February 2016
On Feb 6, 2016 the Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce held its Annual Awards Banquet. Thanks to the work of the Banquet board—Beckie Farris, Staci Murden, Mary Cornwell, Gail Gunn, Judy Teller, Hollie Nel-son and Kate Kyer—the venue had a great ambience and we are happy to report the ban-quet a decided success. The evening began with delicious hors d’ oeuvres by the Breakfast Stop and wine by Homestead Winery. Attendees could browse the raffle items and see display tables from our members keeping with the “Giving and Sharing” theme. During a din-ner of good bar-b-que by Hickory Bar-B-Que the speak-er Sam Houston regaled the audience with Texas sized jokes and intriguing bits of
Texas facts. Congratulations to our award recipients: Pub-lic Servant of the Year - John Skotnik; Business of the Year—Granny Lou’s B&B; Vol-unteer (s) of the Year - Kelly Wilson, Melissa Wallace, Kris-ty Agerlid, Patti Wolfe; Citizen of the Year - Carole Stubsten; New Member of the Year - Chi Lambda; Agriculturalist of the year - Bob Payne. It was a special treat to have Senator Bob Hall, his wife Kay, and his office pre-sent. Senator Hall presented our Public Servant and Busi-ness of the Year recipients with special certificates of recognition from the State of Texas. Thanks to some lively bidding in the live auction and the generous donations for our auction and raffles, the fundraising efforts for this
event were met. Congratula-tions to Wise Funeral Home for winning the table décor championship.
Weekly Business Spotlight
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Chamber Golf Tournament,
April 22, 2016. New style, new prizes. Get it on your calendars.
Get more details about Cham-
ber activity at: www.bonhamchamber.com
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Table Sponsors: City of Bonham, Wise Fu-
neral Home, Forest Hill Airport, Fannin
County Leader, Senator Bob Hall, Renlita
Doors, American Bank, Fannin Bank, Fan-
nin Federal Credit Union, Cole Title Compa-
ny, McCraw Oil, Brookshire’s, Granny Lou’s B&B, Law Office of Michael Ev-
ans, Bonham Chrysler, Sullivan Sand & Gravel/Carl Stone Trucking/Barks ’N
Bubbles, Farm N’ Home Casualty, Legend Bank
2016 Table Décor Champion: Wise Funeral Home
Farm N’ Home
Brookshire’s
Granny Lou’s American Bank
The Leader
Bonham Chrysler
Thank you to our Live Auction/Raffle Sponsors: American Bank,
Blessings and Butterflies, Bonham Floral, Brookshire’s, Chef Chris Wil-
son/Market Street, Choctaw Casino, Fannin Pharmacy, Fannin County
Children’s Center, Kate Kyer, The
Lodge at the Parker Place, McCraw
Materials, Mike Lane, My Clutter, Re-
bel Roots Boutique, Senator Bob Hall,
Six Flags, Tanglewood
Photo courtesy of Allen Rich
2015 Agriculturist of the Year Bob Payne Bob Payne is employed with Bonds Ranch of Saginaw Texas. Depending on the weather
conditions he runs 300 to 400 pair in north central Fannin County. The calves are Non-hormone
Treated which qualifies them for the Foreign Export Markets. All calves have an EID number as
well as a Drop Tag. He also calves out from 150 to 250 First Calf Heifers each fall for Bonds
Ranch. In addition to his cattle operation Bob owns his own Custom Spraying business, spraying
for weeds and pest control, fertilizer for wheat and native pastures. Furthermore, he also owns
and maintains Semi’s for use with the Spraying business, hauling hay, and equipment. Maintain-
ing and providing forage for livestock pastures during drought times is always a challenge. Bob
uses weed control and rotational grazing to maximize adequate grazing throughout the year.
Bob Payne has served on the Fannin County Beef Committee for several years as both a
member and President. The Beef Committee is in charge of the Fannin County Commercial Heif-
er Show and Sale at the County Fair each year. Specific responsibilities include mentoring the
exhibitors with all aspects of the Beef Industry. In conjunction with several others under the di-
rection of our County Agent, Cody Maxwell, bringing education programs to help everyone to be
informed of what’s new, what we can do to increase our profit margins, new rules and regula-
tions that have been implemented is a very important overall goal he will continue to support.
L-R: Chamber Chairman David Adams, Bob Payne, David Althof
2015 New Member of the Year Chi Lambda
Chi Lambda is a long standing Fannin County not-for-profit service or-ganization dedicated to serving the children of Fannin County.
For over 50 years, their mission has been to raise and distribute funds used to support our local children. Their goal each year is to assist those in any kind of need in every way possible. They host an annual auction each year to raise funds to support charitable organizations, schools, school pro-grams and businesses who are geared toward helping or honoring out-standing youth that are contributing or representing our community in any way.
Over the years they have awarded grants to 22 different organizations, groups, schools and school programs including the school districts across Fannin County, community sports leagues, special needs programs, Fannin County Fair, the library, Ft Inglish, Christian Records for the Blind, the Bon-ham Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade, the Crisis Center, the Chil-dren’s Center, the Fannin Literacy Council, the City of Ector Beautification and the Creative Arts Center.
