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1 September 2014 Festival of Flight October is here and the events are rolling in from all sides. The Chamber brings you everything from sky high family fun to community involvement opportunities. BEST/FEST September 25 th the 3 rd Quarter, 2014 BEST/FEST meeting was held at the Fannin County Multipurpose Complex. We had a solid turnout of 47 county members and received some excellent information from the subcommittees and key speaker. Networking Nite Also on September 25th, the chamber brought together local business people for our monthly Networking Nite hosted by the Fannin Federal Credit Union. We celebrated a ribbon cutting on the new addition to their building. Thank you to all our members who joined us in congratulating Fannin Federal Credit Union on their growth. Festival of Flight The Bonham Festival of Flight is approaching! Come out to the Jones Field Airport from 10:00am until 4:00pm for adrenaline pumping, family fun and activities. The wildly popular Young Eagles Rally will be present again. They will continue their tradition of providing free rides in a small aircraft for children, ages During the airshow you will see topnotch aerobatic performances, planes maneuvering in formation, as well as unique aircraft burning smoke across Bonham skies. For fun on the ground, a few hangars at Jones Field will be open for browsing and ground displays for playing and photo opportunities. If you get hungry, food booths will be present so you can grab lunch without missing any of the fun. The event and parking are free. Just come out for a great time and bring everyone you can think of. Check out the Bonham Festival of Flight on Facebook! Halloween on the Square Oct 31 st, kids and candy galore in downtown Bonham for Halloween on the Square. Mark your calendars for this over the top, safe way to trick-ortreat. Get more details at: BonhamChamber

2 Bonham Festival of Flight October 25, 2014 It is our great pleasure to bring to you the Bonham Festival of Flight event to be held on October 25, 2014 at the Jones Field Airport from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. This event is truly fun for the entire family and this is our 3rd year to host it. We would like the opportunity to share with you a captive audience of over 3000 people at last years event along with numerous advertising advantages through social media and online and paper presence. We would like your company to be a part of this adventure and we need your assistance in helping it keep going as a sponsor. The Bonham Festival of Flight also had the privilege to let over 100 children fly in small aircraft during the Young Eagles Rally and will continue the tradition of allowing kids from 8-17 experience aviation. If your company would like to sponsor our event, please see the attached brochure for the chance to be involved in our wonderful Bonham Festival of Flight. You may seek the footage of some of the great things we have done in the past on Facebook at Bonham Festival of Flight and help us grow this event for your future as well. We want to promote your business with integrity and logos of your liking and will treat you with the dignity that you deserve. We look forward to hearing from you and will work with you however you see fit. Best Regards, Stephen Murden Chairman: Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce Co-Chair: Bonham Festival of Flight

3 Performer Sponsor ($2500) o Aerobatic Ride for one o Prominently display your banner at event o 4 VIP tickets o 4 t-shirts o Company logo displayed o Company recognition throughout event Gold Eagles ($1000) o Display your banner at event o 4 VIP tickets o 2 t-shirts o Company logo displayed o Company recognition throughout event Silver Wings ($500) o 2 VIP tickets o 2 t-shirts o Company logo displayed o Company recognition throughout event ($250) o 2 VIP tickets o Company logo displayed o Recognition during event o 1 t-shirt Solo Pilots ($100) o Personal or Company Name displayed o Recognition during event o 1 t-shirt Bronze Aviators Primary Trainer ($50) o Recognition during event

4 Bring the Kids Out for a Night on the Square! Trick-or-Treat at "Halloween on the Square" in downtown Bonham Merchants will be outdoors handing out treats from their stores surrounding the Fannin County Courthouse. We have had over 1,000 children participate on past Halloweens. The event is free to the public. Kids 12 and Under. Date and Time : Friday, October 31, 2014 at 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Venue : Downtown Bonham Square Sponsored by the Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce and Participating Merchants and Organizations. Contact Mike Lane

5 Network Nite and Ribbon Cutting for Fannin County Credit Union September 25th, 2014 The Bonham Area Chamber held a ribbon cutting for the Grand Opening of the expanded Fannin Federal Credit Union. Recently, 1,224 square feet were added to the existing 3,247 sq. ft., for a total of 4,471 sq. ft. at 1737 N. Highway 121 in Bonham. Manager and Chief Executive Officer Warren Jamieson guided tours to show guests the expanded lobby and additional offices. The Chamber was excited to celebrate Fannin County Credit Union s new growth. A Networking Nite was held as well and gave local business people the opportunity to connect and participate in our economic community. Congratulations Fannin County Credit Union on your success!

