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"Progress Through Participation"
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Chamber News for February 2019
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2019 CHAMBER AWARDS BANQUET
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Make your reservations now for the
43rd Annual Liberty-Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 startling at 6:30 p.m. at the Dayton Community Center (801 S. Cleveland Street).
This year's keynote speaker will be
Keith W. Beitler, Senior VP & COO, Specialty Restaurant & Theme Park Divisions and International Franchising –
Landry’s, Inc. Mr. Beitler has a long and distinguished career in the restaurant industry, having served with Landry's since 1995. His early career included 14 years with Gallagher's Restaurant, Inc. in Houston where he became a General Manager at the age of 20, and later serving as V.P. of Food Service and Transportation for F.F.P. Operating Partners, an oil & gas company in Ft. Worth, Texas for 9 years.
The Chamber is very pleased to have Keith W. Beitler as our guest speaker for 2019. A complete biography for Mr. Beitler can be found
here.
City of Liberty Municipal Judge Mike Little will serve as Master of Ceremonies. Outgoing Directors for 2018 will be honored and the recipients of the 2018 Citizen of the Year Award for Dayton and for Liberty will be announced.
Chamber members are invited to participate in sponsoring this very special occasion. There are several levels of sponsorship to choose from, which include recognition of you or your business, and seating at or near the front of the speaker's platform to highlight your business or organization. Please contact the Chamber for information on sponsorship levels.
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The reservation form is attached at the bottom of this newsletter, or you can download it
here from our website (libertydaytonchamber.com).
For questions or assistance, call the Chamber @ 936.336.5736 or e-mail chamber@imsday.com.
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What: Annual Chamber Awards Banquet.
Where: Dayton Community Center - 801 S. Cleveland in Dayton.
When: Tuesday, Feb. 26, 6:30 p.m.
How much: $40 per person, or $350 for a table of ten.
Attire: Formal.
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2019 CHAMBER DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
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The Board of Directors and Executive Officers for the Liberty-Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce are in place for 2019. We'd like to thank each of these individuals for their time and service.
Executive Officers
Chairperson Bryan Reynolds
(Cetera - First Liberty National Bank); Vice-Chairperson Candy Rucka
(Individual Member); Secretary-Treasurer Donna Hardin
(Calvin Westcott - State Farm Insurance); Past Chairperson Sandra Sterling
(Sterling Realty).
Directors
Term ending December 2019: Eliza Guidry
(Individual Member); Barbara Norwood
(Attorney-at-Law); Wesley Wells
(Lee College Education Center, South Liberty County).
Term ending December 2020: Bonnie Campisi
(Bon’s Bags); Lavonna Templeton
(Liberty County EMS).
Term ending December 2021: Ken Coleman
(Arrow Realty); Milton Fregia
(FLNB Insurance); Johnny Jarolik
(Sam's Distribution Center #6698); Todd Oubre
(Pace-Stancil Funeral Service).
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WATCH FOR SEASONAL TAX SCAMS
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Each year, taxpayers lose money and personal information to various scams perpetrated by crooks through postal mail, telephone and e-mail. The IRS wants everyone to stay abreast of the newest threats, so you don't become an easy victim. Go to the
Tax Scams / Consumers Alerts section of irs.gov to learn more about the latest tax frauds and scams.
In addition, the Chamber has several outstanding member businesses who can help with your tax questions and accounting needs. You can find a list of of these businesses on libertydaytonchamber.com, in the "Member Directory" section, under "Accountants" (click
here to access).
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Grand Parkway Infrastructure is hiring skilled and unskilled labor for the SH99 Grand Parkway project. For a list of positions and locations visit their
online job site.
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Tune in to our monthly radio show on the
KSHN 99.9 FM
Partyline Program highlighting the latest news and information from the Chamber. We'll be live on the air
Thursday, February 21st starting at
8:30 a.m.
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CONGRATULATIONS WESLEY!
We'd like to congratulate Chamber Board Member
Wesley Wells for obtaining his degree in
Master of Education in Higher Education from Abilene Christian University on December 14th at Moody Coliseum in Abilene.
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DECEMBER 2018
UNEMPLOYMENT RATES (%)
(not seasonally adjusted)
- Texas: 3.6
- Counties: Jefferson 6.2; Liberty 5.3; Hardin 5.0; Chambers 4.9; Harris 4.0
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Thank you for your membership and support of the Chamber!
