Are you one of Greater Oklahoma City's fastest growing companies?
The 17th annual Metro 50 Awards ranks qualified companies that have been in business for at least three years; are for-profit and privately owned; headquartered and operated in the Greater Oklahoma City MSA; have total operating revenues or sales in 2011 of at least $1 million; and are not a holding company, regulated bank or utility.
Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett will reveal the rankings of our area's emerging companies from number 50 to number one at a Gala on September 24.
Nominate your company by Friday, June 1. Email for more information

ODOT Providing Bonding Education Program

There is still time for companies to enroll in the bonding education program for small and disadvantaged businesses. Please feel free to redistribute this press release and the application to any company that might benefit from participation.

ODOT is working in conjunction with OBAN, the U.S. Department of Transportation Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization and the Surety and Fidelity Association of America to provide FREE training that will support participants in their efforts to obtain bonds or increase a company's bonding capacity. The workshops will be held in the corporate training building at the Francis Tuttle Technology Center, Rockwell Campus on May 24 and 31 and June 7 and 14. To register, complete the attached form and return it to Tony Arps, Project Coordinator, US DOT Small Business Transportation Resource Center by email at tony@gdhcc.com.

Congratulations to April's award winners

From Mazzio's Italian Eatery, the Employee of the Month Award goes to...

Charter Lawson. Congratulations on behalf of the chamber!

And the Neat and Clean Award goes to...

Pebble Creek Golf Course! Make sure to stop by and congratulate them. While you're at it, play a few rounds too!

www.mustangps.org

If you're thinking about summer plans, Mustang Bronco Athletics programs are offering a variety of camps:
• Boys Basketball Head Coach Alan Green and the MHS basketball team and staff will provide instruction on basketball fundamentals for boys in grades 1-9 and each camper will receive a t-shirt and basketball. This year's camp will be June 1-4 at the Mustang High School gymnasium and in the MHS Wellness Center.
• Girls Head Coach Nikki McCann and the Lady Bronco basketball team and staff will host their basketball camp June 11-14 for young women in grades K-9. The camp is designed to teach offensive and defensive fundamentals of basketball. All campers will receive a t-shirt and basketball.
• Head Baseball Coach Scott Selby has announced the dates for the Bronco baseball camp. This year's camp will be divided into two sessions, and will feature instruction from coaches and Bronco baseball players for boys in grades 1-9.
Camp 1: Pitching Camp, June 8-9, 9-11 a.m.
Camp 2: Hitting, Fielding and Base Running Camp, June 11-15, 9-11 a.m.
• Soccer enthusiasts are invited to join Head Coach Jared Homer and Bronco boys and girls soccer players for their annual camp. Area boys and girls ages 5-12 may attend camp on June 18-20, from 9-11:30 a.m. Campers will receive a t-shirt and water bottle.

Orange Leaf Self-Serve Frozen Yogurt
Your invited to eat something good and do something good at the same time!
May 8th, 2012 Mustang Creek Elementary fundraiser
April 24th, 2012 Mustang Elementary fundraiser.
Come out between 5-9pm and these groups receive 10% of sales on their respective nights.

Small Business Center News
Get connected with resources available from the SBA and OSBDC here. 

Help A Teacher Out!
Teachers at public schools across the OGE Energy Corp. service area are eligible to apply for a grant up to $1,000 to fund creative projects focusing on math, science and reading.

OGE is accepting applications for the company’s teacher grant program until June 1. Teachers at public schools across the OGE service area are eligible to apply for a grant up to $1,000 to fund creative projects focusing on math, science and reading. Get all the details here. 

Elite Lawns Recognized in an International Publication
Elite Lawns was featured in the Spring 2012 issue of Plant Advantage, a publication of the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET). See them on page 5 of the issue.

Mustang Rotary Schedule
Mustang Rotary meets every Tuesday at 5:30pm at Interurban on Reno and Mustang Road. Everyone is welcome to join us! Please RSVP to karl@mengers.us

Guest speakers for the next month:
May 8th, Jake Peter's, Major Gift Officer American Red Cross

May 15th, Kris Huffman, John Maxwell Group, topic "Foundation of Leadership"

May 29th, Board meeting, No guest speaker.

Golfing at the Lake
Friends of the Mustang Public Library will host their 12th Annual Golf Tournament Friday June 22nd 2012 at Lake Hefner South Golf Course. The main event will be the $10,000 Hole In One Contest! Sign up for Four Man Scramble and get all the details here

Small Group Networking!- The Chamber Connection
The Chamber Connection plans to continue meeting beginning in January on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month at 3:30pm at Tony's Island Grill (Note the new location). At this point they have representatives from the following professions: Insurance, Financial Services, Computer Sales & Service, Printing/Promotional & Marketing, Advertising-Direct Mail and Credit Union. If you don't see your profession in this group please feel free to join them, otherwise you will be welcome in one of the other two groups. Have questions? Please contact the group leader Jennifer Ahlberg from Liberty Mutual Group at 204-5996

Golf Tournament Winners
Winners!  1st Place- Justin Battles, Nic Bailey, Matt Price, Daniel Noblitt 
2nd Place- Michael Simon, Bob Alexander, Matt Shelton, Whitney Baker
3rd Place- Phil Cobb, Terry Jones, Rusty Baldwin, and Garry Gardner 

May Luncheon
Don't forget there's no luncheon this month. We hope to see everyone at the Banquet.

