May 2010

Rick Schiller will be the featured speaker at The Chamber’s First Friday lunch on Friday, May 7, 2010 at noon, Crown Colony Country Club. Rick will announce the Arts Alliance’s new 2010-11 Season.

Rick Schiller is starting his sixth year as Executive Director of the Angelina Arts Alliance. In this position, he programs three live performing arts series for East Texas audiences at the Temple Theatre on the Angelina College campus. They are: a yearly Premier Series of professional music, dance, and theatre events, a Schoolt-ime Series for area students and their teachers, and a Family Matinee Series, especially designed for families to enjoy together. In addition, Rick oversees the Arts Alliance’s popular Camp CenterStage program, now planning its eight sum-mer of theatre training for students entering Grades 5-10. The camp includes morn-ing sessions for children entering Grades 1-4. All Temple Theatre performances – and Camp CenterStage – are produced in partnership with Angelina College.

Rick Schiller received his undergraduate degree in theatre from the University of Michigan and his Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Houston. His career has embraced the two worlds of theatre and advertising. He has staged more than 85 live productions as artistic/managing director of theatres in Austin, Chat-tanooga, Louisville, Midland (TX), and Lynchburg (VA). For nineteen years, he served as head of broadcast production for several national advertising agencies in the U.S. and Canada, where he produced/directed more than 600 tv commercials. He moved to Lufkin – from Austin – in January, 2005.

In early 1996, Angelina College announced plans to build a multi-million dol-lar fine arts center with a state-of-the-art theatre. The concept for the Angelina Arts Alliance was born later that year; however the organization did not begin to

take shape until 1999, when a core group of individu-als began planning in earnest. A Board of Directors was appointed in 2000. Its first season began in Sep-tember, 2001 with a concert/performance by Marvin Hamlisch.

The mission of the Arts Alliance has always been to enrich the lives of the families in East Texas through the performing arts. By the end of its 2008-09 season, the Arts Alliance had presented 55 major events, with artists traveling to Lufkin from throughout the U.S., as well as China, Russia, Canada, Hungary, and Ireland.

The Arts Alliance is supported by its season subscribers and ticket-buyers, corporate/business/individual sponsors, foundations, personal dona-tions, and advertisers. All realize the value the Arts Alliance brings to the quality of life in the community. The organization continually looks for ways to extend its offerings and expand its reach, so that it can represent and offer services to all of East Texas.

Thank you to our sponsors; Presenting Sponsor – Lufkin Coca-Cola Bottling Company, May Gold Sponsors – Brookshire Brothers and Consolidated Communi-cations. Tickets for the luncheon are $15 and may be reserved by calling 634.6644 or emailing cblack@lufkintexas.org.

Reserve your seat by 5 p.m. Thursday, May 6 and be entered to win the $100 On-Time drawing.

Rick Schiller to Speak at First Friday Luncheon – May 7

27th Annual Expo PartyTickets are now available for the 27th Annual Expo Anniversary Party to

be held Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at the George H. Henderson, Jr. Expo-sition Center. Activities will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a reception and silent auction. The silent auction will continue until 7:30 p.m., when the steak dinner begins.

The single-night fundraiser held at the Expo will include door prizes, raf-fles, and silent and live auctions for the 500-600 people that attend the function annually.

Tickets for the event are $50 per person. Corporate tables for eight can also be reserved for $500, which includes a food server.

To donate items for the silent auction, reserve tickets or a corporate table, or to volunteer, call the Chamber at (936) 634-6644.

The Expo Anniversary Party is an annual event, with proceeds going to the maintenance and upkeep of the Exposition Center. The facility brings in hundreds of people for events each year, which in turn stay in our lodging facilities, eat in our restaurants, and shop locally in our community.

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEVan Watson Chairman First Bank & Trust East TexasJim Watkins Chairman-Elect Consolidated Communications Todd Kassaw Past-Chairman Zeleskey Law FirmSheila Telford Treasurer The Advanced Financial GroupMax Alvis Vice Chair Merrill LynchDr. Sid Roberts Vice Chair Angelina Radiation Oncology AssociatesTy Thornton Vice Chair Lufkin IndustriesDr. Eric Wright Vice Chair Huntington ISD

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Ann Hampton Callaway; Velvety Vocals with Passionate DeliveryWhen it comes to sheer vocal beauty, nobody

matches Ann Hampton Callaway. This multi-plati-num and award-winning recording artist, comes to the Temple Theater in Lufkin Thursday, May 13th at 7:30 pm. Tickets ($22-$30) are available at The Temple Theater box office, open weekdays noon-5:30, or purchase by phone at 936-633-5454. Ann Hampton Callaway is sponsored by Angelina Ra-diation Oncology Associates. Season Sponsors are Temple-Inland and Lufkin Industries, Inc.

