Join the excitement and become a vital part of Altus, Oklahoma's official welcome wagon, the Committee of 100! For over 40 incredible years, we've been proudly serving the airmen of Altus Air Force Base, making a lasting impact on our community and those who call it home.

Our history is rich with civic leaders like Linda Copeland, John Gover, Dick Moore, Herschal Crow, Holley Urbanski, Aaron Burleson, and Don Johnson, who initiated this fantastic project in 1984. We're rooted in bringing together 100 dedicated chamber members, pooling resources, and hosting four annual functions that welcome newcomers, students, and returning heroes and their families.

With your support, we continue to extend our warm Southwest Oklahoma hospitality, providing receptions and dinners and delightful entertainment that showcases the heart of our community.

In 2024, the Committee of 100 celebrated its 40th anniversary.

Our mission is clear: we're here to greet newcomers and ensure they feel welcomed, valued, and a part of our community. Our program has gained recognition within Altus and throughout the entire Air Force. The Chief of Staff of the Air Force and former Secretary of the Air Force have praised our Committee of 100 program, emphasizing its significance to our troops.

Here's how you can be a part of this:

• Volunteer: Your time and energy can make this night unforgettable. We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help run game booths, supervise activities, and bring smiles to faces.
  
  
• Donate: Although the $100 Committee of 100 fees have remained the same over the past 40 years, the value of a dollar has yet to stretch as far as it used to. Additional sponsorships are NEEDED to continue providing these events to our community.
  
  
• Sponsor: If you don't have the workforce to help but can sponsor snacks, food, or beverages, please contact the Altus Chamber at [email protected] or 580-482-0210, and we will ensure you get the recognition you deserve.

Your involvement is crucial for the success of Altus's official welcome wagon and for fostering a stronger, more connected Altus.

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We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the incredible individuals and businesses who have donated $100 to join the Committee of 100. Your generous contributions help cover food costs, insurance, venues, prizes, and more. Because of your support, we can host these fantastic free events that bring our community together.

We couldn’t do it without you! Thank you for making a difference and being an integral part of our community. Your donations truly keep Altus's spirit alive and thriving.

A deep and sincere thank you to our Committee of 100 members!

• Mary Beth Tischler - Dobbs & Braddock
• David Braddock - Dobbs & Braddock
• Chris Cary - Great Plains Stampede Rodeo
• Michelle Coe - Main Realty, Inc
• Michelle Coe - Cotton Candi Boutique
• Candace Braddock - Sheryl Homes
• Tori Jeschke - Balloon Festoons of Altus
• Preston Gunkel - Gunkel Law Group
• Jerry Raab - First Methodist Church
• Whitney Peck -Endurance Federal Credit Union
• Emily Worrell - Southwest Crop Insurance
• Kerry Bull - Red River Federal Credit Union
• Tricia Latham CPA PLLC
• Karen Thurgood - Altus Animal Welfare Assoc.
• Cindy Workman
• Blake Darby - Darby's Big Furniture - Duke
• Dan Addi - Lambert Heat & Air
• Laura Watts - Summit Utilities
• Ashley Arambula - Quartz Mountain State Park Lodge
• Mary Friese - JCMH Home Health Products
• Emilie James - Storehouse Insurance.
• Brentney Zorger - Cattlemens Bank
• Julie Lucus - Cattlemens Bank
• Jacy Kerr - Cattlemens Bank
• Maddie Pryor - Cattlemens Bank
• Jill Graumann - Re/Max Property Place
• Kevin Baker - Martha Road Baptist Church
• Bradley Horry - Edward Jones
• Lisa Coppock - Petal Pushers Flowers & Gifts
• Chris Griffin - Chick-fil-A
• Tiffany Forster - Reliant Direct Primary Care
• Molly Reid - Molly’s Gourmet Goodies
• Lyle Shaw - Blair Tire and Feed
• Tony Valerio - Flight Safety
• Debbie Valerio
• Josh Newberry - Smiley's Auto
• Kathy Hale - Southern Prairie Library System
• Kim Rumschlag - Great Plains Youth and Family Services, Inc
• Ryan Graham - AAA Portable Toilets
• Angela Ybarra - Strong Tower Ministries
• Stacey Kiley - Friendship Inn Restaurant
• John Raymond - Outlaw Fab & Ag Services
• Billingsley Ford of Altus
• Carson VanZant - Lowell Tims Funeral Home
• Erick Herrera - Attitudes Ink & Mystic Leaf

• Trudy Calvillo - KEYB Media Specialties
• Alma Cantu - Cantu's Heat & Air
• Hannah Henry - Val Verde Dental Associates, DDS
• Steve Francis - JCMH
• Beckie Takashima-Williamson, Realtor- Real Broker, LLC
• April Preston - Just Brew It Coffee House
• Jeni Temen
• Samantha Braker - Main Street Altus
• Jim Brown - Bulldog Bible Club
• Jean Ann McPhail - McPhail Farms LLC
• Larry Duffy - WOSC Alumni Foundation
• Lane Hooten - Cancer Centers of Southwest Oklahoma
• Wendy Riley - Whitakers Extreme Gymnastics
• Lt. Gen. (R) Bill Welser
• Teresa Ortiz - Western Sizzlin
• Sofia Williams - Bar-S Foods Company
• Eva Letha Lucas
• Jimmy Rogers - Rogers Electronics
• Roe Worbes - Altus Public Schools
• Steve Hartgraves - Jackson Co. Memorial Hospital
• Chef Keshia Hines - Elysium Acres Altus
• Lynn Herron - Host Event Rentals, LLC
• Joshua Stevens - TFirearms
• Jonathan Bergmark - Nutrien Ag Solutions
• Joe Leverett, MD
• Dennie Christian - Shortgrass Community Health Center
• Dylan Lucas - Midfirst Bank
• Charity Martin - C. Riley Car Scents
• Blake Jackson - Shamrock Bank
• Jim Bob Rempel - Shamrock Bank
• McKenna Block - Shamrock Bank
• Chad Wiginton - Western Oklahoma State College
• Rachel Beckner - Western Oklahoma State College
• Jimmy Poe - Western Oklahoma State College
• Nick Cavin - Western Oklahoma State College
• Monica Taylor - Western Oklahoma State College
• Laura Martinez - Alcorta's Cleaning Service
• Joanna Buatista - Little Caesars Pizza
• Christina Brito - Herring Bank
• Sissie Feazel - Herring Bank
• Victorina Deleon - Herring Bank
• Stephen Barnett - Western Equipment
• Rhonda Evans - KWHW Radio Station
• Rebecca Chambless - SW Rural Electric
• Roger Pittman - MLSE Inc
• Crystal Wilson - NBC Bank
• Cole White- W Outdoors LLC
• Kyle Dorton - Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma
• Allison Richey - Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma
• Raylon Shumaker - Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma
• Diane Beach - Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma
• Justin McCasland - Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma
• Monty Thornbrough - Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma
• Diane Dykens - CENTURY 21 Altus Prestige Realty