Committee News!

Roads & Legislation/Economic Development Committee
Second Tuesday of each month, 4pm Council Chambers Conference Room , City Hall
Chairperson Robert Crout 376-3704

Banquet Committee
Second Wednesday of each month, 3:30pm Intrust Bank Conference Room
Chairperson Julie McNeil Julie@BankOnCornerstone.com

Public Relations (PR Committee)
Second Thursday of each month 10am at Intrust Bank
Chairperson Elisha Shipp elisha.shipp@intrustbank.com
How would you like to be more involved in our community? We have the perfect opportunity for YOU!!! Each month the Public Relations Committee meets to determine who the Neat and Clean award goes to, along with the Employee of the Month. We would love for YOU to come meet with us.

Membership Committee
3rd Wednesday of each month 9:30am at Intrust Bank Conference room
Chairperson Sherry Poage sherryp@bocokla.com
Join us as we plan the major projects for the Chamber and consider member benefits.

Leadership Committee
Last Tuesday of each Month 9:15am Mustang Town Center
Chairperson Cathy Jo See cathyjo@seecompanies.net

Spring Golf Classic!
Fellowship, fun, friends are all great reasons to head to the Links Golf Course for our Spring Golf Classic. And if that's not enough, the grand prize is a BRAND NEW car; you can also win a variety of cash prizes and more. Sign up as a single player or as a 4 person scramble team! Sponsorship available. Info here. Also please consider now how you would like your company represented in the goody bags or by prize donations.  Contact the chamber office, we can pick up your donation.

April Luncheon
Don't forget to register for this month's luncheon! See all the details right here

Committee News!

Roads & Legislation/Economic Development Committee
Second Tuesday of each month, 4pm Council Chambers Conference Room , City Hall
Chairperson Robert Crout 376-3704

Banquet Committee
Second Wednesday of each month, 3:30pm Intrust Bank Conference Room
Chairperson Julie McNeil Julie@BankOnCornerstone.com

Public Relations (PR Committee)
Second Thursday of each month 10am at Intrust Bank
Chairperson Elisha Shipp elisha.shipp@intrustbank.com
How would you like to be more involved in our community? We have the perfect opportunity for YOU!!! Each month the Public Relations Committee meets to determine who the Neat and Clean award goes to, along with the Employee of the Month. We would love for YOU to come meet with us.

Membership Committee
3rd Wednesday of each month 9:30am at Intrust Bank Conference room
Chairperson Sherry Poage sherryp@bocokla.com
Join us as we plan the major projects for the Chamber and consider member benefits.

Leadership Committee
Last Tuesday of each Month 9:15am Mustang Town Center
Chairperson Cathy Jo See cathyjo@seecompanies.net

Operation: Military Kids
Good Afternoon Everyone! Canadian County 4-H is wanting to have a Family Fun Day for Military families that live in Canadian County. The goal is to have a fun safe environment for kids to get to know each other better that are experiencing the same thing. I have attached a letter briefly explaining OMK. If you would like more information please contact me at 405-262-0155 or jordan.slagell@okstate.edu and I would be more than happy to answer your questions and/or send you more information. We are having a planning meeting on March 29th at 6:30 PM at the Mustang Community Center and would love it if you could attend. Hope to see you then!

Look here for more info.
If you're looking for ways to donate or get involved in this great cause read here.

Orange Leaf Self-Serve Frozen Yogurt
Your invited to eat something good and do something good at the same time!
April 10th & May 8th, 2012 Mustang Creek Elementary fundraiser
April 24th, 2012 Mustang Elementary fundraiser.
Come out between 5-9pm and these groups receive 10% of sales on their respective nights.

Spring Job Fair 
The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission is hosting their 31st Semi-Annual Spring Job Fair Friday April 27th, 2012 in Downtown Oklahoma City from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Find out more info here.

Small Business Center News
Get connected with resources available from the SBA and OSBDC here. 

Help A Teacher Out!
Teachers at public schools across the OGE Energy Corp. service area are eligible to apply for a grant up to $1,000 to fund creative projects focusing on math, science and reading.

OGE is accepting applications for the company’s teacher grant program until June 1. Teachers at public schools across the OGE service area are eligible to apply for a grant up to $1,000 to fund creative projects focusing on math, science and reading. Get all the details here. 

Try Before You Buy!
The Links at Mustang Creek wants you to try a variety of clubs before you buy a new set for the Spring Classic! The Thursday before the golf (April 19th), you're invited to bring your current clubs in to demo new stock and receive 10% off orders placed that day. Call 577-5858 to schedule a demo.

Elite Lawns Recognized in an International Publication
Elite Lawns was featured in the Spring 2012 issue of Plant Advantage, a publication of the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET). See them on page 5 of the issue.

