This week on the Podcast, Andy talks with Shelley Arrott, President of Ponca City Chamber of Commerce. It’s been a busy two weeks for Shelley, so we are glad she could take a few moments and chat with us. Back to School has always been a busy time for the Chamber between their annual New Teacher Luncheon and generous Stuff The Bus fundraiser. As we talk about all the back-to-school fun, Shelley also reflects on her 40-year career in education and her tenure as superintendent.
Amidst all the back-to-school activities last week, the Chamber also welcomed its 39th class into the Ponca City Leadership Program. The Leadership Program is a project of the Ponca City Chamber of Commerce designed to cultivate and develop new business leaders in our community. Shelley discusses Leadership’s past community projects, including Mr. Ponca City, which raised a substantial amount of money for local nonprofits, and the wildly popular Ponca Passport.
Before wrapping up, we, of course, discuss this week’s big event, The Party At The Palace. Shelley gives us some behind-the-scenes insight into the food and fun that are in store for this year's attendees. This year’s event is special as it’s a fundraising year, so there will be numerous items up for auction. New this year, they are also having a raffle for items, allowing everyone to enjoy the fun.
Online ticket sales has ended but you can still purchase tickets by dropping by the Chamber office located at 420 Grand Ave E.
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