Edmond Chamber Printed Newsletter Q1 2010

First Quarter 2010The Chamber Voice

page 1 -2010 Hall of Fame

page 2 - Member Reward$ Program

page 3 - TRC, Our Members Announce & Board members

page 4 - Chamber staff update

page 5 - Annual Awards Banquet wrap up page 6 - EYP Community Connection

page 7 - Lunch & Learns benefit small businesses

page 8 - LEA lunch with Mayor & Shop Edmond

page 9 - Annual Golf Tourna-ment

page 10 -New Members, Get Online, Videos

page 11 - Chamber statistics, Ad Rates, Stats

page 12 - Events Calendar

In This Issue Edmond Chamber hosts the 2010 Hall of Fame BanquetThe Edmond Hall of Fame banquet was held on April 9, 2010 at Oak Tree Country Club with over 260 in atten-dance. The Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce puts on the banquet to honor individuals whose civic and profes-sional contributions are exceptional. This year we induct-ed six individuals with a total of 68 individuals inducted into the Hall of Fame thus far, and more will be inducted again in five years. The 2010 Hall of Fame banquet was presented by Edmond Life and Leisure.

Nominations for this prestigious award were provided to the chamber by many individuals. “We have so many in-dividuals in Edmond who have brought distinction to this community through the time and effort they have spent serving others. Making a decision was a very difficult task for our selection committee,” said Beth Kerr, Chairwoman of the com-mittee.

The 2010 Hall of Fame in-ductees, pictured to the right starting from the left are Major General Rita Aragon, Retired, Councilman Charles Lamb, Dr. Krista Jones, Commissioner Ray Vaughn, Doug Tewell, and Patricia Gray for Bruce Gray, posthumously.

Each inductee chose their presenters for the banquet. The presenters for the evening were Congresswoman Mary Fallin for Major General Rita Aragon, Retired, Dana Shadid for Dr. Krista Jones, Saundra Naifeh for Councilman Charles Lamb, Ike Burress for Doug Tewell, Randy Grau for Com-missioner Ray Vaughn, Dr. Kay Martin for Bruce Gray, posthumously.Congratulations inductees! You deserve it!

Photo provided by Edmond Life & Leisure

Emcee for the evening- Former Governor George Nigh

Member Reward$ ProgramPresented by: Prize sponsor:

Our Member Reward$ Program is picking up speed this year with a total of $1,240 (as of print date) spent on our members to say thank you for attending our events!

We put the top 20 percent of event attendees into a drawing once a month where they can win great prizes. Our past prizes have included an iPod, restau-rant gift cards, a Blu-Ray DVD player and $100 gift cards to Wal-Mart, Target and Lowe’s!

We have many more prizes to give away so be sure to come to our events and earn points! Then, at the end of the year we’ll enter the top 20 percent into our Grand Prize drawing!

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Winners for the month of April, from above right: Peter Ho, First Fidel-ity Bank, FLIP Camera; Davis Merrey, TeamLogic IT, $50 Alvarado’s Mexican Restaurant gift certificate, Whitney Williams, The Small Group Architects, $50 POPS gift certificate and the presenting sponsor, Allegiance Credit Union representative, Pam Gonzaque.

2010 Executive CommitteeTim Deimund

Chair 2010, MidFirst BankDr. Myron Pope

Chair-elect 2011, UCOJan Moran

Immediate Past Chairwoman, AT&TCarl Tipton

Vice Chair Organizational Development, MIDCON Data

Services, LLC John deSteiguer

Vice Chair Governmental Relations,Oklahoma Christian University

Patrice DouglasVice Chair Community &Economic Development

First Fidelity Bank Darin Kent

Vice Chair Member ServicesCitizens Bank of Edmond

2010 Board

David Aduddell - Aduddell Development Group

Ralph Armstrong - Armstrong Developments LLC

Beverly Chaumont - Dennis Chaumont - State Farm Insurance

Randy Decker - Edmond Public SchoolsTom Friedemann - Francis Tuttle

Dan Howard - Rubenstein, McCormick & Pitts

Tad Kennedy - Kennedy Tire & Auto Service

Darin Kent - Citizens Bank of Edmond James Kerr - kerr 3 design group, inc.Randy Matthews - Matthews Funeral

HomeNancy Nichols - City of Edmond

Rae Rice - OG&EAaron Steffens - Mercy Health CenterKenneth Wohl - Spirit Bank Mortgage

2010 Board

Ken Moore - President & CEOSherry Jordan - Controller & CFO

Amanda Bowen - Director - Events & Pro-grams

Allison Fine - Coordinator - CommunicationsShanell Ferrante - Membership Director

Britni Harris - Coordinator - Member Services Kristen Figart - Information Specialist

Chamber Staff

The Chamber Voice is a quarterly publication of the Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce.