Chick-fil-a Fun!
Bring the whole family to Chick-fil-A Family Night on April 24th, 2012 from 6-7:30pm. This month's event will feature Mad Science. See more here.

Mustang Rotary Schedule
Mustang Rotary meets every Tuesday at 5:30pm at Interurban on Reno and Mustang Road. Everyone is welcome to join us! Please RSVP to karl@mengers.us

Guest speakers for the next month:
April 3rd, 2012-Matt Wehmuller, Canadian County Accessor
April 10th, 2012-WyjuanaMontgomery, Director of Volunteer Relations Girl Scouts of Western Oklahoma.

April 17th, 2012-Taste of Mustang

April 24th, 2012-Board Meeting. No guest speaker.
May 1st, 2012- State Representative District 47 Leslie Osborne

Golfing at the Lake
Friends of the Mustang Public Library will host their 12th Annual Golf Tournament Friday June 22nd 2012 at Lake Hefner South Golf Course. The main event will be the $10,000 Hole In One Contest! Sign up for Four Man Scramble and get all the details here

Help Mustang Schools with Testing
Lisa LeGrand has informed me that Mustang Middle School is in desperate need of Test Monitors beginning April 10th. They will especially be needing the Test Monitors April 16th-19th. The hours will be during the a.m. classes and you would need to arrive between 8-815am and will be there until Noon.

If you can help with this please call Mustang Middle School 376-2448.

From Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt the Employee of the Month Award goes to...

Julia August. Congratulations for all of your hard work!

And the Neat and Clean Award goes to...

Mustang Parks and Recreation Department! Make sure to visit and tell them congratulations and thank you for all the in making Mustang a better place to live.

Plans are being made for the Spring Golf Tournament. Learn more about the tournament here (players or teams can register here) Please consider now how you would like your company represented in the goody bags or by prize donations.  Contact the chamber office, we can pick up your donations.

Annual Chamber Banquet
The Mustang Chamber is in "The Race for Excellence"! Ladies, break out your derby hats and gents, get your pastels and seersucker suits ready! We're off to the races! Join us for a fun night of food, entertainment and prizes! The 10th Annual Banquet will feature both a silent and live auction. Learn more here and contact the office if you're interested in donations for the auction.

Web Opportunities
Don't forget to check out the awesome website opportunities to help you market your organization!

Small Group Networking!- The Chamber Connection
The Chamber Connection plans to continue meeting beginning in January on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month at 3:30pm at Tony's Island Grill!. At this point they have representatives from the following professions: Insurance, Financial Services, Computer Sales & Service, Printing/Promotional & Marketing, Advertising-Direct Mail and Credit Union. If you don't see your profession in this group please feel free to join them, otherwise you will be welcome in one of the other two groups. Have questions? Please contact the group leader Jennifer Ahlberg from Liberty Mutual Group at 204-5996.

Luncheon
This month's luncheon will take place April. 26th.  Register and see the menu here. (The menu may not be available until April 15, but registration is open now!)

Mustang Grand National 
The nation's largest collection of Mustangs on display is charging into Mustang late this summer. Increase your business' exposure by advertising in the program seen by thousands. Get the information here. 

Committee News!

Attached is a picture of the Mustang High School DECA Students as follows:

Pictured on the front row, left to right: Senator Steve Russell, Joseph Johnston, Stephen Cardosi, Becky Julian Executive Director Mustang Chamber, Kaleb Clapp, Curt Wagner, Representative Leslie Osborn, Foster Ballard, Marrisa McIntosh, Jennifer Nguyen, Jaice Tims, Cathy Jo See Chairwomen of the Youth Leadership Program. Back row: Diane Cerny DECA Advisor, Blake Berry, Cody Swisher, Brittany Maness, Jon Sullivan, Andy Casey, DECA Sponsor and Kevin Jones.

The students are taking part in the Mustang Chamber Youth Leadership Program. The class took a tour of the State Capitol Building recently. They also visited with their legislators and watched them in action in the House of Representatives and Senate. The class was so inspired that three of the students said they might run for Governor one day.

Roads & Legislation/Economic Development Committee
Second Tuesday of each month, 4pm Council Chambers Conference Room , City Hall
Chairperson Robert Crout 376-3704

Banquet Committee
Second Wednesday of each month, 3:30pm Intrust Bank Conference Room
Chairperson Julie McNeil Julie@BankOnCornerstone.com

Public Relations (PR Committee)
Second Thursday of each month 10am at Intrust Bank
Chairperson Elisha Shipp elisha.shipp@intrustbank.com
How would you like to be more involved in our community? We have the perfect opportunity for YOU!!! Each month the Public Relations Committee meets to determine who the Neat and Clean award goes to, along with the Employee of the Month. We would love for YOU to come meet with us.

Membership Committee
3rd Wednesday of each month 9:30am at Intrust Bank Conference room
Chairperson Sherry Poage sherryp@bocokla.com
Join us as we plan the major projects for the Chamber and consider member benefits.

