January 22, 2016 - Timpson Area Chamber of Commerce membership drive banquet was a large success with many attending.
Guest speaker, Charlie Dromgoole, addressed the group saying that it was up to the Chamber of Commerce to help Timpson grow and encouraged everyone in the room to pull together using everyone's many talents to improve our community.
We had business owners, individuals and interested members in attendance, including representatives from our Shelby County Chamber. United Way representative for our area Gary Lee Ashcraft attended, giving us an update on how we could help our local community by working with United Way. Of course, we welcomed everyone to join our Chamber and speak up with new and great ideas.
Speaker of the evening Charlie Dromgoole showed his gratitude to Yac Timpson (Timpson Youth Advisory Committee) telling them that they are the future of our town and should be proud for all they have already accomplished for the community.
Timpson Area Chamber of Commerce nvites everyone interested in our meetings to join us every 3rd Thursday at 5:00 held in the Timpson Library.
Also recognized in attendance were local candidates for office(s) Adam Renfro, Mike Parker, and LeAnn Kay Rafferty. Attending for her 2nd year, from Congressman Louie Gohmert's Office, was Melinda Kartye and her husband. Charlie Dromgoole is the CEO of the Lake Houston Area Chamber of Commerce.
