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A Publication of the
BARTLESVILLE REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
201 SW Keeler, Bartlesville, OK 74003
www.bartlesville.com
(918) 336-8708
IT’S TIME FOR BUSINESS.
June 21, 2009
Chamber
Board of
Advisors
Chamber of Commerce
Incoming Board Members
F
Senator
John Ford
Representative
Steve Martin
Representative
Earl Sears
Legislative Wrap-Up Session
Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 7:30-9:00am
at the Bartlesville Community Center
The Bartlesville Regional Chamber of Commerce and presenting sponsor,
ConocoPhillips, invite the public to the Legislative Wrap-Up Session on Thursday, June 25, at the Bartlesville Community Center. Check-in begins at 7:30am
with a continental breakfast provided.
Senator John Ford, Representative Steve Martin, and Representative Earl
Sears will be on hand to inform attendees on the State Budget and the impact of
the Federal Stimulus Package; major legislation that passed and major legislation that failed or was vetoed by the Governor; along with each speaker giving
their thoughts on the coming year. There will be a question-and-answer session
at the end of their presentations.
Individual reservations are now $20. For your convenience you may register
online at www.bartlesville.com, select the Chamber calendar. You can also
contact Cherie Carrington at ccarrington@bartlesville.com or call 336-7372.
Corporate Sponsor: AT&T.
Sponsored by Bartlesville Regional Chamber of Commerce and
ive new community leaders have been elected to the Board of Directors of the Bartlesville Regional Chamber of Commerce. They are Dan
Torbett, President Home National Bank; Aaron Archambo, Vice President/
Investment Advisor for Archambo Financial Advisors, Inc.; Mark Wilburn,
Sr. Vice President of 66 Federal Credit Union;Thad Kent, CPA with Bryan
& Little CPAs; and Ann-Janette Webster of Pioneer Productions. These
new leaders have been elected to a three-year term that begins July 1, 2009
and expires in June 2012.
The Board of Directors is responsible for setting and monitoring the
policies that govern the Bartlesville Regional Chamber of Commerce.
They serve alternating three year terms after being nominated by a committee of current Board members and confirmed by the members of the
Chamber Board.
According to Donna Skelly, 2008-09 Chair and owner of McAnaw &
Company Realtors, “The goal of our nominating committee each year is
to insure that we nominate and elect a diverse class of board members that
represent the wide range of business types that enjoy a membership/investor relationship with the Chamber.”
The Board of Directors of the Bartlesville Regional Chamber of Commerce
meets at noon on the fourth Tuesday of each month in the Silas Conference
Room at the Depot.
New Board members
Dan Torbett, Ann-Janette
Webster and Aaron
Archambo with Emily
Call, Interim President
Bartlesville Chamber of
Commerce.
Not pictured: Mark Wilburn
and Thad Kent.
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CHAMBERNEWS
BDC Honors Area Businesses
During Industry Appreciation Week
CHAMBERNEWS
Small Business
Development Forum
New Leader for
Bartlesville Development
Corporation
Thursday, July 23, 2009
at Hillcrest
Country Club
7:30 - 9:00 am
Total Resource Campaign Kick-off
Join the Chamber for its 2nd Small Business Development Forum with
investigative journalist Cindy Morrison speaking on the ever-popular subject
of social media.
Kathleen Rutledge, owner of 21st Sensory is honored during Industry
Appreciation Week by David Stire, CEO of Jane Phillips Medical Center and BDC Board member, and former BDC Interim President, Justin
McLaughlin. Rutledge started her firm in 1994 to perform sensory
analysis and consumer research testing. 21st Sensory conducts research
for companies around the globe and can count several Fortune 100
companies among its clients. Industry Appreciation is an annual event
sponsored by the Bartlesville Development Corporation.
Cindy W. Morrison is an Emmy-award-winning TV Broadcaster with 20 years
experience in the news business. When hard economic times lead to a layoff,
Cindy reinvented herself by creating her own business, writing a book and hitting
the speaking circuit. Her goal is to empower others to reboot and upgrade their
support system to not only survive but thrive in these changing times. She’s a
member of the prestigious National Speaker’s Association.
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RIBBONCUTTINGS
On July 14, 2009, the Bartlesville Regional Chamber will kick-off
it’s 2nd annual Total Resource Campaign with a 6-week, volunteerdriven event. The theme of this year’s campaign is “The Price is
Right” and is under the very capable leadership of Campaign Chair,
Julie Daniels. “We are so excited to have
Julie on board with us for this campaign!
She brings a level of enthusiasm and community knowledge that are unsurpassed,”
states Emily Call, Interim President of
BRCC.