Leadership & Youth Committee
Last Tuesday of each Month 9:15am Mustang Town Center
Chairperson Cathy Jo See cathyjo@seecompanies.net

Make Your Voice Heard
Nominate community leaders to serve on our board! See the form here.

Who should we honor?
Let us know who's made a difference in the community this year. Nominate them for the Mustang CoC Hall of Fame here.

Web Opportunities
Don't forget to check out the awesome website opportunities to help you market your organization!

Small Group Networking!- The Chamber Connection
The Chamber Connection plans to continue meeting beginning in January on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month at 3:30pm in meeting room C at Town Center. At this point they have representatives from the following professions: Insurance, Financial Services, Computer Sales & Service, Printing/Promotional & Marketing, Advertising-Direct Mail and Credit Union. If you don't see your profession in this group please feel free to join them, otherwise you will be welcome in one of the other two groups. Have questions? Please contact the group leader Jennifer Ahlberg from Liberty Mutual Group at 204-5996.

Luncheon
This month's luncheon will take place Feb. 22nd. Get your business cards ready for a neat networking focused luncheon. Register and see the menu here.

Golf Tournament
Plans are being made for the Spring Golf Tournament. Learn more about the tournament here (players or teams can register here) Please consider now how you would like your company represented in the goody bags or by prize donations.  Contact the chamber office for pick up.

Committee News!
Roads & Legislation/Economic Development Committee
Second Tuesday of each month, 4pm Council Chambers Conference Room , City Hall
Chairperson Robert Crout 376-3704

Banquet Committee
Second Wednesday of each month, 3:30pm Intrust Bank Conference Room
Chairperson Julie McNeil Julie@BankOnCornerstone.com

Public Relations (PR Committee)
Second Thursday of each month 10am at Intrust Bank
Chairperson Elisha Shipp elisha.shipp@intrustbank.com
How would you like to be more involved in our community? We have the perfect opportunity for YOU!!! Each month the Public Relations Committee meets to determine who the Neat and Clean award goes to, along with the Employee of the Month. We would love for YOU to come meet with us.

Membership Committee
3rd Wednesday of each month 9:30am at Intrust Bank Conference room
Chairperson Sherry Poage sherryp@bocokla.com
Join us as we plan the major projects for the Chamber and consider member benefits.

Leadership Committee
Last Tuesday of each Month 9:15am Mustang Town Center
Chairperson Cathy Jo See cathyjo@seecompanies.net

New Alzheimer's Support Group
Willowood at Mustang and Assisted Living and Memory Care will host March 12th at 6 p.m., this is open to the public. Look for this event every 1st Monday every month at 6 p.m

Live Music at Mustang Church of the Nazarene
Mustang Church of the Nazarene would like to invite the community out to enjoy the music of  Hilquias Alves. He will be playing during our morning worship service on Sunday, March 4 at 10:30 a.m. and during the Evening Banquet at 6:00 p.m. Check him out here. 

Egg-celent event at the Mustang Town Center!
Mustang Parks and Recreation is looking for sponsors for their annual Easter Egg Hunt, which draws approximately 2,500 people each year. There are a variety of options for sponsorship including in-kind donations. Find out more information here. 

Be an informed voter!
In case you missed the City's presentation on the bond issue for a number of expansions at the Town Center and Wild Horse Park at last month's luncheon, we've got the PowerPoint for you get a more in-depth look. Check it out here.

Grow Your Business with a Grant
The Oklahoma STEP Forward Enhancement Fund is part of the State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP) Grant Program which is an export promotion initiative to make matching-fund grants for states to assist “eligible small business concerns”.  The intent of this program is to increase the number of small businesses that are exporting, and to increase the value of exports for those small businesses that are currently exporting.  This grant is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) under the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010, Section 1207. See if you're eligible and apply here.

See what's happening with the American Legion! Their newsletter is attached here.

Town Center Talk- what's happening at the Town Center, that includes Parks and Recreation, the Library and the Senior Center view it here

From Old Republic Title Company of Oklahoma...

Jan Foreman, who was completely surprised when Sandy Ricketts pulled a "switcheroo" on the Employee of the Month Award, is seen beaming here. Make sure to congratulate her!

Last month's Neat and Clean Award goes to...

Chicken Express. Shannon Taylor, manager accepts the award from board member Pat Oltermann

Chicken Express Employee of the Month- Ryan Lerma [My Mustang News]
Ryan Lerma easily wins our Facebook popularity contest with 40 likes and comments!

Next time you drive down the east side of Highway 152 take a look at this month's neatest storefront...

Neat and Clean Award- My Dentist
Make sure to stop by and congratulation them. (They'll also do a "neat and clean" job on your teeth too!)

Friday Feb 24th at 5:00pm, Mustang Urgent Care- 115 N. Mustang Road (in the old Heartstrings location Silver Center Shopping Center) .
Come and check out Mustang's newest medical facility! Come in anytime from 3:30-5:30 for the Grand Opening with refreshments. 