The far-reaching talents of Ann Hampton Calla-way are multi-faceted. As a champion of the great American Songbook she has made her mark as a singer, pianist, composer, lyricist, arranger, actress, educator, TV host, and producer. Her songs are featured on five of Barbra Streisand’s recent CD’s…did I hear someone say Streisand? And her vocals are being compared to the likes of Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughn. Ann’s live performances show-case her warmth, spontaneous wit, and passionate delivery of standards, jazz classics, and originals. She is one of America’s most gifted improvisers, taking words and phrases from her audience and creating songs on the spot, whether alone at the piano or with a symphony orchestra.

Beyond her musical credits, she made her fea-ture film debut opposite Angelina Jolie and Matt Damon in the Robert DeNiro film “The Good Shep-herd” performing the standard “Come Rain or Come Shine”. She also recorded two songs for the film “Last Holiday” starring Queen Latifa. With her mission to keep the American Songbook thriving, she has produced and hosted two TV specials with guests Liza Minnelli and Christine Ebersole which will lead up to her PBS series “Singer’s Spotlight With Ann Hampton Callaway”.

Ann, known as the lady with the effervescent personality and fabulous vocals, brings her trio for an exclusive one-night performance to the Temple Theater in Lufkin, Thursday, May 13th. If you love pop, standards, and Broadway, you’ll love the emo-tionally-charged vocal performance of Ann Hamp-ton Callaway.

Ann Hampton Callaway is presented by An-gelina Arts Alliance. Tickets on sale at the Temple Theater box office. Call early for the best seat selection – 936-633-5454. For more information, visit www.angelinaarts.org or follow us on Facebook.

The Texas Forestry Museum’s 23rd Annual Sawmill SupperCome enjoy a “sawmill supper” of beans, cornbread, coleslaw, cobbler, banana pudding

and drinks at the Texas Forestry Museum. Everything kicks off on Friday, May 7th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. There will be live bluegrass music by Yeller Dawg and crafters will be demon-strating their crafts. There will also be a book signing of History Ahead, Stories beyond the Texas Roadside Marker by Lufkin native, Dan Utley and co-authored by Cynthia Beeman. Tickets are $8 for adult and $3 for kids ages 6 -12. Call 936-632-9535 for more information.

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Keep it Clean! with Angelina Beautiful/Clean

June 14 – 189 am – 12 pm

Participants: Kindergarten through 4th GradeJunior Counselors: 5th through 12th Grade

RegistRation Fee: $55This fee is due upon registration.Checks are to be made to AB/C.

sign-up DeaDline – June 4Include the registration/permission form (signed) and the registration fee of $55

Visit www.angelinabeautifulclean.org to download the eCo Camp 2010 Registration Form.

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Ratio:There will be no more than 15 children per group with a total of 50children. Two Junior Counselors will be with each group and an instructor and a Junior Counselor will be at each station.

ReFReshments:The children are served a snack daily.

DRess:The children will be inside and outside during the day. They need to wear comfortable play clothes and tennis shoes. The children also need to use sunscreen to avoid sunburn.

Rain:Rain or shine the camp will be held.

aCtiVities:Campers will participate in activities relating to the environment: art, sci-ence, music, games, and storytelling each day.

notiFiCation:Every camper will receive information in the mail to confirm camp place-ment. The camp will be filled on a first come basis. Names will be placed on a camp list when a completed form and check are received. If you have questions, please call 63CLEAN.

t-shiRts:A camp T-shirt is provided with the registration fee. Please mark the regis-tration form with your child’s size.

DRop-oFF anD piCk-up:On the first day please help your child check in. After the first day, parents may drop-off their children in the front of First Presbyterian Church into the care of their child’s counselor. Children will be waiting out front for pick-up at noon. All the workers are volunteers, so please be prompt!

