WAXAHACHIE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON

May 17, 2007 The Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau held a Membership Luncheon today at the Waxahachie Civic Center.

The event began with a “Meet and Greet,” followed by a lovely buffet lunch catered by Occasions Unlimited. Chamber of Commerce President Teresa McNiel opened the luncheon by welcoming those in attendance and Gaylord Hanes led the invocation.

Tamara Klopfenstein of Carter BloodCare, a non-profit blood center, then spoke to the group about the never-ending need for donations of blood. She encouraged all to consider donating blood on a regular basis and for businesses, community organizations and churches to organize blood drives. She also gave the details of two blood donation events taking place in Waxahachie next week.

The guest speaker for the luncheon was Ron Lehman, Commissioner Representing Employers for the Texas Workforce Commission. Lehman was initially appointed by President George W. Bush to the three-member Commission in July 1998. Lehman’s initial term expired in 2003, but he has continued to serve in the same capacity for Governor Perry and the employers of Texas. Lehman’s experience prior to becoming Commissioner includes 31 years with IBM Corporation. Lehman spoke to members of the Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce and their guests about the changing face of the Texas labor market and other timely topics of interest and value to current and future employers.

The Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce holds two membership luncheons each year. “We are grateful to Commissioner Lehman for coming to speak to the membership about employment issues. And we’d like to give a special thank you to Carter BloodCare for making this luncheon possible,” said Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce Director of Membership Shari Alfaro.

For more information about Carter BloodCare, visit www.carterbloodcare.org. To learn more about the Texas Workforce Commission, go to www.twc.state.tx.us.