We are inviting local businesses to participate in the upcoming Campaign. It’s a
Julie Daniels, Campaign Chair great opportunity for volunteers to recruit
new members, sell sponsorships for
upcoming events and programs of the Chamber, and sell advertising
for future Chamber publications.
Volunteers can earn incentive cash and prizes while getting to learn
more about the function of the Chamber and network with dozens of
local businesses and other volunteers.
Training starts in just a few short days, so if you or someone
from your company is interested in this fun opportunity, please
contact Emily Call at 336-0097 or ecall@bartlesville.com for
more information!
Employees and management at ABB were recently honored by the
Bartlesville Development Corporation during Industry Appreciation
Week. Shown here L-R are Judy Leighton, Brenda Wiens, and general
manager Bob Rutledge. Making the presentation is Ann Gaines, BDC
Interim President. ABB is located in the Bartlesville Industrial Park.
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Daybreak Rotary is a small part of an international service organization of over
1.1 million members scattered around the world in more than 184 countries. The
object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service. Daybreak Rotary
of Bartlesville was chartered in 1992. Since that time it has grown to a total of
80 members. Daybreak is known for its support of civic projects including the
bumper car pavilion at the Kiddie Park, the annual Fantasy Land of Lights in
Johnstone Park, service at Agape, the Jane Phillips School reading project and
the scholarship program for local high school seniors. These are only a few of the
many service projects Daybreak participates in throughout the year. Daybreak
Rotary meets Friday mornings at 7:00 a.m. in the Garden Room of ConocoPhillips
Cafeteria. Daybreak Rotary is a new member of the Chamber. Sara McGee,
President 2008-2009 and current members are shown cutting the ribbon.
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Chamber Publications Available Online
Now you can view your favorite Chamber publication online. Currently available are the Apartment
Guide, Guide to Area Churches (Worship Guide),
and the Chamber Annual Report. Go to
www.bartlesville.com, click the Relocation tab
and then the View Brochures tab. Publications
are in PDF format. Contact the Chamber for
more information at 336-8708.
Ann Gaines
The Bartlesville Development Board of
Directors has named Ann Gaines as BDC
Interim President. She replaces Justin
McLaughlin who has taken a position
with the Tulsa Metro Chamber of Commerce. Gaines has been with the BDC
since its inception in 1997. Prior to that
time, she worked for the Bartlesville
Chamber of Commerce in economic
development for six years.
Gaines’ primary focus at the BDC has
been Business Retention and Expansion.
In 2008 her BRE Program was named the Outstanding BRE program
in the state by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.
Ann is a graduate of Oklahoma State University and the University
of Oklahoma’s Economic Development Institute.
A
McLaughlin Honored
farewell reception to honor
Justin McLaughlin was
held at Sterling’s Publick House
on June 11, 2009. Bartlesville
Development Corporation Board
Member Mark Headley presented McLaughlin with a clock
commemorating his service with
the BDC. He also received a
couple of “fun” gifts from felJustin McLaughlin accepts humorouslylow co-workers. Justin resigned wrapped gift from Mark Headley, BDC
Board Member.
as the Interim President of the
Bartlesville Development Corporation after two years of service. During his tenure, the BDC saw
improvements to the economic and business climates here in Bartlesville, including many downtown projects and the hotel. McLaughlin
accepted a position as Vice President of Economic Development for
the Tulsa Metro Chamber of Commerce effective June 15.
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The mission of the Bartlesville Regional Chamber of Commerce is to
promote economic and community development and to improve the
business climate and quality of life for all Bartlesville area citizens.