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For more information:Contact Angelina Beautiful/Clean at (936) 63CLEAN (632-5326) or visit www.angelinabeautifulclean.org

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is a FREE event but donations will be appreciated. Please utilize this opportunity to keep these hazards out of our waterways and natural environment.

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Motor oil and antifreeze will be accepted at the City of Lufkin Regional Recycling Center (500 Southpark Drive).

THIS COLLECTION IS FOR HOUSEHOLDS ONLY. Large quantities from businesses, farms, or commercial operations will not be accepted.

PROHIBITED: Tires, infectious and medical wastes, biological and radioactive materials, compressed gas cylinders, ammunition, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and explosives.

Business Recycle and Disposal ListCity of Lufkin Regional Recycling Center (633-0281)The city accepts the following material: CARDBOARD (corru-

gated and pasteboard boxes); NEWSPAPER (including advertising inserts); MAGAZINES & JUNK MAIL; OFFICE PAPER & SHRED-DED PAPER (please bag shredded paper); ALUMINUM CANS (cans only); STEEL CANS (cans only); PLASTIC BOTTLES & JUGS (any-thing with a neck or #1 or #2)

The recycling center also has a drop-off site for used motor oil and oil filters. Individuals can drop-off up to five gallons of oil per visit. Car batteries and small engine batteries are accepted. The site is available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

CMC Recycling (639-3718)Recycles scrap metal, appliances, and aluminum cans. Get cash

for your trash.

Home Depot (699-3555)Recycle rechargeable tool batteries, cell phone batteries and fluo-

rescent light bulbs. Old appliances will be recycled with purchase and delivery of a new appliance.

Office Depot (699-2980)Recycles computer monitors and printers. Receive $50.00 off a

$150.00 dollar printer purchase. Disposal charges based on size of equipment, from $5.00 to $15.00. Also recycles printer ink cartridges. Receive $3.00 on your rewards card for up to five cartridges per day.

Best Buy (699-1100)Free recycling of printers, towers (without hard drives) and com-

puter parts. Recycle TV’s and computer monitors 32” or smaller for $10.00 and receive a $10.00 gift card in return. Also free recycling of cell phone batteries, ink cartridges, PDA’s, pagers, and compact discs.

Habitat for Humanity Restore (936-564-3861)Recycles construction material. Open Wednesday through Friday

from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Located at 600 Powers Street in Nacogdoches. The following items must be in usable condition: brick; ceiling tile; ceramic tile; doors; hardware; lumber; paint; porcelain products; shingles; tools; windows and wood.

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Leadership Tomorrow with Chamber Community Development

The Leadership Tomorrow Class of 2010 ended its year of leadership training with a graduation ceremony held at First United Methodist Church on Monday, April 19, 2010.

The class, consisting of 19 high school juniors from Angelina County, spent one day a month for the last 7 months learning about leadership skills, educational and career opportunities, and viewing local businesses from behind the scenes. An opening retreat with a ropes course began the program in November followed by monthly sessions on “Doing the Right Thing”; “Justice, Order and Politics”; “Local Economy and Financial Services”; “Social Services/Healthcare”; and “Quality of Life”.

The program, under the direction of the Chamber of Commerce, is conducted by a committee of volunteers, all graduates of Leadership Lufkin. They are Chairman Libby Allen, Greg Bowman, Andy Adams, Lynn Hopper, Brenda Newton, Natalie Thornton, and Sammy Weaver.

In addition, each year, the Leadership Lufkin Alumni give a $500 scholarship to a participant from the previous year’s Leadership Tomorrow Program. This year’s recipient is Brandon Garcia, from Hudson High School, a graduate of the 2009 Leadership Tomorrow class.

The graduation ceremony was emceed by Libby Allen, Leadership Tomorrow Chairman, with Chamber Board Chairman, Van Watson, welcoming the class. Dr. Cheryl Suiter, guest speaker, talked to the class on the ability and determination to fulfill your dreams, and Class President, Tori Jones, gave an overview of the year’s experience.

