DECEMBER 2017 Chairman of the Board Kyle Merten Blinn College Foundation First Vice Chair Randy Wells Faith Mission and Help Center Second Vice Chair Amanda Stolz Seidel Schroeder Secretary James Pharaon Germania Insurance Treasurer Walter Jackson Brenham ISD Superintendent Immediate Past Chairman Kurt Alfred Brenham National Bank
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Man and Woman of the Year Award Nominations Now Being Accepted As the end of the year approaches, it is time to start thinking about who deserves the honor of being selected for the 2017 Man and Woman of the Year-Lifetime Achievement Awards. This is a long-standing tradi-
tion of the Washington County Chamber, recognizing the achievements of two extra-special individuals each year. The tradition includes the announcement of the winners at the AnnuAWARD continued on page 7
Darren Huckert Jones|Carter Tammy Jaster City of Brenham – Blue Bell Aquatic Center
Jeannie Kroll Brenham Clinic LaVerne Krumrey Brenham Monument Co.
Edward Smith III Ninety Six West and The Citadel Brad Stufflebeam Home Sweet Farm Market & Biergarten Jenny Van Dorf Blue Bell Creameries Kristie Wensel Brenham State Supported Living Center Gena Wilimitis Miracle Farm
Randy Wells of Faith Mission served as First Vice Chair in 2017, and he will remain on the board in 2018 as Chairman of the Board. These volunteer leaders have been valuable members of committees and projects over the past three years. They will be greatly missed from the board’s monthly meetings, but we
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Jim Kruse Bank of Brenham
Cyndee Smith Oldham Goodwin Group
Chamber Says Farewell to Retiring Directors These outstanding volunteers will retire as Chamber board members this month. They have been closely involved with the mission of the Chamber since January 2015: Kurt Alfred, Brenham National Bank; Tammy Jaster, City of Brenham – Blue Bell Aquatic Center; James Pharaon, Germania Insurance, James Pharaon Creative; and Cyndee Smith, Oldham Goodwin Group.
Edna Kennedy Burton ISD Superintendent
Lloyd Powell Brenham Police Department
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Annual Banquet Date Announced The 2018 Annual Banquet of the Washington County Chamber of Commerce and Brenham Economic Development Foundation will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 30. The event will be hosted at the Firemen’s Training Center on Hwy. 290. Details about the speaker, sponsors and program will be unveiled later this month. Invitations will be mailed to all Chamber members. Mark your calendars now to make sure you save the date! Tickets will go on sale on Jan. 2, 2018. Reservations for corporate tables may be called in to the Chamber office at (979) 836-3695.
Thank you to our Centennial Sponsors ...
WASHINGTON COUNTY CHAMBER NETWORKING EVENT
Hosted by:
Bank of Brenham 501 S. Austin St., Brenham
Thursday, Jan. 18 from 5-7 p.m. Plan to do some casual networking and enjoy free drinks and refreshments. Bring business cards to share and enter for door prizes. You are encouraged to bring a door prize to donate and further promote your organization! This event is free for Chamber members and employees. Learn more about Bank of Brenham at www.BankBoB.com