2008–2009 Chamber Board
Executive Committee
Chair, Donna Skelly, McAnaw & Company Realtor
Chairman Elect, John B. Kane, Kane Cattle Company
Secretary/Treasurer, Sherry Musselman Cox, Musselman Abstract
Vice Chairs
Byron Boles, Boles Jewelry
Jim Bohnsack, Arvest Asset Management
Dan Gilliam, ConocoPhillips
Board of Directors
Dr. Ben Baker, Baker Eye Laser Center
Glenn Bonner, BancFirst
Kelly Diven, 66 Federal Credit Union
Brad Doenges, Doenges Ford /Toyota
Brett Dugan, CableONE
Tom Gorman, Gorman Management Company
Jon Bartel, Bank of Oklahoma
Max Lutke, Colonial Realty
Richard S. Kowalczyk
Harvey L. Little, Bryan & Little, CPA
Mary Manning, ConocoPhillips
Mike Moore, Jane Phillips Medical Center
Margo Proctor, Sweet, P’s
Kevin Potter, Bartlesville Radio
Mat Saddoris, United Linen
Ex-Officio Directors
Ed Gordon, City Manager of Bartlesville
Nick Brown, City Manager of Dewey
Gary Deckard, Washington County Commissioner
Lisa Lytle, Arvest Bank
Chamber Committee Chairpersons
Public Policy Committee—Dan Gilliam, ConocoPhillips
Ambassadors Committee—Lisa Lytle, Arvest Bank
Legislative Golf Tournament Coordinators—
Senator John Ford, Representatives Steve Martin & Earl Sears
Highway 60 Task Force—Mike Wilt, Jane Phillips Medical Center
Leadership Bartlesville Committee—Tracy Harlow, ConocoPhillips
Tourism Advisory Team—Martine Landry, ConocoPhillips
Young Professionals of Bartlesville—Chris Jones, ConocoPhillips
Facilities Committee—Mike Proctor, Architectural Fabricators Co
Staff
Interim President/Vice President of Marketing —Emily Call
Director of Events—Cherie Carrington
Interim President /V.P. B.R.E. and Work Force Development—Ann Gaines
Director of Operations—Michelle Malaby
Communications Coordinator—Sherri Horne
Information Systems Director—Oletha Thompson
Executive Director, CVB—Maria Swindell Gus
Executive Assistant, CVB—Ashley Marshall
Assistant to President/Dir. of Leadership Programs—Nora Wegener
Administrative Assistant­—Bea Nofsinger
“The staff team members listed above represent the employees of the Bartlesville Regional Chamber
and the Bartlesville Development Corporation. While Chamber employees are compensated with private
funds, those staff team members with responsibilities for the Bartlesville Development Corporation may
be compensated in full or in part by public funds.”
The Business Connection is a monthly publication of the
Bartlesville Regional Chamber of Commerce
201 SW Keeler, PO Box 2366 • Bartlesville, OK 74005
Phone: (918) 336-8708, Fax: (918) 337-0216, Website: www.bartlesville.com
Member2Member Savings Program
The following is a list of discounts being offered to Chamber members by other members. To receive the
discount, simply show the participating business your discount card. If your business needs additional cards,
or if your business would like to participate in this free program, call the Chamber at 336-8708.
1st Choice Lawn Care: 1/2 off your First Application (on a 5-6 step program) on up to 8,000 square feet. Call 333-5296.
5 Star Media (The Digital Billboard): 10% off month to month advertising and 15% off with a one year contract. Call
Kasie Hixon at 331-0302 for information.
Action Communication: 12 % discount to Chamber members. Call 333-5600.
Avon - Diane Auksela: 10 % discount on Avon products; also birthday discounts. Call 331-0334.
Barb’s and Super Six Haircuts: Designer perm, regular $75, only $35. Call 333-8060 and request Chamber of
Commerce Special.
Berkshire Salon and Day Spa: 10% off any service to Chamber members. Call 331-0888.
Body Blast LLC Youth Health and Fitness Club: 10% off first month for both Youth and Ladies Only Daytime Hour
members. Come in or call for a free fitness class (918) 213-4423.
Cheryl’s Digital Keepsakes: All Chamber members receive a 10% discount. Call (918) 214-2544 or
visit www.cherylsdigitalkeepsakes.com
Colaw Fitness: First month FREE on 18 month contract. Call 331-0404.
Curves For Women - Bartlesville: Join now! $149 service fee for only $39; 829 SE Madison Blvd.
Call 331-2128 for more information.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car: 10% discount to Chamber members! Located at 3415 SE Frank Phillips Blvd. Call 333-5353.
Fit for Her: $5 off per month, plus a free key card! Located at 3023 SE Washington Blvd. Call 333-4348.
Friends University: No application fee for Business Management and Organizational Management Programs. Free
Educational Plan! Call Jeanice at 620-251-7700 ext 2119.
Glenn Security Systems: Free three months of monitoring for a member that switches to GSS. Call Ellen at 337-0600.
Hada’s Upholstery & Wallpaper: 25% off all fabrics in stock.
Jazzercise: 2 for 1: Fitness and Friendship! Join with a friend (or friends!) and receive 50% off each initial sign-up.
Call Leslie at 918-284-3357 or email bartlesvillejazz@gmail.com.
Lawn America: Sign up for 6 or 7 treatments and the first application is complimentary. Call 918-332-6299 to schedule
a consultation.
