February - Moore Chamber of Commerce

Informing the Investors of the Moore Chamber of Commerce since 1946
February 2009 • Volume 63, Issue 6
Business Network
The mission of the Moore
Chamber of Commerce is to
promote and facilitate the growth
of the business community for our
members and stakeholders.
2009 Board of Directors
Patti Morgan, President
Eide Bailly, LLP
Roger Pryor, President Elect
Coldwell Banker Select
(Marolyn Pryor Realty)
John Hunter, Past President
Moore Norman Technology Center
Jan Moran, Secretary
AT&T
Jerry Monroe, Treasurer
Frontier State Bank
Jan Astani
Home Creations
Stephanie Clinkenbeard-Clowdus
Century 21 Clinkenbeard Group
Michael Cooper
Yellow Rose Theater
Russell Hollingsworth
Universal Insurance
Leon Pfeifer
Cox Communications
Frank Randall
Randall’s Temp Control Specialists
Dr. Jerry Steward
OCCC
Monty Strickland
Coldwell Banker Carousel Realty
Craig Turner
Exchange National Bank
Debbie Venard
Dr. Max D. Venard, Optometric Physician
Lisa Wells
Moore Public Library
Debbie Arato, Advisory Director
Moore Public Schools
Deidre Ebrey, Advisory Director
City of Moore
Staff
Brenda Roberts, Executive Director
brendar@moorechamber.com
Kathy Gillette, Director of Mbr. Sales & Service
kathyg@moorechamber.com
Chamber Names New
Administrative Assistant
Catherine Johnson moved to the
Moore area in her teens, where
she attended Brink Jr. High and,
then, graduated from Westmoore
High School. After high school,
she attended Oklahoma City
Community College while working
toward a degree in business.
Catherine also has taken several
cooking and cake decorating classes
at the Moore Norman Technology
Center to further her interests in
those areas.
Catherine previously owned a
business in Moore called Ideal
Tan & Tone, which was located off
the I-35 Service Road. During her
time of ownership, she turned the
business from barely making ends
meet to having so many customers,
her waiting area would often be
standing room only. She sold her
business due to an illness in the
family and, unfortunately, after the
sale, the business closed.
During the last three years,
Catherine has worked at the
Earlywine Park YMCA as a fitness
instructor, teaching a group
exercise class designed for active
older adults, as well as a class
teaching children proper exercise
techniques. She also worked in the
Membership Services department
of the YMCA, answering various
Catherine Johnson, Administrative Assistant
catherinej@moorechamber.com
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Catherine Johnson
questions regarding all aspects of
membership.
Catherine married Chris, a Moore
High School graduate, and they have
a 12- year-old son, Conor, who is in
his final year at Red Oak Elementary.
Catherine and her family enjoy
traveling together and especially like
to take cruises. Catherine and Conor
can often be found in the kitchen
baking together.
Catherine recently began
employment at the Moore Chamber
of Commerce and is very excited to
meet all of the members.
Meet Your New Chamber Board Members
Biography: Dr. Jerry Steward
Dr. Jerry Steward is Executive Vice
President at Oklahoma City Community
College. He received his B.A. from
the University of Central Oklahoma
and completed the course work
requirements for a Master’s Degree in
political science from the University of
Oklahoma. In 1973, he received his Juris
Doctorate degree from the University of
Oklahoma College of Law.
Dr. Jerry Steward
Dr. Steward is licensed to practice law
before:
• The Oklahoma Supreme Court and
all other state courts in Oklahoma;
• The United States District Courts for
the Western and Eastern Districts of
Oklahoma;
Biography: Monty Strickland
INVOLVED! That best describes this
new member of the Moore Chamber of
Commerce Board of Directors. Monty
Strickland, a 1993 graduate of Moore
High School, is one of those individuals
who has found life is best lived when you
are actively involved in the lives of your
family and community.
Monty is an avid outdoorsman and lists
coaching his son’s baseball team and
attending OU sporting events as some of
his favorite activities.
