Round-Up Club / The Red Coats

Committee Chair: Bernie DeBrango
Committee Co Chair: Austin Cupell
Staff Liaisons:  Sydney Frye, Christy King
Committee Members: By Appointment Only 
Committee Meets:  Monthly, 11:45 am (Day Varies)
Description: This committee is the "Official Greeters" of Amarillo. They conduct Ribbon Cuttings and Ground Breaking Ceremonies for businesses in town. The Round-Up Club assists with special events as needed. 
2024-25 ROUND-UP CLUB MEMBERS
Angela Bybee, Sam's Club
Anne Thomas, AISD
Anthony Tanksley, Farmers Insurance / Chandler Insurance
Austin Cupell, Weed Man Amarillo
Ben Huebner, First United Bank
Bethany Lewis, Carpet Tech
Bernie DeBrango, Sir Speedy
Bob Lile, Lile Art Gallery
Brayden Ruthart, First United Bank
Don Weemes, Farmers District 80
Dylan Almond, AMA TechTel Communications
Frances Frost, Rev Realty Group of Fathom Realty LLC
Guy Carroll, Ace Handyman Services
Hillary Chavez, CKP Construction
Jack Light, Cumulus Broadcasting
Jenn Taylor, Panhandle Toastmasters
Judy Whiteley, FirstBank Southwest
Kathy Ray, West Texas Chimney and Venting Solutions
Kenny Nagunst, 806 Sports
Lani Potts, Llano Real Estate Group
Lesley Donnell, Robert Half
LySa DeSoto, Llano Cemetery
Maggie Garcia, RHN Medical & Dental Group
Mary Kay Kuhrts, UpBeat Reporter
Mikey Woods, Apartment Association of the Panhandle
Misty Bible, Choice Media
Paul Dees, Four Points Hotel
Rusty Williamson, Allstar Business Concepts/Tascosa Office Machines
Seth Davis, KT Black
Shawndi Benton, Access Community Credit Union
Steve Garcia, Calico County Restaurant
Susan Bowers, Bowers and Shenk
Traci Bigham, Traci Bigham-Realtor-Coldwell Banker
Vicci Shields, Oasis Amarillo RV Resort
Lindsey Arbeiter, Amarillo Chamber of Commerce
Sydney Frye, Amarillo Chamber of Commerce
Christy King, ​Amarillo Chamber of Commerce
For those interested in serving on the Round-Up Club, complete the application below.  NOTE: An application is not a guaranteed appointment to the club.   Chamber staff members will conduct an in-person interview, and current club members will vote on the approval or rejection of all applications we receive. All Round-Up Club members must be employed by a current member of the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce or pay dues as an individual member of the Chamber.  ​

    Round-Up Club Member Application

    ROUND-UP CLUB GUIDELINES
    * Applicants must read the information below before submitting the application.

    OBJECTIVE:
    To recognize Amarillo businesses and promote the business community, as a representative of the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce. Functioning as set forth in the Chamber Mission Statement. The Committee’s services are not to be used for self-serving interest, but for community involvement, interest best serving the community and commitment toward the growth of Amarillo. It is agreed that Round-Up members attend functions to promote the Chamber and community and not our businesses.

    SCHEDULED EVENTS:
    Ribbon Cuttings, Groundbreakings, Receptions, or any other Designated “Red Coat” event.
    1. Each event will meet the Round-Up Club Objective.
    2. All events must be approved by the Chair of the Round-Up Club, the Round-Up Club liaison and Chamber management
    3. Qualifications for Ribbon Cuttings and Groundbreaking ceremonies are:
    • new business
    • major expansion
    • relocation of business
    • change of ownership
    • milestone anniversary

    MEMBERSHIP:
    Business or Individual
    1. All members must be employed by a firm in good standing with the Chamber of Commerce, or be an individual dues-paying member.
    2. Membership applications are reviewed by the staff and active members of the Round Up Club. Applications could be declined if three (3) members object to the membership; an application will not be rejected due to competition.
    3. All members must purchase the official red blazer from our vendor; the name badges are furnished by the Chamber.
    4. To maintain membership: a member must attend at least 15% of the events in a three (3) month period or their membership will be dropped. This requirement will be strictly enforced.
    5. The Chamber desires to have all business groups represented in the Round-Up Club.

    CONDUCT:
    1. We will always introduce ourselves as representatives of the Chamber.
    2. We will arrive on time to a ceremony. Late arrivals will not receive attendance points.
    3. A professional demeanor is a must; we will keep unnecessary comments to ourselves.
    4. Proper business attire is required; official red blazer that matches the group (no red blazer…no points), name tag, dress slacks or skirt, with a nice shirt or blouse. Inappropriate clothing such as; shorts, t-shirts, tennis shoes, exercise clothing, ball caps, anything too casual will not be tolerated. Nice-looking dress jeans will be acceptable on Fridays.
    5. Our cell phones will at the very least be turned off, if not left in our cars.
    6. We will not bring any children, grandchildren, or friends to the events unless the function is held after business hours or on a weekend. After business hours and weekends are family time and the business owner will be made aware that the volunteers are on their time and children, and friends, may be present.
    7. Only if the business owner asks the name of our employer are we to tell them. We are not to elaborate on our services or our products during the event. Business cards will not be given out during the event. It is acceptable to conduct business with the business owner after the ceremony is concluded and our red blazers are placed in our cars. Remember: during any Round-Up event you are representing the Chamber as a volunteer.


    Common sense should prevail at all times…violators are subject to the “three strikes and you’re out” policy.

    POINTS:
    1 point for every ceremony attended.   At the first meeting in October, a drawing will be held; the club members with 51% or better in attendance during the previous year will have a chance to win one of two prizes.

    MEETINGS:
    The Round-Up Club meets monthly at a Chamber member restaurant during the lunch time period.

 
View Ribbon Cutting & Groundbreaking photos on our Chamber Flickr Page.

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