Landfill Is Approved

City of Dumas City Commissioners passed plan to proceed with new landfill.  Next step is to consider a proposal from engineering at next meeting.  During the public hearing everyone that spoke did so in favor of the landfill.  Those speaking in favor of the landfill were Don Parsons, Tim Pilgrim, Mike Milligan, Steve Bodner, William (Bill) Knight and Judge Rowdy Rhoades.

Chamber To Host Another Business Rountable At The Hampton Inn

A popular Chamber series, the Business Roundtable, is scheduled for March 2 and will feature four of our outstanding member CPA firms.  The topic for the Roundtable, will be on the new tax laws which small businesses and large businesses must take into account for the future.  Panel members for the
Roundtable will include Jordan Mills, CPA of E.Jordan Mills, PC; James Allen, CPA; Scott Sickles, CPA and Thomas Brandon of Keeney Hembree and Co., CPA. Scheduled to begin at 11a.m., the Roundtable will be held at the Hampton Inn and Suites in Dumas. Lunch is to be served immediately
following the panel discussion.  Cost is $8.
Please call the Chamber at 935-2123 to reserve your seat at the Roundtable.

February Blood Drive

Stan Corbin Is Presented With The Good Neighbor Award At Chamber Breakfast

Stan Corbin receives the Good Neighbor Award from Rachele Melton of the Women's Chamber Division at the Chamber Breakfast on February 4th.

Panhandle Days Is For You And Your Community Leaders

Every two years, the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce joins forces with business and community leaders to support the communities located in the Panhandle. It is not to late to register.  Just call the Amarillo Chamber for more information. Together, they travel to the Texas State Capitol to meet with elected officials to support the following legislative issues:  

AGRICULTURE is one of the primary drivers of the Texas High Plains’ economy; 41-county area stretching from the Panhandle to the South Plains.  The total value added to the area related to agricultural commodities, governmental payments to producers and the payroll of agribusiness firms averages more than $5 billion per year in the trade area for 2005 through 2008. (source: Chamber’s The Impact of Agribusiness in the High Plains Trade Area Publication)   Therefore, Panhandle Days supports local agricultural agencies in their efforts in higher education, research and safety.

EDUCATION is the key to the success of the Panhandle’s economy.  Our community colleges and university are supported at Panhandle Days in their efforts to provide quality higher education in classrooms or through distance education programs to our local students, so that these students can remain in our area, which strengthens our economy while producing qualified HEALTHCARE and other skilled workers. 

ENERGY industries are supported at Panhandle Days in their efforts in development projects, which produces jobs and revenue in the Panhandle.  Also, Panhandle Days support their efforts to provide customers with an affordable energy rate while living in our area.

Panhandle Days supports agencies that enhance our QUALITY OF LIFE,  by boosting our local tourism and educating our citizens and youth.   

It is not to late for REGISTRATION for Panhandle Days in Austin, TX on February 21-22, 2011 is still on going just click here to register.  The fee to attend all the events listed below is $125. 

MONDAY, FEB. 21ST

7:30 p.m. Reception at the Bob Bullock History Museum (special guests will include our elected officials)

TUESDAY, FEB. 22ND

8:00 a.m. Breakfast at the InterContinental Stephen F. Austin (team meetings & instructions)

9:30 a.m. Group Picture on the Capitol Steps

10:00 a.m. House Proclamation in the House Chambers

10:45 a.m. Senate Proclamation in the Senate Chambers

11:00 a.m. Team Visits to the Legislators at the Capitol (Chamber will assign teams)

HOTEL AND TRAVEL arrangements must be made by participant.  The first 50 participants that call 1-800-327-0200 to make their hotel reservation will receive the special rate of $185, plus tax per person, per night at the InterContinental Stephen F. Austin Hotel located at 701 Congress Avenue, which is walking distance from the Capitol. You must request the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce rate while making your reservation.  Check-in time is 3:00 p.m.; check-out time is 10:00 a.m.  Participants must provide their own transportation to and from Austin and all ground transportation while in Austin.

QUESTIONS contact Jason Harrison, Chamber VP of Business Development and Governmental Affairs, at 806-342-2018 or Jason@amarillo-chamber.org.  

2011 Relay For Life

Save-the-Date!!!

2011 Relay For Life Of Moore County

Kick-OFF Event!

Thursday, February 17– 6PM

First State Bank Meeting Room

REFRESHMENTS * DOOR PRIZES * CELEBRATION

Relay For Life of Moore County is the celebration opportunity for cancer Surivors, Caregivers and anyone who’s been touched or know someone who’s been touched by cancer to FIGHT BACK against the disease.

Come to the KICK-OFF event to learn more about RELAY FOR LIFE and how you can get involved!

Be a community that

TAKES UP THE FIGHT!

If you’d like to get involved by volunteering, participating on a team or being a donor, please visit www.relayforlife.org/moorecotx or contact Kathy Roland at 806-930-0511 or Kathy.Roland@jbssa.com.

RELAY DATE IS JUNE 24-25

Dumas Dynamite played in the PVP Regional qualifer

Baylie Wackler, Macey Craigmiles, Adrianna Soliz, Kamree Wackler, Jordan Kiewiet, Leslie Nevarez, Taylor Holt, Ashlei Swaim

Dumas Dynamite played in the PVP Regional qualifer in Amarillo this past weekend. They tied for 3rd out of 24 teams in the gold bracket.
Dumas Dynamite volleyball girls fought hard but lost to the Amarillo Aces in the semi final match. The girls took them to 3 games 23-25, 25-23, 10-15. Amarillo Aces have not been beat by any other team this season.  They went on to win the Championship. Amarillo Aces are a 3rd place national team.

The Dumas Dynamite are looking forward to the Crown of Texas tournament this weekend in Amarillo.

Thanks to Deletta Wackler for sending this information into the HPO Dumas.