Brownwood Chamber of Commerce Newsletter - August 2011 by Brownwood Chamber

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Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce 600 E. Depot PO Box 880 Brownwood, TX 76804

August 12, 2011 Volume 6, Issue 8

Your August 2011 Monthly Chamber Newsletter

Inside This Issue Page 2 • Chamber Luncheon • Business Showcase Page 3 • August After Hours • Scholarship Page 4 • Ribbon Cuttings Page 5 • National Night Out • New Members Page 6 • Brown County Museum • Leadership Brownwood Page 7 • Leadership Brownwood, cont. Page 8 • REUNION TICKETS Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce Phone: (325) 646-9535 Fax (325) 643-6686 membership @brownwoodchamber.org

CHECK OUT OUR UP COMING EVENTS ON PAGE 6

Chambers Launch Shop Local Campaign for Back-to-School

As the first day of school fast approaches, families will soon be visiting stores to purchase all of the essentials for back-toschool time. The Brownwood and Early Chambers of Commerce want to remind area residents how important shopping at local retailers can be by launching a shop local campaign for back-toschool. The campaign is designed to raise awareness of the importance in keeping local dollars local and how it affects public services, local business, jobs and community activities. “Each time you make a local purchase, you support local jobs,” said Laura Terhune, Director for the Brownwood Chamber. “During tougher times like these, spending those dollars at home makes an even greater impact on the local economy.” Terhune said sales tax that is generated by local purchases goes to fund important city departments such as fire, police, parks, library, and senior services. Businesses also support and sponsor local events and activities that make Brown County a great place to live. “We realize that not everything is available in Brown County stores, but we want to encourage local shoppers to look here first before making a trip out of town,” said Early Chamber Director Wanda Furgason. “Shoppers will often save time and money by shopping locally instead of taking a long trip.” Residents can expect to see and hear local advertising in the coming weeks through a variety of sources to heighten awareness of the importance of shopping locally. Chamber of Commerce officials also released their top reasons to shop local. Why Buying Local Benefits You 1. More money is put into our local economy 2. Jobs are created & saved 3. Local businesses support community activities 4. Better customer service & convenience 5. Tax dollars fund our local fire, police, & parks departments The 2011 Shop Local campaign is sponsored by Heartland Mall, Wendlee Broadcasting, Mid-Tex Cellular, the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Early Chamber of Commerce. For more information about shopping local or to find a local business, visit BrownwoodChamber.org or EarlyTx.com.

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Chamber Luncheon Features Brownwood ISD Sponsored by Caring Family Network

The Chamber’s Monthly Luncheon will be Friday, August 19 at the Brownwood Country Club from 11:30 AM to 1 PM. The luncheon, which is open to members and guests, will feature an interesting program and will also include door prizes, introduction of new members and a Cash Drawing—which currently stands at more than $560. The featured speaker will be Reece Blincoe, Superintendent of Brownwood Independent School District. Blincoe was born in Burnet and attended Austin schools before graduating from Pflugerville High School. He attended Tarleton State University and Texas State University (formerly Southwest Texas State), graduating from Texas State University with a B.S. degree in Agriculture Education in 1987 and a master’s degree in Education Administration in 1998. Prior to taking his position with Brownwood ISD, Blincoe taught Agriculture Science at Southside High School in San Antonio and Leander High School where they were designated “Best Agriculture Departments in Texas” in 1997. He is the former Superintendent of Schools at Stockdale ISD in Stockdale, TX a position he held

for 4 years. Reece has been Superintendent at Brownwood ISD for 4 years. He earned his doctorate from University of Texas at Austin in Educational Leadership soon after he moved here. Dr. Blincoe is a passionate advocate for the teaching profession and the students he serves. Utilizing his talents in creativity, teambuilding and problemsolving to achieve excellence, he has served on the U.S. Dept. of Education Committee on Local Program Success; the Commissioner’s Cabinet, TASA Legislative Committee, and member of the Public Education Visioning Institute. Reece has been married for 22 years to Mary Mercer Blincoe and they have two daughters, Shelby, 16 and Marissa, 14. This month’s luncheon is sponsored by Caring Family Network. Door Prize Sponsors are: American State Bank, Spa on the Creek and West/Central Texas Valuation Services. The cost of the luncheon is $10 per person to be paid at the door. Anyone interested in attending the luncheon is urged to RSVP to the Chamber by calling 325-646-9535. You can also register online on the Chamber’s website: www.brownwoodchamber.org.

