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Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Happy Halloween!!
CELEBRITY CELEBRATION
A UNITED WAY FUND RAISER
Saturday, November 10th
TEAM ( Together Everyone Achieves More) Medical Community Networking Group is
sponsoring this event to benefit the Cooke County United Way. Beginning at 5:30pm, a
Red Carpet Party at the First State Bank Conference Center, at 7:00pm a Stage
Performance at the State Theater and then at 8:30pm a Backstage Party at the
Backstage Cafe. There is lots of hilarious entertainment by a group of talented (and
some untalented) community spirited folks.
100% of the proceeds go to Cooke County United Way. TEAM has stepped up to the
plate and said they want to raise $5,000.00 (the amount that CCUW goal was raised this
year). Based on the success of this event, this group is signed up to host this signature
event annually benefiting United Way.
We just have to help this be a success - we have everything to gain and a lot to lose!
This is a very tough camping year for United Way and they are counting on this event to
help them reach 100% of their goal.
Please ask your family, friends, neighbors, church members, co-workers, etc. to buy
tickets. The cost is only $20 per person and this covers the whole night of
entertainment. If you buy 6 or more tickets they are only $15. We have tickets here or
you may call Pam Black (940) 736 6257 or 665 0944 or Barbara Hoover (940) 736 1307
to find out where else you may purchase them.
PLEASE, PLEASE SUPPORT THIS EVENT!!!!
If you would like a copy of the flyer to post at your place of business, church, school,
etc, contact the Chamber of Commerce and we will be happy to email it to you.
Safe Trick or Treat
First Baptist Church Fall Festival from 6-8pm
First Christian Church-Trunk or Treat 7:00 pm
First Presbyterian Church-Ghouls, Goblins and Groceries 6-8pm
Gainesville Factory Shops from 5-7 pm
Gainesville Health & Rehab from 5:30-7:30pm
Gainesville Police Dept. from 6-8pm
Renaissance Care Center from 6-7:30
Temple Baptist Church-Pumpkin Patch from 6-8 pm
Whaley United Methodist Church-Trick or Trunk from 6-7:30 pm
Wheeler House from 6-7:30 pm
We have tickets for the Historic Homes Tour, Saturday, December 8th. They are $10
each. Please call the chamber for more details or check out the Calendar of Events on
the Chamber website www.gogainesville.net
Home Hospice of Cooke County is looking for volunteers that would be interested in
their “BEAR HUGS” program. At this time the need is great. These people would not
have to be current volunteers but would need to be persons who love to sew and enjoy
making a difference in the lives of others. If you know someone who fits this bill, please
ask them to call Kathi Kirby or send her their phone number and she will contact them.
For those of you who are not familiar with this program: They give their patients and
their families the option of several extra programs that are run thru the Volunteer
Program. One of these is the Bear Hugs program. The patient of family gives Home
Hospice an item of clothing that belongs to the patient. This might be a favorite shirt or
a comfy bathrobe. The volunteers then make it into a Bear. This gives the caregiver or
family member something special to hold on to after the patient is gone. Home Hospice
thanks you for all that you do for Home Hospice, their patients, their families and our
county. You are truly appreciated.
Also from Home Hospice......The holidays can be a lonely or sad time of the year for
those who have lost loved ones. Learn tips on making the season less stressful.
SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS Tuesday Nov 6, 2:00 pm at Muenster State Bank in
Gainesville , 1601 E Hwy 82. Presented by Kelly Lamkin, L.B.S.W. Hosted by Home
Hospice. Call 665-9891 for more info.
Home Hospice of Cooke County is a non-profit organization dedicated to the care of the
terminally ill and their families, to the care of those who grieve and for education and
training throughout the community.
On Thursday November 15th, Home Hospice of Cooke County will begin the “LIGHT UP
A LIFE’ Holiday Season with the lighting of the Home Hospice Tree. The ceremony will
begin at 5:30 at NCTC Performing Arts Center . Trees will be located at Beall’s, NCTC,
Muenster State Bank ( Gainesville Branch), Gehrig’s Hardware in Muenster beginning
November 23rd through December 16th.