We Need Your Pictures
Pictures reflecting the lifestyle and business atmosphere of Mustang needed!  Please send family photos showing your family enjoying life in Mustang and pictures from your company picnics and banquets and special awards.  We want pictures in our directory that reflect the personality of Mustang!  Pictures needed by March 15th.

Online Sponsorships
We are now offering website sponsorships for $100. This sponsorship can be in the form of a logo/graphic or a banner with a special message. All directory listing have been standardized to be filed under just one category. However, additional directory listings can be purchased for $25. Example Joey's Burgers will be listed under Restaurant, but can add Catering, or Event Space for more exposure. Contact the office for more information.  

Small Group Networking!- The Chamber Connection 
The Chamber Connection plans to continue meeting beginning in January on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month at 3:30pm in meeting room C at Town Center. At this point they have representatives from the following professions: Insurance, Financial Services, Computer Sales & Service, Printing/Promotional & Marketing, Advertising-Direct Mail and Credit Union. If you don't see your profession in this group please feel free to join them, otherwise you will be welcome in one of the other two groups. Have questions? Please contact the group leader Jennifer Ahlberg from Liberty Mutual Group at 204-5996.

New Small Group Possibility!
We have some members who have expressed an interest in starting a small group on a Tuesday morning. Please let me know if you are interested in participating in this group. bjulian@mustangchamber.com

Luncheon
This month's luncheon will take place Feb. 23rd with speakers from the City of Mustang and Mustang Public Schools. Register and see the menu here. 

Golf Tournament
Plans are being made for the Spring Golf Tournament.  Please consider now how you would like your company represented in the goody bags or by prize donations.  Contact the chamber office for pick up.

Chamber Choice
See what's new with Chamber Choice Insurance Plans (Renewal Guide). If you're not already enrolled see what you could be missing here. 

Committee News!
Roads & Legislation/Economic Development Committee
Second Tuesday of each month, 4pm Council Chambers Conference Room , City Hall
Chairperson Robert Crout 376-3704

Banquet Committee
Second Wednesday of each month, 3:30pm Intrust Bank Conference Room
Chairperson Julie McNeil Julie@BankOnCornerstone.com

Public Relations (PR Committee)
Second Thursday of each month 10am at Intrust Bank
Chairperson Elisha Shipp elisha.shipp@intrustbank.com
How would you like to be more involved in our community? We have the perfect opportunity for YOU!!! Each month the Public Relations Committee meets to determine who the Neat and Clean award goes to, along with the Employee of the Month. We would love for YOU to come meet with us.

Membership Committee
3rd Wednesday of each month 9:30am at Intrust Bank Conference room
Chairperson Sherry Poage sherryp@bocokla.com
Join us as we plan the major projects for the Chamber and consider member benefits.

Leadership Committee
Last Tuesday of each Month 9:15am Mustang Town Center
Chairperson Cathy Jo See cathyjo@seecompanies.net

The Mustang Fire Department thanks you for sharing the Christmas Spirit
(look for Andy Willrath's post!)

My Dentist Complete Care Dentistry wants to remind you that they will continue offering free diabetes screenings on the third Tuesday of every month, after the overwhelming success of November 15th’s Diabetes Danger Zone Day. My Dentist has launched this program to promote oral health in patients with diabetes, and help prevent and help diagnose diabetes in dental patients receiving routine care who may be in the “Diabetes Danger Zone.” Contact Kyearra Wyont-Morris– Community Outreach (405) 753-1215 for the details.

Would you advertise to Chamber members that table reservations are being taken for the 2012 Friends of the Mustang Public Library Chocolate Festival. The Festival will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2012, at the Mustang Town Center, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. There is a limited number of tables available; so, please make your reservations early. A participant form is attached.

Mustang Rotary meets every Tuesday at Interurban on Mustang Road & Reno at 5:30. They invite everyone to visit a meeting and check out what the Club is up to these days! Speakers scheduled for this month are:

January 3rd, 2012-Kate Schwartz, Main Street (Supports Collecting Sales Tax from purchases made online)

January 10th, 2012-Senator Ron Justice, Senate District 23

January 17th, 2012-Marsha Smith, Coordinator for Canadian County United Way

January 24th, 2012- Robert Coleman, Mustang Community/Economic Development Director .

January 31st, 2012-Board Meeting. No guest speaker.

Taste of Mustang has been rescheduled. Mark your calendars! April 17th, 2012 Town Center Banquet Hall. Buy your ticket in advance!

Small Group Networking!
The Chamber Connection The Chamber Connection plans to continue meeting beginning in January on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month at 3:30pm in meeting room C at Town Center. At this point they have representatives from the following professions: Insurance, Financial Services, Computer Sales & Service, Printing/Promotional & Marketing, Advertising-Direct Mail and Credit Union. If you don't see your profession in this group please feel free to join them, otherwise you will be welcome in one of the other two groups. Have questions? Please contact the group leader Jennifer Ahlberg from Liberty Mutual Group at 204-5996.