17th ANNUAL BUSINESS SHOWCASE “A World of Opportunities”

Time is running out for you to sign up for the Business Showcase that is less than a month away! The 17th Annual Business Showcase will be held on Thursday, September 8th at the Brownwood Coliseum from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Admission is only $2 and complimentary passes will be available the week of the show at the Brownwood Chamber office and through each of the exhibitors participating in the show. Throughout the day, drawings will be held for booth prizes as well as the much anticipated Grand Prize drawing at the end of the show! This successful show gives Local residents a chance to see the variety of products and services available in Brownwood. Another successful part of the Showcase is the returning “Taste of Brownwood.” Restaurant Row will open at 2:00 when our restaurants will serve up samples of their

most popular dishes until the show closes at 4:00. Each visitor will receive 4 “Taste of Brownwood” tickets with the $2 admission, additional tickets will be $1 each. Local restaurants are encouraged to participate and should take advantage of this opportunity to reach hundreds of people in just two hours! The one-day show will also allow businesses the opportunity to meet, showcase and network with other business people. Trade shows are a proven way to reach your target customers, in one location. The show is over half full with only 10 spots remaining, so get your registration in TODAY! Early registration ends August 26th, after this date the price of the booth spaces will go up $50. With all the publicity and word-of-mouth this event will be the “place to be” on September 8th! Contact Missi Malone to make your reservation, 646-9535 or by email at membership@brownwoodchamber.org.

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Cleanup Planned for Lake Brownwood – Volunteers Needed A cleanup effort is being organized at Lake Brownwood by several organizations to help rid the lake bed of garbage and debris that has been exposed due to the low lake level. The Brown County Water Improvement District, Brown County Sheriff’s Office, Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce, Early Chamber of Commerce, Lake Brownwood Community Development Council, and Keep Brownwood Beautiful have joined together for the effort to help dispose of the man-made debris from Lake Brownwood. The cleanup is scheduled to take place on the next two Saturday’s, August 13th and 20th from 7am-11am with large roll-off dumpsters available for volunteers and Lake Brownwood residents to dispose of trash and debris they find in the dry lake bed. The cleanup effort will consist of two components, one involving lake property owners and the other using volunteers. Owners of waterfront property are asked to clean up the dry area around their property, bag up the trash, and bring it to one of the designated points from disposal. Volunteers are also being sought to help in more visible areas of the lake. Volunteers interested in helping can join the effort by meeting at the Tootie Kelly Real Estate office parking lot, 7551 Hwy 279, at 6:30am each of the clean-up days. Volunteers will be given bags and instructions from there. Drop-off points for lake debris will be at the following locations and dates: Aug 13: Mountain View – roll-off dumpster Flagship Inn – Lower parking area Aug 20: Public Boat Ramp at Dam – roll-off dumpster Officials will carry the collected man-made debris to the Brownwood landfill at the end of each cleanup. Property owners and volunteers are reminded that only man-made trash and debris from the lake can be collected. Bagged garbage from the lake bed can be placed into the roll-off dumpsters. Metal, tires, and other similar objects may not be thrown into the roll-off dumpsters, but will be accepted separately. No rocks, brush, stumps, trees, etc. may be removed from the lake bed and those helping with the cleanup are not allowed to drive vehicles on the dry areas of the lake. Also, no household WINDSHIELDS appliances can be accepted during this cleanup effort.

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RIBBON CUTTINGS

McCluskey & Associates Celebrate New Location The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony oReal estate firm McCluskey and Associates celebrated one year as members of the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce, and a ribbon cutting was held to mark the occasion. Owner and broker Luann McCluskey has 11 years experience in the real estate industry and opened her own brokerage in September of 2009. Her company offers real estate sales and property management services. They recently located to 1515 Austin Avenue after a remodeling project on the building. Contact McCluskey and Associates at 325-643-3200 or visit them on the web at www.brownwoodproperties.com.

Flour Power Bakery Joins the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, July 8 to celebrate the opening of Flour Power Bakery in Brownwood. They specialize in cakes for all occasions, cupcakes and other baked goods, and ice cream. Party consultation is also available as well. Visit their new location at 2300 Austin Avenue or give them a call at (325) 643-2253.

