January 2, 2003 January 2003   VOLUME 2 ISSUE 1  
The mission of the Allen Chamber is to support our members through programs that promote business development and encourage economic growth, educational excellence and legislative advocacy.
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CONTENTS
Snow Ball
Chairman's Message
Welcome New Board Members
Eggs & Issues Breakfast
Business After Hours
Consolidate...Or Not
Chamber Receives Recognition
Sponsorship Opportunities
Collin County Day in Austin
The County Line
Where Will You Be in 2003?
Calendar of Events
December Chamber Events
Volunteer Nominations
Chamber Leadership
Executive Committee

Bob Rothe, Chair
Fortune Financial Services 

Sheila McKinney, Chair-Elect
Presbyterian Hospital of Allen

Izzie Waller, Past Chair
RCL Enterprises

Patti McKee, Treasurer
Community Credit Union

Griff Moore
Atrium Financial Services

Maxine Sweet
Experian

Sharon Mayer, President/CEO
Allen Chamber of Commerce

Board of Directors

Barry Fritzer
Photronics

Dr. Toni Jenkins
Collin County Community College

Kathy Litinas
An Ideal Arrangement

Sonia Malone
Allen Premium Outlets

Rudy Mann
Sunbelt Telecommunications

Danny McLarty
MBA Architects, Inc.

Jenny Preston
Allen Independent School District

Charisse Reaume
Allen Economic Development Corporation

Chris Ryan
Xtera Communications

T. Randall (Randy) Sandifer
Attorney at Law

Worley Stein
American National Bank

Peter Vargas
City of Allen

Jim Waldbauer
BW2 Engineers

Staff

Pam Fechter
Membership

Carol Rodgers
Operations

Stacy Rodgers
Student Assistant
Member Buy Member
Use following link to view the latest Member Buy Member participant list:
www.allenchamber.com

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
The following members joined the chamber during the month of December.  Please remember them when shopping for products or services.

Ace Virtual Assistant
Cora Belle Marburger
Plano, TX 75023
972-896-7672
www.aceassistant.com
Secretarial Services

Birkhoff, Hendricks & Conway, LLP
John Birkhoff
7502 Greenville Avenue
Suite 220
Dallas, TX  75231
214-361-7900
Engineering

Christi Jefferson, CPA
Allen, TX 75013
214-509-9424
Accountants, Certified Public

Neighborhood Market-Walmart
Kevin Crawford
1520 E. Exchange Parkway
Allen, TX 75002
214-547-8579
Grocery

Purely Online Communications, Inc.
Kelvin Green
6901 K Avenue
Suite 108
Plano, TX 75074
972-633-5540
www.purelyonline.com
Wireless Communications, Internet Services

Richardson Properties
Murl Richardson
3112 Racquet Club Dr.
Arlington, TX 76017
817-417-4475
www.richardsonprop.com
Real Estate

Rod’s Barber Shop, Inc.
Rod Odom
105 N. Greenville Avenue #5
Allen, TX 75002
972-396-1086
Barbers/Hair Stylists

Ted & Larry’s
Barry Straub
604 W. Bethany #102
Allen, TX 75002
Restaurants

Where Will You Be in 2003?


 
Committee/Special Projects Service Opportunities  

Please indicate your interest in serving on any o f the following committees or special events task forces:
 
STANDING COMMITTEES  
       AIBC – Allen International Business Coalition: Comprised of leadership of Allen’s largest companies, this committee was established to provide a regular forum for systematically identifying and addressing business challenges, problems and opportunities of the larger business community and to periodically met with representatives of regulatory agencies of the City of Allen for the purpose of building relationships and developing mutual understanding.  Subcommittees of this group include the Human Resource Managers, Facility Managers and Emergency Preparedness Network.
 
      M.A.R.T. – Membership Acquisition & Retention Team: New for ’03!  Team members will concentrate on membership recruitment and retention activities with emphasis on determining what services the prospective and current membership considers value-added.
 
       Ambassador Club: Official hosts for the Allen Chamber of Commerce; members participate in all ribbon cuttings, ground breaking and grand –opening ceremonies. 
 
       Governmental Affairs: Works to establish and maintain contact with governing bodies and to provide the membership with information on issues affecting the business community. Hosts annual Candidate’s Forum.
 
       Small Business Committee & Task Force:  Encourage, educate and assist small and independent businesses, helping them through all available channels to expand and reach their full economic potential.
 
SPECIAL EVENT TASK FORCES  
Don’t have time to commit to a committee service? Sign up for a task force!
 
       Business EXPO 2003
       Annual Awards Banquet, Silent Auction
       Home for the Holidays
       Annual Golf Tournament
       World’s Wackiest Waiter Dinner
       Operation Thank You!
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Please complete and return to the Chamber by FAX 972-727-9000

or mail to

210 W. McDermott, Allen, TX  75013
 
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Address _____________________________________________________________________
City ________________________________ Zip _____________ Phone __________________
FAX ________________________________ email ___________________________________


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