McCook Chamber honors eight students

The McCook Area Chamber of Commerce board of directors honored McCook High School students, seated from left, Richa Patel, Skyla Henning, Joel Gray, Corban Jernigan, Nate Reiners, and Dylan Rouse during the January board meeting. Board members present included, front, Trevor Taylor, back row, Steve Rasmusen, Terri Skolout, Executive Director Jamie Mockry, Annette Wagner, Bill Longnecker, Brian Obert, Lori Beeby, and Nate Henning. Honor students not in attendance were Lexi Hauxwell and Gracie Rowe.

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McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook Area Chamber of Commerce board of directors honored eight students from McCook High School at their January meeting held at Brookdale.

The Student of the Month Program began in October and is designed to show students that community involvement extends beyond the classroom. Four students, one from each grade level, are chosen each month by a core group of MHS teachers. Since the board did not have a regular meeting in December, eight students were invited to sit in on the January board meeting to learn about the functions of the chamber and different ways they could be involved in the community.

Those honored include Richa Patel, Skyla Henning, Joel Gray, Corban Jernigan, Nate Reiners, and Dylan Rouse. Two students, Lexi Hauxwell and Gracie Rowe, were not able to attend the board meeting.

The board is considering a proposal to change the fiscal year of the chamber to a calendar year. Currently, the chamber’s fiscal year begins in July, so the change will become effective on January 1, 2020. Chamber by-laws and board-member terms are being reviewed to determine how the change will be implemented.

The board members were updated on various committee activities, including planning for the upcoming chamber banquet on February 16. The annual event will boast a “Disco Fever” theme and will be held at the Community Building at the Red Willow County Fairgrounds.

The retail committee is planning an Irish Poker Run on March 14, 15, and 16. The plan is to have local retailers host fun activities in their businesses throughout the three-day event. Shoppers will be able to build their best “poker hand” by visiting participating merchants and drawing from a deck of cards. The lucky shopper with the best hand will be awarded a grand prize.

Santa Claus Lane is in need of some repair and maintenance, so the board is looking for individuals or organizations who would like to donate some time and talent to “fixing up” one of the many scenes that have become a tradition along Norris Avenue. The board is setting guidelines for the project so that all of the scenes will retain their cohesive look.