This year’s graduates include Chris Bean (Lufkin High School); Derrick Brown (Hudson High School); Amber Bynog (Huntington High School); Caleb Craig (Lufkin High School); Zac Hassell (Central High School); Kelly Hunter (Lufkin High School); Chance Johnson (Huntington High School); Tori Jones (Hudson High School); Mariah Melvin (Hudson High School); Tiffany Mott (Diboll High

School); Meagan Neal (Huntington High School); Ashlyn Pigg (Hudson High School); Esteban Solis (Diboll High School); Robby Wall (Zavalla High School); Kayla Waller (Huntington High School); Kayli Warnasch (Central High School), Emily Weaver (Lufkin High School); Seth Wood (Hudson High School); and Colton Wynne (Lufkin High School).

The Leadership Tomorrow program is made possible through sponsorships of businesses and parents, as well as the cooperation of our county school districts. This year’s session sponsors include Angelina Beautiful/Clean, Angelina Plastic Surgery, Brookshire Brothers, Carter Bloodcare, Lufkin Industries, Inc., and Southern Reliant Electric, Inc.

This year’s student sponsors include ADRA Medical Imaging; Allen Loggins & Sons, Inc.; Angelina County & Cities Health District; Angelina Home Health; Brookshire Brothers, #52; Chandler, Mathis & Zivley, P.C.; City of

Huntington; Concerned Black Men of Lufkin, Texas Inc.; Consolidated Communications; Edward Jones; H&H Septic & Equipment Services; Humane Society of Angelina County; Law Office of Kaye M. Alderman; Lufkin Vulcanizing; John Studer DDS MS; Temple-Inland; The Very Thing; and Zeleskey Law Firm.

For more information on the program or how to be involved with Leadership Tomorrow, visit www.leadershiptomorrowlufkin.com or contact Susie Cardwell at 936-634-6644 or scardwell@lufkintexas.org.

The 2009-2010 Leadership Tomorrow Class poses for a photograph after their graduation on April 19th.

Libby Allen, Leadership Tomorrow Chairman, presents Brandon Garcia with the Leadership Tomorrow scholarship.

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Leadership Tomorrow Quality of Life DayThe Leadership Tomorrow 2009-2010 class completed its last session of the

year with Quality of Life Day on April 7, 2010. The day was dedicated to visiting some of the businesses and organizations that provide quality of life to our community. The session was sponsored by Angelina Beautiful/Clean, and was planned and coordinated by Leadership Tomorrow Committee member, Natalie Thornton of CASA of the Pines.

The day began at GAP Broadcasting where the class was given an up-close view of how the radio station produces its shows and was “on the air” with Danny Merrell and Sean Ericson. Next, the class visited the Museum of East Texas and received an art lesson offered by the Museum. The morning ended at the City of Lufkin Parks & Recreation with Mike Akridge sharing the activities and contributions Parks & Recreation provides to our community. The day concluded at the Ellen Trout Zoo. Charlotte Henley gave the class an overview of what it takes to run the zoo from day to day and some of their projects and plans.

The Leadership Tomorrow program is made possible through sponsorships of businesses and parents. This year’s business sponsors include: ADRA Medical Imaging; Allen Loggins & Sons, Inc.; Angelina County & Cities Health District; Angelina Home Health; Brookshire Brothers #52; Chandler, Mathis & Zivley, P.C.; City of Huntington; Concerned Black Men of Lufkin, Texas Inc.; Consolidated Communications; Edward Jones; H&H Septic & Equipment Services; Humane Society of Angelina County; Law Office of Kaye M. Alderman; Lufkin Vulcanizing; John Studer DDS MS; Temple-Inland; The Very Thing; and Zeleskey Law Firm.

The Class stops for a photo at the Temple Theater. The class is on the air with Sean Ericson and Danny Merrell at GAP Broadcasting.

Leadership Lufkin’s Education DayLeadership Lufkin’s class of 2009-2010 completed its last session, Education

Day, on April 15 with Karen Kiefer and Lyndee Matthews coordinating the program for the day. Karen Kiefer, of Lockheed-Martin, and Lyndee Matthews, of the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce, are both graduates of the 2008-2009 Leadership Lufkin class. The presenting sponsor for 2009-2010 is Sam’s Club and they also sponsored Education Day.

The session began at St. Cyprian’s Episcopal School with an informative visit and tour of the facility. The class then divided into groups to visit each of our Angelina County school districts, including Central, Diboll, Hudson, Huntington, Zavalla, and Lufkin. The class regrouped at Angelina College to meet with Dr. Phillips for lunch, a tour, and an overview of the campus. Next on the agenda was Stubblefield Learning Center with Sallye Darmstadter who treated the class to a tour and shared how the school contributes to our education system and community.

