November 1, 2003 November 2003   VOLUME 1 ISSUE 14  
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CONTENTS
Chairman's Message
Business for Breakfast Workshop
Home for the Holidays
Lunchbox Learning Series
Business After Hours
Membership Luncheon
The County Line
Board Nominations Sought
Save the Date!
Is Your Information Current?
Chamber Hosts Blood Drive
Membership Events
Member Buy Member
New Members
October Ribbon Cuttings
Calendar of Events
Holiday Parade
State of Small Business
Legislative Voting Record Released
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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


Al Holmes
Optymize

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.

Dr. 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

Andy Stewart
Compliments, LLC 

Peter Vargas
City of Allen

Jim Waldbauer
BW2 Engineers

Staff

Pam Fechter
Membership

Carol Rodgers
Operations

MAJOR INVESTORS
The Chamber would like to acknowledge and thank the following major investors


Platinum Investors

Experian
HIT Entetainment
Presbyterian Hospital of Allen
RCL Enterprises
Sunbelt Telecommunications, Inc.

Gold Investors

Carter & Burgess
Community Credit Union
Crest Place Apartments
Frullati Cafe and Bakery
FSI International
Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse
Oncor Group
Regions Bank
Sage Telecom, Inc.
Sam's Club #4743 Plano/East
Sanmina SCI
Suncreek Family Dentistry
Twin Creeks Master Planned Community
Save the Date!
Celebrate Allen 2004

2004 Celebrate Allen Banquet & Auction
honoring Chamber/Community Volunteers
 
On January 24, 2004, the Allen Chamber, the Allen Philharmonic Symphony and the Foundation for Allen Schools will partner once again to celebrate our community by bringing an evening of entertainment and recognition to all of Allen!  As in the past we will present awards to individuals and/or businesses that have had a positive impact on our Chamber and our community.  Any Chamber member may nominate an individual for the Pacesetter Award, presented to the individual or company member who best exemplifies commitment to the Allen Chamber of Commerce through distinguished leadership or service to the organization.  All Allen residents and Chamber members are encouraged to nominate an individual or group best exemplifying the positive spirit at work in this community for the Spirit of Allen award.  Celebrate Allen will be held at the Renaissance Hotel Ballroom - Richardson.  For further information or for reservations to Celebrate Allen, please contact the Chamber at 972-727-5585.
 
Pacesetter Award – Chamber Member of the Year
 
1.         Awarded annually to past and present members of the Allen Chamber of Commerce who have provided distinguished leadership or service to this organization.
2.         Granted by the Awards Committee from nominations from the officers and members of the Allen Chamber of Commerce in recognition of activities which increase participation and membership in the Chamber, leadership in providing guidance and direction to the Chamber and/or service in promoting activities which sustain and nurture the Chamber.
 
Spirit of Allen Award – Citizen of the Year
 
1.         Awarded annually to an individual or group exemplifying the positive spirit at work in this community.
2.         Granted by the Awards Committee from nominations by residents of Allen in recognition of activities which promote civic pride, an action which places service to others above self, and/or an event which demonstrates the strength, energy and resourcefulness of Allen.
 

                        NOMINATION FORM
 
It is my pleasure to nominate___________________________________________________________________________
 
for (please check one)    ___ Pacesetter (Chamber Member of the Year)    ___ Spirit of Allen (Community Leader)   
 
Address____________________________________________________________________________________________
 
Because (brief commentary in support of nomination) _______________________________________________
 
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
 
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
 
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
 
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
 
Nominated by ______________________________________________________
Phone ___________________________
 
Signature _________________________________________________________
Date _____________________________

(Please attach a separate sheet of paper or make a copy of this form for nominations in both categories.  

Return by mail to the Allen Chamber of Commerce
210 W. McDermott, Allen, TX  75013
or FAX to (972) 727-9000.  

 Deadline for nominations is
January 9, 2004


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