Advertising rates available upon request. Publisher reserves the right to refuse any advertising.

Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce825 E Second St, Edmond, OK 73034

p: 405.341.2808 f: 405.340.5512 [email protected]

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Details

2010 Total Resource Campaign has come to an endTRC Victory Celebration held May 4th at Oak Tree Country Club

Our Total Resource Campaign is an all-volunteer effort to generate program and event sponsorships, sell advertise-ments in our publications and raise awareness of the Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce.

The campaign kicked off on February 23, 2010 and came to an official end on May 14, 2010. We had great volunteers who really pulled through for the Chamber and helped us exceed our goal of $185,000.

Each volunteer is rewarded for their sales with cash and travel incentives! This years trip is to The Royal in Can-cun, Mexico!

Current Standings (as of print date): $190,945Trip winners pictured to the right starting from the left:Phil Kerbo, MIDCON- $15,482, Jan Moran, AT&T- $50,764, Ray Hibbard, Edmond Life & Leisure- $19,381, Tim Deimund, MidFirst Bank- $19,619, Peggy Geib, Francis Tuttle Technology Center- Won the trip in the Victory Celebration drawing, Darin Kent, Citizens Bank of Edmond- $15,546 and not pictured, Brian Blundell, Arvest Bank- $10,552.

Do you Know About“Our Members Announce”?

“Our Members Announce” is a section of our website that lets Edmond Chamber members share news and information with other mem-bers. You can send press releases, event info, sales, discounts, job opportunities, employee promotions or anything else you want other members to know about. Email the informa-tion to [email protected]. Information must be in text format.

Be sure to check the webpage often to see what other members have going on. To find the page, visit www.edmondchamber.com and click on the Member Info header.

Presented by:

Silver Sponsor:

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Edmond Chamber staff update

Allison FineCoordinator - Communications

Shanell Ferrante Director - Membership Development

Britni HarrisCoordinator - Member Services

Shanell Ferrante now serves as the Director - Membership Development for the Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce. Ferrante took over the position held by Ella Sprung as Sprung retired in mid February. Ferrante began her duties in February 2010 which include recruiting new members and coordinating a comprehensive retention program.

Allison Fine filled the position of Coordinator – Communications in March 2010. Fine has been a member of the chamber’s professional staff for almost two years. In her new position, she will be responsible for coordinating the chamber’s internal and external communications in addition to providing staff support to several of the chamber’s critical committees.

Kristen Figart is our newest addition. Figart joined the staff as the Information Spe-cialist. Figart’s function is to serve as the first point of contact with members and the community who either call the Chamber office or visit seeking information about Edmond. She will also be responsible for key elements of office operation and assist with various Chamber activities.

Kristen FigartInformation Specialist

Britni Harris serves as the Coordinator- Member Services. Harris began her duties in March 2010. Harris’ function is to serve the interests of Chamber members and coordinate retention efforts of the organization. She will also provide service and support to the Chamber membership and assist management staff with membership functions.

Staff photos provided by Taylor Made Photography

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Edmond Chamber honors 2009 award winners at Annual Banquet

The Annual Awards Banquet was held on January 22, 2010 at the University of Central Oklahoma’s Nigh University Center with 425 in attendance. The Banquet was presented by Edmond Electric. AT&T sponsored the VIP Reception. Cox Business was the wine sponsor and the entertainment was sponsored by Cimarron Software Services. The emcee for the evening was the 2009 Chairman of the Board, Jan Moran of AT&T.

