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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;color:red'>REMINDER TO ALL STUDENT GROUPS: If you are interested in helping out the BIG EVENT is this SATURDAY!! Get your forms in A.S.A.P! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>&#8220;THE BIG EVENT&#8221;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Texas A&amp;M University-Commerce, the City of Commerce and the Commerce Chamber of Commerce announce a day of work and celebration to be held April 9, 2011.&nbsp;&nbsp; On that day, the students, staff and faculty of TAMU-C and the citizens of Commerce will join together to improve our community.&nbsp; A stew luncheon will be held at City Park with entertainment and recognition of the projects being done.&nbsp; Everyone is invited to participate.&nbsp; The goals of the day include:<span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'>**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; An improved community environment<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'>**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Improved cooperation between the City and University<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'>**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The promotion of volunteerism and social responsibility<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'>**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Recognition of Commerce as progressive and cohesive.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>What kinds of projects may be proposed?&nbsp; Projects that<span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Improve the appearance of the City<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-1.0in'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Improve the community environment and&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; safety<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.5in'>**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Improve community facilities and&nbsp;&nbsp; resources<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Projects may be proposed to the Chamber of Commerce.&nbsp; The Chamber will coordinate the activities of the day and report its outcomes.<span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Which groups and organizations are being specifically invited?<span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Service clubs<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Social clubs<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Student organizations<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Church groups<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Business groups<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Industrial groups<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Government<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>What are these groups being asked to do?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Develop a project<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Submit the project to the Chamber<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Organize workers and resources<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Carry out the project and<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Join in the celebration at lunch.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b>BIG EVENT RULES<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>The proposed project should:&nbsp;&nbsp; <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1.&nbsp; Improve the appearance, safety, and/or facilities of Commerce<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2.&nbsp; Be completed in one day or less<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>3.&nbsp; Be funded by those participating<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The proposed project may:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1.&nbsp; Involve cooperation among groups<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2.&nbsp; Recruit the use of City and University equipment <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The proposed project may <u>not:</u> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><![endif]>Be solely for the economic benefit of a person or business<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><b><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></b><![endif]>Extend in time beyond one day.<br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'><b><o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b>THE</b> <b>&nbsp;BIG EVENT<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b>PROJECT PROPOSAL FORM<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>RULES<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>&middot;<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><![endif]>Projects should be completed in one day<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>&middot;<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><![endif]>Projects should enhance the appearance, facilities or safety of the community<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>&middot;<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><![endif]>Project costs, labor and equipment are the responsibility of those proposing the project; however, the Chamber of Commerce will assist in recruiting volunteers, equipment and financial support for approved project<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><b>PROJECT DESCRIPTION<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><b><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:.5in'><b>NEEDED RESOURCES<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><b><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.5in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><![endif]>Number of volunteers for project______________________________________<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.5in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><![endif]>Additional help needed______________________________________________<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.5in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>3.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><![endif]>Volunteer Characteristics:&nbsp; Adults only ____Special Skills ________________________________________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.5in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>4.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><![endif]>Financial Help:&nbsp; Amount needed __________&nbsp; Purpose of<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'>Funds _______________________________________________<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'>Possible sources _______________________________________<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.5in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>5.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><![endif]>Safety Issues:&nbsp; Describe any activity or materials to be used that may be hazardous to those participating _________________________________________________________________&nbsp;&nbsp; <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'>_________________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><b>PROJECT LEADER(S)<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.25in'><b><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:.25in'><b>Name(s)________________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:.25in'><b><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><b>Telephone Number(s)_____________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><b><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></b></p><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span></b><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><b><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></b></p></div><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span></b><div class=WordSection2><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.25in;text-align:center'><b>THE BIG EVENT<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.25in;text-align:center'><b>STEPS IN DEVELOPING A PROJECT<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.25in;text-align:center'><b><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span></b><![endif]><b>REMEMBER THE RULES<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Projects should be completed in one day<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:33.0pt'>Projects should enhance the appearance, facilities, or safety of the community<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:33.0pt'>Project cost, labor and equipment are the responsibilities of those proposing a project; however, the Chamber of Commerce will assist in recruiting volunteers, equipment and financial support for approved projects.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span></b><![endif]><b>BRAINSTORM<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Think outside the box.&nbsp; With friends, colleagues or fellow club members, think about what Commerce needs.&nbsp; List all the items offered.&nbsp; You can pick among them later.&nbsp; Ask yourself, how should Commerce look to attract students, business, or new residents?&nbsp; What facilities are needed for young, elderly, or persons with handicaps?&nbsp; Are there recreational facilities needed or are there improvements you could propose for current facilities?&nbsp; How safe is Commerce?&nbsp; Are our neighborhoods organized into Neighborhood Watch groups?&nbsp; Are street signs free from obscuring bushes and trees?&nbsp; Are house numbers clearly visible from the street?&nbsp; Are the citizens informed with regard to fire safety?&nbsp; What could be painted, planted, pruned or picked up that would improve the appearance of the town?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.&nbsp; NARROW YOUR CHOICES<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Evaluate each idea with regard to the following issues:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:.25in'>Time needed &#8211; remember you have one day<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Cost &#8211; the cost must be borne by those developing the project<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Appropriateness &#8211; project should improve the community, projects improving the property of an individual should be charitable in nature.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Safety &#8211; we want no one hurt in carrying out our projects &#8211; plan carefully.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><b>&nbsp;&nbsp; COMPLETE PROJECT PROPOSAL FORM<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Submit it to the Chamber of Commerce at 1114 Main or mail it to P. O. Box 290, Commerce, TX 75429.&nbsp; The Chamber will certify the appropriateness of the project and help find resources.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>3.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span></b><![endif]><b>PLAN WELL IN ADVANCE OF April 9, 2011.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL IS March 25 .<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><b><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>4.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span></b><![endif]><b>ATTEND THE STEW LUNCHEON AT CITY PARK AND REPORT YOUR SUCCESS.<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>For any questions please contact:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:Forte;color:#FF0066'>Laurel Flores<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Student Organizations Graduate Assistant<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Sam Rayburn Student Center 262<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>903-886-5120<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p></div></body></html>