We are looking for photos from the last few Chamber Christmas parades. If
you have any and wouldn't mind sharing those with us, please contact John Broyles at
the Chamber. Also, we will need several volunteers to help with the Christmas parade
line up. If you would like to help, please contact John at the Chamber. If you want to be
in the parade, the deadline for entries is 5:00 pm, Monday, November 26th. We will be
happy to send an entry form to you, if you don't have one. There is no entry fee and
prizes will be awarded, Please check out the Calendar of Events on the chamber
website www.gogainesville,net. If you have any events coming up that you want posted,
please get them to us in writing ASAP.
Dave Hampton owner of Dry Clean Super Center, in conjunction with the Rotary and
Kiwanis Clubs of Gainesville, is having a COAT DRIVE. They will be collecting slightly
used ( and new, if anyone wants to contribute them) coats. Dave will clean them and
get them ready to be distributed to whomever needs a coat. They will be working with
the schools and welcome any participation from the Chamber members, churches, and
civic organizations. If you want to be a "Drop off" point, please contact Dave at 940-665-
0048 or email him at smoothsales@tx.rr.com. You may also take them to Dry Clean
Super Center at 1001 E. California.
We want to welcome a new Chamber member. She is Marianne Edelman with POINT
INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE, INC., located at 326 E. California St, Gainesville, Her
phone number is 940-665-3565. We look forward to working with her.
The Latest News From:
RISE and SHINE
Networking Breakfast!
How can a meeting created to be build your job success be so enjoyable?
This week 33 networkers exchanged leads, built relationships, and laughed and ate!
(Thanks to Rhonda Beam of GAINESVILLE HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER for hosting
this week!)
THIS WEEK'S WINNERS:
Dorothy Etter /INTEGRECARE HOME HEALTH won the $10.00 cash door prize!
C QUARTER CIRCLE RANCH kept our mascot Freddy The Frog.
NEXT WEEKS HOSTESS: Lois Essenburg/AMERICAN BANK OF TEXAS
NOV. 13 HOSTS: US! --GREAT FOOD, LOTS OF CASH AND DOOR PRIZES,
and the opportunity to recognize and give thanks to each other for their efforts in our
successes this year!
NOV. 20-JAN 1: HOLIDAY BREAK--NO MEETINGS UNTIL JAN. 8
NOW TAKING HOSTS FOR MARCH 11, 18, & 25 AND ALL OF APRIL 2008!
JAN. 8 HOST: Steve Burns/GLENN POLK AUTOPLEX
JAN. 15 HOSTESS: Daloris Burkhart/PECAN TREE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION
JAN 22 HOSTESSES: Darla Cash & Sonya Kahl/THE GLASS DOCTOR
JAN. 29 HOSTESS: Angela Williams /AFLAC
FEB. 5 HOSTESS: Barb Tucker/RED RIVER RATTLERS BASKETBALL TEAM
FEB. 12 HOSTESS: Debby Perry/WHEELER HOUSE
FEB. 19 HOSTESS: Judy Miller/MAVERICK MORTGAGE & PARK LANE JEWELRY
FEB. 26 HOSTESS: Brenda Cassidy/HAWKINS REAL ESTATE
MARCH 4 HOST: Dr. Dave Tuck/TEXOMA WELLNESS CENTER
Contact Dennis Noblett /NTMC Hospital Foundation @ 612-8600
Email: dennis.noblett@ntmconline.net
Glenn Polk AutoPlex is proud to support the
VISTO FOOD DRIVE
October 15th to November 15th
Don't forget the families in need this year by donating non-perishable items.
Collection barrels are located on the Dodge and Ford showroom floors next to the front
door. Your support is greatly appreciated
Cooke County Heritage Society & Morton Museum Cordially invite you to The Annual
Christmas Bell Sale & Open House Thursday, November 8, 2007 4:30 ~ 6:30 p.m. The
following Merchants will be open for your shopping pleasure Mention that you are a
Museum Supporter and a portion of the sales on the 8th will go to support the Museum.