The 2009 Citizens of the Year are Bob Turner and Derek Turner of Turner & Company, Inc. (upper right)

The Turners are active in organizations such as Project READ, Edmond Educational Endowment Fund and Junior Achievement. A recent endeavor of theirs is Turning Point Ministries, a non-profit shelter ministry which provides a bridge between Habitat for Humanity and the Edmond community. Most recently this ministry has been instrumental in developing Legacy Station. Derek serves

as a volunteer, mentor and coach to young men participating in the football program at Oklahoma Christian School.

The Bank of Oklahoma 2009 Small Business of the Year, Pow-ers At Law, LLC. (upper right). G. Kay & Don Powers accept the award.

Dr. Harry Kocurek (upper left) was named the Mercy Health Ambassador of the Year for the 10th year in a row. Gordon Wynn of Keller Williams Realty was named Ambassador of the Year Runner-up.

Kelly VanOsdol, (right) Framin’ Gallery, was named 2009 Volunteer of the Year for his leadership and dedication to the Edmond Chamber and the community.

Josh Moore (left) of Turner & Company, Inc. was the winner of the in-augural Tayo Fichtl Young Professional Award presented by OU Medical Center Edmond.

The Chairman’s Award was a special honor given by the 2009 Ed-mond Chamber Chairman of the Board, Jan Moran of AT&T. This

award was given to the person who contributed the most to the president’s term. Ray Hibbard, Edmond Life & Leisure, (right) was the recipient of the award for his support, knowledge and encouragement throughout the year.

The 2nd annual Coppermark Bank Woman of the Year was awarded to Dr. Peggy Geib (left) Chief Industry Officer at Fran-cis Tuttle Technology Center.

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EYP Community Connection

The Edmond Young Professionals (EYP) have started this year with a bang, from their Anniversary Party to Community Service.

EYP hosted a Community Connection on March 2, 2010 at JASCO Paul Thompson Event Center. Members of EYP had the opportunity to meet nonprofits in the area that were looking for volunteers or board members!

A big thanks to the nonprofits who attended:YMCA, Free to Live, Coffee Creek Rid-ing Center, Historical Society, Miracle League, Peppers Ranch, Turning Point

Ministry, Hope Center, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Heartline, Christmas Connection, Edmond Chamber, UCO Wellness Center, Leukemia/Lymphoma Society Team in Training, Summerstock, Ministries of Jesus, EARC, Edmond Beauti-ful, City of Edmond, Edmond Women’s Club, Mobile Meals, Wings and Libertyfest.

For more information on becoming a part of the Edmond Young Professionals, please contact Amanda Bowen at [email protected] or by phone (405)341-2808.

Edmond Young Professionals are presented by: Gold Sponsor:

Pictured above: EYP nonprofits pass out information on their organizations.

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The Lunch & Learn events have been very beneficial to small businesses in this tough economy. Our most recent Lunch & Learn topic was “Spreading YOUR Word: Networking & PR” with speakers Kathy Oden-Hall, Oden-Hall PR; Ben Marlin, My Network OKC and Carol Hartzog, Hartzog Communications.

The speakers discussed how and what you can do to help market your business and stand out.

Be sure to come to our next Lunch & Learn on Thursday, August 12, 2010 at the chamber.

Presented by:

May Lunch & Learn attendees pictured above listen as the group discusses networking ideas to help their businesses.

Lunch & Learns benefit small businesses

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Leadership edmond Alumni Mayor lunch

The Leadership Edmond Alumni had a brown bag lunch with the Edmond Mayor Patrice Douglas on April 9, 2010 at the Chamber. The Alumni were able to ask the Mayor about City issues and discuss ideas for the community.

The next Alumni event will be a visit to Tinker Air Force Base in the next few months. Watch for details!

Love your community. Shop Edmond first.

every time you

public safetyfor your community.WHEN YOU SPEND DOLLARS ELSEWHERE,

your money is equippingsomebody else’s community.

shop in edmondyour sales tax goes tothings like parks,

and street maintenance

made possible by:

Alumni, pictured above with the Mayor, asked questions pertaining to the Edmond community.

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Annual Golf TournamentThe 2010 Annual Golf Tour-nament was held on Mon-day, May 10, 2010 at Coffee Creek Golf Club.The tournament was pre-sented by:

The tournament this year was sold out at 36 teams.

