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  • The Athens Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the Board Michael “Mo” Morrison speaks at the March membership luncheon on Wednesday afternoon. The meeting was held at the Athens Country Club. Lauren Ricks/Athens Review

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  • The Athens Chamber of Commerce announced the March teachers of the month at its membership luncheon on Wednesday. Pictured from left to right are, Stephanie Steed, South Athens Elementary School; Cheryl Jones, Athens Operation Center; Sendy Fletcher, Athens Intermediate School; Debbie Baker, Athens High School; Lisa Milligan, Athens Middle School; Chrystal Smith, Bel Air Elementary School; and Keishia Garrett, Early Childhood Center. The meeting was held at the Athens Country Club. Lauren Ricks/Athens Review

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  • Jim Booker, with the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center, left, presents the Athens Chamber of Commerce March business of the month award to Rennie Brigman, with Mary Kay Cosmetics, on Wednesday afternoon. The chamber held its March membership luncheon at the Athens Country Club. Lauren Ricks/Athens Review

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  • Chris Molina, left, presents the Athens Chamber of Commerce February Ambassador of the Month award to Lisa Pelligra on Wednesday afternoon. The chamber held its March membership luncheon at the Athens Country Club. Lauren Ricks/Athens Review

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March 12, 2010

Chamber optimistic about 2010

Business, ambassador and teachers of the month awarded at special luncheon

Lauren Ricks The Athens Review

Athens — The Athens Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors are working to make 2010 a big year, according to Chamber Chairman Michael “Mo” Morrison.

He spoke at the chamber’s March membership luncheon on Wednesday at the Athens Country Club.

“Your board developed a very aggressive plan for 2010,” Morrison said.

He said the board planned more than 20 programs at its last meeting to increase commerce in Athens.

“The board is very dedicated to the revitalization of the heart of downtown Athens,” Morrison said. “Most of our challenges are growing pains, not problems.”

He said the board is also undertaking an effort to bring more sporting events and venues to town.

Morrison said the board expects to fill the chamber’s president position within the next month. He said Interim Director Beth Flach and the chamber’s staff have been working diligently to keep the organization on track.

“Even though the search is ongoing, the chamber is still active,” he said.

Morrison cited the chamber’s annual events, including the upcoming 25th Annual Henderson County PRCA Stampede Rodeo, Farm and Ranch Tour. He said the Taste of Home Cooking Show — held on March 4 — was a success, partly due to chamber ambassadors.

Ambassadors volunteer their time to support local businesses, and make chamber events a success, according to Morrison.

The chamber also presented several awards to its teachers, business and Ambassador of the Month. The Business of the Month award was given to Rennie Brigman, of Mary Kay Cosmetics.

The chamber’s Ambassador of the Month was awarded to Lisa Pelligra.

The Teachers of the Month were: Keishia Garrett, Early Childhood Center; Stephanie Steed, South Athens Elementary School; Chrystal Smith, Bel Air Elementary School; Sendy Fletcher, Athens Intermediate School; Lisa Milligan, Athens Middle School; Debbie Baker, Athens High School; and Cheryl Jones, Athens Operation Center.

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