MONTHLY BUSINESS LUNCHEON

AUCTION RECAP

Last month's '500 Auction & Steak Dinner Fundraiser was a rousing success. 

Special thanks go to our Chamber directors, the Flatline Cookers of Liberty County EMS, auctioneer Brady Hanson, Bill Buchanan, everyone who assisted in planning and setting up the event at the Dayton Community Center, our many donors and everyone who purchased a ticket.

The value of the first ten winner’s prizes is $400 each. This is a reverse draw to win. They are:

1st winner - Michael Hayes - Blissful Boutique shopping spree.
2nd winner - Logan Lamberth - Chili's Gift Certificate-James Reese.
3rd winner - Donny Wall- Ladies Citizen Eco-Drive watch with 28 diamonds donated by - Coats Jewelers.
4th winner - Angela Reece -Visa Gift Card - donated by Linda Taylor and Distant Travel-(Sheila French).
5th winner - Maci Feed -$400 Visa Gift Card donated by FLNB.
6th winner - Maci Feed - $400 in beef donated by Gentz Cattle Company.
7th winner - Linda Gates Black - Spa Package-donated by Liberty Med and Spa.
8th winner -Judy Ivester - Apple I-Pad, & Cover donated by Magnolia Place Health Care.
9th winner - Marcia Jackson - HP Notebook with windows 10 - donated by Post Oak Bank-Dayton and Liberty.
10th winner - Walter Fontenot - $400. in purchases at Thrif-Tee Food Centers.

The following prizes are 'Grand Prizes':
11th winner - Joseph Campos - 55" TV ($600.00 value)-donated in part by Wal-Mart - Liberty;
12th winner - Farrah Harper - Trilogy Rocker Recliner ($1,100.00-value) donated by Golden's Furniture Showroom;
13th winner - Carl McNelty - Refurbished Yamaha Electric Golf Cart - ($2,500.00 value) provided by the Liberty-Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce;
14th winner - Richard Cron - ($3,500.00 value) - Trophy White-Tail Deer Hunt'-provided by the Liberty-Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce;
15th winner - Marc Gammons - $5000.00 in gold bullion (gold Eagles) purchased by the Liberty-Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce through Liberty Coin and Collectibles.

HUNT OPPORTUNITIES AT TRNWR

Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge has listed the 2017/18 hunting opportunities on their website. The application fee is $25. The fee is $15 for hunters 65 years and older and $15 for hunters with a disability that meets the state definition. The application period for ALL hunts is August 7 to September 2).  Any applications received before or after those dates will not be accepted.

 

Please visit Refuge links for various types of hunts including the applications and regulations at www.fws.gov/refuge/Trinity_River/visit/hunt.html; maps of all the hunt units at www.fws.gov/refuge/Trinity_River/map.htm l; and directions to each unit at www.fws.gov/refuge/trinity_river/plan/directions.html .  For more information contact the Refuge at 936.336.9786.

2ND ANNUAL WALK WITH A DOC / HARD HATS FOR LITTLE HEADS EVENT

From Kimberly Hughes, Outreach Coordinator at Health Center of Southest Texas:

Health Center of Southeast Texas is a 501( c) (3) nonprofit organization who is devoted to making a difference in the community. We are planning our 2nd Annual ” Walk With A Doc/ Hard Hats for Little Heads” Event to be held on September 30, 2017 at Liberty High School track. With the support and/or donations of people like you we may continue offering knowledge to the community of services we can assist them with.

Texas Medical Association is graciously donating helmets. We are asking for at least a $50.00 donation in support of our current event and the purchase of bicycles. Help us to bring a smile to children in our community. Any donation or support is greatly appreciated. Your donation will be acknowledged, with a “donated by” plaque to be placed on each bike that your donation covers. Our organization relies on support of generous donors such as you. Your generosity will help ensure the success of our event.

If you are interested in making a donation you can do so by contacting me at 936-334-1185 ext. 414. If you wish to donate bike(s) we will be happy to pick your donation up or you may deliver or mail to Health Center of Southeast Texas, 307 N. William Barnett Ave., Cleveland Tx. 77327. We have a deadline of August 21, 2017 for any donations. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments (936.334.1185 ext 414). We thank you in advance for your support.

ANGELS CARE HOME HEALTH - CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM

Kingwood Community Center
4102 Rustic Woods Dr.
Most families are unprepared for the drastic changes in their life brought on by various diseases and conditions. This 10-week series will address a wide range of challenges common to families coping with Dementia. The series begins on September 11 and will run every Monday for 10 weeks. Refreshments provided. Free and open to the public.

Dates of all Caregiver Support Program events (all times 6PM):

• September 11,18, 25.
• October 2, 9,16, 23, 30.
• November 6, 13.

SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION WORKSHOPS

SBA offers a variety of workshops, some online and others in person, designed specifically to assist small business owners. Check the SBA Starting and Managing a Business website (www.sba.gov/starting-business) for online workshops as well as the SBA Find Events site (www.sba.gov/tools/events) for a list of workshops in your area. Also look at the SBA Learning Center (www.sba.gov/tools/sba-learning-center/search/training) for a variety of free online courses, available anytime!