Photo courtesy of Allen Rich
• Judge Skotnik has been serving as Municipal Judge for the City of Bonham Since 2001. • He was a member of the City Council for six years serving two years as Mayor ProTem and one year as Mayor • Member of Texoma Community Cen-ter • Chairman of Fannin County Jail Diversion through MHMR • Chairman of Fannin County Bail Bond Board • Licensed attorney for 30 years • Member of the Texoma Council of Governments, representing the City of Bonham, for 6 years • Former Air Force Medic • Graduate of the Air Force Command & Staff College • Licensed Ra-diologic Technologist • Member of the Civil Air Patrol • Assistant Texas Wing Legal Officer for the Civil Air Patrol • Judge Skotnik is an asset in the area of Public Safety in our community
2015 Public Servant of the Year
Municipal Judge John Skotnik
Judge Skotnik had a family obligation that prevented him from attending the
awards ceremony. Michael Evans spoke of Judge’s Skotnik’s commitment to
our community and accepted the award on his behalf. Below is listed Judge’s
Skotnik’s service record.
2015 Volunteer(s) of the Year (L-R) Kelly Wil-
son, Patti Wolfe, Kristy Agerlid, Melissa Wallace This year’s winner of the 2015 Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Year award goes to a
group of individuals that went above and beyond in their efforts to make a yearly event an outstanding
event this past year. These individuals worked for an entire year to put on what Police Chief Mike
Bankston described as the best parade he has ever seen in his 40+ years in Bonham, Texas. They did
this by focusing on what they wanted to achieve 12 months before the event happened and met
monthly and then weekly to make sure their goal of putting on a fantastic event that people would re-
member would go off without a hitch. From their first meeting to discuss how they could raise dona-
tions to fund their ideas until the final four weeks of planned events around the courthouse square
they all were passionate about making their program a success for the citizens of Fannin County.
From the concept stage way back last January to the actual four weekends of events that they
planned on the courthouse square they were involved in every step. Whether it was dressing as elves
and painting windows around town, working tirelessly for hours on their feet the day of the parade
(one of these great individuals could barely walk when the parade was over), carrying the parade ban-
ner and then having to run to actually be in the parade, running the two movie nights or the play read-
ing on the square, these individuals did a fantastic job of putting on a signature event that we can all be
proud of.
This same group has already started preparations for this year’s program of giving Bonham a
great Christmas Parade again in 2016.
Photo courtesy of Allen Rich
2015 Business of the Year Granny Lou’s Bed & Breakfast
Granny Lou’s Bed & Breakfast has entertained over 1,000 guests, hosted
more than 130 corporate, political, & social events, 28 weddings & entertained
a multitude of patrons on the famous … sometimes infamous Patio. Granny
Lou’s is the constant home away from home for the business men & women
of Kwik Chek, Kelso, Renlita Doors, TMC Bonham, and many more.
One guest review recently posted to Bed&Breakfast.com sums it all up,
“There's no better place to stay in probably all of Fannin County. Jen "Granny
Lou" Self is a fantastic and friendly host who does her utmost to ensure that
your stay is comfortable and relaxing. She knows a great deal about the histo-
ry of this unique Victorian home and the town, too, plus what's good to know
about the here and now, including places to check out and restaurants to eat at
while in town. If you stay somewhere else, you are missing out on experienc-
ing Bonham. She is her own mini Chamber of Commerce for Bonham.”
David Adams, Jennifer Self
Photo courtesy of Allen Rich
2015 Citizen of the Year Carole Stubsten
Carole Stubsten has been a member of the First United Methodist
Church for 39 years, and for the past six she has represented her
church’s vote at the three day Annual Conference held for Methodist
Churches. She also sings in the choir and plays bells on special occasions.
At the Creative Arts Center she chairs the hospitality committee
that, along with other volunteers, plan, prepare and serve a reception
for the exhibit openings. She serves on the Board of Directors for the
foundation, and has been involved with the majority of the Creative Arts
Center fundraising events like the casino night that was held in 2015.
Carole Stubsten has served on the board of the Bonham Public Li-
brary since the mid 80’s, being most active in their fund raising efforts.
She leads the charge for the two major library events: Pumpkin Patch
and Books & Blooms. Both events which require many hours to achieve.
David
Keene pre-
senting the
award in
place of his
wife, Judy
Keene,
who was
the 2014
recipient
Photo courtesy of Allen Rich
Your Business
in the Spotlight
In a world of quips and one-line ads, we miss a lot of behind the scene details that define a company of quality individuals who take pride in their work. Beginning March 7th, the Chamber will spotlight a different member every week.
During your allotted week, the “Business Spotlight” banner will hang in your office, and the Chamber will include a “Spotlight” section in the weekly activities email blast that will focus on your company and work. We will uti-lize facebook also in highlighting your business.