6 BEST / FEST Meeting September 25, 2014 at the Multi-Purpose Complex The third meeting for 2014 had a solid attendance and some excellent speakers. This Fannin County Citizens Group was formed in 2013 to allow citizens of Fannin County to voice and hear opinions and ideas from other concerned individual s within the county. Originally sponsored by the Bonham Chamber of Commerce, this citizen s council has grown to include all of Fannin County. John Farris gave the opening and closing remarks. Each subcommittee of this group gave an update on their activities: 1) Small Business Led by Bill Wilson, serves to attract small business to our area as well as offer services to the small business community already in place. Mr. Wilson told the audience about Bonham s under-utilized attractions for new businesses and a survey they are conducting to better support current businesses. This committee is providing a Business Tax Seminar at Bonham City Hall, Oct 31, ) Ec0-Tourism David Keene spoke in place of Laurie Blake for this meeting and described the group s goals for non-motorized entry points on the red river to increase recreational traffic such as kayakers. 3) Retirement Committee The group is led by Lisa Avila. This committee plans to take full advantage of the upcoming Bonham High All School Reunion to promote Bonham to retirees. 4) Lakes Committee This committee, led by Bill Purcell, made attendees aware of some changes in the legal proceedings for bringing in the lake. Also they were encouraged to keep aware of policies that will affect individuals access to ground water such as personal wells. John Ed Shinpaugh represented the Fannin County Electric Company as the key note speaker for this event. After warning attendees about his love of talking, he covered many interesting topics like data and logistics on how electricity is accessible in Texas. Lastly he explained some of the plans and timelines for new pump stations and relocation of lines around the new lake. The Chamber thanks Mr. Shinpaugh for his informative presentation. The next BEST/FEST will have some special additions and will be held in December. The Bonham Chamber of Commerce encourages everyone interested in Fannin County to attend.

7 September 2014 New Business Members American Legion Helping Veterans and their Families Support Our Town P.O. Box 32 Bonham, TX New Individual Members Jamie Slack Play Jamieink.com Renewals Red River Regional Hospital - Bronze Member Atmos Energy - Bronze Member

8 2014 STAR CHAMBER MEMBERS GOLD MEMBERS American Bank of Texas 2014 Board of Directors OFFICERS Stephen Murden, Chairman David Stapp, Chair Elect Steve Collida, Treasurer Judy Keene, Secretary DIRECTORS Mike Lane Randy Pendergrass Paula Galyon David Adams Tommie Sue Turner John Farris John Ryan William Keifer ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS Bill Shipp, City Manager Stephen Filipowicz, BEDCo/ Tourism Director Marvin Beaty Bonham ISD Superintendent STAFF Dale McQueen Brookshire's Food Store Legend Bank Morning Star Academy Oncor BRONZE MEMBERS America's Best Value Inn ATMOS Energy Bonham Independent School District Cable One Cole Title Company David Stanley Construction LLC Fannin County Leader Fannin Federal Credit Union Farm N' Home Casualty McClanahan & Holmes, LLP McCraw Oil & Kwik Chek Red River Regional Hospital Texcel Exploration Warrior Tire Wise Funeral Home This Newsletter is a monthly Publication of

9 Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce OCTOBER EVENT CALENDAR October 9 12 Bonham Trade Days October 7 Bonham National Night Out October 8-11 Fannin County Fair October 18 Great Days of Service for Bonham October 18 National Fossil Day and Fall Festival, Ladonia October 25 FESTIVAL OF FLIGHT October 31 Halloween on the Square FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THESE AND MANY OTHER EVENTS IN FANNIN COUNTY PLEASE VISIT OUR COMMUNITY CALENDAR AT: The Bonham Chamber of Commerce Website and use the Click here for the Entire Fannin County Community Calendar

10 Individual or Couple $125 Business $150 Member only referrals ~ Lobby display materials ~ Monthly Breakfasts Directory listing on website ~ Ribbon Cuttings ~ Monthly Online Newsletter $300 $600 $1,000 All benefits afforded to General Memberships, PLUS: 10% off Chamber Banquet Sponsorship Flyers in all relocation packets Newsletter Advertising All benefits afforded to General & Bronze Memberships, PLUS: 25% off Chamber Banquet Sponsorship Upgraded Member Plaque Newsletter Advertising All benefits afforded to General, Bronze & Silver Memberships, PLUS: 50% off Chamber Banquet Sponsorship 3x8 banner displayed at Chamber events (except ribbon cuttings) Chamber Golf Tournament Hole Sponsorship Newsletter Advertising The Chamber works for YOU & your Business to bring Pride and Prestige to the Bonham Area