So hard to believe we are already 3/4 thru 2018. Seems just a few weeks ago we were so excited that summer was ahead of us; it’s now come and gone. But the Chamber has several events planned before the end of the year. Several years ago, Mary Francis Bauer, moving here from Austin, volunteered to put together a “Trunk or Treat”” to continue fun and safety for the Port O’Connor children following the local school “Halloween Carnival”. This has turned into a fantastic event. Come and join in the free fun, start your planning of how to decorate your vehicle, you may or may not dress up also, put on your scariest costume, so when handing out your treats, the children will remember this event in the years to come. On October 27th get lined up at King Fisher Park for beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Next will be the Annual Lighted Christmas Parade of Boats on ICW, December 1st. It’s not too early to begin deciding how you want to decorate your vessel; there are several categories. This is a great event where the whole family can be involved. Also with 2018 coming to a close, the Annual Chamber Christmas Party will be on December 8th. At this event the 2019 directors will be nominated.It’s not to early to get your name on the ballot. If interested in getting a little more involved in the community, just email, Mary Jo Walker at shrimper@tisd.net. With out the members there would be no Chamber in POC.

Please keep up with us on portoconnorchamber.com, Facebook and our Instagram account. Next meeting will be October 8th, 6:30 p.m., Port O’Connor Community Center.

New & Renewed Members:

The Salty Texan
A Cut Above Pool Service & Supply
Port O’Connor Service Club
Shorty’s Home Improvement
The Fishing Doc

Should I miss someone please contact 361-983-2898.Email-361poc@gmail.com portoconnorchamber.com

Intercoastal 4H held its first meeting of the 2018-2019 school year Monday September 10.  Business was getting prepped for the upcoming fair.  Club members have been working hard with their animals they will be auctioning.  Many club members will have photography and art entries entered in the fair so be sure to stop in and see those.

Calhoun County 4H is selling raffle tickets-win 1 of 3 pens of heifers, or sell the pen back for $6,000.  (See notice at left of this page.) Please contact Roxanne Ochoa or McKenna Guevara if you would like a ticket.

Our next meeting will be held October 1 at 630 in the POC Elementary library.

McKenna Guevara
Vice President/Reporter

Congratulations, McKenna!
McKenna Guevara won the Bronze Stat Award for 4H. In order to be considered for Star Awards, a member must complete the Awards application, turn in their record book, and undergo an interview. McKenna will have a display at the Fair. She is in 6th grade this year, and she is currently vice-president.of Intercoastal 4H Club.