MASON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Who are we? Mason County Chamber of Commerce is an organization made up of community volunteers who invest their time in the development of Mason and Mason County – working together to improve the economic, civic and cultural well-being of the area. Chamber membership is open to any individual who is interested in helping to develop Mason and Mason County for the good of all citizens. The Chamber of Commerce is financed by memberships, fundraising events such as the Wild Game Dinner and the Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax, which is collected from visitors to Mason, Texas. What do we do? The Chamber of Commerce is a service organization that supports the activities of its member businesses, encourages the growth of new businesses, assists new residents with information about the area, promotes tourism to Mason County and participates in community projects such as beautification projects as well as the annual Round-up Rodeo Event. Why should you join the Chamber of Commerce? To show your support for the businesses and people in your community. To promote your own business or service to visitors and residents through brochures and handouts distributed by the Chamber, your listing on the Chamber’s website, and your participation in Chamber events. To provide active input for the promotion of Mason and Mason County to others. To be involved in the planning of Mason’s growth and future. To demonstrate your support for the economic, cultural and social wellbeing of your community. How does membership work? Chamber of Commerce memberships are annual memberships, beginning on January 1st and expiring on December 31st. New members who join the Chamber on June 1st and after will have their membership fee prorated for the remaining months of the year in which they join. What are the levels of Chamber membership? First Business - $100 Full voting rights in all Chamber elections Listing of business with description of products/services on chamber brochures/handouts Listing of business with description of products/services on web site with website link Business display of business cards or stock cards located in Chamber Referrals from Chamber staff Hunting lease listings on website and Chamber handouts Multi-Businesses - $50 Must have a First Business registered under the same member/owner with the Chamber of Commerce. Multi-Business Memberships receive the same benefits as a First Business membership. Personal Booster Membership - $25 Full membership with exception of web page listing, business listing or hunting lease listing. Membership Plaques New business members are given a Chamber of Commerce plaque to place in their business, identifying them as a Chamber member. Each year when membership is renewed, a new date stamped tag will be mailed to each member. Membership Application Owner’s Name: _______________________________________ Business Name: ____________________________________ Mailing Address: Membership dues are billed annually in February of each year. MASON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ___________________________________ ____________________________________ Physical Address: ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Phone: ____________________________ Fax: _______________________________ E-mail: _____________________________ Website: __________________________ Services/Products Offered: _____________________________ _____________________________ Year business established: _________ Yes, I would like a plaque Yes, I would like a ribbon cutting Date for ribbon cutting _____________ Membership Level-Check One: Personal Booster $25.00 Civic/Non-profit $75.00 First Business $100.00 Multi-Businesses $50.00 Membership Application Mason County Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 156 108 Ft. McKavitt Mason, Texas 76856 Phone: 325-347-5758 Fax: 325-347-5259 masontexas@hctc.net www.masontxcoc.com