Chamber Annual Banquet Kicks Off to Success in 2010
On Saturday January 9, 2010 the Community Chamber of Commerce of East Montgomery County celebrated their success during 2009 at the Annual Banquet with a “Tailgate” theme. The theme was selected to honor outgoing Chairman, Dr. Jon Kramer, who played college football at Baylor University.
During the evening Dr. Kramer was surprised when presented with his college football jersey that his wife Ann had just received from a family member, where it had been all these years. A slide show ran during the evening showing old photos of Dr. Kramer during his football days as well as photos of many local athletes that have gone on to play college or pro sports.
In keeping with the “Tailgate” theme, the tables were decorated with sports items and table sponsors decorated their tables using their favorite team’s colors and memorabilia. Guests were encouraged to show their team spirit and wear their team’s jerseys. The more casual dress code was appreciated by everyone since the temperature ran in the mid twenties that night.
The festivities included some friendly competition among the local dignitaries as Chamber President Andy Dill called on local elected officials to compete in the bean bag toss.
U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady showed his sportsmanship and took 1st place over competitors Commissioner Ed Rinehart, Sheriff Tommy Gage, Judge Cara Wood, Judge Kathy Hamilton, and Lake Houston Area Chamber of Commerce President Mike Byers. Kenny Shortsleeve won the ladder toss competition by taking on Angela Allen of Allied Power Mart, Constable Rowdy Hayden and EMCID Director Leon Cubillas.
The Hometown Hero Award was awarded to Porter Fire Chief, Jody Binnion. The Small Business of the Year award went to Trout Tire Center, Inc. The Large Business of the Year was awarded to the Hofbrau Restaurant.
At the conclusion of the evening’s program the outgoing team, the 2009 Board and Chairman, were surprised when a cooler was dumped over their heads during one last photo. Luckily for them, it only contained confetti!!
The Annual Banquet is a fundraiser for the Chamber of Commerce. Our event was very successful this year. We could not have done it without the support of our chamber members and other area businesses that contributed to the event. Thank you so much!
Thank You for your support in making this event so successful!
Thank You Sponsors!!
SUPER BOWL: East Montgomery County Improvement District, Kingwood Medical Center, Memorial Herman Northeast Hospital, Olde Security Square Flea Market
WORLD SERIES: Joiner Partnership, Inc., Lone Star College - Kingwood, Walmart - Supercenter
WORLD CUP: Allied Power Mart & Allied Storage, Anderson Ford Mercury, City of Splendora, First Bank & Trust East Texas - Splendora, Glen E. Trout Co., Hallett Materials, Kingwood Mini Storage, Lone Star College-Kingwood, McDougal Law, Pat Chandler, Porter Fire Department, Raymark Air Conditioning & Heating, Inc., Susanne Kite - Mary Kay Cosmetics
EVENT SPONSORS: Bay Architects Inc., Collier Construction, Inc, Logo Stuff, Inc.
Silent Auction Item Donors: Kevin & Judith Russell, Matthew Kite, Hofbrau, Homewood Suites, Danell’s Gifts & Florals, Memorial Hermann Northeast Medical, Silver Eagle, Conroe Welding Supply, Mike Harris, Long Term Care Partners, Flowers of Kingwood, EMC Historical Society, Trout Tire Center, Match Box, David R Brewer, Attorney at Law, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Susanne Kite, Fred Haas Toyota World, Oakhurst Golf Club, Porter Walmart Supercenter, Comfort Suites, Kingwood, Humble, IAH , Walmart Distribution Center, AABY Foundation, Forest Retreat RV Park, Hooters – Humble, Beautification Committee, Kingwood Funeral Home, Kenneth’s Car Care Center, Michelle Kite, Lisa & James Carr, Lone Star College – Kingwood, Party Heaven, Northland Cable TV, Anderson Ford & Mercury, Observer Newspaper ,Rose Petal Florist, Mike Smith Insurance, Kingwood Golf Club, Kingwood Signs, Arbonne, Kroger - Porter ,Sherry D Tavel, Attorney at Law
Live Auction Item Donors: State Representative John Otto, Lake Houston YMCA, Texas Roadhouse, Segrest Homeland Realty & Chuck Segrest, U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady, Greg Hazelwood, Trigg’s Catering Co.
Services Provided by: Meal Catered by Trigg’s Catering Co. Photography by Hebert Photography Sound System by LIfeQuest Community Church Stage provided by Spirit Exposition Service, LLC Tailgate Truck Display by Anderson Ford Mercury Helium & Balloons by Fred Haas Toyota World Facility provided by Yellow Rose Reception Hall