New Small Group Possibility!
We have some members who have expressed an interest in starting a small group on a Tuesday morning. Please let me know if you are interested in participating in this group. bjulian@mustangchamber.com

Annual Banquet Committee Plans First Meeting
January 11th at 3:30pm in the board room at Intrust Bank. Now is the perfect time to start thinking about banquet ideas for next year. As you are out and about at holiday parties etc. Keep the banquet in the back of your mind-you may see some fun theme/decorating and even entertainment ideas. The Banquet will be held May 17th at The Palace. Everyone is welcome to bring your ideas and join us.

Committee News!
Make sure we have committee meeting times and locations.

Roads & Legislation/Economic Development Committee
Second Tuesday of each month, 4pm Council Chambers Conference Room , City Hall
Chairperson Robert Crout 376-3704

Banquet Committee
Second Wednesday of each month, 3:30pm Intrust Bank Conference Room
Chairperson Julie McNeil Julie@BankOnCornerstone.com

Public Relations (PR Committee)
Second Thursday of each month 10am at Intrust Bank
Chairperson Elisha Shipp elisha.shipp@intrustbank.com
How would you like to be more involved in our community? We have the perfect opportunity for YOU!!! Each month the Public Relations Committee meets to determine who the Neat and Clean award goes to, along with the Employee of the Month. We would love for YOU to come meet with us.

Membership Committee
3rd Wednesday of each month 9:30am at Intrust Bank Conference room
Chairperson Sherry Poage sherryp@bocokla.com
Join us as we plan the major projects for the Chamber and consider member benefits.

Leadership Committee
Last Tuesday of each Month 9:15am Mustang Town Center
Chairperson Cathy Jo See cathyjo@seecompanies.net

January 12, 10:30am, Rausch Coleman Homes-Canyon Creek 29th & 15th. Come and check out their newest neighborhood!

January 12, 10:45am, Minute Clinic, 106 W. Highway 152 (inside CVS). Come and learn about the services are newest member offers.

Chicken Express Employee of the Month- Teresa DeBord [Mustang Flowers and Gifts]
Mustang Flowers and Gifts received an award for placing in the Top 10 percent of florists nationwide last year (for the fourth time in a row!)

We'd also like to thank the Mustang F.D. for their service and spotless lawn and exterior!

Neat and Clean- Mustang Fire Department

Job Openings
Fast growing CPA office needs a self-starter with bookkeeping and/or tax preparation experience. QuickBooks experience is a plus. Hours are flexible, will consider both full time and part time and compensation will be based on knowledge and experience. Fax your resume to (405) 256-6817.

My Dentist Complete Care Dentistry announced today that they will continue offering free diabetes screenings On the third Tuesday of every month, after the overwhelming success of November 15th’s Diabetes Danger Zone Day. My Dentist has launched this program to promote oral health in patients with diabetes, and help prevent and help diagnose diabetes in dental patients receiving routine care who may be in the “Diabetes Danger Zone.” Contact Kyearra Wyont-Morris– Community Outreach (405) 753-1215 for the details

Intrust Bank, launches “FREE” mobile banking product to customers, the newest bank technology reaching customers with a product that works across the spectrum of phones and tablets out there: smartphones, feature phones and phones and tablets with Apple, Android and Windows software.For customers without a smartphone, the product has a text component so customers can access mobile banking by texting.

All About Sports Youth New Years Eve Lock-In
Ages 7yrs-14yrs for $25.00 from 9pm-7am on New Years Eve Night. The setup will be batting cages on one side, dodgeball on the other side. There will be a movie room and karaoke upstairs. They will have plenty to eat with pizza, popcorn and door prizes. For more information contact Brenda Smith at 256-6054.

Ann's Flowers and Mustang Family Video are partnering with the Mustang Fire Department to help get 100 new bikes for Santa's Toy Shoppe. Donate a new bike and receive a floral arrangement from Ann's Flowers Decor and More and a free movie rental from Family Video. Or donate money and receive a free movie rental. Bike donations will be held at Mustang Family Video on December 10th from 10am to2pm or on December 16th from 5pm to 9pm. HURRY!! WE NEED 100!!

Chocolate Festival
Would you advertise to Chamber members that table reservations are being taken for the 2012 Friends of the Mustang Public Library Chocolate Festival. The Festival will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2012, at the Mustang Town Center, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. There is a limited number of tables available; so, please make your reservations early. A participant form is attached.

Mustang Rotary meets every Tuesday at Interurban on Mustang Road & Reno at 5:30. They invite everyone to visit a meeting and check out what the Club is up to these days! Speakers scheduled for November and December are:

December 6th, 2011-Mustang Councilman Terry Jones, Frontier Hospice
December 13th, 2011-Christmas Party
December 20th, 2011-CSM Tony F. Riggs, 45th Fires Brigade, Command Sergeant Major, FTS NCOIC

Taste of Mustang has been rescheduled. Mark your calendars! April 17th, 2012 Town Center Banquet Hall. Buy your ticket in advance!

