December 2016
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2016 Board of Directors

Executive Committee
R. David Guerrero (Life Member)

Board President
Jim Wells County
Marisol Carvajal-Garcia
President Elect
Carvajal, Smithwick Garcia, LLP
NenaCastillo-Pitts (Life Member)
Immediate Past- President
CHRISTUS Spohn Alice
Albert Martinez
V.P. CVB
Jim Wells County Sheriff Dept.
Ann Awalt
V.P. Civic
CACOST
Ofelia Hunter
V.P. Membership
Alice Echo-News Journal
Richard Joslin
Treasurer/EDC VP
PlainsCapital Bank
Juan A. Navejar Jr.
Executive Director

Board Members
Dr. Grace Everett
Alice ISD
Octavio Flores
United Connections Counseling
Mary Jan Jenkins
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Bertha Rodriguez
Individual Member
Rodrigo Rodriguez
Walgreens
Mirelda Salinas
Gulf Coast Federal Credit Union
Gaylynn Storm
Stewart Title
Tom Turner
Episcopal Church of the Advent
Dr. Roel Valadez, DDS
Individual Member
Laurie Whitty
Paladium Bowl

Staff
Noemi Andrade
Admin Assistant

2016 Alice Ambassadors

Ofelia Hunter- President
David Silva - Vice President
Jim Craver- Secretary
Dee Dee Arismendez - Treasurer
Vicente Enrique
David Fabela
Joshua Flores
Bruce Menking
Nicole Perez
Nena Castillo-Pitts (Life Member)
Natasha Rodriguez
Margaret Smith (Life Member)
Katrina Watson
Clare Wonders

Calendar of Events Import

Christmas Season arrives with Parade and Lighting of Downtown

Juan A. Navejar Jr

The Holiday Season has arrived even with the unseasonable warm weather, the mood was been set for a joyful Christmas.

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Board President's Memo

R. David Guerrero

 Where did the year go? This is my last month as the Chamber Board President and what a great year it has been.

Executive Director's Message

Juan A. Navejar Jr.

 Shopping during the holiday season can be fun and yet stressful without adding to it. We often do no think twice about our security when pushing a shopping cart. This past weekend I went to a couple of stores and took notice as to how people protect their belongings while shopping.
 

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Alice Ambassadors' Notes

Ofelia Hunter

 My term as Alice Ambassador president is about to come to a close but great news, I will be serving another term as president. It has been a great year for the Ambassadors.


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Off The Cuff - 100 years of business

Connie Laughlin

 In the late 19th century, “fake bosoms” were quite popular! In fact, they were worn by men! The working-class had found it absolutely impossible to keep up with the expense involved in cleaning their soiled and stained shirts. 


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2016 Christmas Parade Winners


Michelle's Dance group was awarded the Best Performance Award.
 

2016 Christmas Parade Winners


Nash Lawn Service was presented the Best Commercial Float Entry.

2016 Christmas Parade Winners


St. Joseph School was presented the Best Youth Entry Award.

2016 Christmas Parade Winners


Coastal Bend College was presented the Best School Entry.

2016 Christmas Parade Winners


Alice Catholic Churches was presented with the Best Church Entry.
2016 Alice Business Today - December 2016