September 2010 - Springtown Area Chamber of Commerce

Vol 13, Issue 09
The September luncheon will be
held on September 23, 2010, at
11:30 a.m. at the Springtown Senior
Center.
Feature presenter will be Jim Popp,
CEO Security Assured Mobile Document Destruction and retired FBI
agent. Our caterer this month will
be Tomato Vine.
Bring your business card for our
“free lunch” drawing. Raffle tickets can be purchased for the 50/50
pot and door prize drawings.
Door prizes are always appreciated
To donate a door prize for this or
future luncheons, call the Chamber
office at 817-220-7828.
The 26th Annual
Wild West Festival
September 18, 2010
Rent a Booth, Sign up to be in the
Parade, Enter the B-B-Q Cook-Off or
Volunteer to help.
If you have never been to the Wild
West Festival in Springtown, be sure
to come and see why so many people
from other areas come each year. Invite your family and friends and come
eat, shop, enjoy free entertainment,
and many other activities!
Editors — Amy Walker & Oleta Parker
September 2010
26TH ANNUAL
WILD WEST FESTIVAL
You will want to be here for the event of the year, September 18, 2010, from 8 AM to 4 PM!! There will be some new
attractions, some from the past and new entertainment.
There is something for everyone!!
At the present time, the Chamber is taking entries
for the young Cowboy/Cowgirl and best dressed Indian
girl or boy. Ages range from three to ten years old. The
winner of the Indian contest will be part of the authentic
Indian wedding ceremony. Our cowboy will have pictures
made with the cowboys on the seat of the chuck wagon.
Be sure to get your little westerner entered for this fun
event. There will be prizes and the sponsor of those prizes will be announced at the event.
The Legends of Texas Gunfighters and Chief Standing Bear will be out front on the Tabernacle lawn. The
cowboys will have their chuck wagon set up with a frontier woman teaching how meals were prepared on the trail
and demonstrating the utensils she used. There will be
talk of the trails around the area and history of events.
Without a doubt, a gunfight or two will take place as disputes are bound to erupt.
Chief Standing Bear, a
Mescalero Apache and Chief of the United Native American Indians of Texas Tribe, will be on hand to officiate an
authentic Native American Wedding. There will be a
booth beside their tent for purchases of their items. According to the Chief, the goal of the tribe is to “bring people together, to teach the Native American culture, the
customs and traditions of our people to our children. It is
important to pass this on so these ways will not be forgotten.”
Other entertainment includes Faye Rowell (our local
Patsy Cline), Sayani (recording artists), Cassandra Matthews, Inside-Out Stomp Group, Real Family Fellowship
and Peculiar
(cont’d on Pg. 2)
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FROM THE DESK OF…
ANDREA HUNGERFORD
SISD SUPERINTENDENT
Good news comes to Springtown ISD! During the month
of August, Springtown ISD felt elated after receiving several news announcements from various entities such as
the Texas Education Agency, the State Board of Education, Claycomb Architect Associates, and the Center for
Executive Leadership.
Through the accountability division of the Texas Education Agency secure website, Springtown ISD learned that
the District had received a Recognized rating. For the
second time in a row, the District received the second
highest TEA rating. Springtown Middle School and
Springtown Intermediate School received a Recognized
campus rating.
The second announcement of good news came in the
form of a letter from the State Board of Education. The
letter announced that one of our parent volunteers had
been named one of the top fourteen volunteers of the
state of Texas. Springtown ISD is fortunate to have an
awesome volunteer such as Marcia Garcia. Mrs. Garcia
organized the opening of the Spirit Shop located at Porcupine Stadium. She also volunteers as the treasurer of
several booster clubs and organizations. Marcia will be
honored at the Texas Education Agency in Austin on
September 24.