Luncheon
We invite you to join us as we celebrate Christmas with our traditional special Holiday luncheon that includes Holiday entertainment provided by Mustang High School Students and a delicious meal from LD’s Specialties & Gourmet Café. LaDonna will be providing Grilled Pork Tenderloin, Almond Green Beans, Cheesy Potato Casserole, and a special dessert. Register here.

Bake Sale
We had an amazing Bake Sale on Thursday! With 74 of the most exquisitely baked goods on display which I am hearing were as tasty and delicious as they looked! Thank you to everyone who took the time to bake something for this annual end of year fundraiser. A BIG thanks goes to those who also purchased items. The Bake Sale brought in $5485.00. Our Big Spender was Dr. Richard Tate of Tate Publishing Enterprises who purchased Christy Tate’s Famous Homemade Cookies for $2,000! Dr. Tate says they are the best cookies in town and we sure appreciate him hanging in there with some pretty competitive bidding!

Welcome to New Mustang Chamber Board Member
The Mustang Chamber Board of Directors welcomes our newest Board Member Sharon Hollaus. Sharon comes to us from INTEGRIS Canadian Valley Hospital where she serves as Director of Patient/Volunteers Services. 

Mustang Chamber Roads & Legislation Business Incentive Guest Speaker
Tuesday December 13th in the conference room behind Council Chambers. Every member is invited to attend or send a representative to attend this meeting, especially those considering a Business Expansion project in the near future! Martin Roberts Business Customer Services Director Oklahoma Department of Commerce will be providing a presentation on a Business Expansion Incentive provided by the legislature of our State. This program provides a creative financing model called “Pooled Finance”. At the moment only one City in our State is taking advantage of this and if this could benefit any business in our City or Chamber we want to help you participate in it!

New Water List
A marketing tool that is available to all Mustang Chamber Members. This is a list of all homes and businesses that signed up for new water service with the City of Mustang and is the only measure of who is new to our community. Many of our members like to send welcome letters and offer discounts to the newcomers as a way of introducing the services and goods they have available. Just contact Becky at bjulian@mustangchamber.com to be added to the list.

Membership Billing
The board has instituted some policies that will make the billing system for our chamber run more smoothly. The first change you may have already noticed is that we are sending statements for the first time. You can expect to see these statements dated for the last day of each month. You will continue to receive invoices for each event you are billed for and then you will also receive the statement as a reminder or recap of the past months activity. Membership billing in the past has always been 3 months prior to your membership due date so we could be in compliance with our BlueCross/BlueShield contract. We now have software that enables us to identify those chamber members who are participating in the health insurance program and beginning this month only those members will be invoiced 3 months in advance. All other Chamber members will be invoiced 30 days prior to their membership due date. Membership dues are always due on the 1st day of that month. You will receive a statement at the end of the month along with a cancelation verification letter and invitation to participate in an exit survey if payment has not been received.

Mustang Chamber Board of Directors Adopts Support for the State Chamber’s Key Legislative Issues
In accordance with the Mustang Chamber Mission Statement “The Chamber’s mission is to advance the business interest in the Mustang region by providing quality and prosperity through advocacy and services.” The Mustang Chamber Board of Director’s have taken a stand in support of business by adopting support of the State Chamber’s Key Legislative Issues. From time to time you will see alerts to let you know when your participation is welcome to support these issues as they advance or stall through the Legislative Process.

Small Group Networking!
The Chamber Connection The Chamber Connection plans to continue meeting on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month at 3:30pm in meeting room C at Town Center.  At this point they have representatives from the following professions:  Insurance, Financial Services, Computer Sales & Service, Printing/ Promotional & Marketing, Advertising-Direct Mail and Credit Union.  If you don't see your profession in this group please feel free to join them, otherwise you will be welcome in one of the other two groups.  Have questions?  Please contact the group leader Jennifer Ahlberg from Liberty Mutual Group at 204-5996.

December 14th, The First National Bank & Trust Co., 8504 S.W. 59th Street, 10am-4pm, will be having Santa and Mrs. Clause visit us on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 from 10-4. Local photographer, Jantzen Gray will be taking photos for free! Parents can go to bankfnbt.com and follow the links to print their children's picture for Christmas Cards. Also, anytime during the month of December children can drop off their letters to Santa and he will be quick to reply. Return address must be written clearly to identify where to send the children's letter.

December 16th, Intrust Bank, 10am – 2pm, 500 N. Mustang Road. Stop by anytime between 10:00am – 2:00 pm to enjoy some Holiday Cheer with Eggnog, an assortment of flavored coffees and Christmas Cookies.

December 16th, Cornerstone Bank, 12:00pm-3:00pm, 218 N. Mustang Road. Please join them for their Christmas Open House Celebrations, be sure to play their fun games to win grand prizes!

December 17th & 18th, The Mustang Church of the Nazarene, 6 pm, 700 E Hwy 152, is presenting a CELEBRATION of LIGHTS - 20,000 lights synchronized to the music of a 30 voice choir. Every is invited to share in this visual and musical celebration of Christmas.

