Chamber launches membership drive

— The Chamber of Commerce / Main Street Association is currently holding its annual membership drive and city directory ad sales campaign.

“This is a great way to support our community and its activities,” chamber director Bev Saunders said. “I hope everyone that appreciates what the chamber does in Gentry will join the chamber.”

“The funding we collect through these efforts is very important to the community of Gentry,” Saunders said. “It’s this organization that brings Gentry its Freedom Festival on July 4th, Easter egg hunt, fall festival, Christmas parade and celebration. It sponsors clean-up and fix-up events for both the commercial district and the park, holds decorating contests, the Miss Gentry Scholarship program, hosts annual community awards, and much more. Everything we do takes money and volunteers. Through the membership and directory ad sales, we can give our members something they will benefit from, it’s a win-win for everyone.”

Last year membership numbers were down slightly and the chamber hopes to bring those numbers up.

“We hope to hit 100 members this year,” Saunders said. “We are currently at 40 members. We will continue to sell memberships until the end of February.”

Individuals who would like to join the Gentry Chamber of Commerce may send $25 to Gentry Chamber, P.O. Box 642, Gentry, AR 72734. Businesses may join for $75. Those interested in an ad in the directory can contact Saunders at 736-2358 for more information, including ad sizes and prices.

News, Pages 1 on 01/20/2010