YOUTHLEADERSHIPCLASS
Youth Leadership Class IV
Graduation
Eleven Bartlesville Mid-High School freshmen spent the week of June 1st
developing leadership skills and learning about the Bartlesville community. Graduation was held on Friday, June 5, 2009 with State Representative Earl Sears serving as keynote speaker.
Bartlesville Regional Chamber of Commerce, together with the Washington
County Wellness Initiative, provided a Youth Leadership program intended to
teach and motivate selected students through sessions and interaction with community leaders. The goals for Bartlesville’s Youth Leadership program are to
develop participant awareness of the Bartlesville area, to provide opportunities for
students to learn more about organizations that help make our community successful, and to motivate and encourage participants to become involved in the community and to develop relationships that will bond the students throughout their high
school experience.
Katie Arnold
Patrick Gormley
Katie Heath
Matt Hoelting
Katie Keleher
Natalie Koster
Abigail McKee
Cody Rutherford
Sydney Williams
Tom Wiseman
Ashley Young
During the Human Investment Industries session, the youth were provided
hands on opportunities to learn about various human investment industries in the
Bartlesville area. As a result of this session Youth Leadership Class IV chose to
provide volunteer service to Mary Martha Outreach.
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Mason’s Plumbing: 10% off labor! Call 333-0349.
Mobile HQ: 25% off any accessories $39.95 or less. Call 333-7100.
Nu Sound Hearing Life: First hearing aid at regular pricing. 50% off the second hearing aid on any hearing instrument.
Printing Center: COLOR COPIES: Just 40 cents each for 8-1/2 x 11! Fax service: send or receive and pay just $.25
per page anywhere in the USA. Call 336-5737.
Private Quarters Luxury Bed and Bath Linens: 10% off a Deluxe Feather Bed or any Luxury Sheet Set.
Downtown Hotel
Groundbreaking
SERVPRO of Bartlesville/Miami: 10 % off carpet and upholstery cleaning. Call (918) 766-0220.
Sherwin Williams Company : 20% off regular priced items, and 5% off all sale priced items. Call (918) 333-0055.
Super 8 Motel: 10% discount. Call 335-1122.
Tri County Technology Center: 20% discount on all Economic and Development Short Term Courses, with the
exception of Personal Development classes. Call 331-3333.
The UPS Store: COLOR COPIES, Just $.49 each. Also $2.00 off any self-inking stamp. Located at 414 SE Washington
Blvd. (near Eastland Center). Call 333-2090 or visit www.upstore.com.
Business Luncheon of the Month
Jude’s is located at 2503 SE Washington Blvd. next to Food Pyramid.
Phone: 335-0500.
Youth Leadership Class IV was sponsored by ConocoPhillips. Session sponsors were
ConocoPhillips and 66 Federal Credit Union. Student sponsors were Rogers State University and Patrick Tinker, M.D.
The Bartlesville Regional Chamber of Commerce works to promote economic and
community development and to improve the business climate and quality of life for all
Bartlesville area citizens.
Tri-City TV: 10% discount off advertising packages. Call 335-0079.
The Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting will be held
Tuesday, June 23, 2009. Lunch will be catered by Jude’s Health
and Java House.
Abigail McKee, graduate of Youth Leadership Class IV states, “I learned so much in
so little time. I didn’t realize how much fun leading and volunteering can be. Within
this whole week I have met SO many people that now have turned into my friends.
Also, I know more about myself then I ever could have imagined!”
Representatives from the City of Bartlesville, City Council, Bartlesville Development Corporation and Sunway Hotel Group were on
hand May 22, 2009 to break ground on the new downtown hotel.
This will be a 100-room Hilton Garden Inn that will include a
30-seat restaurant, 15-seat lounge, and 7,500 square feet of meeting
space which will seat approximately 500 banquet-style.
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CHAMBERNEWS
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BDC Honors Area Businesses
During Industry Appreciation Week
CHAMBERNEWS
Save The Date:
20th Annual Legislative
Golf Tournament
Thursday, August 27th
Adams Municipal Golf Course
Chamber Golfers, mark your calendar and reserve your spot
to enjoy a day of golf, food, and fun with Oklahoma Legislators and Corporate Representatives.
Examiner-Enterprise Publisher, Jerry Quinn (center right) and Managing Editor, Kelli Williams (right), were honored during Industry Appreciation Week, May 31-June 6. Shown here delivering appreciation gifts
and cookies are Emily Waggoner of Arvest Bank and Janet Lightfoot
of Oklahoma Wesleyan University. Industry Appreciation is an annual
event sponsored by the Bartlesville Development Corporation.
