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The annual DeLeon Chamber of Commerce
Banquet is scheduled for Monday, January 29, at Prado’s beginning 7
p.m.
McCullouch County Judge Randy Young will
be the featured speaker, and according to Chamber manager Barbara
Helberg, Young is a rural economic development specialist.
“I understand that Judge Young presents a
very interesting program,” Helberg said. “I haven’t seen him speak,
but Karen Wilkerson (city secretary) and Gayle Stroud (former council
member) did, and they just loved him.”
The promotional material for Young will
certainly get your attention -- he’s an avid bicycle rider, drag
racer, restores antique cars and street rods, builds wind-powered
electrical generators, designs recumbent bicycles, has adapted his
automobile to run on used cooking oil, and is building a 400 square
foot “tree cabin” 40 feet above the Colorado River.
Randy Young topics for keynote addresses
and banquets include CPR for Tiny Towns -- Motivation and
creative techniques to revive the economy of small towns and make them
thrive; Out-of-the-Box Ideas for Out-of-This-World Fuel Costs
-- Innovative ideas like running vehicles on old fry oil and a
real-world review of the future potential of renewable fuels; A
View from the Bench -- A humorous and inspiring look at justice
from the perspective of a small town judge; Adding Margin to your
Life -- A judge’s pronouncement for lowering stress in today’s
fast-paced world; and The 5 % Difference -- A motivational look
at how to raise your life from the mundane to one of daily passion and
excitement.
“He does a great presentation,” said
Wilkerson, going on to describe a Young scenario involving a fishbowl
and water. “He’s entertaining, but he’s also very informative. He has
you really thinking when it’s over.”
“And, of course, we’ll also announce the
recipients of the ‘Outstanding Citizens’ awards,” Helberg said. “This
is also a great opportunity to get to see your friends. Everyone
always seems to have a good time visiting with each other at the
banquet.”
Tickets for the banquet are $15 each and
may be purchased at the Chamber office or at the door.
“This is not just a Chamber member’s event,” Helberg said, “Everyone
is welcome, and we encourage everyone to come.” |
