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As a Chamber member, you are invited to join in the process to nominate future board members. The Chamber needs 7 new board members each year to fill a three-year term. Suitable candidates will fit this description:

- An active member of the business community and the Chamber
- dedicated to Washington County, Texas
- a decision maker in his or her field
- interested in serving as a volunteer
- a person with vision; a leader
- good communication skills
- able to attend monthly board meetings, held the 3rd Wednesday of the month at noon

Please give this some consideration, and help us find the right people to steer your Chamber of Commerce in the future. Submit nominations to the Chamber office in writing from now until July 31, 2007. You can send them by mail, fax or email. Thank you!

Applications are now being accepted for the 2007-08 LWC program. You can pick up a blank form at the Chamber, or call to have one mailed to you. The application deadline is July 31.

Participants will get a fuller sense of the needs and issues facing Brenham and Washington County over the ten-month program. They will also receive training to acquire the necessary leadership skills to play a role in shaping the successful future of our community.

If your business is interested in sponsoring an employee, or if you would like more information for yourself, please contact the Chamber at (979) 836-3695.

Summer means it's time for the "Hot Nights, Cool Tunes" concert series on the square in downtown Brenham. Five terrific concerts are scheduled at 6:30 p.m. for the last Saturday in June and all four Saturdays in July. So, bring your lawn chairs or blankets or sit on park benches. The sale of food and beverages helps to support these free concerts.

The 2007 schedule includes:

June 30 - The Navigators, sponsored by Capital One

July 7 - Big Otis Show Band, sponsored by Chase, Ernie's Bistro, Pledger Kalkomey, and Heritage Texas Country Properties

July 14 - Abbey Rode and Already Gone, sponsored by Brenham National Bank, Seidel Schroeder & Company, and Donald Spiess-Germania Insurance

July 21 - Ezra Charles and The Works, sponsored by Wells Fargo

July 28 - Key West The Band, sponsored by Bank of Brenham, fancy that! and Must Be Heaven

	Washington County Chamber of Commerce June 20, 2007 e-News
	Thanks to these Presidential Level Members for making E-News possible... Blue Bell Creameries « Bluebonnet Electric « Brenham Clinic Association « Brenham National Bank « Chase Citizens State Bank « Germania Insurance « H-E-B « Lowe's « Wells Fargo « Trinity Health Services Corporation _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
	You are invited to come relax and enjoy the next... "BUSINESS AFTER HOURS" Thursday, June 21 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. hosted by Coldwell Banker Commercial Properties Unlimited 401 S. Austin Street, Brenham Food and Beverage Sponsors: Funky Art Café Mike Hopkins Distributing Pleasant Hill Winery Windy Hill Winery Come enjoy some great networking, delicious food and refreshments! *Free for Chamber members!* Bring plenty of business cards and enter for door prize drawings! « Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings Thursday, June 28 - 3 pm Horseshoe Junction-Laser Tag Owner: Brett Smith 2080 Hwy. 290 West Thursday, July 12 - 10 am Home Instead Senior Care Owners: David Gest & Chris Handlin 105 E. Main Street, Downtown Brenham « Special thanks... To the members who generously sponsored the June "Wake Up, Washington County!" networking breakfast. Van Dyke Rankin Insurance Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Independence Coffee ...also Argent Court for bringing a great door prize to give away! The event was enjoyed by over 30 members, who enjoyed some great networking and delicious food and coffee. If you would like to be a sponsor of the next "Wake Up, Washington County," please give us a shout! «	SEEKING A FEW GOOD MEN AND WOMEN... As a Chamber member, you are invited to join in the process to nominate future board members. The Chamber needs 7 new board members each year to fill a three-year term. Suitable candidates will fit this description: - An active member of the business community and the Chamber - dedicated to Washington County, Texas - a decision maker in his or her field - interested in serving as a volunteer - a person with vision; a leader - good communication skills - able to attend monthly board meetings, held the 3rd Wednesday of the month at noon Please give this some consideration, and help us find the right people to steer your Chamber of Commerce in the future. Submit nominations to the Chamber office in writing from now until July 31, 2007. You can send them by mail, fax or email. Thank you! « LEADERSHIP WASHINGTON COUNTY Applications are now being accepted for the 2007-08 LWC program. You can pick up a blank form at the Chamber, or call to have one mailed to you. The application deadline is July 31. This program is for you if you are interested in: Learning more about the key issues and problems facing our community. Developing relationships with other influential leaders in Washington County. Making a difference in the future of our community. Being a leader rather than a follower. Participants will get a fuller sense of the needs and issues facing Brenham and Washington County over the ten-month program. They will also receive training to acquire the necessary leadership skills to play a role in shaping the successful future of our community. If your business is interested in sponsoring an employee, or if you would like more information for yourself, please contact the Chamber at (979) 836-3695. « Hot Nights, Cool Tunes! Summer means it's time for the "Hot Nights, Cool Tunes" concert series on the square in downtown Brenham. Five terrific concerts are scheduled at 6:30 p.m. for the last Saturday in June and all four Saturdays in July. So, bring your lawn chairs or blankets or sit on park benches. The sale of food and beverages helps to support these free concerts. The 2007 schedule includes: June 30 - The Navigators, sponsored by Capital One July 7 - Big Otis Show Band, sponsored by Chase, Ernie's Bistro, Pledger Kalkomey, and Heritage Texas Country Properties July 14 - Abbey Rode and Already Gone, sponsored by Brenham National Bank, Seidel Schroeder & Company, and Donald Spiess-Germania Insurance July 21 - Ezra Charles and The Works, sponsored by Wells Fargo July 28 - Key West The Band, sponsored by Bank of Brenham, fancy that! and Must Be Heaven
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