Cookies and appreciation gifts were delivered to Service and Manufacturing Corporation (SMC) employees during Industry Appreciation
Week. Shown here L-R are Susan Herron-Jane Philips Medical Center,
Michelle Hightower-SMC, Janet Lightfoot-Oklahoma Wesleyan University, Steve Gastel-SMC, and Emily Waggoner-Arvest Bank. SMC is
a subsidiary of Service and Technology Corporation.
This golf tournament is a favorite annual event of our regular attendees. Join us in celebrating this 20th anniversary by
enjoying lunch sponsored by Rib Crib starting at 11:00am.
Registration also begins at 11:00am through 12:15pm. Be
included in one of the 24 teams in a 12:30pm shotgun start to
a great round of golf. As always, you will be “wowed” by the
fun at each tee-box with our fabulous Chamber tee-box sponsors. Take part in the 10 designated contest holes or putt your
team into 1st, 2nd or 3rd place for the tournament.
You won’t want to miss the opportunity to participate in
this year’s 20th Annual Legislative Golf Tournament. For
your convenience you may register online at www.bartlesville.com, selecting the Chamber calendar or by contacting
Cherie Carrington at ccarrington@bartlesville.com.
Leadership Bartlesville Class XVII
Unveils Class Project
The members of Leadership Bartlesville Class XVII recently
officially unveiled their community project – new signage along
Pathfinder Parkway.
The signs help to mark the main entrances to the pathway which
winds through the city, making it safer and more accessible to those
who wish to utilize it. A Bartlesville staple for decades, Pathfinder
Parkway is regularly used by joggers, walkers and bicyclists.
“The Pathfinder Parkway is
one of Bartlesville’s best assets,” says Dr. Brett Andrews,
vice president of Leadership
Bartlesville Class XVII. “Our
intention was to make it easy
for new Pathfinder Parkway
users to find the various entrances to the park.”
Leadership Bartlesville
Class XVII graduated last
June. “Leadership Bartlesville
was a great learning experience
for me,” says Andrews. “I encourage everyone to consider
applying for the program.”
Pat Gamble, Rhonda Dillon, Joe Gallagher,
Brett Andrews, Mike Bailey, Martine Landry
and Justin McLaughlin, all of Class XVII,
unveil new Pathfinder Parkway signage.
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ECONOMICINDICATORS
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RIBBONCUTTINGS
Central National Bank was chartered in 1913 and has been in Bartlesville
since March 2006 with their new bank building open for business at 1415
SE Washington Blvd. The new location offers multiple drive-in lanes and
safe deposit box services. Central National Bank is locally managed and is a
full service bank that provides a full range of consumer and commercial bank
products and services to its customers. In the future, Central National Bank
will be looking for new locations to open in Northeast Oklahoma. Stop by and
see the new facility, or call 918-333-0380 to find out about the great things
happening at Central National Bank! The Drive-in is open Monday-Friday
7:30am-6:00pm and Saturdays 9:00am-Noon. The lobby is open MondayFriday 9:00am-5:00pm and Saturdays 9:00am-Noon.
HearingLife
USA, formerly
Economy Hearing,
specializes in hearing
evaluations, air and
bone conduction
testing, and hearing
aids. They are also
available to help
with hearing aid
adjustments, repairs
and battery sales.
Patients can expect
to receive excellent
care from the
initial consultation
through all follow up
exams. Bill White,
Hearing Instrument
Specialist and Tracy Sires, Patient Care Coordinator, have a passion for their
patients to hear and understand to the best of their ability. HearingLife USA
continues to research and develop hearing instruments. Their latest hearing
product is called “The Touch.” This aid is very small, with superb clarity
and offers many applications for patients needs. Tracy and Bill would like to
invite anyone who may be in need of a hearing evaluation or know someone
that is to stop by their office located in the 3700 Mall at 3709 Frank Phillips
Blvd. Open Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm or call 918-331-0899.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites is now open! The hotel offers a deluxe
continental breakfast, indoor pool and spa for its guests. It also boasts 22 large
guest suites and is conveniently located next to shopping and restaurants at
4016 SE Price Road in Bartlesville. All rooms have luxurious bedding, the
Smart Bath Collection, and granite bathroom surfaces. Stop by and meet
the General Manager, Dennis Grooms. Make your next overnight stay at the
Holiday Inn Express & Suites by calling 918-766-0020.
