February 2014

The Chamber news-letter this month is packed with information from the 2014 Chamber of Com-merce Banquet held on February 1, 2014. In addi-tion, we have had a some new members join during the past month and a net-work nite that went off great. Due to the Banquet preparations, the member-ship drive to renew existing members and encourage new members to sign up will be kicking off this month.

The Chamber Ban-quet was extremely well at-tended this year with ap-proximately 275 guests in attendance for the evening ceremonies.

The initial wine and cheese reception was a great place to have conver-sations with people that you might not have seen for a while or just to catch up with what others were do-ing. Thanks go out to Gabe Parker with Homestead Winery for setting up the wine booth for the event.

The dinner served by Cappy’s Café was deemed to be excellent by everyone in

attendance. As the winner of the 2013 Business of the Year Award, would you have expected anything less from this great chamber member.

Russell Graves was the featured speaker this year and highlighted the ru-ral way of life and why it is important to him and oth-ers.

Over 25 baskets were silently auctioned off during the evening. They ranged from hunting and fishing items to elaborate wine and chocolate baskets for the upcoming Valentine’s day on February 14th.

The live auction fea-tured five items this year and auctioneer Randy Pen-dergrass did an excellent job on encouraging bidders to keep upping the price on these select items.

The event closed out to the sounds of the band “Rocky and the Bullwin-kles” from Grayson County. They helped put on a show during a break in the main program and stayed to play music that quite a few peo-ple danced to after the pro-gram. Special thanks go out

to “The Trailer Guys” locat-ed on Hwy 121 south for furnishing a new 40 foot trailer for the band to per-form on.

Thanks to all the members who helped make this years event such a great time. Whether you bought tickets, a table, or contrib-uted to the auction items, the Chamber of Commerce appreciates all your help.

We are already plan-ning for next year’s event and we look forward to put-ting on a program that you will remember when you leave.

William Keifer, a member of the Board of Di-rector deserves a hand in making this years event such a success. His leader-ship and hard work helped pull the event together and go off smoothly.

OFFICERS

Stephen Murden, Chairman

David Stapp, Chair Elect

Steve Collida, Treasurer

Judy Keene, Secretary

DIRECTORS

Mike Lane

Randy Pendergrass

Paula Galyon

David Adams

Tommie Sue Turner

John Farris

Chad Burnett

William Keifer

ASSOCIATE DIREC-

TORS

Bill Shipp, City Manager

Stephen Filipowicz, BEDCo/

Tourism Director

Marvin Beaty—Bonham ISD

Superintendent

STAFF

Dale McQueen

This Newsletter is a monthly Publication of

The Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce

2014 Board of Directors

The Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce Board of

Directors would like to thank all the following for helping

make the Banquet such a success this year.

Gold Sponsors

Wise Funeral Home

Bonham Festival of Flight sponsored by

Forest Hill Airport

Purple Sponsors

American Bank of Texas

BEDCO

Bonham Chrysler

Bonham Family Drug / Fannin Bank

Brookshires Food & Pharmacy

Fannin County Leader

Fannin County Republican Party

Farm N’ Home Casualty

Granny Lou’s Bed & Breakfast

Law Office of Michael Evans

Legend Bank

ONCOR

Solid Ground Realtors

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD

The Volunteer of the Year award recognizes an individual who has contributed

much more than just showing up and being a part of the organization. The individual or

groups selected for this award have worked all year long for no pay and in most cases no

recognition during the past year. While many people show up at chamber sponsored

events, most have no idea of the time and effort that it has taken to put on the event in

such a way that is seems effortless to the attendees. Just as important is the time need-

ed to close out any event and get the word out to the surrounding community about how

the event went.

This year we recognize one of those unsung heroes from the Bonham community

who worked tirelessly last year in making the chamber a success and letting others know

about what the chamber does on a day to day basis.

This person worked for over a year from their home in putting together the cham-

ber newsletter that is sent out to our members monthly. They attended and took photos

and notes for multiple chamber events such as network nites and ribbon cuttings for in-

clusion in the newsletter and articles in the local papers. They helped in staffing the

booth at the Fannin County Fair that the chamber had last year and also helped in plan-

ning and organizing the Christmas parade.

The dedication to help the Bonham Chamber and still be fully involved in other

related activities in the area is commendable when you consider they also have 23

grandchildren that they love to stay in touch and active with.

It is with great honor that the Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce recognizes

Beckie Farris as the 2013 Volunteer of the Year.

David Stapp

and Beckie

Farris

2014 Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce

Banquet

RIBBON CUTTING FOR GRANNY LOU’S B & B

December 22, 2014

Jennifer Self, Granny Lou’s new owner had a formal ribbon cutting on December 22,

2013. A large crowd showed up to welcome her to Bonham and to show their support

for her success.

For more information about Granny Lou’s B&B please visit:

http://grannylou.com/

Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce Welcomes

Dr. David Candelario with a Network Nites Event

hosted by Red River Regional Hospital on

January 27 , 2014

To Contact Dr. Candelario please visit:

Dr. Candelario’s Website

Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce

FEBRUARY EVENT CALENDAR

February 6—9 – Bonham Trade Days February 7 – Bonham Chamber Breakfast at Cappy’s at 8:00 am February 8 – Romance in Bonham at the Bonham Public Library February 21—Black History Month at the Creative Arts Center February 22—”You Hold the Key” - The Fannin County Crisis Center Dinner and Auction February 28— “Business Health Seminar Clinic” at Cap-py’s Café March 2— “Mardi Gras at Granny Lou’s” to benefit the Red River Theater Group FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THESE ARE MANY OTHER

EVENTS IN FANNIN COUNTY— PLEASE VISIT OUR COMMUNITY CALENDAR AT:

The Bonham Chamber of Commerce Website and use the Click here for the

Entire Fannin County Community Calendar

New Business Members for January 2014

Four Seasons Preferred Realty LLC

“Let Us Help You Find Your Dream Home”

2628 S. Hwy 121

Bonham, TX 75418

903-583-7614

http://www.fourseasonspreferredrealty.com/

Geronimo Designs

“Your Life, By Design”

805 W. White St.

Suite 200

Anna, TX 75409

http://www.cardiaccare3.com/

Solid Ground Realty

“Helping You Make The Right Move”

420 W. Sam Rayburn

Bonham, TX 75418

903-583-4900

http://solidground.topproducerwebsite.com/home.asp

Individual New Members

Don and Melanie Grammar

Renewals

Charles and Karen Bulter

MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL

APPLICATION OR NEW

MEMBERSHIP for 2014 (investment levels on reverse side)

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make a difference!

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