Russellville Area Chamber of Commerce 2018 Annual Report

Education
Volunteer Executive
Dr. Mark Gotcher, Russellville
School District, Chair of
Education
Staff Responsibility
Angela Bonds - Director of
Leadership Development and
Governmental Affairs
Donna Kennamore - Office Manager
and Events Coordinator
Paul Harvel, President & CEO
Arkansas Tech
University
In collaboration with Arkansas
Tech University, the third annual
Paint the Town Green & Gold
was held in September. Local
businesses were encouraged to
decorate the interior and/or
exterior of their business. While
many businesses participated,
twenty-seven entered the
decorating competition for the
coveted traveling trophy.
A festival was held downtown
that included local bands, a peprally,
awards, children games
led by Arkansas Tech athletes,
food trucks, pictures in the alley
by a local photographer and the
university’s ambassador Jerry the
Bulldog.
The week culminated with the
traditional party in the plaza and
football game on Arkansas Tech’s
campus.
The 4th annual Paint the Town
Green & Gold event has been set
for September 9-14, 2019.
Russellville School
District
The Arkansas Scholars
Recognition Banquet was held at
Russellville High School, and 80
seniors, who had to meet certain
requirements, were honored
with a special dinner and award.
Brandon Wright with the Norman
Career Services of Arkansas Tech
University was the guest speaker.
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