Olney’s 94th Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet

Stacy Wade with the Olney Chamber of Commerce is promoting the 94th Chamber Banquet which will be held Thursday, Jan. 31, at HDH Ranch and Rodeo Pavilion on Hwy 114 East in Olney. Tickets cost $20 in advance or$25 at the door, and tickets are available for purchase at the Chamber’s office. You may also request tickets via email: Chamber@brazosnet.com.The doors will open at 6 p.m.

The silent auction begins at 6 p.m., and the proceeds will benefit the David H. Penn Memorial Scholarship fund that is awarded to Olney Seniors who accumulate a minimum of 40 volunteer hours during high school. David Penn, the former owner and editor of Olney Enterprise and board member of the Olney Chamber of Commerce, believed in the young people of Olney. He supported the youth in various ways, and his support continues after his death in 2000 through the David H. Penn Memorial Scholarship.

Wade said the Chamber needs your support. “Individuals or businesses can help us continue to honor David Penn’s legacy while supporting the youth of Olney by donating a silent auction item, gift certificate or a monetary gift. We need your donation by Jan. 21. You may bring all gifts to the Olney Chamber of Commerce Office at 108 E. Main, or you can give me a call to arrange a pickup,” Wade said.

So far some of the donated auction items include tools, gift certificates, echo dots, the new Apple iPad, homemade goody baskets, free oil changes, a deer camera, air fryers, Kendra Scott earrings and much more.

Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. after the auction and the awards ceremony will follow dinner.

Wade said sponsorship opportunities are still available until Jan. 18 if you want your name listed, you may complete the sponsorship form below and take it to the Chamber’s office or email it to Chamber@brazosnet.com. For additional information, call 940.564.5445.

“I am grateful to everyone for their support, and I look forward to seeing everyone at the banquet,” Wade said.