From: Loya, Stephanie <sloya@wtamu.edu>  Subject: 2024 Panhandle Great 25 Nurses Nominations Open

The Panhandle Great 25 Nurses is celebrating its 8^th year honoring nurses for their selfless contributions to patients, families, and communities in the Texas Panhandle. Registered Nurses continue to be recognized for the highest ethical standards as we provide skilled care at the bedside, lead and mentor other nurses, educate students and staff, and work tirelessly to improve the health and quality of life for all.

Please consider nominating a worthy RN colleague, family member, friend, or neighbor for our 2024 Panhandle Great 25 Nurses award. We always encourage you to interview the nurse you want to nominate so you can include their inspiring stories in the following four categories of your nomination:

1. Leadership Qualities
2. Service to the Community
3. Compassionate Caregiver
4. Significant Contributions to the Profession

To nominate a deserving nurse, go to https://www.panhandlegreat25.com/nominate.  Nominations opened June 1^st and close at midnight August 31^st.

The Panhandle Great 25 Nurses Banquet will be Nov. 7^th at 5:30pm at the WTAMU Alumni Banquet Hall.

With warm regards,

The Panhandle Great 25 Nurses – Selection Committee

AMARILLO –  The City of Amarillo (COA) Amarillo Animal Management and Welfare Department (AAMW) is again joining the national campaign to help pet adoption – NBC’s Clear the Shelters initiative.

Clear the Shelters runs from Aug. 10 through Sept. 30.

This will be the 10^th year for the campaign nationally – with more than 1 million animals adopted across the country during Clear the Shelters in 2023.

“Clear the Shelters is a wonderful program that really helps increase public awareness of pet adoption,” said AAMW Outreach Coordinator Samantha Bennett. “We look forward to participating in this event every year. It really helps highlight the need in the Amarillo community for pet adoption, in addition to the many services provided here at AAMW.”

AAMW is providing a Clear the Shelters special throughout August. Adoption fees for dogs are $25 and cats are $5. Fees include spaying/neutering, vaccinations and micro-chipping. Specific information regarding animals available for adoption at AAMW (including photos, breed, age, etc.) is available online at:

amw.amarillo.gov/adoption-and-resources/adoption-list

For more information contact City of Amarillo Media Relations Manager Dave Henry at (806) 378-5219 or by email at David.Henry@amarillo.gov

Thanks,

David Henry

Media Relations Manager

Office of Engagement & Innovation

O: 806-378-5219

 Amarillo Area CASA Beef Raffle! 

Support Amarillo Area CASA and enter for a chance to win some amazing beef! Tickets are just $20 each. You can purchase yours through Click & Pledge, PayPal, or in our office.

Ticket Sales Period: July 1st – September 16th

For any questions, please contact Azaley at azaley@amarillocasa.org.

Don’t miss out on this delicious opportunity to support a great cause!

https://pleasebeacasa.org/beef-raffle-2024/

Save te date for this year’s Chamber BBQ Cook-Off happening at the Tri-State Fairgrounds on Thursday, October 3rd. More information is coming soon, so watch our website. We are currently signing up teams that participated in the event in 2023 and will open it up to new teams in August. If you had a team last year and have not registered yet, please contact Lindsey at (806) 342-2006 ASAP to secure your space for this year.

Find this event on Facebook and help us spread the word.

From: Loya, Stephanie <sloya@wtamu.edu>  Subject: 2024 Panhandle Great 25 Nurses Nominations Open

The Panhandle Great 25 Nurses is celebrating its 8^th year honoring nurses for their selfless contributions to patients, families, and communities in the Texas Panhandle. Registered Nurses continue to be recognized for the highest ethical standards as we provide skilled care at the bedside, lead and mentor other nurses, educate students and staff, and work tirelessly to improve the health and quality of life for all.

Please consider nominating a worthy RN colleague, family member, friend, or neighbor for our 2024 Panhandle Great 25 Nurses award. We always encourage you to interview the nurse you want to nominate so you can include their inspiring stories in the following four categories of your nomination:

1. Leadership Qualities
2. Service to the Community
3. Compassionate Caregiver
4. Significant Contributions to the Profession

To nominate a deserving nurse, go to https://www.panhandlegreat25.com/nominate.  Nominations opened June 1^st and close at midnight August 31^st.

The Panhandle Great 25 Nurses Banquet will be Nov. 7^th at 5:30pm at the WTAMU Alumni Banquet Hall.

With warm regards,

The Panhandle Great 25 Nurses – Selection Committee

AMARILLO –  The City of Amarillo (COA) Amarillo Animal Management and Welfare Department (AAMW) is again joining the national campaign to help pet adoption – NBC’s Clear the Shelters initiative.

Clear the Shelters runs from Aug. 10 through Sept. 30.

This will be the 10^th year for the campaign nationally – with more than 1 million animals adopted across the country during Clear the Shelters in 2023.

“Clear the Shelters is a wonderful program that really helps increase public awareness of pet adoption,” said AAMW Outreach Coordinator Samantha Bennett. “We look forward to participating in this event every year. It really helps highlight the need in the Amarillo community for pet adoption, in addition to the many services provided here at AAMW.”

AAMW is providing a Clear the Shelters special throughout August. Adoption fees for dogs are $25 and cats are $5. Fees include spaying/neutering, vaccinations and micro-chipping. Specific information regarding animals available for adoption at AAMW (including photos, breed, age, etc.) is available online at:

amw.amarillo.gov/adoption-and-resources/adoption-list

For more information contact City of Amarillo Media Relations Manager Dave Henry at (806) 378-5219 or by email at David.Henry@amarillo.gov

Thanks,

David Henry

Media Relations Manager

Office of Engagement & Innovation

O: 806-378-5219

 Amarillo Area CASA Beef Raffle! 

Support Amarillo Area CASA and enter for a chance to win some amazing beef! Tickets are just $20 each. You can purchase yours through Click & Pledge, PayPal, or in our office.

Ticket Sales Period: July 1st – September 16th

For any questions, please contact Azaley at azaley@amarillocasa.org.

Don’t miss out on this delicious opportunity to support a great cause!

https://pleasebeacasa.org/beef-raffle-2024/

Hole in One for Hunger

4 Person scramble at Palo Duro Creek Golf Course

Friday , Sept 6th, 2024

Register online : www.fillwithhope.org

Your entry sponsors a hungry child in need within CISD – Thank You!

Save te date for this year’s Chamber BBQ Cook-Off happening at the Tri-State Fairgrounds on Thursday, October 3rd. More information is coming soon, so watch our website. We are currently signing up teams that participated in the event in 2023 and will open it up to new teams in August. If you had a team last year and have not registered yet, please contact Lindsey at (806) 342-2006 ASAP to secure your space for this year.

Find this event on Facebook and help us spread the word.