Our vision: To be the indispensable resource for Allen and Collin County businesses.
Our mission: To support our members through programs that promote business development and encourage economic growth, educational excellence and legislative advocacy.
The Chamber would like to thank the following members for their generosity in sponsoring an event or by donating items or services: Bennigan's - Tuesday Morning Live Sponsor; Coffee Dreams - SOHO Cafe and VIP Coffee; and Presbyterian Hospital of Allen - Business After Hours.
Click here to view the latest Member Buy Member participant list.
Executive Committee
Sheila McKinney, Chair
Presbyterian Hospital of Allen
Patti McKee, Chair-Elect
Community Credit Union
Bob Rothe, Immediate Past-Chair
Fortune Financial Services
Maxine Sweet, Treasurer
Experian
Sonia Malone, At-Large
Allen Premium Outlets
Worley Stein, At-Large
American National Bank
Sharon Mayer, President/CEO
Allen Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors
Bruce Heller
JaRyCo Development
Al Holmes
Optymize
Christi Jefferson
Christi Taylor Jefferson, CPA
Dr. Toni Jenkins
Collin County Community College
Rudy Mann
Sunbelt Telecommunications
James Montgomery
Hilton Garden Inn
Griff Moore
Atrium Financial
Dr. Jenny Preston
Allen Independent School District
Charisse Reaume
Allen Economic Development Corporation
Chris Ryan
Xtera Communications
T. Randall (Randy) Sandifer
Attorney at Law
Andy Stewart
Compliments, LLC
Peter Vargas
City of Allen
Jim Waldbauer
BW2 Engineers
Staff
Pam Fechter
Membership
Carol Rodgers
Operations
The Chamber would like to acknowledge and thank the following major investors
Platinum Investors
Experian
HIT Entetainment
Presbyterian Hospital of Allen
RCL Enterprises
Strasburger & Price, LLP
Sunbelt Telecommunications, Inc.
Gold Investors
Carter & Burgess
Community Credit Union
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
Twin Creeks Master Planned Community
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305 Century Parkway
Allen, TX 75013
Phone: (972) 727-0100
Fax: (972) 727-0165
Email: coa@cityofallen.org
Website: www.cityofallen.org
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TIP SHEET - January 30, 2004
Historic stone dam preservation wins award
The City's efforts to preserve its historic stone dam have been rewarded with a Texas Historic Restoration Award from Preservation Texas. The award ceremony will be in Austin on February 18. For more information, contact Tom Keener, Development Coordinator, at (972) 727-0122.
Job listing added to website's Email listing sign-up
The City's current job listing has been added to the Emailing List Sign-up available on the City's website. The first list will be sent on Friday, January 30. Currently, website viewers can subscribe to receive, via email, the City Council agenda, the weekly media tip sheet and the City 6 (COA-TV) schedule. Viewers can subscribe to as many topics as they'd like and can unsubscribe at anytime. More topics will be added in the coming weeks from other departments. For more information, contact Katherine Poteet, Public Information Officer, at (972) 727-7520.
Citizens Fire Academy
The Allen Fire Department is now accepting applications for the Spring session of the Citizens Fire Academy. The classes run from 7-9:30 p.m. on Thursdays for ten weeks, beginning on March 18, at the Ronald Gentry Training Center, 310 Century Parkway. The class is designed for anyone over the age of 18 who lives or works in the City of Allen. An application is available online at www.cityofallen.org or at the Fire Department Administration Building, 2nd Floor, 310 Century Parkway. For more information, contact Linda Greenidge, Public Education Coordinator, at (972) 747-4133.
Officer joins Community Relations Unit
Officer Gerald Jones was transferred to the Community Relations Unit on January 21 to replace Officer Tim Dorsey, who retired. Officer Jones previously worked in the School Resource Officer Unit. For more information, contact Capt. Robert Flores at (972) 727-0204.
Bach to Books - Library Spring Art Series 2004
Events are free and will be conducted at 7 p.m. each night at the Allen Public Library, 301 Century Parkway. For more information, call (972) 727-0122 or visit the library's website at www.allenlibrary.org. The series will include:
- February 3 - Allen High School Choir will present "Rhapsody and Rhythm."
- March 2 - Allen Philharmonic Quintet will play a medley of classical and baroque selections.
- March 23 - Allen Authors' Night: an informal discussion, conversation and book signing with highly acclaimed Allen authors including:
- Jim Cline, author of "Small Percentage," and the soon-to-be-released "Small Percentage Retribution" and coauthored "Website Sound"
- Parris Afton Bonds, author of "When the Heart is Right" and 35 other novels
- Laura Cobb, author of "Most Likely to Succeed: How to Assure Your Child's Success in School"
- Patrick Seaman, coauthored "Website Sound"
- April 27 - 2nd annual Jazzy Night at the Library: The Allen High School Jazz Band will perform popular Big Band swing music, ballads and contemporary jazz.
Spring SeniorNet Computer Classes Announced
Senior adults 50 and older can register for the spring computer classes scheduled to begin in March and April through the SeniorNet Learning Center at the Interim Allen Senior Center, 105 S. Anna. For more information, call (972) 727-0155.