PF&E /Food Plaza Celebrate Milestone Plaza convenience stores celebrated 45 years of business in the area on Friday, July 8. To help celebrate the event, Food Plaza gave out delicious food samples and is offering large fountain drinks for 45 cents. The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce marked the event by presenting a plaque to Steve Fryar of Food Plaza and PF&E Oil Company at their store located at the corner of Hwy 377 South and Avenue B. Brownwood Mayor Stephen Haynes recognized the event by issuing a proclamation which recounted the history of the business, and parent company PF&E Oil Company, and the impact they have on the community. The company has more than 80 employees. Pictured is Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce CEO Laura Terhune presenting Steve Fryar with the plaque. Fryars’ friends and family are shown behind.

Mr. W Fireworks Celebrates Membership with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Thursday, June 30 to welcome Mr. W Fireworks as their newest member. Manager Kenneth Whitley and owners Wayne and Dianna Wildman have opened Brownwood’s first indoor and air conditioned fireworks store. Located at 2615 Belle Plain, they offer a large assortment of fireworks for the upcoming Independence Day weekend. Mrs. Wildman said that the store does not carry any of the banned aerial fireworks, and they encouraged everyone to use fireworks safely. “We appreciate that people are responsible and will be careful, have water next to them, to supervise their children,” Wildman. Pictured above are Kenneth and Judy Whitley cutting the ribbon along with the store owners, employees, and Brownwood.

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On Tuesday, October 4th, neighborhoods throughout Brown County are being invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the “28th Annual National Night Out” (NNO) crime and drug prevention event. National Night Out, which is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) and co-sponsored locally by the Brownwood Police Department; Brown County Sheriff’s Office; Early Police Department; Bangs Police Department and the Brownwood Fire Department will involve over 15,000 communities from all 50 states, US territories, Canadian cities and military bases around the world. Last year, Brown County had 39 neighborhoods participate in the event, and officials are looking to increase that number in 2011. National Night Out is designed to: (1) Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; (2) Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime efforts; (3) Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and (4) Send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. From 5:30pm to 8:30pm on October 4th, residents in neighborhoods throughout Brown County are asked to lock their doors, turn on outside lights and spend

Welcome New Members Flour Power Bakery – The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome Kim Combs and Flour Power Bakery as a new member! Flour Power Bakery specializes in cakes for all occasions, cupcakes and other baked goods, and ice cream! Party consultation is also available as well, for more information stop by 2300 Austin Avenue or call Kim at 325-643-2253. Eastlawn Memorial Park, Inc. – The Brownwood Chamber proudly welcomes Eastlawn Memorial. Eastlawn Memorial Park sells burial spaces, Columbarium Niches, Bronze markers as well as offer all services related to the cemetery. For more information contact Mona Pitts at 325646-9125. Flagship Inn - Newly remodeled in 2011, Flagship Inn offers 41 beautifully designed rooms and 2 meeting rooms with a beautiful view of 98 miles of shoreline of Lake Brownwood. Flagship Inn is the ideal choice for the leisure, business, or conventional traveler. Every part of this inn has been furnished with the latest in style furniture and amenities to provide guests with a relaxing and enjoyable stay. All rooms include a mini refrigerator, microwave, high speed internet access, iron and ironing board, and other amenities to make you feel right at home. For more information contact Clark at 325-784-7656 or visit www. flagshipinntx.com to get a sneak peek!

the evening outside with neighbors and police. Many neighborhoods throughout Brownwood will be hosting a variety of special events such as block parties, cookouts, visits from police, contests, and other activities. National Project Coordinator Matt Peskin said, “This is a night for America to stand together to promote awareness, safety, and neighborhood unity. National Night Out showcases the vital importance of policecommunity partnerships and citizen involvement in our fight to build a safer nation. On NNO, we invite neighborhoods nationwide to join us in Giving Crime & Drugs a Going Away Party.” Coordinators of the local NNO event are currently looking for block captains to organize these small gatherings in neighborhoods across the city. These gatherings will be a rallying point where neighbors can meet each other, visit, and send a message to potential criminals. “National Night Out was a great success last year and I would like to again say a big ‘Thank You’ for the support from our community – it was outstanding,” said Brownwood Police Chief Mike Corley. “Time is drawing near for NNO 2011, and once again we are looking for a great event.” City and county officials, police, and fire departments will travel around Brownwood, Early and Brown County during the event to visit these gatherings and speak to those in attendance. Brown County Museum of History – The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome the Brown County Museum of History as one of its newest members! The museum is located in the old four story Brown County Jail, built in 1902, across from the Courthouse. Additional collections on military, history, education, agriculture and social life are located in the Museum Annex across from the Jail. The Museum is currently looking for new members and will be hosting membership drive in coming months. If you are interested in helping preserve this Brown County landmark, contact Beverly Norris at 325-643-1373. Winslar Energy, LLC – The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce proudly welcomes Adam Trump and Winslar Energy, LLC! Winslar Energy specializes in residential Wind Turbines, designed to help save money and the earth! Winslar is also a Factory Authorized Dealer and Service Tech for Southwest Wind Tower. Visit www.winslarenergy. com or call Adam at 325-200-4866 for more information on how you can “Go Green” and save money! Teachable Moments & The Learning Lab – Cindy Proud, owner of Teachable Moments & The Learning Lab offers teaching supplies for teachers of all age groups and subjects. Custom ordering of supplies is welcomed for individuals, churches, schools and businesses. Cindy is committed to helping students of all ages succeed in school, The Learning Lab offers tutoring for students of all ages, grades and subjects! For more information stop by and visit Cindy at 214 Brown Street or give her a call at 325-646-3747.

