April 2017 - Wild Apricot...Chamber Director’s Board Meeting held at the Chamber offices on March 7, 2017. Part of the motiva-tion to transition now, rather than later, was the old

April 2017

If you’ve been to the chamber web-

site in the last week you’ll notice

we’ve undergone some changes.

But not just in looks. We’ve ac-

quired some new capabilities with

the new site.

The decision to pursue the website

change was confirmed at the

Chamber Director’s Board Meeting

held at the Chamber offices on

March 7, 2017. Part of the motiva-

tion to transition now, rather than

later, was the old website was

coming up to be renewed in April.

To avoid paying for two websites,

the Chamber changed to the new,

current website in advance.

As with any transition the Cham-

ber staff is working through the

bugs, the goofs and the growing

pains. We welcome and depend on

your feedback, but also ask for un-

derstanding while processing the

new system and the large amounts

of information we manage for you

and the community.

Membership Directory Search

Options: Finding business on the

old website could require multiple

steps and was not always a simple

task. Thanks to the improvement

possible with the new site, finding

business listing and other infor-

mation can be quick, intuitive and

successful. The search engine will

pull results based on name and

keywords. As we learn how to

streamline and tweak search re-

sponses to be the best possible,

please be patient with our work in

the upcoming weeks.

Member’s Only Content: With

the new setup every Chamber

member will have a sign in they

can use to access restricted pages.

These will include: A.) your busi-

ness listing, where you can cus-

tomize your business’ page; B.)

member only forums; committee

pages/forums of which you are a

part. (Only committee members

will have access to committee con-

tent etc. as controlled by the

Chamber administrator.) Instruc-

tions of how you can create your

sign in and access member only

content will be emailed to you in

the following weeks.

The Chamber hopes our members

will be pleased with the new for-

matting and the ease of communi-

cation it provides. A few behind

the scenes capabilities will make

the Chamber more efficient and

accurate in accomplishing our

work of supporting you. We ap-

preciate everyone’s patience during

this time.

Mark your calendars and shine your golf shoes,

the Bonham Chamber of Commerce will host is 2017 Golf

Tournament May 19th at the Legacy Ridge Country Club.

It will be a 4-person scramble format with registration at

9am and shotgun start 10am. Registration includes 18

holes of golf, green fees, golf cart, driving range, goodie

bag, lunch after play and all the prizes and good times we

can fit into a morning!

If you’re curious about the exclusive hole sponsor-

ship give us a call and we’ll be happy to explain in more

detail, discuss ideas with you, and answer any questions.

Sign up your team, online at bonhamchamberofcom-

merce.wildapricot.org/event-2491139. Contact the

Chamber about sponsor-

ships.

Individuals can sign up and

the Chamber will help cre-

ate teams or assign you to

another team that may be

looking for an extra player.

Red River Art, Wine & Music Fest Features Great Music, Family Fun and a Community Art Project

Each year, the Creative Arts Center hosts the Red River Art, Wine & Music Fest and the 2017 date for this event is Saturday, April 22. Jimi Watusi is in the music lineup this year and always draws a crowd. From Dallas, the Say No More Ensemble will also perform. Bonham's Big Band Express fills out the star-studded list -- and that's just some of the music that will go on all day long. The festival also includes regional wineries, artists and artisans selling their wares, classes, a Silent Auction, an Adult and Youth Art Contest, children's art activities all day, and much more. This year's Community Art Project is in keeping with the festival wine theme. The arts center is soliciting donations of decorated or painted wine glasses and bottles, and sculptures or other projects made of corks and or wine labels. There are many project ideas online and all items will go on sale to raise money for the center and its many activities and programs. Executive Director Lisa Avila believes involving the community in the yearly art project is fun and raises awareness about the Creative Arts Center. "Many people love to create - they are already artists or hobby artists and love to paint, construct and create art

