Port O’Connor Chamber of Commer Directors
Left to right: Beverly Clifton; Ann Brownlee, Secretary; Sylvia Rodriguez; Mary Jo Walker, President; Darla Parker, Vice President; Donna Vuichard, Treasurer; Dawn Ragusin; Donnie Haynes; Mary Francis Bauer; Laurie Junek

The Chamber was excited to invite everyone to the December meeting, held at the Sanctuary and decorated by our volunteer Laurie Junek. It was a really nice turn out and enjoyed by all.

Plaques were presented to the Christmas Lighting winners along with, waking up with signs in their yards.
On behalf of the Port O’Connor Chamber of Commerce we would like to express our gratitude to all the POC Chamber Outdoor Christmas Lighting Contest entrants, both residential and commercial. Participation was up this year and it showed in the nice displays throughout town. We also express our heartfelt thanks to our judges; we couldn’t have done it without you!

Contest Winners are:
Best Commercial- Teresa’s Nail Salon
Best Spirit – Jerry & Cathy Osborn
Most Decorated-Sherry Roberds
Most Unique – Bernie Klein
Best Christmas Theme -Scott & Tiffany Brown
Best Coastal Theme-Robbie & Marie Hawes
Best Religious Theme-Billy & Margaret Ragusin
Best Overall -Robbie & Marie Hawes

Chamber officers were elected at the January 11 meeting. After receiving many requests to do so, Mary Jo Walker will again serve as President. Darla Parker was elected Vice President; Ann Brownlee, Secretary; and Donna Vuichard, Treasurer. The officers and all the Chamber Directors will be working together to meet the challenges of the upcoming year.

The Chamber is looking for many more people to get involved in what’s happening in our community. It takes everyone working together. February meeting will be on the 8th, 6:30 p.m. in meeting room of Port O’Connor Community Center.

New & Renewed Members:

Mr. Doyle Adams
10th Street Lodge
Hailey Lane R.V.Park
Cindy & Chris Hanson
Costa Bonita Properties,LLC
Hunter Junek
Kati May
Allen & Laurie Junek
Junek Tax Consulting
Dawn Ragusin
Vasquez Construction & Remodeling
Robert & Patricia Strong
Roger & Karen Krause
Ladd & Petra Hockey

PS: Hats off to Sharon Sanders and her elves for decorating and keeping watch on the Christmas Lights at King Fisher Beach, fantastic job!!!!