Teaching A to Z is
Bartlesville’s exclusive
educational retail store
providing educational
materials for schools,
daycares, churches,
and parents. A wide
variety of resources,
including educational
games and toys, can be
found at Teaching A
to Z. A huge shipment
of Melissa and Doug
puzzles and wooden
toys are new on the
shelf at Teaching A to Z. In the future, Teaching A-Z would like to offer
one-on-one tutoring for children. If this is something you are interested
in, please contact Kelly Wells at 333-0081 or stop by 201 NE Washington
Blvd, Ste A to check out the store. Teaching A to Z is open Tuesday- Friday
from Noon-6:00pm and Saturday from 10:00am-4:00pm.
Source: Bartlesville Development Corporation
Looking for a job or to hire employees? Visit
Bartlesville’s Best Virtual Job Market
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MEMBERNEWS
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Small Business Forum
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Cindy has positioned herself as the
top Oklahoma journalist in social
media. She has used Twitter, Facebook and other social media sites to
break stories, update stories and open
up a line of communications directly
with new viewers. She can show you
how to gain visibility, increase your
followers and brand yourself and your
company through social media.
For your convenience you may
register at www.bartlesville.com by
selecting the Chamber Calendar, or
by contacting Cherie Carrington at
ccarrington@bartlesville.com.
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Heritage Trail Guide
Now Available
Bartlesville Heritage Trail Downtown District is a booklet highlighting a new downtown walking tour of
history and architecture. “I’m thrilled
to have this publication for our residents and visitors to Bartlesville,” said
Maria Swindell Gus. “It was a team
effort to get this material published.
We particularly thank Sharon Hurst,
Rudy Geissler and Linda Radaker.”
The guides are available at the
Chamber of Commerce for $3.
CHAMBERNEWS
Chamber’s 105th Annual Meeting
Honors Community Leaders
The 2009 Bartlesville Regional Chamber of Commerce 105th Annual Meeting
was a wonderful evening for the over 250 Chamber members in attendance.
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Santa Fe Depot which houses
the Chamber of Commerce, the Bartlesville Development Corporation and the
Convention and Visitors Bureau, were pictures from the past 100 years decorating the tables, inserted in the projection presentation, and included in the
Chamber’s Annual Report. (Historical photos courtesy Bartlesville Area History Museum.) Attendees relaxed before dinner talking with friends and business associates and enjoying the live music by Larry Dearman. After dinner,
presentation of the leadership class and the community awards took place. It
was an enjoyable evening with our Chamber businesses that make the future
of the Chamber look great!
This year’s community
award winners were:
Ambassador of the Year –
Chellie Bea
Rising Star Award – Heath
Osborn, Bartlesville Insurance Associates
Tom Shoemake Award –
Sandra Kent, Principal,
Wilson Elementary School
Ernie McAnaw Award – Anita Risner, Superintendant, Tri County Technology Ctr.
Jim Gillie Award – Mark & Debbie Haskell
Frank Phillips Award – Ed Gordon, Bartlesville City Manager
Also pictured is Emily Call, Interim Chamber President
As always we could not put on such an event without our generous sponsors:
66 Federal Credit Union, Bank of Oklahoma, Arvest, Jane Phillips Medical
Center, Oklahoma Wesleyan University, CableOne, PDG+creative, Key Personnel, and Hillcrest Country Club. Table sponsors: Arvest, BancFirst, ConocoPhillips, City of Bartlesville, Rogers State Univ., United Way, BDC.
Don’t miss the HOT Street Party, July 10, in downtown Bartlesville.
Join Fox 23 for their “On the Road” series as they deliver the 9 pm
broadcast from 4th and Johnstone during the popular community celebration. “We’re excited that Fox 23 chose Bartlesville for their On the Road
event,” states Charla Vardeman, HOT Street Party Chair. “The HOT Street
Party is a great way to highlight the fun events going on in the Ville!”
Free Kid’s Space from 7 – 9pm featuring water play and face painting. Live
music from 8 – 11pm with the Dustin
Pittsley band. Great food! Tasty beer and
beverages! Fun for the whole family!
Organized by the Young Professionals
of Bartlesville and sponsored by the Bartlesville Convention and Visitor’s
Bureau. For more information, visit www.hotstreetparty.org.
H.O.T Street Party features fun for the kids
and facepainting before the bands hit the
stage for some good music.
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MEMBERNEWS
MEMBERNEWS
BARTLESVILLE 4th OF JULY FREEDOM FEST:
FIREWORKS MOVE TO DOWNTOWN BARTLESVILLE!
This year, Bartlesville’s Fourth of July Freedom Fest is partnering with
the Glenn Winget Baseball Tournament to celebrate their 50th Anniversary.
As part of the celebrations the Downtown Kiwanis are moving their Fourth
of July festivities from Washington Park Mall to downtown Bartlesville.
