The popularity of the Bonham

Festival of Flight speaks for

itself as a family event. With

over 5,000 spectators at some

of the previous years, the Festival of Flight is one of the highest single day exposures you and

your company could take advantage of in the entire year of 2016. (Contributions are not de-

ductible for individuals.)

Bike Rally participants will have plenty of time after the ride to reach the airport and

enjoy every thing the festival has to offer, right down to the adrenaline-pumping air show. The

Chamber anticipates this boosting attendance numbers and drawing in people from farther

out of our county. More sponsorship and vendor information and forms can be found in this

newsletter and online at www.fannincountytexas.com/festival-of-flight-in-bonham-texas.html.

The wildly popular Young Eagles Rally will continue their tradition of providing free

small aircraft rides to children, ages 8-17. A veterans tribute will be part of the Festival’s show.

A $5 per car DONATION by attendees would be greatly appreciated to help offset the many

costs of such a large, professional event. Those interested in volunteering should contact the Murdens at 903.436.2522, bffairshow@gmail.com

September 2016

October 22, 2016

ONE DAY, TWO GREAT EVENTS

The Chamber is bringing back the annual Autumn in Bonham Bike Rally on October 22, 2016 at 8:30am. Bonham downtown square will serve as the rallying point to start and finish. There are four routes

planned from a 10-mile route up to 73 miles, (the longest two routes go over the Leonard Hills!) and all the routes will go to the South out of Bonham on Highway 78 and turn off to go by the Bonham State Park. All the routes and sign up can be found on the Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce web page at www.fannincountytexas.com/2016-autumn-in-bonham.html 2016 Autumn in Bonham Bike Rally T-shirts are $10 and must be ordered by October 15th.

Bike riders, don’t leave the family at home! The Chamber is currently working on having vendors open early on the 22nd so

those family members not part of the bike rally will have places to go and explore during the morning. Non-participants will also be

able to use the Bonham State Park area for paddle boats, canoeing, swimming, hiking, nature walks, etc. all for a special rate: FREE, as

long as one of your family members is riding in the bike rally or attends the Festival of Flight.

2016 Autumn in Bonham 8:30am Start @ Courthouse

2016 Bonham Festival of Flight

10:00am-4pm @ Jones Airfield

Patriot Day Observance September 9, 2016

Fannin County Courthouse Square

10:00-10:30am

Network Breakfast

Fannin County Tit le Company

Come out and meet the great folks at Fannin County Title Company. Snacks

and treats will be available for all. A great opportunity to meet others from

around the community and get to know your neighbors.

September 13th 7:30-9:30am

American Best Care Hospice has moved locations! To 301 W Sam Rayburn Dr, Come see the new facilities, enjoy some tasty food and meet the staff as the Chamber officially celebrates them on their move! The ribbon cutting will happen at the beginning of the event, and then it is come and eat and go at your leisure!

Ribbon Cutting

AMERICAN BEST CARE HOSPICE

September 22nd, 11am -2pm

Art Auction Creative Arts Center

1:00pm September 17

Name:______________________________________

Address:____________________________________

City:__________________________

State:_________________

Phone:_____________________________

Email:_________________________________________

Emergency Name: (must be filled out to ride)________________________________________

Emergency Number: (must be filled out to ride)_____________________________________

Registration Fees $25 until October 21

$30 October 22 T-shirts must be purchased at $10 a shirt, by October 15.

Expected Ride (circle): 10 28 59 73

Checks are payable to Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce. Online payment and registration available at www.bonhamchamber.com

This entry blank release form is a contract with legal consequences. Read it carefully before signing.

In consideration of the acceptance of the registration entry, I, the undersigned assume full and complete responsibility

and any injury or accident which may occur during my participation in any of the Autumn in Bonham events or while I

am on the premises of the event. I hereby release and hold harmless the sponsors, promoters, and all other person and

entities associated with this event from responsibility for any and all injury and damage, whether it is caused by negli-

gence by the sponsors or prompters or entities associated with the event or otherwise. I acknowledge that I am famil-

iar with the dangers involved in participating in such an event that there may be defects in the riding surfaces of the

permanent or temporary obstacles which I must be careful to avoid and I agree to familiarize myself with the course

prior to commencement of the event. I also recognize that there may be vehicular traffic along the course. I understand

that a bicycle is a legal vehicle of the State of Texas and I must ride in a legal and safe manner.

Signature:_____________________________ Date:__________________________________

Autumn in Bonham Bike Rally

October 22, 2016

Bonham Festival of Flight Sponsorship Form

Sponsor Name ______________________________________

Contact Name __________________________ Phone_____________

Email___________________________

Sponsorship Level: ⃝ Stars and Stripes $2500

⃝ Home of the Brave $1500

⃝ Land of the Free $500

⃝ Other $______ (contact us for additional sponsorship levels and benefits)

Payment Method: □ Check (Payable to Bonham Chamber of Commerce) □ Invoice me @ (email or physical address) ___________________ □ Pay online at Chamber website

If you wish to purchase t-shirts in addition to the amount allotted to your sponsorship level,

you may do so for $20 a t-shirt. Please write down the number of t-shirts you want and in

what size.

