Grove Chamber Banquet Set July 12

Members of the Grove Area Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the completion
of the business year at the Chamber’s Annual Banquet, set for 6 p.m. Thursday, July 12 at the Grove Moose Lodge.

Incoming Chairman Mike Blecha will announce newly appointed board members
and officers.
The banquet marks the official beginning of a new year of work for the chamber. Activities and accomplishments of the past year will be reviewed and plans for the 2007-08 program of work will be presented.

This year the theme for the event will celebrate Oklahoma’s centennial. Special guest speaker will be Michael Dean, Public Relations Director for the Oklahoma Historical Society.
Special recognition for service to the chamber will be made throughout the evening. The recipients of the Director of the Year and Bob Uttley Volunteer of the Year will be announced at the annual banquet.
More than 400 businesses and individuals hold memberships in the Grove Area Chamber of Commerce. Approximately 15 committees, some standing and some assembled for special needs, carry out the program of work each year through the use of community volunteers.
In addition to promotion of economic development, the chamber actively works to promote tourism, act collectively for local business, develop the community leadership, conduct special seminars and community events, sponsor the annual Grovefest, Home and Garden Show, Christmas Open House, Harvest Moon Cruise Night, and coordinate other activities with retail merchants.

Reservations may be made by calling the Grove Area Chamber of Commerce
(786-9079) or through email to lisafriden@sbcglobal.net Deadline for reservations is Monday, July 9.