objects, often repurposing items - such as decorating a wine glass and turning it up-side down to make a beautiful candle holder. We hope that the many creative people in our community will jump onboard with this great project and donate one of their creations to our sale. The 6 By 6 project from the past two years was a great success, involving many people in the arts center's festival. We hope this year is no exception." For artists who love to enter competitions, a Youth Art Contest will be held again this year. Entries will be accepted in three categories: Photography, Drawing/Painting and 3D (which includes sculptures, pottery, etc.). The Adult Contest is for all media and the four categories are in the title of the festival: the Red River, the pro-duction of art, wine (all aspects), and music. There will be a Silent Auction as always this year and this year's great items to bid on include tickets with Southwest Airlines and a picnic table and much more. The arts center is soliciting great gifts and services for the auction. Sponsorships are also needed because the festival is free - there is no admission charge and the whole day is great entertainment - under big tents so it's rain or shine! For questions about the festival, call the Creative Arts Center at 903-640-2196. Artists interested in vendor spaces should also call. So save the date - April 22 from 10 to 6 and the kickoff reception is also open to everyone - Friday evening, April 21 from 5-7. The reception reveals winners of the contests and the Silent Auction begins.

Relax and enjoy the company of friends at the Bonham Chamber Network Night. Date: April 13, 2017

Time: 5-7pm

Location: Holiday Inn Express

Bonham

Sip on wine from our local wineries. Sample tasty finger foods. Simply have a good

time. All while reaping the benefits that networking brings. Everyone is invited to

attend. Work doesn't always have to feel like work! At the Bonham Chamber Net-

work Night it will feel like a casual conversation over a smooth beverage. Join us!

Raminator “Car Crush Event” at Bonham Chrysler

The Guinness Book of Records title holder for the World's Fastest Monster Truck,

the RAMINATOR, will be back again this year at Bonham Chrysler! The 2016 event

was a great success and gathered people in from all over to watch the exciting 'car

crush!'

The CAR CRUSH will be on Saturday, April 22 at 3pm!

"Blazing Saddles", Burton Gilliam will be here again signing autographs on Satur-

day, April 22 from NOON-3pm!

The Raminator Ride Along Monster Truck will be giving rides on Friday, April 21

and Saturday, April 22 from 10am-6pm ($1 per person and money is donated to

the Bonham Rotary Club)

LEAPS N' LAUGHS bounce house on Saturday, April 22 (cost $5.00 all day or $1.00

per slide)

FOOD: BROOKSHIRES

BEST OF ALL about the Raminator event is that it is FREE ADMISSION!

MORE TO COME: We will be updating on the extra entertainment that will be

there as soon as we can confirm it! (Live music, vendors, etc) Stay tuned on our

Facebook for all the details!

Postponed to 2018 See you next year!

Pampered Paws Dog Hotel Shari & David Gearhart

2245 E US Hwy 82 Dodd City, 75438

903-486-8079 www.pamperedpawsdoghotel.com

Pampered Paws offers a safe and clean environment for your pets while you are away. Our main focus is safety with plenty of pampering too. We offer safe

kennels and also spots in our home for smaller breeds and 3 dog yards. “Let us love ‘em while you’re

away.”

George & Margie Bonham, TX 75418

903-647-3553 www.facebook.com/GeorgeandMargie

A new multicultural family band.

Homestead Winery PO Box 35

Ivanhoe, TX 75447 903-583-4281

www.homesteadwinery.com Homestead Winery is the oldest and largest

operating winery in North East Texas. Their main facility and tasting room is located in Ivanhoe, Texas, with tasting rooms in Denison and Grapevine as well.

Homestead also provides a rustic and scenic venue for weddings and private events in Ivanhoe, as well as in their brewery, Ivanhoe Ale Works, in Denison.

Moxie Graphic Productions Erick Duarte

2001 Skyline Dr Suite A155 Sherman, TX 75092

903-251-3501 www.moxiegrahpix.com

Customer focused business that can provide any printed or branded material, including business cards, publications, signs, banners, websites and

digital.

