Magnolia Parkway Chamber Unveils Plans for 2003
Chamber of Commerce Update

The Magnolia Parkway Chamber of Commerce held its last mixer of the year at Lake Windcrest Golf Club on December 12th, celebrating a holiday theme and serving an array of food, beer and wine. The Chamber collected new toys, provided by members and attendees, to benefit needy children through a program sponsored by the Society of Samaritans (SOS).

Looking Forward
The Chamber has major plans for membership expansion, promotion and fundraising during 2003, aimed at furthering its goals of enhancing the business climate and quality of life along the FM 1488 corridor between Magnolia and Interstate 45.
     A detailed map of the area surrounding this Magnolia Parkway corridor is going to be produced in the spring. The Chamber has been working with Key Map to create an accurate, up-to-date area map, something which has not existed to date due to the rapid expansion in the area.
     The two-sided map will feature a detailed-side covering The Woodlands, the south part of Conroe, Magnolia, and the north part of Tomball. The index for this area will appear on the reverse side, along with a regional map of southeast Texas and information about the area. The Chamber will produce approximately 25,000 maps, and will make advertising space available, with members receiving a substantial discount. The maps will be distributed by Chamber members, and will also be offered for sale in various convenience stores.

Super Skeet Shoot
To raise funds for the economic and business development projects, the Chamber will host a two-day Skeet Shoot at Creekwood Skeet Club in Conroe this coming June. There will be trophies and prizes for the first six places in each class, with classes to be determined by the first days' scores. Shooters will compete individually, as a two-man team, or both. After the first day's shoot, attendees will retire to the Creekwood Restaurant for a social hour with hors d'oeuvres, an open bar, and a Calcutta Auction. There will also be a Silent Auction, a Live Auction, and a Gin Rummy Tournament for those who don't shoot.
     After the second day's shoot, the Chamber will host a gourmet steak dinner with all the trimmings and open bar. At that time awards for the Shoot will be presented. The Chamber is seeking volunteers to help organize the project (interested members can call Barney Barnwell at 281-252-6700).

Other Activities
The Magnolia Parkway Chamber of Commerce will begin producing a newsletter early in 2003, and is seeking articles on local business topics, as well as advertising sponsors.
     The Chamber has produced 100 embroidered golf shirts, sponsored by Woodforest National Bank and Mike Seder of ReMax, The Woodlands. The shirts have the Magnolia Parkway Chamber of Commerce logo over the left breast, and are available from the Chamber.
     For information, call the Chamber office at 832-934-2300. CS