In this issue:
Washington, D.C. Reception Sponsorships Available
Each year the Norman Chamber of
Commerce organizes a trip to Washington, D.C. to thank our U.S.
senators and congressmen for the work they do for us and to do some
grassroots lobbying for the Norman community. One of the most
important aspects of this annual event is a reception to which all
seven members of Oklahoma’s legislative delegation and all
their staff are invited. In past years Congressman Cole and
Senators Inhofe and Coburn have personally attended the event, and
it’s anticipated that they will again this year.
Who’s In Control? The Importance of Segregating Duties to Prevent Fraud -- Chamber to Host Discussion at Sarkeys Foundation
During the past year, more than $3 million in fraud has been
uncovered in publicly-funded entities in Oklahoma. In every
instance, the public entity victimized was vulnerable because it
lacked effective internal controls and appropriate segregation of
duties. As budgets tighten and more people join the unemployment
roll, economic and other pressures usually lead to more instances
of employee embezzlement and theft.
Registration Forms Available for “On My Own Time”
This spring the Business & the Arts Committee will sponsor the
“On My Own Time” (OMOT) Employee Art Show. The program
encourages participating Chamber members to exhibit their
employees’ work in a professional setting through a city-wide
display at Sooner Mall, April 5-16. To participate, a completed
company registration form must be returned to the Chamber by
Friday, February 26.
Chamber Partners with ConnectForLunch Program
ConnectForLunch, a new service soon to be provided to Norman
Chamber of Commerce members, will bring together business people
for the purpose of building business relationships with other
business people.
For a monthly fee, Chamber members enrolled in ConnectForLunch go to lunches in small groups of three or four different business people each week at local restaurants. ConnectForLunch matches the business people together, makes the restaurant reservations, and e-mails the pertinent details to people attending. All the chamber member has to do is show up at the restaurant.
Norman Chamber of Commerce Board Nominees Announced
The Nominating Committee of the Norman Chamber of Commerce recently
announced the nomination of 15 candidates for the Board of
Directors.
The 2008 Board of Directors nominees are Roger Brown, Norman Public Schools; Mike Fowler, Fowler Holding Company; Anil Gollahalli, University of Oklahoma; Brooks Hull, NPS School Board, University of Oklahoma; Sara Kaplan, Native Roots Market; Chilton Marshall, United Way of Norman; Tom McCaleb, SMC Consulting Engineers; Bill Nations, State Representative, J.R. Fulton & Associates; Shawn O’Leary, City of Norman; Lynn Palmerton, Sooner Mall; Mike Pullin, First Fidelity Bank; Vicki Rose, Atmospheric Technology Services; Chuck Thompson, Republic Bank & Trust; Mike Tower, LWBP; and Daryle Voss, Norman Regional Health System.
Crime Stoppers Hosts Thirteenth Awards Banquet
The Norman Chamber of Commerce Crime Stoppers Committee hosted its
thirteenth annual Public Safety Awards on January 21 at Journey
Church. Andy Paden, a producer for INSURICA – Agar-Ford-Jarmon
& Muldrow, served as emcee for the evening. Nearly 300
community members gathered to honor the public safety officers who
work throughout the year to create and maintain a safe
community.
Open Call for Bands Norman Music Festival
The Norman Music Festival, the state's premier free music festival,
is excited to announce an Open Call for bands!
NMF is also guaranteeing that a least 20 bands in the festival will be selected in this manner. With that said, bands, toss your hat into the ring! “Norman has always embraced it musical roots,” says Jonathon Fowler, Fundraising Committee Chair for the Norman Music Festival. “This Open Call is one way we can spread the opportunity and get more great Oklahoma musicians involved.”
Jazz in June Set to Host 2010 Fundraiser
Jazz in June, a nonprofit summer concert series, will host its
annual fundraiser, “Meet me on Bourbon Street,” on
February 13, 2010 from 6 – 9:30 p.m. at Dreamer Concepts
Studio & Foundation. 
Cole Technology Group to Host Document Management Lunch & Learn
Cole Technology Group will host a free educational seminar on
Document Management and how it can save your business time and
money while saving the environment. The Lunch & Learn will take
place on Wednesday, March 3, from 12:00-1:00pm in the new board
room at the Norman Chamber of Commerce, located at 115 East Gray
Street. The session will feature a brief overview of document
management and a live demonstration of how it can work in your
business. Lunch will be provided for Chamber members at no charge.
2010 Norman Mardi Gras Parade February 13th
Fat Tuesday’s just around the corner and organizers are
calling for Krews for the 16th Annual Norman Mardi Gras
Parade. The good times will roll down Main St. on Saturday,
Feb 13th at 6:45 p.m. in Norman’s Historic Downtown Arts
District, with a theme of “All You Need Is Love.” The
family friendly tradition features revelers, dancers, bands,
animals and floats of every description in a nighttime moving
carnival. State Senator John Sparks and his wife Beth will serve as
King and Queen of Mardi Gras.
Full Circle Adult Day Center
Full Circle Adult Day Center
Ambassador Glenn Boone presents a Ribbon Cutting Plaque to
Executive Director, Tammy Vaughn. The Chamber was there to help
Celebrate Full Circle’s move into their new facility with this
Ribbon Cutting. Pictured from left to right is Ambassador Lanny
Puckett, Full Circle President Trey Bates, Executive Director Tammy
Vaughn, Ambassador Glenn Boone, Ambassador George Langley, Cindy
Zumwalt with First American Bank, Debbie Barnhill with BancFirst
and Ambassador Sydney Shilling. Full Circle Senior Adult Day
Center’s Mission is to provide high quality day services in a
professional manner which prevent or delay age-related
deterioration and nursing home entry to support maximum
self-sufficiency and a full, dignified life for elderly adults in a
secure setting to give support to participants’ families and
caregivers. For more information about the services that Full
Circle Provides please visit their website at http://www.fullcircleok.org/
go by their NEW address at 1304 E. Lindsey Plaza Dr. or call them
at (405) 447-2955.Nick Wu's Art of Portraiture to Open at Depot
An exhibition of drawings and paintings by Norman artist Nick Wu
will open with a reception for the artist at 2 p.m. Feb. 7 at the
historic Santa Fe Depot, 200 S. Jones Ave.
Presented by The Performing Arts Studio, “Art of Portraiture” will run through March 28. There is no admission charge.
February 2010
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Thursday After Hours
5:15 - 7:30 p.m. Thursday, February 4 University Club 900 Asp Ave. 
Business After Hours
5:15 - 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 16 Autographs @ Riverwind Casino 1544 W. Hwy. 9 
Business Before Hours
8:00-9:15 a.m. Wednesday, February 24 Fowler Multimedia 3308 Broce Ct. 
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