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.
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

Snow Ball
Celebrate Allen 2003

Celebrate Allen is scheduled for Saturday, January 18, 2003 at the Renaissance Hotel in Richardson. You won't want to miss the event of the year! Sponsorships and donations are still being accepted. Nominations are being sought for the Pacesetter and Spirit of Allen awards.
Chairman's Message

Robert (Bob) Rothe assumed the position of Chairman of the Board of Directors on January 1, 2003.

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Welcome New Board Members

Worley Stein, president of Allen Banking Center, is one of the two new additions to the Chamber's Board of Directors.

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Jim Waldbauer of B2W Engineers is one of two new members of the Chamber's Board of Directors.

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Eggs & Issues Breakfast

Join us on Friday, January 24, 2003 at 7:30 a.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn for the first Eggs & Issues breakfast of the year. David Hoover, Assistant Planning Director, will present the City of Allen Proposed Comprehensive Plan. Reservations can be made by calling 972-727-5585 or email to reservations@allenchamber.com.

 
Business After Hours

A special thanks to Ted & Larry's, our host for the January Business After Hours on January 16, 2003. They are located at 604 W. Bethany #102 and are now open for lunch and dinner.

 
Consolidate...Or Not
Election held February 1, 2003

Allen and Lovejoy ISD residents will determine the future of both districts in a special election on Saturday, February 1, 2003.

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Chamber Receives Recognition

The Allen Chamber has been accredited by the U. S. Chamber of Commerce and is one of only seven chambers in the United States to have earned a three-star rating.

 
Sponsorship Opportunities

With the new year brings new opportunities for you to promote your business. The Chamber offers many opportunities to sponsor a luncheon, breakfast meeting or business after hours. This is an excellent way to let others know what products or services your business offers. We are currently scheduling sponsors for 2003. Please call Pam Fechter at 972-727-5585 to select your sponsorship event.

 
Collin County Day in Austin

Mark your calendars now to attend Collin County Day in Austin on February 17-19, 2003. Take this opportunity to meet face to face with state legislators and let your voice be heard.
The County Line

Collin County Commissioner Joe Jaynes informs us of some new waste disposal procedures in Collin County and offers suggestions to make it work.

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Where Will You Be in 2003?

There are many opportunities for you to become involved in the Chamber. By serving on a committee or task force, you can promote your business while volunteering your time.

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Calendar of Events
www.allenchamber.com/calendardb.asp

Click on the above link to access the calendar of events.

 
December Chamber Events

The Chamber recognized the many volunteers who gave of their time and services in 2002 at the awards luncheon on December 17th.

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Volunteer Nominations

You are invited to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to recognize the outstanding individuals, groups and businesses who contributed invaluable time and effort to your organization as volunteers in 2002.

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WEBSITE STATISTICS
www.allenchamber.com had 2, 073 visitors in December. Top 10 visited member sites:

Allen Premium Outlets
Roland Technology
Terrell's Dry Cleaning
InTouch Terapy and Day Spa
Allen Family Clinic
RTB & Associates
AmeriHost Inn
A/C Tan
Paul Taylor Homes
The Circle

To find out how your website can be linked to the Chamber's site, contact the Chamber office at 972-727-5585.
RENEWING MEMBERS
Special Thanks to our Sustaining Members

1 Year
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
Commonwealth Land Title Company
Frisco Roughriders
Gordon Technical Consultants
Humana, Inc
Scent-uous Candles

2 Years
Lawrence S. Pierce, M.D.
Standard Pacific Homes – Summerfield 

3 Years
Alliance Bank Mortgage Center
Comet Cleaners
Neighborhood Management, Inc.

4 Years
Chiropractic Connection
InTouch Therapy and Day Spa
Waterfalls Carwash

5 Years
American Red Cross
McLarty Baker Associates
STAR Resources

 6 Years
ALLENBIZ.COM

7 Years
Darling Homes
Triangle P Enterprises
Wall & Window Gallery

8 Years
Wagoner Wood Designs

10+ Years
A. Tom Brian, D.D.S.
All Systems Air Conditioning & Heating
Allen Flower & Gift Shop
Allen Personnel Service Inc.
Allen Veterinary Hospital
American National Bank
Carl R. Gilliland Insurance Agency
HIT Entertainment
Kiwanis Club
RCS Enterprises
Safeco Land Title
The Allen American
Timberbend Academy

A SPECIAL THANKS

The Chamber would like to thank the following members for their generosity in sponsoring an event or by donating items or services: Mimi's Cafe - Tuesday Morning Live Sponsor; Jerry Hubbard, Lorraine Roulston, Perry Waller and Jenny Teager - Directory Deliveries.

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