Monty is the Managing Broker and
Dr. Steward began his professional
career as a public school teacher. After
graduating from law school and serving as
an associate in a law firm for several years,
he established his own law firm in 1975
and was senior partner in the Steward Law
Firm for over 20 years. During his time in
the private practice of law, he represented
educational institutions throughout the
state of Oklahoma.
Prior to becoming Executive Vice
President, Dr. Steward served as general
counsel and held other administrative
positions at OCCC. He was also professor
of political science, teaching courses in
American federal government, international relations and constitutional law.
Dr. Steward is a former member of the
Oklahoma House of Representatives,
where he was Chairman of the House
Judiciary Committee. During his service
in the House of Representatives, the
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Biography:
Russell Hollingsworth
Not only is he involved, but he has found
himself in leadership roles in these
various activities. He has been actively
involved with the Moore Chamber of
Commerce for several years, especially
with the Leadership Moore program,
having served as Chairperson for the
2007-2008 session.
After graduating from Moore High School,
Monty married his high school sweetheart,
Reagan. Today, they are the proud parents
of two children, Cole and Presley. The
family has attended the First Christian
Church of Moore for many years.
• The United States Court of Appeals
for the tenth circuit;
• And, the United States Supreme Court.
Monty Strickland
Realtor with Coldwell Banker Carousel
Realty in Moore. His emphasis in this
role is being sure that his firm goes the
extra mile to help buyers and sellers
with all of their real estate needs.
We welcome Monty to this new
leadership role!
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Returning to Moore to become a third
generation businessman in Moore is the
path Russell Hollingsworth took after
stints in coaching in both Oklahoma and
Texas. Russell began his employment
as an agent at the Universal Insurance
Agency. Wanting to become involved in
the community, Russell participated in
the 2007-2008 Leadership Moore class.
Graduating from Bridge Creek High
School (between Newcastle and Tuttle).
Russell attended and graduated from
East Central University in Ada. Russell
is married to Whitney and has twin
daughters, Avery and Kate (age two).
We welcome Russell and the leadership
skills he brings to the Moore Chamber of
Commerce Board of Directors.
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February 2009
Sunday
Monday
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Tuesday
Wednesday
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Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Educ. Serv.
Comm., MPS Admin.
Bldg. – 9 a.m.
Executive Bd. Mt.
Chamber – 3 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting
Chick-Fil-A, 2201 S.
Telephone Rd. – 9 a.m.
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Bowling Tourn. 6
AMF Moore Lanes
420 S.W. 6th St.
6 p.m.
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Business
Dev. Comm.
Chamber
8 a.m.
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Board Mt.
10 Ribbon Cutting 11
Private Quarters
Chamber
– Lynn Cook
Conf. Rm. – 8 a.m.
Chamber – 11 a.m.
Networking Lunch Product showcase
Chamber Conf. Rm. to follow Ribbon
12 noon
Cutting
BBH
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Rambling Oaks
12310 S. Western
8 a.m.
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Ribbon
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Cutting
Rustic Rub
Barbeque
700A N. Eastern Ave.
11 a.m.
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BAH
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Wiring Solutions
9101 S. I-35
5 p.m.
All flyers to
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be inserted
into the February
newsletter need
to be at the
Chamber by today.
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Ribbon
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Cutting
American
Guaranty Title
1019 S.W. 19th
9 a.m.
Ribbon
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Cutting
Shape Fitness
700 N. Eastern Ave.
11 a.m.
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Ambassadors
Breakfast
Chamber
Conf. Rm.
8 a.m.
2009 Chamber Events
Business Before Hours (BBH)
Feb. 12
Aug. 13
March 12
Sept. 10
April 9
Oct. 8
May 14
Nov. 12
June 11
Dec. cancelled
July 9
Networking Luncheon
Feb. 10
Aug. 11
March 10
Sept. 8
April 14
Oct. 13
May 12
Nov. 10
June 9
Dec. 8
July 14
Business Dev. Comm.
