SEPT. JUNE 2022 2022 Chairman of the Board Dr. John Turner Chairman of the Board Blinn College District
Dr. John Turner BlinnFirst College Vice District Chair Shay Morrow
First Vice Chair QuestSpecialty Shay Morrow Corporation QuestSpecialty Corporation Second Vice Chair Becky Ogg
Second Vice Chair Germania Insurance Becky Ogg Germania Insurance Treasurer Dan Blalock Treasurer Brenham Abstract Dan Blalock & Title Co.
Brenham Abstract & Title Co.
Secretary Jolene Curtis Secretary Texas Farm Credit
Jolene Curtis Texas Farm Credit
Immediate Past Chair Joe Robertson Immediate Past Chair Blue Bell Creameries
Joe Robertson Blue Bell Creameries
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Tailgate & Community Pep Rally Wrap-up
Leadership Graduation Banquet Held
The Chamber’s 15th annual Tailgate fundraiser was hostThis Tailgate party would not have been such a great success without the donations of so many valuable items from local businesses and Chamber Board members. The Chamber sends a big “thank ed on Aug. 25, at Silver Wings Ballroom. A huge crowd enyou” to all of the donors listed below, and to those who bid on these great items. joyed a variety of tailgate food, plus cold drinks, Blue Bell ice cream lots of mingling friends.achievement, an elegant Graduation Banquet was held at the Ant Street Inn on May 24, Toand conclude the yearwith and colleagues celebrate and the class’ BIG BOARD PACKAGES: Highlights of owners the eventKeith were and the silent and “Big Board” hosted by Suzy Hankins (LWC Class of 2013). The keynote speaker was State Sen. Lois W. Kolkhorst. auction packages, a 50/50 drawing, plus a fun game of Heads Birthday Party at the Station or Tails. Includes pizza and ice cream for 6 kids. Donated by Brenham Fire Department, Brenham Collision Center and Blue Bell Creameries Energetic members of the Blinn Treasures dance team performed a routine and helped sell 50/50 tickets throughout Brew, Crew and BBQ Party for 12 guests, for 2 hours at Brazos Valley Brewing Company with delicious food from LJ’s the evening. Brenham High and Burton High Cheerleaders BBQ. Includes a BVB pint glass plus two drink tokens. and members of the Burton Panther drum line also perDonated by Brazos Valley Brewing Company and LJ’s BBQ formed. The Blinn Treasures also served as judges for the Flush Away Your Worries annual Spirit Competition, won this year by Brenham ColToilet filled with booze, plus toilet installation. lision Center. Donated by Dynamic Drains Plumbing & Drain Experts The Chamber would like to thank the following sponsors GO CUBS! whose contributions ensured the success of this 15th annual Yeti Cooler, Cub Gear, 2 Season Passes Donated by BIG Brannon Industrial Group, Brand It Graphix, Texas Farm Credit, Brenham ISD. Tailgate Party:
GAME DAY SPONSOR
Blake Barnes Baylor Scott & White Blake Barnes Medical Center
Holiday Magic at Main Street House Holiday party and noon meal for up to 12 people. Donated by Main Street House, Keith & Suzy Hankins
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
Page for a Day Page for a Day for two people. Includes travel expenses and a Texas Flag. Donated by Senator Lois W. Kolkhorst and Renee Mueller
Eric Benitez Cedar Frame Real Estate
Eric Benitez Cedar Frame Real Estate Susan Cates City of Brenham
Susan Cates City of Brenham
Dr. Tylor Chaplin ISD Dr. Brenham Tylor Chaplin
Brenham ISD
Jim Chisolm Texas Winery Jim Star Chisolm
Texas Star Winery
Carlos Garcia Mariachi’s Carlos Garcia Mexican Restaurant Mariachi’s
Mexican Restaurant
Kara Matheney Washington County Kara Matheney AgriLife Extension Service Washington County
AgriLife Extension Michelle Panko Service
Barking Ranch Pet Resort
Michelle Panko Roger Ross Pet Barking Ranch Coldwell ResortBanker Properties Unlimited
Roger Ross JeffreyBanker Sadler Coldwell BRIANNAS Properties Unlimited Fine Salad Dressings
Jeffrey Sadler Darron Smith BRIANNAS Brenham National Bank Fine Salad Dressings Matt Wamble Darron Smith ISD Bank BrenhamBurton National
Guided Fishing Guided fishing trip for 4 in Matagorda with Captain Landon Benson. Donated by Appel Ford and Citizens State Bank
SUPER BOWL SPONSORS
“Shoot, Don’t Shoot” Experience a simulated course inside the Brenham Police Department., w/catered meal. This package is for 6 people. Donated by City of Brenham Police Department Splashtacular Pool Party Includes party room at aquatic center, pizzas, Blue Bell Ice Cream and sundae toppings for 20 guests. Donated by Blue Bell Aquatic Center, Blue Bell Creameries and PLANNORTH Architectural Co.