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Total Care Dayton
Katrina Brown (Marketer)
101 South Prairie in Dayton
Medical care services for a wide range of patient needs.
Texas Elite Electrical Services, LLC
James Crouthers (Owner)
1707 Chrysler Street in Liberty
"TEES is a family owned company that takes pride in the quality of our work and a personal touch with our clients. We have been successfully serving our local and surrounding communities since 2001 and have formed friendships and loyal customers along the way. We strongly believe in getting the job done right the first time and we abide by keeping our customers happy. TEES provides service to the Liberty, Dayton, Humble, Kingwood, Atascocita, and surrounding areas. Contact us today to see if we provide services in your area".
Chrysalis School
Shirley Sisk (Director)
617 Texas Avenue in Liberty
The mission of Chrysalis School is to equip Christ centered young people with the education required to compete in a modern world.
Humana
Lee Bertrand (Agent)
P.O. Box 1003 | China, TX 77613
Offering Medicare Advantage Health Plans, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans, Medicare Supplement Plans, Individual Health Plans, Dental and Vision, Life Insurance, Fixed Annuities, and Long-Term Care.
Ortiz Home Remodeling
Omar Ortiz (Owner)
1010 N. Main in Liberty
Tel. 936.334.5272
Painting, flooring, carpentry, cabinets & sheetrock.
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FEBRUARY
93rd Annual Methodist Men's Banquet
Thursday, 21st, 6:30 p.m. - First United Methodist Church, Liberty.
- Guest speaker: Author Don Piper. Tickets available from Men's Bible Class for $10. 936.336.6401.
43rd Annual Chamber Awards Banquet
Tuesday, 26th, 6:30 PM - Dayton Community Center.
- Guest speaker Keith W Beitler of Landry's, Inc. Reservations: $40. 936.336.5736.
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Chamber Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday, February 12th @ 5:00 p.m. - FLNB Corner, Travis & Sam Houston Streets in Liberty.
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Chamber offices will be closed on Monday, February 18 in observance of Presidents' Day.
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Liberty Jubilee & Street Dance
- Friday, March 22nd - vendor activities take place from noon until midnight. The Friday Night Street Dance will be from 8:00 p.m. until midnight.
- Saturday, March 23rd - all activities 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
The next
Monthly Business Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, March 20.
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"Taste the Commitment" wine tasting fundraiser for the Dayton Fire & Police Museum. March 8th, 6-8 p.m. @ Dayton Community Center Front Lobby. $35 per person.Serving wines and hors d'oeuvres. Donations accepted. For tickets and info, call Tammy Alexander @ 936.641.0100.
The next
Coushatta Bus Trip to Kinder, La. is scheduled for Thursday, March 21. For reservations contact Eliza Guidry @ 936.402.0340 (cell).
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ONGOING EVENTS
- Liberty Faux Real Trade Days, 321 FM 563 in Liberty. 936.391.8600. Many vendors on hand with crafts, clothing, food, antiques and much more. Held on the weekend following the third Monday each month (except October and December).
- Liberty Street Rally (Cars, Coffee & More) on the square in Downtown Liberty. Meets on the 2nd Saturday of the month (weather permitting), 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. See classic cars, hot rods, motorcycles and more.
- Third Thursday on Sam Houston Street. Participating shops in the 1800 block of Sam Houston (near the courthouse square) are open late every third Thursday of the month with great deals, food and live music.
- Coffee with the Mayor. Held the third Thursday of each month (except for holidays or conflicting events). Citizens of Liberty are invited to have coffee with Mayor Carl Pickett and City Manager Tom Warner in the council chambers of City Hall. This is an opportunity to discuss ideas or projects or to voice any concerns citizens may wish to express. 936.336.3684.
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Please visit our
online calendar
at libertydaytonchamber.com for additional events and updates added throughout the month.
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Past issues of Chamber News can be accessed
here
on the Chamber website. Copies are kept online for a period of one year.
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Liberty-Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce
1801 Trinity Street | Liberty, Tx. 77575 | 936.336.5736 | chamber@imsday.com
109 S. Main Street | Dayton, Tx. 77535 | 936.257.8926 | ldchamber@imsday.com
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