One final reminder--the NDCC Board of Directors has endorsed the "stronger mayor" charter proposal on tomorrow's election ballot. This is City of Dallas Proposition One, which will provide for the mayor to hire and fire the city manager and police and fire chiefs, increase the mayor's influence over the city's annual budget and increase the mayor's salary.

Election Day is tomorrow, November 8. The North Dallas Chamber encourages you to vote for Proposition One.

"Use a Wingman to Accelerate Networking."

Speakers: Alice Dykeman, Dykeman Associates and Michael Stammer, JUMProductions.

Location: Chamber office, 10707 Preston Road.

Underwriters: Comerica Bank and Dallas Business Journal.

Cost: $5/members, $15/prospective members; includes lunch. Register online or by phone at 214.368.6696.

1988 North Dallas Chamber Chairman of the Board Sam Coats has been invited to testify before the hearing of the United States Senate's Subcommittee on Aviation, which will discuss repeal of the Wright Amendment, the federal legislation that restricts commercial air service from Dallas Love Field.

The hearing will be conducted on Thursday, Nov. 10, 9 a.m., in Washington.

Subcommittee Chairman Senator Conrad Burns of Montana invited Mr. Coats to appear before the subcommittee in his capacity as a member of our chamber's task force that researched the issue of Wright Amendment repeal. The chamber has recommended that the amendment be repealed, utilizing a 2 to 5 year period for implementation.

Telecommunications and the New Millenium: Texas Leads the Way

What are decision makers saying about the telecommunications industry of today and the future? This half-day conference will focus on how businesses are adapting to industry rule changes, employment patterns and new wireless data strategies. Hubert de Pesquidoux, Chief Executive Officer, Alcatel North America, will be the keynote speaker.  State Rep. Phil King, Chairman, Regulated Industries Committee, will discuss "Leveling the Legal Playing Field (Senate Bill 5)."

The conference is for all size businesses, executives and managers working in sales/marketing, finance, manufacturing or regulation, and for companies, whether they are in marketing, end users, service providers or manufacturers.

Cost: $35/members; $35/non-members. $55/non-members after Nov. 4.

Location: Hilton Dallas Lincoln Centre, 5410 LBJ Freeway.

Sponsors: Deloitte, DeVry University, Jackson Walker L.L.P., SBC and Texas Instruments. Co-sponsors are AVHQ Rental Services, Dallas Business Journal, Executive Press and the North Texas Global Telecommunications Society.

Register online or call the chamber at 214.368.6696.

Dallas City Manager Mary Suhm will be the featured speaker at the Dallas Business Leaders Briefing Series. Ms. Suhm will speak candidly about issues that impact North Dallas businesses and our community.

Sponsor: Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.

Location: Chamber office, 10707 Preston Road.

Cost: No charge for members, $15 for prospective members.  Continental breakfast will be served. Please RSVP by Nov. 8. Register online or by phone at 214.368.6696.

Topic: "Medicare Drug Coverage: What You and Your Parents Need to Know NOW About Medicare Part D".

Speaker: Sandy Pappas, Legislative Aide to U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions.

Sponsors: Comerica Bank and Dallas Business Journal.

Location: Chamber office, 10707 Preston Road.

Cost: $5/members, $15 prospective members; includes lunch. Please RSVP by Nov. 8. Register online or by phone at 214.368.6696.

Hosted by: Southwest Airlines, 2701 Love Field Drive, (off Denton Drive, between Mockingbird Lane and Bachman Drive). Advanced registration is required.

After-work networking and business card exchange that offers a great opportunity for the host to showcase its business and offer a place for business professionals to network, share ideas and generate leads, all while enjoying great refreshments. Drinks and hors d'oeurves will be served.

Cost: $5/members, $15/prospective members. Come and bring your clients and fellow office workers! Please RSVP by Wednesday, Nov. 9, 12 p.m.  Register online or by phone at 214.368.6696.

Start your day by meeting chamber members and making new business contacts at this morning networking and business card exchange.

Hosted by: AAA Texas, 5445 Beltline Road (between Montfort Drive and Preston Road).

Cost: $5/members, $15/prospective members; includes continental breakfast. Please reserve your space by Nov. 14. Register online or by phone at 214.368.6696.

Sponsors: Comerica Bank and Dallas Business Journal.

Join ... and Tires as they celebrate their chamber membership with a formal ribbon cutting at 17921 Preston Road, (westside, between Summerside Drive and Frankford Road).

Cost: No charge. Food will be served.

For more information, contact NDCC Events and Information Director Lizeth Winkles at 214.368.6690 or lwinkles@ndcc.org.

Join La Hacienda Ranch as they celebrate their chamber membership with a formal ribbon cutting at 17390 Preston Road, (eastside, at Summerside Drive).

Cost: No charge. Food will be served.

For more information, contact NDCC Events and Information Director Lizeth Winkles at 214.368.6690 or lwinkles@ndcc.org.