Ananas ~ Anjanette's Chocolate Cafe ~ Barron's Fine Jewelry ( 1 to 5 only) ~ B Hive ~
Bella Matiz ~ Cahoots Handbags ~ Chic & Scrappi ~ Dicho's ~ Kinne's Jewelers ~ The
Lindsay House ~ Otts Home Furnishing ~ Sarah's on the Square ~ Vine & Branches ~
Wiese's Jewelry.
Also , Cajun Christmas-December 10th Call the museum for more information 940-668-
8900
Join First Baptist Church Gainesville, Sunday, November 18, for our annual Community
Thanksgiving Worship Service. Sponsored by the Ministerial Alliance, the service
features music and presentations from many different churches in our area. Join
several other congregations for this Sunday evening event,
beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Dave Tanner Series.... December 18, January 20 and April 8. We would encourage you to
purchase tickets to this concert series which helps support the GISD Foundation
activities. You may purchase tickets at the GISD Central Admin building located at 800
S. Morris Street in Gainesville. The tickets can be bought for each individual
performance. You may contact Eunice Hamrick at the GISD Admin Office - her number
is 940-668-3698.
To all Cooke County Non Profit Organizations and Civic Groups: Please join us for our
first Cooke County Community Connections to be held on Saturday, November 17th from
10am to 2pm at the Gainesville Civic Center. We are at the deadline time and we need
to know who all is participating.
We already have several organizations lined up as well as several on site services by
various health providers (flu shots, blood pressure and blood glucose checks,
Alzheimer's screening, etc) as well as local police and fire departments programs.
Daily, we are adding to the list of service opportunities for the general public.
Your participation really provides our guest a full range of services. Please consider
participating!
I need to hear from you as soon as possible.
THANKS!..............This will be a great event!.................Angie, 940-665-1793 or
cookeuw@ntin
Don't forget to mark your Chamber Board nomination ballots and get them
back to us. Your vote COUNTS!
Have A Great Week!!
Chamber Staff
Happy Halloween!!
CELEBRITY CELEBRATION
A UNITED WAY FUND RAISER
Saturday, November 10th
TEAM ( Together Everyone Achieves More) Medical Community Networking Group is
sponsoring this event to benefit the Cooke County United Way. Beginning at 5:30pm, a
Red Carpet Party at the First State Bank Conference Center, at 7:00pm a Stage
Performance at the State Theater and then at 8:30pm a Backstage Party at the
Backstage Cafe. There is lots of hilarious entertainment by a group of talented (and
some untalented) community spirited folks.
100% of the proceeds go to Cooke County United Way. TEAM has stepped up to the
plate and said they want to raise $5,000.00 (the amount that CCUW goal was raised this
year). Based on the success of this event, this group is signed up to host this signature
event annually benefiting United Way.
We just have to help this be a success - we have everything to gain and a lot to lose!
This is a very tough camping year for United Way and they are counting on this event to
help them reach 100% of their goal.
Please ask your family, friends, neighbors, church members, co-workers, etc. to buy
tickets. The cost is only $20 per person and this covers the whole night of
entertainment. If you buy 6 or more tickets they are only $15. We have tickets here or
you may call Pam Black (940) 736 6257 or 665 0944 or Barbara Hoover (940) 736 1307
to find out where else you may purchase them.
PLEASE, PLEASE SUPPORT THIS EVENT!!!!
If you would like a copy of the flyer to post at your place of business, church, school,
etc, contact the Chamber of Commerce and we will be happy to email it to you.