Classes scheduled for spring include:
- Intro I - Computer Basics, Mouse and Keyboard Skills offered every Wednesday, March 24 - April 14 and again April 2 - May 5.
- Intro II - Basic Computer Software Uses offered every Tuesday, March 23 - April 27.
- The Internet - Explore the World Wide Web offered every Thursday, March 25 - April 15.
- Email - Correspond with Friends and Family via Your Computer offered every Thursday, April 22 - May 13.
Allen Parks and Recreation Begins Urban Walk in the Woods Program
Nature lovers will enjoy the new Urban Walk in the Woods Program to be offered through the Parks and Recreation Department this spring. The program features three different classes in park and greenbelt areas around the city. The classes will be led by various naturalist and wildlife experts in the area. Featured classes include Wildflowers 101 on Saturday, April 17; The Big Picture - Landscape Photography on Saturday, May 15; and a children's class Bugs, Birds and Buds - On Nature's Team on Saturday, June 19. Class fees are $5 per participant. Look for more information in the Parks and Recreation summer activity guide to be out in March.
CALENDAR
Woodturned Art Program
January 31, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Allen Public Library, 301 Century Parkway
The program is free and open to children and adults. All who attend will take home a wood turned top as a memento. For more information, call (972) 727-0122.
Together Time story time
February 2 & 4, 10:15 a.m.; February 5, 11 a.m.
Allen Public Library, 301 Century Parkway
For children at least 2 years of age with accompanying adult. Free and no registration required.
For more information, call (972) 727-0195.
Noontime Pageturners book discussion group
Feburary 3, Noon
Meeting Room, Allen Public Library, 301 Century Parkway
Blessings by Anna Quindlen will be the topic. Bring a lunch and a friend. For more information, contact Sandra Smith at (972) 727.0194 or e-mail ssmith@cityofallen.org
Deadline to register for Spring Volleyball Leagues
February 4
Team fee is $215
Register at Joe Farmer Recreation Center, 1201 E. Bethany, or Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium, 110 E. Rivercrest
For more information, call the Athletic Hotline at (972) 727-7551 or go online at www.sportsstandings.com/allen.
All By Myself story time
February 4 & 5, 10:15 a.m. and 2:15 p.m.
Allen Public Library, 301 Century Parkway
For children ages 3-5. Free but registration required.
For more information, call (972) 727-0195.
Family Story Time
February 5, 7 p.m.
Allen Public Library, 301 Century Parkway
Free and no registration required.
For more information, call (972) 727-0195.
Xtreme Teens Dallas Mavericks Game
February 7, 6:30-11 p.m.
Leave from and return to Joe Farmer Recreation Center, 1201 E. Bethany
$25, advance registration recommended. For ages 13-18. Price includes ticket and transportation. Additional money needed for snacks and souvenirs. For more information, call (972) 727-0152.
Saturday Night Rec-N-Roll
February 7, 14, 21, 28; 7-11 p.m.
Joe Farmer Recreation Center, 1201 E. Bethany
$8 admission and $3 one-time advance registration fee
For students in third-sixth grade
For more information, call 972-727-0152.
Deadline to register for Spring Softball Leagues
February 11
Team fee is $425
Register at Joe Farmer Recreation Center, 1201 E. Bethany, or Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium, 110 E. Rivercrest
For more information call the Athletic Hotline at (972) 727-7551 or go online at
wwwsportsstandings.com/allen.
SeniorNet Computer Basics Class Begins
February 11
Interim Allen Senior Center, 105 S. Anna
For more information on registration and class fees, call (972) 727-0155.
SeniorNet Email Basics Class Begins
February 12
Interim Allen Senior Center, 105 S. Anna
For more information on registration and class fees, call (972) 727-0155.
Kids: Improve Brain Power Workshop
February 17, 7-9 p.m.
Lakeside Clubhouse at Joe Farmer Recreation Center, 1201 E. Bethany
$20, advance registration required
A great workshop for parents to learn about the potential food has to boost a child's brain power and learning capacity. Learn the principles of eating for "A's" and helping the brain function better, faster, and retain more. For more information, call (972) 727-0152.
SeniorNet Scanner Workshop
February 26
Interim Allen Senior Center, 105 S. Anna
For more information on the workshop, call (972) 727-0155.
Family Dive-In Movie
February 28
Doors open at 6:30 p.m., movie starts at 7 p.m.
Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium, 110 E. Rivercrest
$7 admission for 15 and older/$4 admission for 14 and younger
"Toy Story" will be shown. Tubes or noodles will be available to rent for $1 or bring your own from home. For safety reasons, no rafts, boats or floats with bottoms are permitted. Concession items such as pizza, popcorn, drinks and candy will be available for purchase. For more information, call (972) 747-4150.
Spring Break Camp
March 8 - 12
An all-day camp from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Joe Farmer Recreation Center, 1201 E. Bethany
$105
Register now for a great recreational camp for ages 6 to 12 years old. All campers must bring a sack lunch, swim suit, towel and sun block. Lunch is provided on Friday. Registration is limited. For more information, call (972) 727-0152.
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