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Chamber News | March 2016
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Wednesday, March 16th | 12 noon | Liberty Center
Program: A "State of the City" by Liberty City Mayor Carl Pickett and City of Liberty Manager Gary Broz. Frank Jordan, Liberty City Councilman and Chairman of the Community Development Advisory Board for the Liberty City Council, will present the Liberty area Economic Development status and the Liberty Annexation Plan for 2016-1017.
Please note: Our previously scheduled speaker, Andy Dill of Andy Dill Consulting, has been rescheduled for the May 18th luncheon.
Catered by: Cookie's Soulfood Kitchen
(Cornelius Gilmore, Owner).
Menu: Smothered pork chops w/ gravy, rice, green beans with potatos, dessert, bread, tea and water.
Cost: $10
To make your reservations:
- Call 936.336.5736.
- E-mail: chamber@imsday.com.
- Register online using the Events calendar at libertydaytonchamber.
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Debbie Dugger of Liberty and Mayor Jeff Lambright of Dayton were named 2015 "Citizen of the Year" winners at the 40th Annual Chamber Awards Banquet held Tuesday, February 23rd at the Dayton Community Center.
Debbie Dugger was presented her award by last year's Liberty winner, James Sterling. Mayor Jeff Lambright received his honor from previous Dayton winner Brady Hanson.
Outgoing directors were recognized with plaques, and incoming directors were introduced to a sell-out crowd of 450-plus attendees. The National Anthem was expertly sung by Liberty High School Senior Sierra Morrison, with the Dayton MCJROTC Color Guard presenting the colors.
Humorist and television host Chad Prather was an instant hit with the crowd, and kept everyone in good spirits while offering serious life lessons from his topic "How to Change the World".
The Martincic Kid Singers closed the evening in perfect harmony with a rendition of "God Bless America".
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TRINA ROSE JOINS CHAMBER STAFF
We welcome a dynamic addition to the Liberty-Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce.
Trina Rose began her new position as Administrative Assistant in February. Trina is filling the slot held by longtime Administrative Assistant Christy Ewart, who "retired" on February 29th but will continue as a volunteer to assist the Chamber as needed.
Trina lives in Hankamer with husband Tom and son, Zackery. She has two daughters, Katelynn of Anahuac and Carlee who is attending Texas A & M University in College Station. Trina is a Chambers County native and has served in many volunteer positions in her community. She has been involved in Texas Gatorfest since 1989 as a volunteer, later accepting the role of Volunteer Ambassador and serving in that capacity for over 10 years. She has been involved with the Anahuac Area Chamber of Commerce for several years as well as a volunteer at Anahuac ISD. She has served in many volunteer roles in her community and in the Mont Belvieu and Baytown area. Trina has a true passion for volunteerism and community involvement.
To contact Trina, call the Chamber office in Liberty at 936.336.5736 or send e-mail to chamberadmin@imsday.com.
BUSINESS EXPO AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS DAY
Forms are available on the Chamber website for both the Business Expo 2016 event and the Administrative Professionals Day Luncheon.
The Expo is scheduled for Thursday, April 7th. This event is the perfect opportunity for attendees to meet with representatives from a variety of businesses and organizations, and learn about the products and services available in our area.
The Administrative Professionals Day Luncheon will be held Wednesday, April 27th, and honors administrative professionals and office workers in conjunction with events held throughout the country.
Forms for both events can be downloaded from the Chamber website
here.
A MESSAGE TO CHAMBER DIRECTORS FROM SHERRY METTLEN
Every year the Chamber has a Relay for Life Team called Batting for a Cure and we would love for you to join our team if you are not committed to another team. If you have any questions or need help registering please contact Keisha Robinson at 936-334-6382, Bonnie Campisi @ 409-267-7119, or Crista Beasley @ 409-599-4758. We will also be able to raise money for our team even after the event, until the month of August.
Thanks,
Sherry Mettlen
(Carol Bond Health Foods)
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UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS AND YOUTH
DAYTON ISD JOB SHADOWING PROGRAM
Dayton ISD is inviting businesses to host a high school student for this year's CTE Job Shadowing Experience. The program allows students to shadow a business during a time in the month of April to learn more about that business, and to explore a future career.
CTE (Career & Technical Education) courses offer real-world relevance along with core academics to prepare students for the future. Job shadowing is one component of real-world experience incorporated to give students every opportunity to be successful.
Information on participating in the Job Shadowing Experience can be downloaded here on the Chamber website. Questions can be directed to leia.miller@daytonisd.net or call 936.258.2510.
TXDOT SUMMER EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
TxDOT's Summer Employment Program provides current high school and college students the opportunity to gain valuable paid hands-on experience. Positions are statewide and will be available May 1st through August 15th in the field of maintenance and engineering summer support.
To qualify, students must:
- be at least 17 years old,
- be a U.S. citizen or be eligible to work in the U.S.,
- submit a completed State of Texas Application for Employment, and be enrolled as a
full-time student at a high school, technical school, college or university the spring
semester before the summer work period OR be currently accepted for enrollment at an
institution of higher learning.
If you know someone who meet these requirements, have them visit the TxDOT site online at: www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/careers/employment-offices.html
WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUTH
Workforce Solutions is presenting the Young Adult Work Experience Opportunity for Youth in the Liberty and Dayton areas. Workforce Solutions wants to provide work experience to area young adults and will pay them to work onsite at the employer location for a period of four to six weeks.
The mission of the Young Adult Work Experience project is to provide meaningful work experience for young adults 17 to 24 years of age that will lead to full-time employment. Participants will work for a period of four to six weeks and for a maximum of 30 hours a week. The hourly pay is $10. Workforce Solutions will process payroll and serve as the employer of record for this four to six week period.
Workforce Solutions hope interns will gain the following from the Work Experience Project:
- Obtain useful work experience and practical skills
- To increase confidence through successfully holding a job
- Provide motivation and encouragement to continue education
- The opportunity to interact and network with peers and professionals
- Gain solid work experience for a resume and/or future job application
- An opportunity to decide what type of work they enjoy, and the kind of training they need
to pursue your future goals.
For information contact Workforce Solutions - Employer Service Division at 281.837.0079.
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 Express Urgent Care
Letha Holloway, FNP.
723 Main St., Liberty |
936.776.5364
www.libertyurgentcare.us
Medical clinic
Beverly A. Nutall
Liberty
Individual Member
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3/17 - Thursday 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Palmer Bayou Boardwalk Dedication & Ribbon Cutting, 501 RE Vinson Dr., Liberty (Liberty Municipal Park). Special Guests: Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell and AFL-CIO President Richard L. Trumka
3/18 &19 - Friday (12 noon), Saturday (9 a.m.)
Liberty Jubilee, downtown Liberty. Arts, crafts, music, carnival, food, helicopter rides, photo contest, book & bake sale, BBQ cook-off, and much more! Concert dance 8 p.m. - midnight on Friday with Janie Fricke and special guests West of the Trinity Band.
3/23 - Wednesday, 10 a.m.
Ribbon Cutting @ Express Urgent Care, 723 Main Street, Liberty.
4/1 - Friday 6 p.m. - midnight
Relay for Life - South Liberty County @ War Memorial Stadium, Liberty.
4/2 - Saturday 9 a.m.
BJ Ford First Annual Auto Show, 3560 Hwy. 90, Liberty. Plaques awarded in several categories; free drinks, popcorn, snow cones; lunch 11-1 by Tony Fontenot; bounce house for the kids; 2016 Wood Brothers Show Car on display.
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For other events and updates, visit our online calendar at libertydaytonchamber.com.
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