Commerce Parks Project

Build Week Volunteers Needed

2007-10-01T22:42:00.001-05:00

BUILD WEEK (yea!) will be the week of April 23rd 2008!

We can't wait to make this project a reality for our kids, and, if the response at Design Day is any indication, they can't wait, either! We will need ALL LEVELS of workers to make this happen. If you feel that you are interested in helping out, please contact us!

Design Day!!!

2007-10-01T16:46:00.000-05:00

Design Day was a wonderful success: We have a preliminary design from Leather's and Associates, based on the input from the children of Commerce. We will get that image up on this site soon, and revisions will begin.

There was a large turnout for the presentation at First Baptist Church of Commerce (whom we thank for allowing us to meet at their facilities). We just about filled up the fellowship hall, and there were MANY children, who are VERY excited about the progress being made.

$2050 was raised through the donation and raffling of the trailer! Brent Vice, a local fire-fighter, won the trailer, and we thank QWS Express Trailers for the generous donation of the trailer and all of you for buying (and selling) tickets.

Bois d' Arc Bash

2007-10-01T16:44:00.000-05:00

Many thanks to everyone who helped out and supported the Commerce Parks Project at the annual Bois d' Arc Bash!

We had a great time, and raised about $900!

BIKE NIC & GARAGE SALE: september 8th

2007-08-31T23:35:00.000-05:00

Saturday, September 8, 2007, will be a busy day for the Commerce Community, full of ways to support the Parks Project!

Bike-a-thon departs City Park at 9:30 am
(registration $10 per person, $25 per family)

Brainstorming Session at 10:30 am

Bring a picnic lunch and eat at 11:00 am

Body & Mind Challenges at 11:30 am
Prizes will be awarded for those who participate in the challenges. These are fun games for the young and not so young !! Lots of fun for the entire family!!!

Garage Sale
We will also be having a garage sale at the park this day as well. If you have an unwanted items to donate, please bring them to the park at 7:00 am.

All proceeds will benefit the Commerce Parks Project. For more information please visit our website at www.commerceparksproject.com or attend our next meeting (the 2nd Monday of each month) at City Hall at 5:30 pm.

Recycling Day

2007-08-01T11:15:00.000-05:00

The Recycling Day at Wal-Mart was a big success !! Wal-Mart plans to do this on an monthly basis, so keep saving your paper, plastic, and aluminum. Attached are some photos from this event. Thank you to everyone who came out and supported this event!!

Jeanie Putman
Assistant to City Manager
City of Commerce
1119 Alamo Street
Commerce, TX 75428
(903) 886-1126
Fax: (903) 886-8929

Golf Tournament filling up!

2007-07-06T11:46:00.001-05:00

We still have a few openings for teams at the up-coming Michael "PeeWee" Walker Benefit Golf Tournament. on 14 JUL 2007. Come play one for the park!

What: Scramble Play Golf Tournament
6 man teams
Ten team maximum
Scramble play, possible shot gun start
Tiki bar will be open, beer carts will driving around
The Dewayne Stailey band will be playing that evening (country)
Play a round of 9, eat then play the back 9

When: 14 JUL 2007
8:00 am check-in
9:00 am tee off
Play 9 holes
Lunch sponsored by Pizza Hut
Play the back 9

Bike-Nic at City Park

2007-07-06T11:41:00.000-05:00

Come be a part of the fun on SEPTEMBER 8, 2007!
We will hold a Bike-A-Thon and Picnic to benefit the Commerce Parks Project.

Wal-Mart will have a volunteer available to teach families about basic bike repair, there will be plenty of food, and lots of fun.

We will also hold a brain-storming session during this event to talk about the strengths and weaknesses of our community as we get ready to build!

Firefighters Boot Drive a big success!

2007-05-20T23:54:00.000-05:00

Many thanks to everyone who helped out at this event, especially our firefighters!

May 23rd Meeting about Community Build Playscapes

2007-05-07T15:18:00.001-05:00

At 5:30 pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall, Jeanie Putman will be showing a video about how the Community Build Playscape through Leathers and Associates (the playscape company we are looking at using) works. The public is invited to attend and get involved. This is a really neat thing to see, we hope to see you there!