Feb. 3
Aug. 4
March 3
Sept. 1
April 7
Oct. 6
May 5
Nov. 3
June 2
Dec. 1
July 7
Business After Hours (BAH)
Aug. 20
Feb. 19
Sept. 24
March 19
Oct. 15
April 16
Nov. 19
May 21
Dec. TBD
June 18
July 16
Executive Board
Aug. 6
Feb. 5
Sept. 3
March 5
Oct. 8
April 9
Nov. 5
May 7
Dec. 3
June 4
July 9
Education Services Comm.
Aug. 6
Feb. 5
Sept. 3
March 5
Oct. 1
April 2
Nov. 5
May 7
Dec. 3
June 4
July 2
Ambassador Breakfast
Aug. 3
Feb. 2
Sept. 7
March 2
Oct. 5
April 6
Nov. 2
May 4
Dec. 7
June 1
July 6
Board Meeting
Feb. 10
Aug. 11
March 10
Sept. 8
April 14
Oct. 13
May 12
Nov. 10
June 9
Dec. 8
July 14
General Membership Luncheon
April 28
Oct. 27
July 28
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CCBIC
March 11
May 13
July 8
Sept. 9
Nov. 11
January Ribbon Cuttings
(at left)
Mike Harvey,
CarMichaels Electric
Jan. 18
(at right)
Mark Hansen,
Sign Innovations
Jan. 18
January Business Development Seminar
Pictured at left, Rick Sitzman, Greg Mashburn and Det. Lamar spoke about check and credit card fraud at the January
Business Development Seminar. Above, attendees listen.
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January Business Before Hours
Chefs at Cafe Broccato, located in Platt
College. Ambassadors seated at table
for Business Before Hours, held at Platt
College, 201 N. Eastern Ave.
January Business After Hours
Business After Hours, held at Beneficial
Automotive Maintenance, 2004 Crystal Drive.
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New Members in January
Rustic Rub Barbeque
David Carney & Denise Carney
700 A N. Eastern
Moore OK 73160
794-7211
(Restaurant)
Shape Fitness
Coby Sharp
700 N. Eastern Ave
Moore, OK 73160
793-8746
(Fitness Center, Health Club)
Roberta Peterman
Roberta Peterman
641 N.W. 1st
Moore, OK 73160
759-3654
(Individual)
Whataburger, Inc.
Laura Danser
2290 Service Rd.
Moore, OK 73160
(Restaurant)
Eastmoor Animal Clinic
David Rogers & Arva Rogers
400 SE 4th St.
Moore OK, 73160
793-8900
(Veterinarian)
Flex Gym
Janet Gillis & A J Reginald
901 N. Moore Ave.
Moore, OK 73160
912-4994
(Fitness/Gym)
Jockey Person to Person
Susan Kierl
2505 Echo Trail
Edmond, OK 73013
816-9101
(Retail, Clothing)
Chick-Fil-A of Moore
Brian Hilgerfeld & Laura Noblin
2201 S. Telephone Rd.
Moore, OK 73160
799-6100
(Restaurant, Catering)
Thiel’s Auto Sales
Mike Thiel & Debra Thiel
9521 S. Shields
OKC, OK 73160
405-790-0640
(Auto Sales)
Biography: Dr. Jerry Steward
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Oklahoma Observer named Dr.
Steward one of the five best legislators in
Oklahoma.
His current and past civic activities
include:
• President, Rotary Club of South
Oklahoma City
• President, South Oklahoma City
Chamber of Commerce
• Member, Board of Directors, Citizens
League of Central Oklahoma
• Member, Board of Directors,
Oklahoma Mental Health Council
• Member, Board of Directors,
Oklahoma Centennial Commission
• Member, Board of Directors, Latino
Community Development Agency
• Member, Central Oklahoma Regional
Leadership Institute
• Member, National Organization on
the Legal Problems of Education
• Member, Oklahoma Bar Association
• Member, Leadership Oklahoma,
class twenty
• He was also selected as the Citizen of
the Year by the South Oklahoma City
Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Steward is married and has three
children and one grandchild. He enjoys
travel and spending time with his family
at his lake home near Lake Texoma.
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