April 2013 About 50 residents of Fannin County enjoyed a bus tour of Fannin County on March 22nd. The bus left from the old Wal-Mart parking lot with the first stop being the Bonham State Park. There is much history to be learned about the state park as well as the other areas that we visited. Other sites included Ladonia/Lake Ralph Hall/ Sulfur River, Lower Bois d Arc Lake, Horse-head Multi- Use Trails, Caddo National Grasslands, Riverby/ Wetlands, Red River, Lake Fannin, Homestead Winery, Jenkins Farm, Buena Vista Turf Farm, and Edwards Dog Training. We learned many interesting facts about the places we visited. For instance, did you know that the North Sulfur River is a great place to find fossils and arrowheads dating back 70 to 90 million years. Contact the Ladonia City Hall at (903)367-7011 for more information on fossil hunting. Also, were you aware that the Bonham State Park has a group facility that will accommodate 94 people? It includes a dining hall with a full commercial kitchen. They also have paddle boats and canoes for rent a GREAT place for a family reunion. Having out of town guests for the weekend? Visit the Homestead Winery for a tour and stop in at their tasting room for some samples. And...don t forget to take them out to the Jenkins farm for some fresh fruits and vegetables. For more information on the places we visited and other sites to see and things to do in Fannin County, contact Randy Moore at the County USDA Conservation Office at (903)583-9513 ext. 3. Lunch was provided at Lake Fannin where we were joined by our State Representative, Larry Phillips. Special Thanks to Fannin Soil & Water Conservation District, USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service and a grant from the Martha, David and Bagby Lenox Foundation for sponsoring the tour. Check out our pics on Page 4!
2013 Board of Directors OFFICERS John Farris, Chairman Stephen Murden, Chair Elect Steve Collida, Treasurer Judy Keene, Secretary DIRECTORS Randy Pendergrass Paula Galyon Aaron Bird Milton Glenn Tommie Sue Turner David Stapp Chad Burnett William Keifer ASSOCIATE DIREC- TORS Bill Shipp, City Manager Stephen Filipowicz, BEDCo/ Tourism Director STAFF Jerry Hackney This Newsletter is a monthly Publication of The Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce 119 E. 5th Street Bonham TX 75418 PHONE 903-583-4811 FAX 903-583-7972 bonhamchamber@cableone.net www.bonhamchamber.com The Bonham Area Chamber Of Commerce is now Accepting resumes for a Full time position For more info contact the office at (903)583-4811 Or bonhamchamber@cableone.net Friday, April 26th 1 pm Shotgun Start the chamber at (903)583-4811 Or Tommie Sue Turner at (903)640-6511 27th Annual Autumn in Bonham September 21st, 2013
March 2013 UPDATED MAPS NOW AVAILABLE The Largest Quilt Barn Trail In Texas! Fannin County Quilt Barn Trail See us on YOU TUBE!!!! Started September 2012 Join the Fun and Participate in the Quilt Barn Project Contact Patti Wolf for questions and to register your design location in a data base patti@fanninelectric.com Pictures will be taken and GPS coordinates logged into a data base County maps of all locations will then be created and Updated Quarterly this is a county project- we need many more to be the largest! Questions? Call Patti Wolf 903-583-6040 or Connie Estes 903-583-3280 How to Make a Quilt Barn Square +Exterior Grade Plywood ¾ inch, cut to size= 4 ft x 4 ft, 6 ft x 6 ft, or 8 ft x 8 ft +Prime with Kilz spray or paint 2 coats- front, back and edges +Draw a design +Paint design with exterior latex 3 coats each color +Attach square with 3 inch screws into solid wood All updates and instructions can be viewed on the Fannin County Leader Web page http://fannincountyleader.us Information and Maps Available: Creative Arts Center, Bonham Visitors Center, Bonham Chamber of Commerce, Fannin County Museum of History, Bonham Public Library,The Fannin County Leader and Hope Chest
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Check www.bonhamchamber.com/events for upcoming events! April 2, 2013 Bonham Women s Get Acquainted Group Tuesday, April 2nd at 5:30 pm Texas Star BBQ Micki Wright at (903)227-0898 Or email fordpicmup51@yahoo.com April 4 7, 2013 Bonham Trades Days Thursday, April 4th thru Sunday, April 7th John Burnett at (903)227-4477 April 5, 2013 Bonham Chamber Breakfast Friday, April 5th at 8:00 am Cappy s Café the Chamber at (903)583-4811 April 6, 2013 Annual 4H Fashion Show & Tea at the Gallery Show info and time to be announced The Creative Arts Center at (903)640-2196 April 10, 2013 Stand Up for Kids, Fannin County Children s Center (Rain Date: April 15th) Wednesday, April 10th from 3:30 5:30 pm Simpson Park in Bonham (903)583-4339 April 12, 2013 Ribbon Cutting for Odyssey Hospice Friday, April 12th at 1:30 pm The Chamber Office at 119 East 5th St On the Bonham Square (903)583-4811 April 26, 2013 Bonham Chamber Annual Charity Golf Tournament Friday, April 26th 1:00 pm Shotgun Start Legacy Ridge Country Club the Chamber office at (903)583-4811 or Tommie Sue Turner at (903)640-6511 April 12, 2013 Virginia Dehn Exhibit Friday, April 12th from 5 7 pm The Creative Arts Center at (903)640-2196 April 19, 2013 Iris Show Friday April 19th from 9 am 5 pm The Creative Arts Center at (903)640-2196 April 20, 2013 2013 Texoma Earth Day Festival Growing Green Saturday, April 20th from 7:30 am 5:00 pm Sherman, Tx Municipal Ballroom & Grounds Co-sponsored by Fannin County s CORE (Citizens Organizing for Resources & Environment) For more information go to Www.earthdaytexoma.org April 21, 2013 2nd Annual Home Hospice Fish Cook-Off (Rain Date: April 28th) Sunday, April 21st from 12:30 3:30 pm at Loose Wheels 4716 Pool Road, Denison, TX or email Sherry Little at (903)868-9315 or sherry.little@homehospice.org April 25, 2013 Children s Center 20th Anniversary & Chamber of Commerce Network Nite Thursday, April 25th from 5 7 pm Refreshments, tours, displays & more! Fannin county Children s Center 112 W. 5th St., Bonham (903)583-4339
New Members: Tyrosys Pink Poodle Bob Utter Ford Be sure to stop by and welcome our new members! Renewals: Wise Funeral Home Wayne & Brenda Moore John & Kay Burnett David & Judy Keene McBroom Body Shop MEMBERS CORNER March 2013 Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce Statistics Inquiries Calls 335 Walk-ins 225 Relocation Packets 6 New Members 3 Renewals 5
The Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament is scheduled for Friday, April 26. If you would like to help us with a donation or be a sponsor, let us know. Team entries cost $400, Hole sign costs $100, Cart sponsor costs $500, or GIFT sponsor: Merchandise $50 or more for prizes. We will be giving away "goodie bag" to all players, and you can put your company's name on anything like writing pens, pads, or any small item. Come be a part of the exciting new things happening at your Chamber of Commerce. Contact one of the board members for details.
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