Michael "PeeWee" Walker Benefit Golf Tournament

2007-05-01T16:28:00.001-05:00

Come play one for the park!

What: Scramble Play Golf Tournament
6 man teams
Ten team maximum
Scramble play, possible shot gun start
Tiki bar will be open, beer carts will driving around
The Dewayne Stailey band will be playing that evening (country)
Play a round of 9, eat then play the back 9

When: 14 JUL 2007
8:00 am check-in
9:00 am tee off
Play 9 holes
Lunch sponsored by Pizza Hut
Play the back 9

Where: Hartline’s

Cost: $40 per person

Prizes:
Raffling off a golf basket for $1 a ticket
Trophies for the top 3 teams

Special Opportunity
There is a hole being sponsored by "Friends of Pee Wee" for anyone who wants to contribute money and be a sponsor of this hole. Each person making a donation will get to autograph the sign that will be given to Pee Wee's family after the tournament.

Yard Tag!

2007-05-01T15:43:00.000-05:00

The Commerce Parks Project is playing tag! To get our flaming flamingoes put in your neighbor's yard, contact Jeanie Putman at (903) 886-1126 or via e-mail at jputman@koyote.com.

Provide the name, address, and phone number of the homeowner. We will place the flamingoes in their yard, and it will cost them a minimum donation of $20 to have them moved to another yard. When they’re ready to have them moved, THEY call Jeanie with the information of the house they want to tag, and Jeanie will make arrangements to collect their money and move the game along... You're it!

Contact Us

2007-04-28T22:31:00.000-05:00

Need more information?
Want to donate your time, talent or money to the cause?
Want to join the Parks Project Committee?

We'd love to hear from you!
commerceparksproject@gmail.com

Cindy Vaughan
cjvaughan@koyote.com
903-886-1132 work
903-886-4098 home
903-366-6306 cell

Jeanie Putman
jputman@koyote.com
903-886-1126 work
903-366-6842 cell

COMMITTEE LEADERS

Ball Fields Committee:
Laurie Head
903.355.3965 or 903 886.4511
shead@koyote.com

Childcare Committee:
Laurie Head
903.355.3965 or 903 886.4511
shead@koyote.com

Children's Committee:
Kim Lewis
kim.lewis@commerceisd.org

Nancy Hill
nancy.hill@commerceisd.org

Donated Materials:
Dale Reed
903.886.0853
lizzreed@firehousemail.com

Brian Hill
nancy.hill@commerceisd.org

Food Committee:
Lizz Reed
903.886.0853
lizzreed@firehousemail.com

Fundraising Committee:
Cindy Vaughan
903.886.1132
cjvaughan@koyote.com

Belinda Benson
belinda_benson@tamu-commerce.edu

Public Relations:
John Ballotti
john_ballotti@tamu-commerce.edu

Purchase Materials:
Gabe Wittkopf
903.886.1128
gwittkopf@koyote.com

Tools Committee:
Dale Reed
903.886.0853
lizzreed@firehousemail.com

Brian Hill
nancy.hill@commerceisd.org

Volunteers Committee:
Tylene Gearheart
tylenegearheart@yahoo.com

Design & Special Features:
Ruth Gorman
ruthgorman@gmail.com

Special Needs:
VOLUNTEER NEEDED!

Calendar of Events

2007-04-28T22:17:00.000-05:00

Commerce Fire Department lending a hand

2007-04-26T02:04:00.000-05:00

ok, or maybe a foot. The Commerce Fire Department will be giving our fundraising efforts a swift kick in the pants by holding a BOOT DRIVE to benefit our project!

Look for them out on the street on 12 MAY 2007, drop in a donation, and be sure to thank them for their hard work!

Chili Fest Fundraiser a Texas-Sized Success

2007-04-26T01:45:00.000-05:00

We raised $890.10 selling sandwiches, and $195.00 selling desserts, bringing the event total to $1085.10. Many thanks to all who helped out at this event!