Location of vendors and entertainment will be on Second Street between
Keeler & Dewey, within walking distance of the Doenges Ford Memorial
Stadium. The event will be Saturday, July 4, 2009 beginning at 5:30 pm.
Attendees will be able to enjoy all their favorite American fare which
makes this patriotic holiday such a memorable celebration: hot dogs, popcorn, cotton candy, ice cream and more! With this year’s co-mingling of
events attendees will also get to enjoy another American favorite past time
- baseball! As usual the evening will end with
The Freedom Fest
a spectacular display of fireworks, starting at
Committee is looking 10:00 PM; easily viewed from Second Street.
Want to be a part of this event? Sure you do!
It is just a few weeks away and the Freedom
Fest Committee is looking for organizations
festival-goers.
to take an active part in this community-wide
event. Your group can participate in just about any venue you can think of
as a fundraiser. Not sure what your group can do? No problem! Each participant will receive a packet, which provides a sign up form and a helpful
list of ideas for simple activities that are easily manageable.
for people to entertain
Keller Williams Realty Launches Company-Wide
Community Service Day
73,000 agents give back to their communities on May 14
Antiques, Biplanes and Sunfest!
June is a great month for tourism in Bartlesville. The community has
already hosted one of the largest antique shows in the area, the final National Biplane Expo, and Oklahoma’s largest outdoor picnic, Sunfest. According to early estimates from festival organizers, this year’s Sunfest was even
more successful than 2008.
The National Biplane Expo saw a record turnout for the two day event.
Charlie Harris, Biplane Expo Chairman, estimated that attendance reached
4,500. “We wanted to go out with a bang and that’s certainly what we did,”
stated Harris.
The Antique Show and Auction also hosted guests from all over the area
and saw attendance around 1,500. “Shoppers and vendors alike said this
was the best show ever,” stated Gail Inman with the Antique Show.
Another huge part of the festivities will be entertainment. Would your
organization, club or group like to showcase their talents in music, theater, dance or any other type of entertainment? Then this is the venue
for you! The Freedom Fest Committee wants to have a variety of activities
and entertainment for the community to enjoy. We encourage you to come
out and be a part of this patriotic salute that celebrates our country’s birth
and the dedication of our veterans and soldiers who have fought and are
still fighting bravely to maintain our freedom.
To sign up please contact Freedom Fest Activities Coordinator, Rudy
Geissler, at 918.766.2996 or email: rgeissler@aol.com. Registration deadline to participate in activities, vendors and entertainment is June 19th. For
additional information about Freedom Fest, call (918) 213-0075 or email
freedomfest@hotmail.com.
Committed to setting a new standard in business citizenship and community outreach, Keller Williams Realty, Inc. announced its first annual RED
Day took place on May 14, 2009. RED Day, which stands for Renew, Energize and Donate, is a community service initiative engaging the company’s
associates in giving back to the communities they serve across the United
States and Canada.
“Given the current economic climate, we know there are countless nonprofits or community projects that are in need of resources and volunteers.
We see this as an opportunity to give back to the communities that support
our agents and offices,” said Mark Willis, CEO of Keller Williams Realty,
Inc. “With 73,000 associates, we have the numbers to go out into our communities and really make an impact – and there couldn’t be a better time to
lend that helping hand.”
RED Day is dedicated in honor of the company’s Vice Chairman, Mo
Anderson, because of her constant commitment to the company’s culture
and tireless support of her community.
“As real estate agents, we live and breathe our neighborhoods and our
communities,” said Anderson. “I am thrilled that our agents are taking this
opportunity to show the world that the third largest real estate company in
the United States is a leader in real estate and in our community. I can only
imagine how this will grow in the coming years.”
With more than 690 offices across the United States and Canada, RED
Day was expected to be the biggest community service event in the real
estate industry’s history.
With the wonderful weather, attendance at Sunfest was
high. Festival goers really enjoyed the stage performances, and of course those amazing, frisbee-catching dogs.
Lt. Colonel Dick Rutan speaks to the National
Biplane Expo awards banquet guests on
Saturday, June 6. Rutan was the special
honored guest of the event and was a U.S. Air
Force S.E. Asia Misty Pilot, Around the World
Voyager Pilot, National Aviation Hall of Fame
Inductee and a winner of the Collier Trophy.
The local Keller Williams Realty volunteered at the Lighthouse Mission
by donating hygiene products they collected and cleaning the kitchen and
pantries and serving the afternoon meal. “It was a great experience having
our entire crew help at the Lighthouse Mission! We got a lot accomplished
for the mission and I
know it was appreciated
by many of the folks
that stay there,” said
Charity Wooden,
Managing Broker.