__________________________________________________________________

SAVE THE DATE 2016 AREA CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY PARADE AND FESTIVAL IN BONHAM

November 18, 2016 3:00 – 9:00 PM

LOCATED AROUND THE COURTHOUSE SQUARE Some real neat things are in the works to keep growing and improving the Holiday Parade

and Festival.

Paint with an Elf - The popularity of this fundraiser last year has brought it back for 2016

and our Elves have added a second painting to make sure they can get everyone in that

would like their windows painted. Look festive and show community spirit all while helping

to give Bonham a holiday festival to remember!

Sponsorships - Now that we have our 26ft Christmas tree, thanks to Bonham Chrysler, the

Chamber has plans to make 5ft Candy Canes and other large decorations for the square.

Sponsors can also support specific items like our bouncy house.

Christmas Crafts for Kids - There is no fee related to this project. Local individuals or busi-

ness are invited to choose a Christmas craft booth to provide an activity for the kids and

some great community interaction for you. Check out the form for complete details.

Celebrity Guests - Senator Bob Hall will be attending our parade as a Parade Judge! Senator

Hall has been very generous with his time here in Bonham, and we thank him for his com-

mitment. Burton Gilliam, of Bonham Chrysler, will also be a celebrity guest at our parade. It’s

always a good time when Burton’s around. Thank you, Bonham Chrysler, for sharing him

with us!

Nov 1st and Nov 8th, 2016

November 1st and November 8th

18th. A limited number of spots are available. Sign up Oct 28th.

18th, 2016

3:00

Christmas Crafts for Kids will be a fun, hands-on, crafting-only zone on the square at the 2016 Bon-

ham Parade and Festival. Kids will have multiple crafting stations available to them to enjoy free of

charge. We’re looking for businesses/organizations to sign up for a station. The Chamber will pro-

vide a table. Tents for your station are suggested, but not required. There is no fee to sign up for a

station. You provide the craft idea and all necessary supplies for the kids to make it. The Chamber

is happy to recommend station ideas if you are looking for inspiration. In order to prevent dupli-

cate crafts, your craft idea must be okayed with the Chamber. First come, first serve.

Station Sign Up

1

Business/Organization:

Write a brief description of the craft the kids will do at your station:_______________

_______________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

Friday, November 18, 2016

Thousands of spectators line the street to watch the parade pass through town. In 2015, parade entries were over

80 and this year promises to be bigger and better. Your support is vital to the continued success of this event and

it is valuable to your business as a marketing tool. Please consider sponsoring this year’s celebration, as it is an

opportunity to build company recognition before one of Bonham’s largest audiences. Contact the Chamber office

at 903.583.4811, if you have any questions or would like to sponsor or participate in the Bonham Chamber of

Commerce Christmas Parade and Festival.

November 14, 2016,

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Friday, November 18, 2016

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AUGUST 2016 NEW MEMBERS

“I must say as to what I have seen of Texas it is the

garden spot of the world. The best land and the best

prospects for health I ever saw, and I do believe it is a

fortune to any man to come here. There is a world of

country here to settle.” ~ Davy Crockett

GOLD MEMBERS

American

Bank of Texas

Bonham Chrysler

Brookshire's Food Store

Kelso

Technologies, Inc.

Legend Bank

North Texas

Municipal Water District

Oncor

TMC Bonham

Hospital

BRONZE MEMBERS American Best Care Hospice

Americas Best Value Inn

Atmos Energy

Bonham Independent School

District

Bonham Land and Ranches, LLC

Cable One

Century 21 Harvey Properties

Cigna

Clayton Homes

Cole Title Company

Custom Glass and Mirror

David Stanley Construction LLC

Fannin Bank

Fannin County Leader

Fannin Federal Credit Union

Farm N' Home Casualty

Four Seasons Preferred Realty,

LLC

Hofmann Mraz Home Care

Kevin Peterson, LLC

Majestic 6 Theatre

Massey’s Music

McClanahan & Holmes, LLP

McCraw Materials

McCraw Oil & Kwik Chek

Morning Star Academy

Northeast Medical Home Health

Rebel Roots Boutique

S&S Commercial Drywall, Inc.

Solid Ground Realtors

Texcel Exploration

Tyrosys

Warrior Tire

Wise Funeral Home

OFFICERS

David Adams, Chairman

Angel Titsworth, Chair-

Elect

Kristy Agerlid, Treasurer

Mike Lane, Secretary

DIRECTORS

Randy Bowen

Bruce Burnham

Beckie Farris

Staci Murden

Jennifer Self

Deana Staton

Melissa Wallace

STAFF

Dale McQueen

Susan Purcell

2016 Board of Directors

2016 STAR CHAMBER MEMBERS

Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce

SEPTEMBER EVENT CALENDAR

September 8-11 - Trade Days

September 9 - Patriot Day Observed, Courthouse Square

September 9 - Songwriter Swap Jam, Creative Arts Center

September 13 - Fannin County Title Company Network Break-

fast

September 16 - Ticolini Circus, Multipurpose Complex

September 17 - Local Praise Band Concert, Bonham Civic Center

September 17 - Art Auction, Creative Arts Center

September 22 - American Best Care Hospice Ribbon Cutting

September 24 - Davy Crockett Day, Honey Grove Square

September 24 - Farming Heritage Day, Sam Rayburn House

The Bonham Chamber of Commerce Website and click the

“Community Events” calendar header for the entire Fannin

County Community Calendar