Safe Trick or Treat
First Baptist Church Fall Festival from 6-8pm
First Christian Church-Trunk or Treat 7:00 pm
First Presbyterian Church-Ghouls, Goblins and Groceries 6-8pm
Gainesville Factory Shops from 5-7 pm
Gainesville Health & Rehab from 5:30-7:30pm
Gainesville Police Dept. from 6-8pm
Renaissance Care Center from 6-7:30
Temple Baptist Church-Pumpkin Patch from 6-8 pm
Whaley United Methodist Church-Trick or Trunk from 6-7:30 pm
Wheeler House from 6-7:30 pm
We have tickets for the Historic Homes Tour, Saturday, December 8th. They are $10
each. Please call the chamber for more details or check out the Calendar of Events on
the Chamber website www.gogainesville.net
Home Hospice of Cooke County is looking for volunteers that would be interested in
their “BEAR HUGS” program. At this time the need is great. These people would not
have to be current volunteers but would need to be persons who love to sew and enjoy
making a difference in the lives of others. If you know someone who fits this bill, please
ask them to call Kathi Kirby or send her their phone number and she will contact them.
For those of you who are not familiar with this program: They give their patients and
their families the option of several extra programs that are run thru the Volunteer
Program. One of these is the Bear Hugs program. The patient of family gives Home
Hospice an item of clothing that belongs to the patient. This might be a favorite shirt or
a comfy bathrobe. The volunteers then make it into a Bear. This gives the caregiver or
family member something special to hold on to after the patient is gone. Home Hospice
thanks you for all that you do for Home Hospice, their patients, their families and our
county. You are truly appreciated.
Also from Home Hospice......The holidays can be a lonely or sad time of the year for
those who have lost loved ones. Learn tips on making the season less stressful.
SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS Tuesday Nov 6, 2:00 pm at Muenster State Bank in
Gainesville , 1601 E Hwy 82. Presented by Kelly Lamkin, L.B.S.W. Hosted by Home
Hospice. Call 665-9891 for more info.
Home Hospice of Cooke County is a non-profit organization dedicated to the care of the
terminally ill and their families, to the care of those who grieve and for education and
training throughout the community.
On Thursday November 15th, Home Hospice of Cooke County will begin the “LIGHT UP
A LIFE’ Holiday Season with the lighting of the Home Hospice Tree. The ceremony will
begin at 5:30 at NCTC Performing Arts Center . Trees will be located at Beall’s, NCTC,
Muenster State Bank ( Gainesville Branch), Gehrig’s Hardware in Muenster beginning
November 23rd through December 16th.
We are looking for photos from the last few Chamber Christmas parades. If
you have any and wouldn't mind sharing those with us, please contact John Broyles at
the Chamber. Also, we will need several volunteers to help with the Christmas parade
line up. If you would like to help, please contact John at the Chamber. If you want to be
in the parade, the deadline for entries is 5:00 pm, Monday, November 26th. We will be
happy to send an entry form to you, if you don't have one. There is no entry fee and
prizes will be awarded, Please check out the Calendar of Events on the chamber
website www.gogainesville,net. If you have any events coming up that you want posted,
please get them to us in writing ASAP.
Dave Hampton owner of Dry Clean Super Center, in conjunction with the Rotary and
Kiwanis Clubs of Gainesville, is having a COAT DRIVE. They will be collecting slightly
used ( and new, if anyone wants to contribute them) coats. Dave will clean them and
get them ready to be distributed to whomever needs a coat. They will be working with
the schools and welcome any participation from the Chamber members, churches, and
civic organizations. If you want to be a "Drop off" point, please contact Dave at 940-665-
0048 or email him at smoothsales@tx.rr.com. You may also take them to Dry Clean
Super Center at 1001 E. California.
We want to welcome a new Chamber member. She is Marianne Edelman with POINT
INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE, INC., located at 326 E. California St, Gainesville, Her
phone number is 940-665-3565. We look forward to working with her.
The Latest News From:
RISE and SHINE
Networking Breakfast!
How can a meeting created to be build your job success be so enjoyable?
This week 33 networkers exchanged leads, built relationships, and laughed and ate!
(Thanks to Rhonda Beam of GAINESVILLE HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER for hosting
this week!)
THIS WEEK'S WINNERS:
Dorothy Etter /INTEGRECARE HOME HEALTH won the $10.00 cash door prize!
C QUARTER CIRCLE RANCH kept our mascot Freddy The Frog.
