January 21, 2023 Issue, Page 19 of 24

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January 25, 2023 Past President Honored to Serve the Chamber low man, and I believe serving through leadership is the best kind. It’s not about accolades or power, but a good leader leads from behind, setting the tone for all involved to create a sup- portive environment where each member can contribute their best while having the same goal in common,” Muncrief said. As she completes her duties as chamber president, Mun- crief saw the importance of the chamber and city's partnership. She wants that close relation- ship between the City of Elk had more donations recently. Elk City one of their overnight city’s ability to grow and move City and the Convention and These funds will enable us to stops on their cross-country forward for decades to come. Visitors Bureau to continue. add lighting to the rig and pos- trip,” Muncrief added. “We had another success- “The synergy that is gained sibly a staircase to the deck. We ‘The year heightened her ful year of Leadership Elk City with both organizations work- are now on the planning stages awareness of the hospitality Elk Class VIII. They had a great ex- ing together is very efficient and of adding those features. The City offers its visitors. She said perience learning about our city multiplies the effectiveness of vision is to make the historic that we truly have an amazing and working together to develop all joint efforts. That is my vi- By Sheryl Ponce ties and accomplishments of the Parker drilling rig, a place for place to call home. their leadership skills, which sion and hope for the chamber community. visitors to stop and enjoy an “Tve become more aware of helps to ensure that the future and for our city. I think part of Serving as president of Elk “This past year went by very interactive experience while the magnificent job our cham- leadership of our city is in good that that hope and excitement City Chamber of Commerce quickly, and I'm proud of the ac- spending money in town while ber does in supporting our local hands. This is probably my fa- for the future is welcoming our was a big job that Pam Mun- complishments that the cham- they are here,” she said. businesses. It’s amazing to see vorite program, and I believe next chamber president to con- crief found to be a great experi- ber has brought to our city One of her favorite events was just how much activity comes the most important program tinue that path,” she concluded. ence and an honor to serve. She businesses. Number one being handing out water and greeting from this organization,” she that the chamber sponsors. We Muncrief has left her mark turned over the gavel to incom- the painting of the rig, the city the motorcycle riders during the continued. are educating future and cur- with the chamber. She will serve ing president Shaley Sikes dur- brought forth the idea to the antique motorcycle race held in Muncrief believes that Lead- rent leaders about how our city, as past president on the 2023 ing the annual Chamber Ban- chamber to take the lead on the September. ership Elk City is one of the county, and state operates. Plus, board of directors; therefore, quet on Jan. 10. She thanked fundraising to raise the money “I felt honored to represent most important programs that it is providing them with lead- she will continue to be active her family and friends for their for this monumental task. The our city and welcome people the chamber sponsors. Its pur- ership skills that I think is vital in the planning and execution support throughout the year fundraising efforts were very from all over the nation and pose is to build and equip future for the future of our city. To me of Elk City Chamber of Com- and looked back at the activi- successful, and we have also other countries as they made leaders, which is vital for the it is all about serving our fel- merce’s mission and goals. We would like to thank all the wonderful people at the Chamber of Commerce for always supporting us and other local businesses even during the hard times! Providing Welding Services & Supplies For More Than 25 Years! Structual Steel * Welding Supplies« Specialty Cases. Trailer Parts * Fabrication 106 E. 7th Street, a ez Elk City, OK 73644 580-243-1957 "We e look ahead with confidence for an Dextracrdinary, year for our ‘community and we| look forward to what you have planned! There for Us! 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