December 11th, 6:30-7:30pm, Mustang United Methodist Church, 211 W. Hwy. 152, Will present the Children’s Christmas Musical “For the Glory of the King!” Followed by the Happy Birthday Jesus Party, everyone is invited to join in the Fellowship Hall with special guest Santa! Don’t forget to bring your cameras!

**This is not a full listing of Christmas activities in Mustang. This list contains information emailed to the Chamber or found on the websites of Member Churches. If you don’t see your event posted please send it and we will get it posted as soon as possible.

December 8th, Total Glass , 10:45am. Same great service! New come and check out their new location!

Ribbon Cutting! December 8th, 4pm. Willowood at Mustang Assisted Living & Memory Care. Open House & Ribbon Cutting.  Don't leave without taking tour! Mark this in your calendar!

Make your voice heard by participating. Take the online survey to help.

How would you like to be more involved in our community?  We have the perfect opportunity for YOU!!!  Each month the Public Relations Committee meets to determine who the Neat and Clean award goes to, along with the Employee of the Month.

We would love for YOU to come meet with us on the second Thursday of every month at All America Bank @ 10:00am. If you would like to be involved with this committee, please contact Elisha Shipp.

Youth Leadership Committee
Chair Position Available!  Experience the reward of developing Mustang High Scool Students into the leaders of our future.  You will organize a monthly interactive activity with leaders in our City, County, State or an educational seminar designed to provide our students with a leadership advantage.  Please Contact Cathy Jo your info.

Other Meeting Times:

December 8th, 2011 Thursday, 10am
PR Committee. Intrust Bank, 500 N. Mustang Road. Please e-mail your Neat & Clean and Employee of the Month nominations to the chamber by this date.

December 13th, 2011 Tuesday, 4pm
Roads & Legislation Committee. Council Conference Meeting Room City Hall

December 15th, 2011
Mustang Chamber Luncheon. Town Center Banquet Hall.

December 21st, 2011 Wednesday, 9:30am
Membership Committee. Intrust Bank.find out meeting times 

December 27th, 2011 Tuesday, 9am
Leadership Committee. Meeting Room Town Center

For Sunday:

*All volunteers need to be here @ 9 am if possible (If you arrive late please come in and locate Karl or Sandy for assignments)

*Assist Kitchen Staff setting the serving tables up as needed

*We will be setting out the door prizes, many will be put at each place setting.

*Setting up place settings on the dining tables.

*Assist families with small children to their tables. Please just take their plates and drinks, do not try to take the child.

*Ensure all beverages stay full during the dinner. Get anything they ask for if possible, we want them to relax and enjoy themselves.

*Once Santa makes his entrance, things will then be more relaxed. The Kiwanis’s have asked for some of the youth to help with the arts and crafts table and corralling the children as they wait for their turn with the jolly elf.

*We need to make sure the tables are cleared as they complete their meals, so that clean up can go quickly, but allow them to socialize all they want. Continue to fill their glasses until they say stop.

*In the kitchen, during the event, we will need some people to assist in taking out the trash and whatever else staff asks. They will handle the food, but we can help in other ways as directed.

*The event is scheduled to conclude at 14:00, (2:00 pm), once it is over we will need to get all tablecloths thrown out, the tables and chairs put up, the floor swept and mopped as quickly as possible.
*Some of the decor will stay up because they are having another event soon.

*Please remember to be flexible, this is the first time Mandy has done this and she will need smiling faces and willing hands.

*Dress code is holiday business. For ladies, heels are not advised as the floor is
cement!

Thank you for your willingness to help. Let's let the soldiers and family members see that Mustang cares about them!

With your help, this can be one of the best Christmas memories that many of these families may have.

Show up at the Armed Forces Reserve Center (south end of Cedar Springs Road which runs south only from State Highway 152 about half way between Morgan Road and Sara Road. There is the Cosby Ranch building to the west of the road and Mike Hales Car lot on the east side.)
on Saturday from

Check us out at www.mustangchamber.com and tell us what you think! Help us with the housekeeping by checking out your company’s listing in the directory-make sure it is under the correct heading and that all of your information is accurate. If you would like to see your email in your directory listing, please let us know that and any other changes. Is there something we totally left off the website that you feel should be there? We want to hear about it! Links aren’t working? Don’t worry we are working on them all this week, just think of the exciting information these links will soon provide for us.

This website has incredible capacity and flexibility! We want it to be your place to go to for all things related to Mustang!

"I would like to nominate Crystal Jopling, she has been with chicken express for over a year. Not only is she an amazing employee, but an amazing mother of five.  She has never showed up late.  Crystal is an outstanding employee, shows leadership skills. Crystal instills God, family, then work into her children. As hard as it is to find amazing employees, I wanted the chamber to know and hopefully recognize Crystal as this month's employee of the month."

Employee of the Month- Crystal Joplin [Chicken Express]

Next we have our award for neat storefront and a clean location. This month's winner is Orange Leaf

Neat & Clean- Orange Leaf Self Serve Frozen Yogurt

Congratulations! 

Congratulations to Academy of Dance Arts for opening their new location at 328 S. Mustang Road, make sure to visit soon!