The tournament began with a shotgun start at 12:00 p.m.THANK YOU to our 2010 Golf Tournament sponsors:

Giveaway Sponsor: A Bloom Above The RestBaggerley Funeral Home

Golf Cart Sponsor: Oklahoma Fidelity Bank

Beverage Cart:GRACO RoofingMIDCON

Hole-in-One Sponsors: INSURICAJackie Cooper BMW & MiniWal-Mart – I-35 Edmond

Putting Contest:Valliance Bank

Lunch Sponsor: Citizens Bank of Edmond

Driving Range: @LinkArvest Bank

Mulligan:AdfitechOklahoma Natural Gas

Pro Player Package: Silver Stone Homes

Photo Sponsor: Karen Moore Photography

Bronze Sponsors: 1-800BoardUpACP Sheet MetalBig O TiresBlackmon MooringCimmaron Software ServicesCoppermark Bank

Edmond SunForth and Bender Dental ArtsHSPG & Associates, PCIntrust BankKirkpatrick BankLady Bugs and LizardsMatthews Funeral HomeMidFirst BankOklahoma Sports and Orthopedics InstitutePetra Industries, Inc.RCB BankReroof America ContractorsSmith, Carney & Co., PCTinker Federal Credit UnionUCO Foundation

Longest Drive: Onholdworx

Hole Sponsors:Fairfield InnOklahoma City Abstract and Title Co.Optique Vision CareComfort Inn and Suites

Massages Provided by:Minska Massage

Awards Reception:Alvarado’s Mexican Res-taurant

Signs by:Vital Signs of Edmond, Inc.

Water Donated by:Arvest Bank, Iron Stone Bank and Spirit Bank

Goodie Bags:4CornersBone & Joint Hospital at St. AnthonyCoppermark BankCox BusinessDennis Chaumont- State Farm Insurance AgencyDr. Green ThumbEdmond OutlookFAA Credit UnionGraco Roofing & ConstructionGreat Cornerstone Life and Health Insurance CompanyHarmony ChiropracticINTEGRIS Family Care Coffee CreekMetLife Auto & HomeOklahoma Fidelity BankOklahoma Sports & Orthopedics InstituteTinker Federal Credit Union

Door Prize Sponsors: Citizens Bank of EdmondComfort Inn & SuitesFairfield InnOklahoma Fidelity BankOklahoma Natural GasSmith DrydenTinker Federal Credit Union

The 2010 Annual Golf Tournament Champions, Cimarron Software Services

The BMW donated by Jackie Cooper BMW & Mini for one of the Hole-in-one prizes!

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Get All the Info!Facebook & Twitter

As many of you may already know, Face-book and Twitter are THE things to be involved in when it comes to networking.

Since one of the Edmond Chamber’s promises to you is to “provide networking opportunities and business contacts”, we joined both Facebook and Twitter. We hope you will join us as we tell you “what we are doing” and give you status updates on our events, topics and all the fun happenings in the Edmond Chamber world.

Take advantage of this free way to network and advertise your business.

Follow our tweets at:http://twitter.com/EdmondChamber

Get our status updates at: facebook.com search “edmond chamber”.

Welcome New Members - First Quarter ‘2010

Every Tuesday is “New Video Tuesday”!

Tuesday should be your favorite day of the week because we put a new, cool video of one of our members on YouTube each week! Be sure to check the Edmond Chamber’s video out by searching YouTube for us! The videos are short, fun and informative. You can learn more about the Chamber’s events and programs plus hear what other members like best about their Chamber membership. We also put the videos on Facebook and link them in our weekly Wednesday enews. If you would like to have your own video please contact the chamber for more information!

AdzZoo3709 Fox Tail DriveEdmond, OK 73034

Ageless Athletics LLCEdmond, OK 73013

All About Cha LLC3272 S BroadwayEdmond, OK 73013

Arctic Edge Ice Arena14613 N. KellyEdmond, OK 73013

Boomerang Carwash1308 S. Santa Fe Ave.Edmond, OK 73003

Bronco Drilling Co., Inc.16217 N MayEdmond, OK 73013

C P & Y, Inc.1000 W. Wilshire Blvd. Suite 123AOklahoma City, OK 73116

Career Futures, Inc.1019 Waterword Pkwy Ste EEdmond, OK 73034

CH WyattP.O. Box 850437Yukon, OK 73099

Clearway Enterprises, Inc.