Every Chamber member will have the option to participate. You will be contacted with a questionnaire that must be returned one month before your allotted week. The information you provide on the attached question-naire will be used in your spotlight section.
Coming to Bonham April 29-30, 2016, Southwestern Watercolor Society plein air
artists will be holding a “paint out” around the square and other local venues. Find
out more at www.swswatercolor.org
SAVE THE DATE
April 22, 2016
Rain Date April 29, 2016
Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce Golf
Tournament at Legacy Ridge Golf Club
Golf forms can be filled out on line here
Great Networking Opportunities
Great Prizes to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place
Chrysler 300 Hole-in-one Contest courtesy
of Bonham Chrysler
Entry fee includes
2 Free Mulligans per player
Snacks and drinks while on the course
Free Dinner during Awards presentation
3 Other Great Hole-in-one
contests
Shotgun Start at 12 noon
Four Man Scramble
More
Hole-in-One
Prizes
Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce
Golf Tournament
April 22, 2016
Hole-in-One Contest
Grand Prize Hole-in-One on 14th green is a new
Chrysler 300 automobile valued at $35,000
courtesy of Bonham Chrysler
Additional Hole-in-One prizes on remaining three Par 3’s are a new Apple iPad,
iPod Nano & Gift Card, Callaway Irons & Woods, or a $750 Visa Card
Golf Cart Sponsor $500
Your Promotion Package will include
A custom made Flyer in every golfers goody bag advertising your business
A total of 10 Custom Made 18 x 24 signs placed at strategic locations on the golf course and the check-in
locations to advertise your company
Recognition during Awards Dinner and in all before and after Promotion materials
Hole Sponsor $100
Your Promotion Package will include
A Custom Made Tee Sponsor Sign patterned like below
For Information
Call: 903-583-4811 or
Visit our Website:
bonhamchamber.com
You can use the
online store at
bonchamber.com
to purchase a
hole sign
Tournament Format
Four Man Scramble
Shotgun Start at 12 noon
Pick Your Own Team
Ladies Play From Sand Tees
Men Play From the Blue Tees
Callaway Scoring
Bonham Area Chamber of
Commerce Golf Tournament
at Legacy Ridge Golf Club
April 22, 2016 Rain Date April 29, 2016
Hole in One on #14 wins a
Chrysler 300 Courtesy of
Bonham Chrysler
Hole in One on #, #, # win Great Prizes also
New Golf Bag to 1st Place Winner
2nd and 3rd Place also receive great prizes
Dinner is Included in Cost of entry
2 Free Mulligans per player Snacks and Drinks while on the course
GREAT PRIZES
Tournament Entry Form
Player Fee
$125 per Player $500 per Team
Player 1________________________
Address________________________
Phone ________________________
Email ________________________
Player 2________________________
Address________________________
Phone ________________________
Email ________________________
Player 3________________________
Address________________________
Phone ________________________
Email ________________________
Player 4________________________
Address________________________
Phone ________________________
Email ________________________
OFFICERS
Randy Bowen, Chairman
David Adams, Chair-Elect
Angel Titsworth, Treasurer
Joni Naumann, Secretary
DIRECTORS
Kristy Agerlid
Beckie Farris
Mike Lane
Tim Mayo
Bill McCain
Stephen Murden
Randy Pendergrass
John Ryan
STAFF
Dale McQueen
2015 Board of Directors
2015 STAR CHAMBER MEMBERS
GOLD MEMBERS
American Bank of Texas
Bonham Chrysler
Brookshire's Food Store
Kelso Technologies, Inc.
Legend Bank
Oncor
BRONZE MEMBERS
ATMOS Energy
Bonham Independent School District
Cable One
Century 21 Harvey Properties
Cigna - HealthSpring
Clayton Homes
Cole Title Company
Custom Glass and Mirror
David Stanley Construction LLC
Fannin Bank
Fannin County Leader
Fannin Federal Credit Union
Farm N' Home Casualty
Four Seasons Preferred Realty, LLC
Kevin Peterson, LLC
McClanahan & Holmes, LLP
McCraw Oil & Kwik Chek
Morning Star Academy
North Texas Municipal Water District
Rent-a-Center
S&S Commercial Drywall, Inc.
Solid Ground Realtors
Texcel Exploration
TMC Bonham Hospital
Tyrosys
Warrior Tire
Wise Funeral Home
Zealaday
Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce
FEBRUARY EVENT CALENDAR
Feb 14 - Valentine Brunch Buffet, Creative Arts Center
Feb 12-14 - Valentine Dinner at Carleton House, must make
reservation
Feb 18 - Kidz Krew Theater Workshop, Creative Arts Center
Feb 18 - 1st Annual Fannin Farm and Ranch Round Up,
Multipurpose Complex
Feb 21 - Great International Circus, Multipurpose Complex
Feb 27 - “You Hold the Key” Crisis Center Dinner and Auction
The Bonham Chamber of Commerce Website and click the
“Community Events” calendar header for the entire Fannin
County Community Calendar
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