Steak Dinner for 20 at Miracle Farm Donated by the Washington County Chamber Board of Directors and Miracle Farm Wine, Dine & Relax Surprise Package Wine bar, various gift cards and certificates and more. SURPRISE! Donated by Ace Hardware, Cedar Frame Real Estate, Brookshire Bros., Chappell Hill Bakery, Sealand Seafood, Sunny Day Blossoms, Unity Theatre, Yellow Truck LLC, Timeless Designs Market, Westwood Cinema 6
Congratulations to the
Leadership Class of 2022
TOUCHDOWN SPONSORS of Brenham; Leah Cook, City of Brenham; Sarah Cook, Brenham ISD; Appel Ford/Hyundai * Bank Monique of Brenham *Breaux, Botts TitleCity Company Kyler Collision Crenshaw, of Farm B/CS; Shequita Dickerson, Brenham State Supported Living Center; Alex Dill, City of Brenham; Brenham Center Bank * Capital Credit Corrosion ResistantCindy Alloys *Garnica, Fore R Fuel Blue * Mike Hopkins Distributing Sheila Hagemann, Germania Insurance; Ashley Hall, Pooltex American; Bell Creameries; TFE Company * Visit Brenham * Washington County Abstract Derek Hall, Brenham Banner Press; Lacey Harwood, Board & Brush Brenham; Courtney Hendrick, Seidel Schroeder; Justin Hupe, Brenham National Bank; Jeremy We also want to thank our Field Goal table sponsors: Johnston, Burton ISD; Rachel Jozwiak, Southern District Properties-Compass; Katie Kieke, Burton ISD; Andrea Kitzmann, Keller Williams Realty; Cathie Klatte, Bank of Brenham; Baylor Scott & White-Brenham, Blue Blazers, Bluebonnet Electric, Brenham AbstractNeil & Title Company, Brenham Krebs, NK Digital Marketing; Renee Lange, Brenham State Supported Living Center; ISD, Brenham Veterinary Burton Chamber of CarleeHospital, Langley, Christy Schlottmann Farmers Insurance Agency; Brooke Lara, Blue Bell Creameries; Commerce, Burton ISD, Camp For All, ChappellBaylor Hill ChamJeshvi Manhar, Scott & White-Brenham; Christina Marinis, Germania Insurance; ber ofAdrienne Commerce,McCain, Citizens Blinn State Bank, Cool Co., Dynamic College District; Jay McKeown, BRIANNAS Fine Salad Dressings; Collin Newsome, Germania Insurance; Drains Plumbing & Drain Experts, Edward Jones-Brenham, Carl Prihoda, Citizens State Bank; Joliee’ Robinson, Thrivent; Linda Santleben, Mike Hopkins Distributing; Germania Insurance, KTEX/KWHI, KWIK KOPY Business Adonna Saunders, City of Brenham; Payne Schuelke, Brenham Abstract & Title Co.; Center, Mariachis Mexican Restaurant, Moorman Tate Erica Warren, Brenham/Washington County Economic Development; and Matt Wellmann, Wellmann Insurance Agency, Inc. LLP, Padgett Hearing Aid Center, PLANNORTH Architec-
Brenham Collision Spirit Award Winner
tural Co., Seidel Schroeder, Texas Farm Bureau Insurance, The next class Texas Star Winery, The Brenham Banner-Press, The Hon-is now forming and applications are being taken. orable John & Cherryl Durrenberger/Joel & Denise Romo, The Yard, Trees of Central Texas,in Washington County LandAny business interested sponsoring an employee, or any individual who would like more information, please contact the Chamber at scapes/Texana Services LLC (979)Outdoor 836-3695 or by emailing jane@brenhamtexas.com. Details about the program are available online at BrenhamTexas.com.