Coach’s Restaurant Brewery - Edmond3005 S. BroadwayEdmond, OK 73013

Cooking GirlEdmond, OK 73034

Cupcakes To Go Go2524 W. Edmond RoadEdmond, OK 73012

Shelli Dawson - Health Plans Oklahoma3132 Shortgrass RoadEdmond, OK 73003

Dibco, LLCEdmond, OK 73003

Directing Design, Inc.Edmond, OK 73107

Eileen’s Colossal Cookies1333 N. Santa Fe Suite 103Edmond, OK 73033

Epicurean’s Pantry1333 N Santa Fe AveEdmond, OK 73003

Frost Auto Accessories Inc.601 E MemorialOklahoma City, OK 73114

Gary Baccus- State Farm Insurance16145 N May Ave.Edmond, OK 73013

HESI Security, Inc.7624 N. Broadway ExtensionPO Box 378Edmond, OK 73083

Hibiscus Gifts and Collectibles2204 NW 164thEdmond, OK 73013

In Search of The Lord’s Way1321 E 9th StEdmond, OK 73083

Jaynie’s SystemsP.O. Box 3932Edmond, OK 73083

Lifestyle Fitness Equipment3209 S Broadway #129Edmond, OK 73013

McGill & Rodgers Attorneys and Counselors at Law1600 E. 19th StreetEdmond, OK 73013

My Dentist Complete Dentistry1308 N KellyEdmond, OK 73003

Nail Forum, LLC1201 NW 178th, Ste. 115Edmond, OK 73012

Neighborhood Services Corporation1322 S Fretz DriveEdmond, OK 73003

Oden-Hall PR & CommunicationEdmond, OK 73013

OU Physicians at Edmond--General Internal Medicine2611 Kelley Pointe ParkwayEdmond, OK 73013

Pet Medical Center of Edmond1001 W 15th St.Edmond, OK 73013

PNC Mortgage6301 Waterford Blvd., Ste. 325Oklahoma City, OK 73118

Prestige Nail Spa Salon66 E. 15th StreetEdmond, OK 73013

Principal Technologies Inc.525 Central Park Drive, #400Oklahoma City, OK 73105

ProLawnCare & Landscaping Services, LLCP.O. Box 6233Edmond, OK 73083

Quill.comEdmond, OK 73034

Raymond James - Nathan Fisher1245 E. 33rdEdmond, OK 73013

Reclaim Your SpaceP.O. Box 571Edmond, OK 73013

RK Black, Inc.4111 Perimeter Center PlaceOklahoma City, OK 73112

LJ Rodman LLCP.O. Box 626Edmond, OK 73083-0626

John Roth, M.D.2001 15th St. Bldg. 150Edmond, OK 73013

Sandler TrainingEdmond, OK 73012

Thomas G. Schadegg, CPA Inc.1605 E. 2nd., Ste. 5Edmond, OK 73034

Selma’s Cakery16317 N. Santa FeEdmond, OK 73013

Stoddard Morris, PLLC1015 G Waterwood Parkway, Ste A-2Edmond, OK 73034

Sudden Values North OKCEdmond, OK 73131

Sunset Veterinary Clinic344 S. Kelly Ave.Edmond, OK 73003

T.N,T. Print2500 SW 14thOklahoma, OK 73108

TNT Security Services8005 I-35 Service RoadOklahoma City, OK 73159

Tower Dental (East)1354 E. 15th StEdmond, OK 73013

Tower Dental (West)1333 N. Santa Fe Avenue, Suite 105Edmond, OK 73003

Walgreens at 150th & Western (#7444)15100 N. Western Ave.Edmond, OK 73013

Walgreens at 2nd & Bryant (#6436)1400 E. 2nd St.Edmond, OK 73034

Walgreens at 2nd & Santa Fe (#3648)301 S. Santa Fe Ave.Edmond, OK 73003

Walgreens at 33rd & Blvd. (#4896)185 E. 33rd St.Edmond, OK 73013

Walgreens at Kelly & Covell (#10094)2675 N. Kelly Ave.Edmond, OK 73003

Wells Fargo Advisors - Linda C. Wilmoth3540 S. Blvd., Ste. 110Edmond, OK 73013

Chamber Statistics

Chamber Website Visitors..............................7,861

Chamber Online Directory Hits.....................15,074

Referred Member Website Visits....................4,706

Relocation Packets Sent.....................................51

Ribbon Cuttings & Ground Breakings.................11

Total Event Attendance....................................1,075

New Members......................................................62

Membership Total To Date..............................1,124

Total Number of PR Hits.......................................99

January, February & March 2010

Working for you!