NEXT WEEKS HOSTESS: Lois Essenburg/AMERICAN BANK OF TEXAS
NOV. 13 HOSTS: US! --GREAT FOOD, LOTS OF CASH AND DOOR PRIZES,
and the opportunity to recognize and give thanks to each other for their efforts in our
successes this year!
NOV. 20-JAN 1: HOLIDAY BREAK--NO MEETINGS UNTIL JAN. 8
NOW TAKING HOSTS FOR MARCH 11, 18, & 25 AND ALL OF APRIL 2008!
JAN. 8 HOST: Steve Burns/GLENN POLK AUTOPLEX
JAN. 15 HOSTESS: Daloris Burkhart/PECAN TREE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION
JAN 22 HOSTESSES: Darla Cash & Sonya Kahl/THE GLASS DOCTOR
JAN. 29 HOSTESS: Angela Williams /AFLAC
FEB. 5 HOSTESS: Barb Tucker/RED RIVER RATTLERS BASKETBALL TEAM
FEB. 12 HOSTESS: Debby Perry/WHEELER HOUSE
FEB. 19 HOSTESS: Judy Miller/MAVERICK MORTGAGE & PARK LANE JEWELRY
FEB. 26 HOSTESS: Brenda Cassidy/HAWKINS REAL ESTATE
MARCH 4 HOST: Dr. Dave Tuck/TEXOMA WELLNESS CENTER
Contact Dennis Noblett /NTMC Hospital Foundation @ 612-8600
Email: dennis.noblett@ntmconline.net
Glenn Polk AutoPlex is proud to support the
VISTO FOOD DRIVE
October 15th to November 15th
Don't forget the families in need this year by donating non-perishable items.
Collection barrels are located on the Dodge and Ford showroom floors next to the front
door. Your support is greatly appreciated
Cooke County Heritage Society & Morton Museum Cordially invite you to The Annual
Christmas Bell Sale & Open House Thursday, November 8, 2007 4:30 ~ 6:30 p.m. The
following Merchants will be open for your shopping pleasure Mention that you are a
Museum Supporter and a portion of the sales on the 8th will go to support the Museum.
Ananas ~ Anjanette's Chocolate Cafe ~ Barron's Fine Jewelry ( 1 to 5 only) ~ B Hive ~
Bella Matiz ~ Cahoots Handbags ~ Chic & Scrappi ~ Dicho's ~ Kinne's Jewelers ~ The
Lindsay House ~ Otts Home Furnishing ~ Sarah's on the Square ~ Vine & Branches ~
Wiese's Jewelry.
Also , Cajun Christmas-December 10th Call the museum for more information 940-668-
8900
Join First Baptist Church Gainesville, Sunday, November 18, for our annual Community
Thanksgiving Worship Service. Sponsored by the Ministerial Alliance, the service
features music and presentations from many different churches in our area. Join
several other congregations for this Sunday evening event,
beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Dave Tanner Series.... December 18, January 20 and April 8. We would encourage you to
purchase tickets to this concert series which helps support the GISD Foundation
activities. You may purchase tickets at the GISD Central Admin building located at 800
S. Morris Street in Gainesville. The tickets can be bought for each individual
performance. You may contact Eunice Hamrick at the GISD Admin Office - her number
is 940-668-3698.
To all Cooke County Non Profit Organizations and Civic Groups: Please join us for our
first Cooke County Community Connections to be held on Saturday, November 17th from
10am to 2pm at the Gainesville Civic Center. We are at the deadline time and we need
to know who all is participating.
We already have several organizations lined up as well as several on site services by
various health providers (flu shots, blood pressure and blood glucose checks,
Alzheimer's screening, etc) as well as local police and fire departments programs.
Daily, we are adding to the list of service opportunities for the general public.
Your participation really provides our guest a full range of services. Please consider
participating!
I need to hear from you as soon as possible.
THANKS!..............This will be a great event!.................Angie, 940-665-1793 or
cookeuw@ntin
Don't forget to mark your Chamber Board nomination ballots and get them
back to us. Your vote COUNTS!
Have A Great Week!!
Chamber Staff