The day ended with a planning session for the 13th annual Angelina County Science & Tech Fair at the Expo Center to be held on May 4 and 5. The Leadership Lufkin class will host this event at the George H. Henderson, Jr. Exposition Center, followed by Graduation on May 25.

Leadership Lufkin is a program designed to identify and educate the existing and potential leaders of Lufkin and Angelina County. Applications for the class of 2010-2011 are available at www.leadershiplufkin.com and are due by June 1, 2010. For more information on the program, contact Susie Cardwell at 936-634-6644 or scardwell@lufkintexas.org.

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Leadership Lufkin with Chamber Community Development

Jack O. (Butch) McMullen Silver Spike AwardThe Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce is taking nominations beginning April 9th for the coveted Jack O. (Butch) McMullen

Silver Spike Award. This recipient of this award will be presented at the First Friday Luncheon on June 4th at Crown Colony Country Club.Since 1991, Leadership Lufkin has selected a graduate of the program to honor with the Silver Spike Award. Named in honor of Butch

McMullen, of the Angelina and Neches River Railroad, the award is presented to an outstanding graduate of Leadership Lufkin who has excelled in their role as a leader in all areas of their life.

The winner of the Silver Spike award will be someone who has exhibited the same leadership characteristics that McMullen did. The nominee should demonstrate leadership in their profession, church and community, and encourage others to get involved. They should also demonstrate that they are planning for the future of Angelina County.

Nomination forms are available at the Lufkin/Angelina Chamber of Commerce office, or can be downloaded from www.leadershiplufkin.com, along with a list of Leadership Lufkin graduates. The deadline for nominations is May 21, 2010, and should be turned in to Susie Cardwell at the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce. For more information, call (936) 634-6644 or email scardwell@lufkintexas.org.

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Deadline for nominations: May 21, 2010Forms should be faxed to Susie Cardwell at (936) 634-8726 or emailed to scardwell@lufkintexas.org.

Ribbon Cuttings

Seasons of Hope Center celebrated the completion of their first women’s dorm with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony on Sunday, March 28th. The dorms will house up to 10 to 12 women at a time and is an integral part of the program which helps abused and addicted women recover mentally, physically and spiritually. The dorm has three bedrooms, a bathroom, kitchen and living room. Pictured is Carlene McMullen, Executive Director and members of the Seasons of Hope Center Board.

Grandough Baking Company celebrated their Grand Opening with a Ribbon Cutting on Friday, March 19th. Located at 1705 Feagin Drive, Grandough specializes in cakes and cookies of all kinds. They also ship their cookies to any desired location. Stop by today and pick up a batch of cookies for your office or ship some to a friend. And don’t forget to think about them for your special occasion. They will make any cake to order. Call them at 936.632-1005. Pictured are owners Justin Kezar and his mother Teresa Kezar, their family and staff. Also pictured are members of the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce Diplomats team.Shuky Deez of Lufkin Homemade

Ice Cream celebrated their grand opening with a Ribbon Cutting on Friday, April 9th. Located at 3006 South First St next to Angelina College, Shuky Deez serves homemade ice cream that they make themselves. They carry ice cream cakes, sundaes, and other fun treats. Come by and check them out. WIFI is available. Pictured is owner Humberto Perez and Roberto Perez and staff and members of the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce Diplomats team.

Galaxy Movers & Storage celebrated their new location with a Ribbon Cutting on Friday, April 16th. Located at 1710 E. Denman, Galaxy Movers is available for all of your moving needs. Give them a call today at 936.639.4600. Pictured is Owner Joe Leediker, son Joe Leediker, Jr. and family, friends and employees.

A Wild Hair Salon celebrated their partnership with the Chamber with a Ribbon Cutting on Wednesday, March 24th. Located at 911 S. Chestnut Dr. Suite 300, A Wild Hair Salon offers haircuts for men, women and children. They also offer coloring, highlights, perms and waxing. Stop by their ultra-stylish salon today! To make an appointment call 936-632-7500. Pictured are: Michelle Oliver owner and coworker Roy Crager along with their family and friends. Also pictured are members of the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce Diplomats team.