All statistical information is provided by: Edmond Economic Development Authority 825 East 2nd Street, Ste. 200, Edmond, OK 73034

Phone: 405.340.0116 - Fax: [email protected] - www.eeda.com

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The Edmond Chamber’s quarterly printed newslet-ter is 12 pages, full color and glossy. Each newslet-ter is directly mailed to more than 1,100 Chamber members. 80 percent of our members are small businesses in the Edmond metro area. Ads are used in place of newsletter inserts. Please contact Allison Fine to reserve your space today!

2010 Newsletter Ad RatesLimitPer

NewsletterAd

SizeW x H in Inches

Cost

6

2

4

$200

$350

$500

1/4 page**Preference is

given to companies with less than 10

employees

3.9 x 5.125

1/2 page 7.9 x 5.125

Full Page with bleeds

7.9 x 10.4

825 E Second St, Ste. #100Edmond, OK 73034

The Edmond Area Chamber Of Commerce Is Dedicated To:

- Creating a Strong Local Economy - Promoting the Community

- Providing Networking Opportunities and Business Contacts

- Representing Business Interests to Government

2010 Calendar of Events Upcoming Events

Check our weekly e-news for location addresses and maps for each event. Our e-news and website has the most up-to-date information as events might have changed after publication of this newsletter. If you do not receive the weekly

e-news please email [email protected] and ask to be added to the list.

Please RSVP online!We are updating our website! Due to the modifications we are making, the online payment system is down. Please pay

phone, e-mail or at the event.

July

7 Morning MingleWednesday, 8 - 9:30 a.m. at Hilton Garden Inn

8 Edmond Young Professionals Networking NightThursday, 5:30 - 7 p.m.

13 Business After HoursTuesday, 5:30 - 7 p.m. at First Fidelity Bank

21 New Member OrientationWednesday, 8 - 9 a.m. at the Chamber

29 Women’s Network BreakfastThursday, 7:30 - 9 a.m. at River Oaks Golf Club

August

3 Edmond Young Professionals Networking NightTuesday, 5:30 - 7 p.m.

4 Morning MingleWednesday, 8 - 9:30 a.m. at UCO Alumni Associa-tion

10 Business after HoursTuesday, 5:30 - 7 p.m. at Evans & Davis Attorneys

12 Lunch & LearnThursday, 11:30 - 1 p.m. at the Chamber

New Teacher ReceptionDate, Time & Location: TBD

17 Membership LuncheonTuesday, 11:30 - 1 p.m. Date & Location: TBD

26 Women’s Network BreakfastThursday, 7:30 - 9 a.m. River Oaks Golf Club

Tuesday, June 1Edmond Young Professionals

Networking NightPresented by Mo Anderson

- Keller WilliamsGold Sponsor: UCO

At: The Round Barn, 107 E. HWY 66, Arcadia

5:30 - 7 p.m. No RSVP; Cost: Free

Wednesday, June 2Morning Mingle

Presented by GRACO Roofing & Construction

At Gold Host: MidFirst Bank, 1601 E. Danforth Rd.

8 - 9:30 a.m. No RSVP; Cost: Free

Tuesday, June 8Business After Hours

Presented by Cox BusinessGold Host: Aamcomp, Inc.At: Oak Tree Country Club

5:30 - 7 p.m. No RSVP Required; Cost: Free

Membership LuncheonPresented by AT&T

Gold Host: 4Corners HomesDate: TBD

Location: TBD; 11:30 - 1 p.m.Speaker: TBD

RSVP Required; Cost: $20 members - $22.50

non-members

Thursday, June 24Women’s Network BreakfastPresented by OU Medical Cen-

ter EdmondGold Sponsor: FAA Credit

UnionSilver Sponsor: Francis Tuttle

Technology CenterAt River Oaks Country Club

- 7:30 - 9 a.m.Topic: Women Helping WomenSpeaker: Susan Walton, Suited

for SuccessRSVP Required; Cost: $13

members; $15.50 non-members