Telephone Travel Stop 211 PR 126

Telephone, TX 75488 903-664-2810

www.hopeplantationturf.com Motel rooms with refrigerator & microwave, public

laundry, self storage units, full hookup RV park.

Trident Lakes 7132 Hwy 56

Savoy, TX 75479 214-564-7718

www.tridentlakes.com Building secure, sustainable, luxury community of 500+ condos with golf course and other amenities.

MARCH 2017 NEW MEMBERS

Renewing Members

Guild Mortgage Chamber of Commerce Ladonia

American Legion Post 283 TMC Bonham Hospital

Clayton Homes Awards Unlimited Bonham Cleaners

Friends of Sam Rayburn

Meade Norman Insurance Northeast Medical Center Home

Health McCraw Materials

David Stanley Construction Brookshire’s

Bonham Land & Ranches Nautilus Total Fitness

Peter Reyes The Trailer Guys

Bonham Nursing & Rehab Texoma Community Center

Rebel Roots Boutique Bob Utter Ford

Woodmoore Assisted Living

GOLD MEMBERS

First United Bank

Bonham Chrysler

Brookshire's Food Store

Legend Bank

North Texas

Municipal Water District

Oncor

TMC Bonham

Hospital

Bronze Members American Best Care Hospice

Americas Best Value Inn

Atmos Energy

Blain Service Company, LLC

Bonham Independent School Dis-trict

Bonham Land and Ranches, LLC

Cable One

Century 21 Harvey Properties

Clayton Homes

Cole Title Company

Custom Glass and Mirror

David Stanley Construction LLC

Fannin Bank

Fannin County Leader

Fannin Federal Credit Union

Fannin Pharmacy

Farm N' Home Casualty

Hofmann Mraz Home Care

Homestead Winery

Majestic 6 Theatre

Massey’s Music

McClanahan & Holmes, LLP

McCraw Materials

McCraw Oil & Kwik Chek

Morning Star Academy

Northeast Medical Home Health

Pampered Paws Dog Hotel

Rebel Roots Boutique

Renlita Custom Opening Solutions

S&S Commercial Drywall, Inc.

The Carleton House Bed & Break-fast

Weichert Realtors Solid Ground

Warrior Tire

WHOLTE LOTTA STYLIN’

Wise Funeral Home

OFFICERS

Angel Titsworth, Chair

Harley Smith, Chair Elect

Bruce Burnham, Treasurer

Deana Staton, Secretary

DIRECTORS

Kristy Agerlid

Randy Bowen

Amanda Burnett

Melody Hammett

Beverly Kinslow

Staci Murden

Jeff Robinson

Melissa Wallace

STAFF

Dale McQueen

Susan Purcell

2017 Board of Directors

2017 STAR CHAMBER MEMBERS

April

April 6-8 - Bonham Trade Days

April 7 - Ag Extension Gathering Hour

April 7 - Fannin County Resource Expo

April 8 - Morning Star Academy Easter 5K

April 8 - Bonham Public Library Books and Blooms

April 8 - Dutch Oven Cooking, Bonham State Park

April 11 - Fannin County Career Day, Multipurpose Complex

April 11 - Creative Arts Center Series Lecture

April 13 - Bonham Chamber Network Night

April 14-15 - Pinkalicious Horse Flea, Multipurpose Complex

April 21-22 - The Raminator, Bonham Chrysler

April 21-22 - Red River Art, Wine and Music Fest

April 22 - Beekeeping Seminar, Ag Ext.

April 22 - Dutch Oven Cooking, Bonham State Park

April 22 - Earth Day Texoma

April 30 - Home Hospice Fish Cook Off, Denison

The Bonham Chamber of Commerce Website and click the “Community Events” calendar header for

the entire Fannin County Community Calendar