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Chamber awards handed out at the 2008 Annual Banquet were
"Business of the Year,"
U. S. Tax Service, Norma Anthis owner; "Citizen of the Year," Lorene
Clute;
"Special recognition for many years of service," Roland and Bobbie
Neuse;
and "Youth of the Year," Michael White.
Five Presented Awards at 2008 Annual Banquet
by Kristy Vandegriff
"When change happens faster on the outside than the inside, the end
is insight," said Tom Wilkinson, guest speaker for the 2008 Jewett
Chamber Banquet. "When we fail to keep pace with change, we get left
behind," he continued. Wilkinson encouraged chamber members to continue
to move forward and look to the future of Jewett as it continues to
grow. Wilkinson discussed the need for air service in Leon County, the
widening of Hwy. 79, and the future of FutureGen.
With over 150 in attendance, the banquet was well attended Thursday
night, March 6. Chamber President Kim Pritchard welcomed attendees,
introduced special guests including; City of Jewett Mayor Judi
Kirkpatrick, Precinct #3Commissioner Ray Gaskin, Marquez Area Chamber
ofCommerce representative Jimmy Hill, Brazos Valley Arts Council member
Patrick Fisher and Tom Wilkinson from the Brazos Valley Council of
Governments.
Casey Smith, a Leon High School senior, provided musical entertainment
during a wonderful meal catered by Hometown Pizza.
After dinner, awards were presented. The Jewett EE Club won the best
decorated table. Michael White was chosen as Student of the Year.
Citizen of the Year went to Ms. Lorene Clute. U.S. Tax Service, owned by
Norma Anthis, was awarded the Business of the Year. The final award
given was to Roland and Bobbie Neuse frothier many years of service to
the Jewett area. Both Roland and Bobbie owned businesses in Jewett for
many years and have recently sold them and relocated in the
Bryan/College Station area. Twenty lucky attendees won door prizes
donated by several local businesses.
Kim Pritchard presented the Chambers 2008 Program of Work which includes
plans to establish several committees that are focused on
transportation, tourism, Jewett green, FutureGen, medical services,
communications, personnel, and the civic center.
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