SEPTEMBER 2016 Chairman of the Board Kurt Alfred Brenham National Bank
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First Vice Chair Kyle Merten Blinn College Foundation Second Vice Chair Randy Wells Faith Mission and Help Center Secretary James Pharaon Germania Insurance Treasurer Walter Jackson Brenham ISD Superintendent Immediate Past Chairman Wesley Brinkmeyer Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative Eric Berg District Attorney’s Office Sharon Brass Kwik Kopy Business Center Cathy Cole Heritage Texas Country Properties Chad Gerke Gerke Law Firm Becky Hanath Rodney’s General Repair Suzy Hankins Ant Street Inn Tammy Jaster City of Brenham– Blue Bell Aquatic Center Jeannie Kroll Brenham Clinic LaVerne Krumrey Brenham Monument Co. Cyndee Smith Oldham Goodwin Group Brad Stufflebeam Home Sweet Farm Market & Biergarten Jenny Van Dorf Blue Bell Creameries Randy Weidemann Van Dyke Rankin Insurance Kristie Wensel Brenham State Supported Living Center
‘Tailgate’ Scores Big The ninth annual “Tailgate” event was hosted by the Washington County Chamber on August 25 at Silver Wings Ballroom. There was a great crowd on hand to enjoy the delicious food catered by Design II, plus plenty of cold drinks. There was a silent auction that included many unique items, plus eight “Big Board” packages that had people clamoring to take the lead and the popular card raffle include three items that had folks buying cards quickly. There was also a 50/50 ticket drawing for cash that was a new addition to the event.
Brenham and Burton high school cheerleaders added to the festivities by serving food to sponsor tables. Members of the National Champion Blinn College Dance Team helped sell the card raffles to guests. Event chairman Kurt Alfred said: “Like years in the past, Tailgate 2016 was a success! It is always amazing to see the continued community involvement and support we receive at the Chamber. A special thank you goes out to all of the businesses and individuals that provided an auction item. It is through their sup-
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port and donations that this Chamber function continues to thrive. I must also recognize the Chamber Board of Directors, Chamber staff, and Blue Blazers organization because without their hard work and participation, the event would not have been as successful. It truly takes a team effort to organize and hold such a great event!” Receiving so much support for this ninth annual event helped to ensure its success. The
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A Brief Look at Agency Activity and Related Trends, and a Closer Look at the DOL’s Infamous New Overtime Rule
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On Wednesday, September 28, Alexis Knapp and Nehal Anand of Littler Employment & Labor Law Solutions Worldwide will be the presenters of this seminar hosted by the Washington County Chamber of Commerce at the Blinn College Student Center Conference Room in Brenham from 8:30-10:30 a.m. This program will provide an overview of various employment law issues in 2016, and what is seen in terms of trends, enforcement and other activity with regard to each. Topics will include a brief overview of the activities of the federal agencies themselves, including the EEOC and DOL, as well as trends in litiga-
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Thursday, Sept. 29 from 5-7 p.m. Enjoy great networking and refreshments. Free for Chamber members and employees. Special beverages provided by Mike Hopkins Distributing. Learn more about Hermann Furniture Company at www.HermannFurniture.com