January 22, 2022 Issue, Page 11 of 16

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January 22, 2022 3 Chamber President Sees a Brighter Future value of the Chamber of Com- merce. We can educate them in why it’s important to join the chamber. Another thing I would like to do, is put together some type of package for new resi- dents, for them to come down- town. We already have vouchers, but something specific for new residents to Elk City” Muncrief said. She continued to talk about other activities around town, in- cluding the Miss Elk City/Queen of the West Pageant. Muncrief is on the pageant board and has been for fifteen years. She serves as treasurer, although she is not a pageant person. “I work closely with Ronda Mikles, a very dear friend of mine, who even spoke at the Annual Chamber Banquet for me. I have enjoyed being on the Pageant Board and recently have been asked to be treasurer of the Elk City Arts Council. I’m not an arts person, but I can keep a check book. I’m also treasurer on a non-profit ministry board,” Muncrief reported. Being an accountant was not what her family had in mind for her to do. They thought she would be a teacher, but she thought she would go into nurs- ing. Neither worked out because her talent lies in numbers. It is easy and she has a desire to help Above, Pam Muncrief with her family, from left Mindy and Carter Muncrief, Pam and Rob people. Her husband, Rob Mun- Muncrief, and Kyndall and Phillip O’Donnell.; Bottom left are sweethearts from ninth grade crief, does not believe she can Pam and Robert Muncrief. Their 35th wedding anniversary will take place this summer. Cour- say no to people who need her tesy photos. talents. ers as well as young profession- good example of this. It is just city as a match that will help the She and Rob have two chil- als. beautiful and we are so apprecia- town grow, noting that Cupp dren, Kyndall O’Donnell and The new people are what tive of the First National Bank is always thinking of events to her husband Phillip. They have Muncrief believes will make the for what they did, donating the make the city better, and things a three-month old daughter city grow. The youth is what will building. They are now where to do in town. She said that named Millie. Their other child carry on the work of the city the action is, right down town. working together is an impor- is Carter Muncrief and his wife, with their leadership and in- It is so nice for the chamber to tant component of being a suc- Mindy. Pam’s parents are Ron- volvement in the community. have a home. The city has a lot of cessful community. Part of that nie Rennel and his wife Cindy, “Two years ago I was on Lead- things planned, and the cham- idea comes with new members. who reside in Clinton. She has ership Elk City and we put on ber can help with events. We “I want to work with Susie to put one brother, Brad and his wife a marathon. That was quite an want to be a major stop along together a membership drive. Peggy. Muncrief and her partner undertaking, and I thoroughly I-40,” Muncrief said. There are a lot of young business Kellye Fuchs own PK & Compa- enjoyed it. I am the kind of per- She sees the chamber and the owners who don’t realize the ny. son who likes to get in there and get the work done. But also I am a behind the scenes kind of per- By Sheryl Ponce The outgoing Elk City Cham- the speech I have to give. I am way better with numbers than I am with words,” Muncrief joked. son,” Muncrief explained. She is also excited about the anniversary of Route 66 that is Thank you! ber President, Katherine Brown As soon as she was elected coming up, and she hopes to get handed over the gavel to Pam president, she began thinking involved in those festivities, and We would like to thank the Muncrief, the 2022 incoming about what goals she would have planning events with the state. president at the Annual Cham- for the new year. She thought “Recently, we renewed our Elk City Chamber of Commerce for ber Banquet. Muncrief gave the about how the community is negotiations with the City of their dedication to Elk City and it’s group a glimpse of what she sees emerging from challenging Elk City and the tourism com- businesses, residents and visitors. for the upcoming year, saying times with the pandemic, so she mittee, working hand in hand. that the future is bright with lo- sees the potential for growth. We are working on hiring some Your hard-work does not go unnoticed. cal prosperity and community “We have a ton of new busi- employees, that is the future of unity. nesses in town.We have always the Chamber, getting people in Cheers to 2022 being a great year! Muncrief has served the been so dependent on the en- there who love Elk City,” she re- Chamber as treasurer for three ergy industry, and we are kind ported. years and Executive Director, of getting away from that. I feel She seems to be mindful that Susie Cupp asked if she would like that is encouraging for our the present board members are be the incoming president. Her city.There are a lot of new people not always going to be around, response was, only if you cannot moving into Elk City from out of but it is the young people that find anyone else, and that was state. That gives us the opportu- will carry on, therefore, it is im- enough to make it true. nity for us to flourish and grow,” portant to reach out to those “Susie said there were three she said. new businesses and people. As people who brought my name Muncrief wants to start a with anything, she wants to to the nominating committee. membership drive for the cham- keep the chamber active and Well, they must think I can do it. ber to reach new businesses the legacy growing for years. If I don’t mind serving and lead- showing the value the chamber things are done today, that will ing, leading a meeting and del- can bring to them. There are a transcend into the future. 1501 E 20th St, Elk City, OK 73644 • 580-225-6977 egating. I’m not excited about lot of new young business own- “The new chamber office is a Thank you! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! I I would personally would I want like tolike to thank tothe thank thank the the Congratulations to Pam Muncrief as the Chamber Cityof Elk Chamber Elk ofCity ChamberElkforCity of having for Commerce me all as thetheir for 2022 Chamber of Commerce President. president last year. It was such an honor support another they provide wonderful yearus and the despite to be able to a part of the wonderful things Elk City is blessed to have you! events they plan we werechallenges 2020 that able to accomplish bring brought. over the year. I people I look to our forward town! totocongratulate this year! We look ahead with confidence for an would also like our newest president Angi! extraordinary year for our community and we look forward to what you have planned! 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