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Committees formed and operating for 2007:

• Weatherford Design Alliance: The Weatherford Design Alliance was created as a working committee of the Chamber to advocate and promote the visual well being of the City of Weatherford. The group of Business owners and volunteers will pursue “streetscape” grants as well as advocate the necessity of maintaining an inviting visual message for the City or Weatherford.

• Oklahoma Centennial Committee: This committee was formed in 2007 to organize and develop a celebration to commemorate the State of Oklahoma's Centennial year.

• Agri-Business       This committee is made up of a large group of volunteers who are dedicated to aiding our Weatherford youth who have an interest in agriculture. They work closely with the Ag. Teachers to organize and hold a livestock competition in February and a horse show in May.  Prizes, prize money and judges are paid from donations made by local businesses and residents.  Committee members do the work necessary to hold the competition. They meet once or twice a month as needed January through May on Tuesday at 7pm in the chamber office.

• Ambassador Services    This group acts as the “right hand” of the chamber executive.  They greet new businesses, hold ribbon cuttings for all new businesses, provide welcome packets for new members. They all coordinate the member orientation services.

• Tourism and Recreation  This group actively works to promote tourism and commerce in Weatherford. The group assembles tour package and coordinates with Tour Bus officials and other travel services to promote Weatherford. Additionally, this committee organizes and creates an annual Weatherford Brochure.

• Leadership Weatherford    These volunteers plan and conduct a nine-month program designed to train an develop future community leaders. Classes are held one weekend per month August though April. This committee meets monthly on the Wednesday following the Leadership class in the Chamber Office.

• Heartland Cruise  This group loves cars and Weatherford.  They will plan, raise money and host the annual car show and cruise. They meet the third Tuesday of the month from January through June at 7 p.m. in the Chamber office.

• Retail Trades        These volunteers are comprised primarily of people in retail   business.  Their main goal is to plan and carry out retail promotions throughout the year. They also support other groups such as the SWOSU Student Services Organization and Weatherford Public Schools. They meet the first Tuesday of every month at 8 a.m. in the Chamber office.

•  Education              These volunteers are available as a support to private and public education in Weatherford. They organize the SWOSU President's Picnic and raise money to provide the Chamber with an intern from SWOSU. Additionally, the committee works to support and aid in the education of the youth and adults in Weatherford.

• Public Affairs            These volunteers aid with establishing relationships with Federal, State, County and City government. They also coordinate political forums and organize an annual city employee appreciation picnic.

• Health Education      Most of these volunteers are in the health-related field.  Their purpose is to educate the public and promote our health systems.  They also plan and conduct the annual Health and Wellness Expo.