Another big announcement came in the form of a phone
call from Claycomb Architect Associations, architect and
designers of Porcupine Stadium. The stadium received a
design award for one of the best school designs in Texas. A picture of the stadium will be on display at the
TASA/TASB Convention to be held in Houston. Most of
these awards are presented to school buildings. This
type of recognition is extremely rare for a stadium. A
design award for Porcupine Stadium is another great way
to promote the community of Springtown.
Lastly, I was very excited to receive notification and acceptance into the Lamar University Superintendent Academy. The academy is part of the Center for Executive
Leadership where twenty-four superintendents from
across the state will collaborate and discuss various aspects of school business. I am looking forward to learning new ways to lead the District and working with fellow
superintendents. I feel very fortunate to have a school
board that supports my pursuit of education.
We look forward to celebrating the great news and then
focusing on our SISD goals for the new school year.
26th Annual
Wild West Festival
(cont'd) from Pg. 1
Ministry Puppet Shows, Northwest ATA
Taekwondo, Mechanical bull, 4 in 1 QuadEurobungie jump, and many inflatables for
the kids. If you like to cook, be part of our
BBQ Cookoff! We have a select group of
delicious foods from various concession
vendors. They will be on hand to serve
starving visitors—so come hungry.
Our
Master of Ceremonies and Music Maker will
be David Ward of Audio Arts. And, oh yes,
over 150 vendors for shopping. Come on
WATER PACKET DEADLINE
SEPTEMBER 15, 2010
If you are interested in participating in the Water Department Packet advertising for the months of September—December please contact the Chamber as soon as
possible or bring your 400 inserts and a check for
$25.00 by the Chamber office. Flyers, coupons, booklets, etc are always accepted. This is a great way to introduce your business to Springtown newcomers as
soon as they move in! If you have any questions please
call the Chamber @ 817-220-7828. Our supply is running low so contact us as soon as possible!
.
Springtown Feed
is hosting
CUSTOMER APPRECIATION NIGHT
September 21st
6pm.—9p.m.
We will have door prizes!
Drawings hourly! Along with food and drinks!
For more information call:
817-220-POJO
Or
817220-7656
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SEPTEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
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SPRINGTOWN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Springtown Gas Company
Farmers Insurance—Phillips Agency
Jim Marrs
Tim’s Towing
Cliff’s Auto Service Center
Affordable Housing of Parker County
Howell’s Western Cafe
C. Larry Jackson Electric Inc.
West Side Storage
Eagle Mountain Family Dental, PC
South Oaks Learning Center
Chicken Express
Comet 1-HR Cleaners
Able Travel Services
Meria Aulds, MD
Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce
CASA of Parker County
Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas
Springtown FFA Alumni
Cornerstone Pediatrics
SKC Design
H&R Block
Woolsey Oilfield Electric
Azle Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
BMI Foundation Repair
Parker County Young Marines
Welcome New Chamber Members!
July 16, 2010—August 20,2010
Atex Trash Service
Happy Hat Productions
Mari Cardoza
Keri’s Auto Detail Shop
Silva Insurance Agency
Your continued support (Renewals thru August 20) of the
Springtown Area Chamber of Commerce is greatly Appreciated!
Durant Toyota
Joe Brinkley
NAE Electric
Parker County Hospital District
Hilltop Family Church
Legends Museum
Nancy Newby-Brown
Prosperity Bank
Jerry’s—GM
M&D Tire & Auto
Northwest ATA Black Belt Academy
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AUGUST RIBBON CUTTINGS
Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation
250 East Hwy. 199
Springtown, Texas 76082
817-523-5200
Atex Trash Service
P. O. Box 528
Azle, Texas 76098
817-939-7545 or 817-344-8464
Mari Cardoza
Individual Member
940-577-0524 cell
SPONSOR A CHAMBER LUNCH!!!
For $100 you get five minutes at the podium to talk about your business.
Your information is the only handout in the dining room. Other businesses can offer information on a foyer table. Feel free to give away trinkets
on the dining tables.
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DEADLINE IS APPROACHING!
CONTACT THE CHAMBER TODAY!
