at General Chamber Events
Chamber Golf Tournament Hole Sponsorship