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MEMBERNEWS
Grateful Donation Recipients
Family Crisis and Counseling Center staff, Chrissy Templeton, Sylvia
Starr and Barbara Turner along with Private Quarters Consultant, Cathy
Cowan, are surrounded by a portion of the generous bedding donations
made in the recent “Sponsor a Bed” fundraiser that was run locally here in
Bartlesville in conjunction with the National Private Quarters Campaign
“Share the Comfort.” Every year in April,
Private Quarters, a direct sales company
specializing in luxury linens for the bed and
bath, donates new Private Quarters bedding
products to battered women’s shelters and
homeless shelters throughout the United
States. Last year Private Quarters donated
over $100,000 in bedding products nationally. Here in Bartlesville, Chamber
members, individuals, social groups and companies generously donated over
$2,000 in new PQ bedding to our local FCC shelter.
The response to this need was overwhelming and so gratefully received
by the shelter. Family Crisis and Counseling Center is a member of the
Making Mom Happy for Mother’s Day!
Several local merchants made Mother’s Day extra special this year for one
lucky Mom. Local mom Elizabeth Taylor participated in the merchant’s
Mother’s Day Bingo and won a prize package valued at over $1,600! The
package included: a $100 gift card with choice of service from Fusion
Massage; a fitness assessment and one-hour training session from Fitness
Together worth over $200; a Mother’s Day bouquet from Flowerland valued at $50; a 14k white gold heart pendant with garnet inset valued at $200
from McCoy’s Jewelry; a $25 gift certificate from Bogart’s; a $77 Melie
Bianco satchel purse from Sweet P’s; a Perennial Botanical Tree valued at
$350 from Eva’s Flowers; a $50 gift certificate from Frank & Lola’s Restaurant; a one-hour design consultation from Cliff’s Design House valued
at $100; numerous gifts from local artists at One Good Turn totaling $100;
a piece of framed art from Pat’s Framing valued at $250; and a meal for
four from Weeze’s Café.
Margo Proctor of Sweet P’s,
Dayna McCoy of McCoy’s
Jewelers, and Nancy Gilliam of
Fusion Spa pose with winner
Elizabeth Taylor (seated).
Bartlesville Regional
United Way. Along
with the non-profit
services provided at
the Women’s Shelter,
they also offer services
for domestic violence,
sexual assault, stalking
and substance abuse.
For more information
about FCC, please call
918-336-1188 or 1-800814-1188.
Sylvia Starr, Cathy Cowan, Chrissy Templeton and Barbara Turner pose with some of
the bedding donations for Family Crisis and Counseling Center.
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A publication of the
Bartlesville Regional
Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 2366 • 201 SW Keeler
Bartlesville, OK 74005
Year-to-Date Totals
Relocation Packets Distributed 241
Phone & Web Referrals
1,264
Gift Certificates Sold
$9,514
Web Site Visits May
5,820
Average Time on Site
00:01:48
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U.S. POSTAGE
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June 21, 2009
Community Events Calendar
CVB Featured Events
Woolaroc’s Kidsfest 2009: Return to
the Wild, Wild West
June 27 & 28 - 10 am to 5 pm
This year’s Kidsfest will focus on the theme of
the old west and what it was like to live in those
days. Re-enactors will establish their camps on
the grounds of Woolaroc with Mountain Men,
Cowboys and Indians, showing the kids the
authentic lifestyle of those wild days. Children
will have the opportunity to learn, observe and
sometimes even participate in the action as these
people share the stories and the history of those
wild and rugged days.
Crafts and games and good food, as always, will still be a part of Kidsfest, but
this year marks the opportunity for Woolaroc and our guests to reach back and
touch a part of history that has slipped away.
Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve: 918-336-0307
Tickets are $8 Adults, $6 over 65, children 11 & under FREE
Dewey’s 4th of July Celebration
July 4 - 11 pm
Free watermelon, face & hair painting, music, and
fireworks make for a huge 4th of July celebration!
Starting at 4 pm in Don Tyler Park, come and
set up your picnic area for the day. Great food is
available from the Dewey Lions Club starting at
4 pm. Live music will start at 6:00, opening ceremonies at 7:00, duck race at 8:30, and fireworks
at 9:35. Don Tyler Park, Downtown Dewey: 918-534-2272
FREE to Chamber Members!
Is your business or organization celebrating an important
anniversary, reaching a significant milestone, promoting a
key official, etc.?
Submit your news to the Business Connection by July 1.
Next publication date is July 19.
Send to: shorne@bartlesville.com