2010 SPRINGTOWN PORCUPINE HOMECOMING
BUSINESS DECORATING CONTEST
sponsored by….
SPRINGTOWN CHAMBER BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE,
SPRINGTOWN ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB & SPRINGTOWN ISD
Mark your calendars as the Springtown Porcupines host the Bridgeport Bulls at the homecoming
game Friday, September 10, 2010! Gather your business teammates and make a game plan to
decorate your business to show off your PORCUPINE pride during Homecoming week! The winner will be announced on the Porcupine Jumbo Tron during the Homecoming game, will receive 2
complimentary tickets to the Homecoming football game along with a coveted reserved parking
spot, and will have your picture in the paper with the Springtown Porcupine Varsity Cheerleaders!
PLUS, your business will receive a 1/2 page color ad in the 2011 Football Program—this is a
$350.00 value!
So help us paint the town orange and black and show your decorating savvy! Anyone interested
in participating must fill out the registration form below and return it to the Springtown Area Chamber of Commerce by Friday, September 3rd, 2010. The winner will be notified by Thursday,
September 9th, 2010. If you have any questions please contact Judy Ray @ 817-220-5570 or
Pam Moore @ 817-220-8700.
Registration Form
Business Name:__________________________________________________
Contact Person:__________________________________________________
Business Address: ________________________________________________
Business Phone:__________________________________________________
Email:__________________________________________________________
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Twenty-Five new teachers were welcomed to our Springtown community at the annual New Teacher Luncheon on August 12th. Thank you to
our generous chamber members who donated the door prizes and items
for the goodie bags. Each teacher received two bags full of great gifts!
The Springtown Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the Ms.
Pennington, SISD Central Service staff, SISD Food & Nutrition Staff and
all volunteers who helped make this event a huge success. A special
thank you to the NHS students of SISD who participated as well!
Our very best wishes to all our new teachers for a successful first year at
SISD!!
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Home of the Wild West Festival ~Celebrating 26 Years
PORCUPINE
HOMECOMING
FOOTBALL
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P.O.
Box 296
Springtown, Texas 76082-0296
Phone: 817-220-7828
Fax: 817-523-3268
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Officers/Directors
Jim Nielsen, President
Randy Eagleton, 1st VP
Gary Veazey, 2nd VP
Oleta Parker, Executive Dir.
Brandon Conway, Dir.
John Conway, Dir.
Dr. James Gieb, DVM, Dir.
Mary Jo Harms, Dir.
Doug Harris, Dir
Bill Hughes, Dir.
Andrea Hungerford, Dir
Larry Jackson, Dir
Mark Krey, Dir
Julie Lambert, Dir.
Dr. Robert Moss, MPT, COMT, Dir.
Dr. Larry Murphy, DDS, Dir.
Tonja Murphy, Dir
Jimmy Neeley, Dir
Judy Ray, Dir.
Janelle Summers, Dir.
Kim Ware, Dir.
Ex-Officio
Jhanna Bogan
COWBOY(GIRL) - NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN COSTUME ENTRY
Enter your child in the Western Costume Contest by filling out and signing the form
below and return to The Springtown Chamber of Commerce . Must be three to ten
years of age and have parental permission. Parent must fill out the entry and sign
the disclaimer. Entry must be returned by September 10, 2010. Please share this entry form with anyone that might be interested. Prizes will be awarded. Forms are also available at the Chamber office.
Child’s Name:___________________________________________________________
Parent’s Name:_____________________________ Phone #: _____________________
Child’s Age:_____________________________________________________________
Entry for :
Cowboy
Cowgirl
Indian Girl
Indian Boy
Disclaimer: Acceptance of prize offered constitutes permission to use winner’s
name and/or likeness for purposes of advertising and trade. Prize winners will be required to verify address prior to awarding of the prize. Entering the contest is considered a confirmation of eligibility on behalf of the entrant in accordance with these
rules.