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Please note that we are now meeting on the 2nd and 4th Friday’s of each month.

Business Mixer-Red Cap Restaurant - 02-02-12

The Hitchcock Chamber of Commerce is hostng a Business After Hours Mixer for Hitchcock Chamber of Commerce members on Thursday, February 2, 2012 from 5-7 p.m. The Business After Hours Mixer will be sponsored by Red Cap Restaurant located 13419 Highway 6; Santa Fe , Texas 77510 .

This is an opportunity for our Chamber members to come together in a fun, informal setting to ask questions and get information.

We encourage chamber members to take advantage of this great opportunity to:

• Exchange Ideas

• Share Experiences

• Make new Contacts

• Get New Leads

• Swap Business Cards

• Get Input from Patrons

• Build Relationships

Members are invited to join us and be sure to bring plenty of business cards to exchange. We look forward to seeing you there. Please remember your support ... HELPS US - HELP YOU!

Food and drinks will be available.

Please call the Hitchcock Chamber of Commerce at 409-986-9224 for additional information or to sponsor a Business After Hours at your business.

Galveston County Fair & Rodeo’s Las Vegas Night

February 3, 2012 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

The Galveston County Fair & Rodeo ’s 22nd Annual Las Vegas Night will be held on February 3, 2012 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. in the Ed Pickett Memorial Hall on the Fairgrounds.

The Cost is $10 for 10,000 in chips. They will have Poker, Texas Hold'em, Slots, Craps, Roulette and Black Jack as well as Food, Beer/Wine, Set Ups, lots of prizes and Fun, Fun, Fun!

Superbowl Party at the Redfish Roadhouse

Sunday, February 5, 2012

Get your ticket and come watch the Superbowl on a Big Screen TV at the Superbowl Party that will be held on Sunday, February 5, 2012 at Redfish Roadhouse which is located at 6121 Highway 6; Hitchcock, Texas 77563. The Superbowl Party will be held from 4:00 p.m. until the end of the game and only 100 tickets will be sold.

Tickets are $30.00 per person and your ticket to the Superbowl Party includes a great buffet of tacos, enchiladas, beans and rice as well as snacks, munchies and numerous other goodies. Alcohol is included (domestic and imported beer, single liquor drinks - well and premium).

Meet and Greet for Judge Wayne Mallia, 405th Judicial District Court - Re-Election

Wednesday, February 8, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Please join hosts Johnny Smecca, Joey Smecca and Danny Hart for a Mardi Gras Meet & Greet/Fundraiser for Judge Wayne Mallia, 405th Judicial District Court Re-Election on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Meet and Greet will be held at Mario’s Seawall Italian Restaurant (Upstairs) located at 628 Seawall Boulevard ; Galveston , Texas . They will be serving: Gumbo, Red Beans & Rice, Muffulettas, Bread Pudding and King’s Cake. A cash bar will be available.

Mark Kilroy Foundation 17th Annual Dinner and Auction

Saturday, February 11, 2012 from 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:00 p.m.)

The Mark Kilroy Foundation 17th Annual Dinner and Auction to benefit the S.A.F.E. program will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2012 from 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:00 p.m.) at Our Lady of Lourdes Madonna Hall located at 10114 Highway 6;-Hitchcock, Texas. They will have music, prizes, auction & much more.

Ticket prices are Corporate Table for 10-$250, Reserved Table for 8-$140, Couple-$35, Single-$20. The following sponsorships (includes table for 10) are available: Platinum $5,000, Gold $2,500, Silver $1,000 and Bronze $500. Advance tickets only are available from: Mark Kilroy S.A.F.E. Foundation Center 409-925-7771 or 409-925-3819.

Hitchcock Chamber of Commerce Banquet

Thursday, February 16, 2012 - 6:00 p.m., Social Hour and 7:00 p.m., Dinner

The Hitchcock Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2012 at the which is located at 5201 Gulf Freeway; La Marque, Texas 77568. The banquet will have a Patriotic theme and the attire is dressy. The evening will begin at 6:00 p.m. with a social hour and dinner will be served at 7:00 p.m.

We will honor our 2011 Man of the Year, Woman of the Year, Business of the Year and Premier Citizen for their outstanding involvement in community affairs during the preceding year. We will also present awards to some other deserving citizens for their contributions to the Chamber and the community.

The Hitchcock Chamber of Commerce is offering businesses and individuals the opportunity to become Banquet Sponsors. Sponsorships are available as follows: $1,000.00, $500.00, $200.00, $100.00 (*A Corporate Table will be included with sponsorships of $1,000.00.)

Corporate Tables which include seating for eight (8) guests at a reserved table are available for $250.00. Tickets are available for $30.00 per person. Seating is limited, so reservations should be made early. Sponsors and Corporate Tables will be listed in the printed banquet programs and introduced during the evening.

Items or cash donations for the Live Auction, Raffle and Door Prizes are also being accepted. Not only will you be recognized in the banquet program for your contribution, your participation will demonstrate your support of the Hitchcock Chamber of Commerce to those attending the banquet.

For reservations or sponsorships, please contact the chamber office at 409-986-9224 or email us at: hcofc662@verizon.net.

Harborwalk Residents Help the Hitchcock Chamber of Commerce with Donations for Needy Families

The holiday season was a season of giving as residents of Harborwalk partnered with the Hitchcock Chamber of Commerce and gave donations to families in need. Thanks to them, this year we were able to give at least 5-6 toys each to all sixteen children that were registered.

Students at Stewart Elementary School Help the Hitchcock Chamber of Commerce Collect Items for Sheltered Animals in Galveston County

The students with Hitchcock’s Stewart Elementary School recently partnered with the Hitchcock Chamber of Commerce and accepted donated items needed for sheltered animals in Galveston County . Pictured are Ronnie Purl and Sherry Hopson with Prosperity Bank, Kathy Cruse with Texas First Bank, Monica Cantrell, Shannon Fell, 5th grade teacher at Stewart Elementary School, Patty Welborn and Christie Arsenis, 5th grade teacher at Stewart Elementary School.

2012 Membership Fees Are Due

2012 Membership Fees are now due. Please drop your dues off at the chamber office today or you may mail your dues check to Hitchcock Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 389 , Hitchcock , Texas 77563 .

We are asking for the help of our current members to increase membership in our Hitchcock Chamber of Commerce. Please try to bring in 1 new membership, either an individual or a business member. The added membership dues revenue plus the bank of potential new volunteers will enable us to succeed in some of the goals we have for the 2012 year.

Teresa Weishuhn, Executive Director Hitchcock Chamber of Commerce

409-986-9224 - phone
409-986-6317 - fax
hcofc662@verizon.net - email