Good morning, members and friends! Did you know that on this day in history (August 17) in 1933, MLB player Lou Gehrig played his record 1,308th consecutive game? It's also Robert DeNiro's 77th birthday!

AUGUST BLOOD DRIVE: Just a WEEK away! Save 3 lives in about 20 minutes of your time. Reserve your spot now so we can ensure donors are socially distanced; know that no walk-ins will be accepted. Click here to do so ASAP because slots are going fast.

THANKFUL THURSDAY EMAIL: Want to reserve your spot on the calendar for the fastest-growing dedicated email blast this side of the Mississippi*? It's still $100 and spots are taken through October 15 already! Email Ashleigh for all the details; we're already booking in the second half of October! (*We cannot verify this at all, but it sounds good, so we're sticking to it!)

Get REVd Up: Are you regsitered to vote? The deadline to vote in the November 3 election is October 3, but don't wait. Find out more about the candidates, view sample ballots, learn how to vote by mail and "Get REVd Up" (Register, Educate, Vote) at the Montgomery County Elections page!

CANDIDATE FORUM Goes Virtual: Due to elections being moved until November, the Conroe Chamber will be staging a second VIRTUAL City Candidate Forum on October 12. As we confirm the candidates, we will be sending out more information so stay tuned!

LOBSTERFEST TO GO 2020: We felt it was the socially responsible thing to offer the delicious lobster and steak dinner TO GO this year but we promise to roll out a ton of things that will make the 34th year just as memorable as the previous 33. Also, don't forget to work on your short game for the tournament at Panorama Golf Club - that part of the festivities will not change! Make sure you mark your calendars for October 1 and 2 for this year's event! Get the details here as they become available.

IT'S PART OF YOUR MEMBERSHIP! BE A GUEST ON OUR MONTHLY RADIO SHOW! Contact Courtney Galle at courtneyg@conroe.org to get booked on CHAMBER CHAT - The first Tuesday of each month!