Pictured left to right – Jeff Benson, Early Police Department; Assistant Chief James Fuller, Brownwood Police Department; Brown County Sheriff Bobby Grubbs; Chief Mike Corley, Brownwood Police Department; Sgt. Shawn Dibrell, Early Police Department. Photo by Ray Tipton, Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce

“Our goal is for everything to be bigger and better this year,” Chief Corley said. “Start planning now because NNO 2011 is just around the corner. I look forward to seeing all of you on October 4th.” For more information or to register as a block captain, contact the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce at 325-646-9535. Local participating sponsors for the 2011 National Night Out include Heart of Texas Crime Stoppers, WT Harris Company, ATMOS Energy, Draco’s Janitorial and Auto Detail, Oncor Electric Delivery, Southside Church, TexasBank, Waldrop Construction, and the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce. Heart of Texas EMS – The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome Heart of Texas EMS as its newest member! For more information on their medical services contact Shannan Burch at (325) 641-0210.

A Special THANK YOU to the following businesses that renewed their Membership in the month of July. We greatly appreciate your continued support of the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce and the Brownwood Community. Coggin Avenue Medical Park Bangs Flower and Gift Shop Bangs Nursing Home Best Med, Inc. Brookeshire’s Brownwood Area Live On Stage Brownwood Reunion Celebration Brownwood Specialty Group Budget Inn Cen-Tex Body and Paint Cross Country Health Care Fluid Logistics Gate 1 Inn McCluskey & Associates Ricardo’s Tortilla Bakery Texas Trails Maps Uniform Connection Wall Moulding & Associates

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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August

Business After Hours Spa on the Creek Chamber Monthly Luncheon Brownwood Country Club 2nd Annual DJ Allen Memorial Bull Riding Brown County Fair Grounds

September

1 Leadership Kick-off Brownwood Chamber Boardroom 8 Business Showcase Brownwood Coliseum 10 St. John’s Annual Arts and Crafts Fair St. John’s Church 15 Business After Hours Bob’s Fuels 16-18 Brownwood Reunion Celebration Downtown Brownwood 28 Quickbooks Workshop Brownwood Chamber Boardroom

October

1 City/County Wide Cleanup Beneath Austin Ave. Overpass 4 National Night Out Community Wide 8 Blanket Frontier Days Blanket, Texas 8 Pasture Party & Skeet Shoot Bradley Family Farms 12 Maximize Your Membership Workshop Brownwood Chamber Boardroom 19 Wake Up Wednesday Brownwood Chamber Boardroom 20 Business After Hours Aldersgate Enrichment Center 21 Chamber Monthly Luncheon Brownwood Country Club

First Saturday of Every Month is Family Day Lehnis Railroad Museum

Brown County Museum Of History Begins Revitalization Plans It’s Your History…Discover It! Explore It! Treasure It!

Plans are currently underway to revitalize the Brown County Museum of History. The board of directors is looking at a thematic approach in presenting the historical collections, with both the Old Jail building and the Annex to be revamped. The Old Jail building itself, built in 1903, will continue to be the venue for the Firearms Museum, and in addition will house a Sheriffs of Texas exhibit, Forensics, and “Jail Life and Lore” displays. These will include interactive displays to provide hands-on activities for children. Several rooms of the former sheriff’s living quarters would be returned to period detail. Plans for the Annex building

across the street include featuring an enlarged and comprehensive exhibit of Camp Bowie and the German POW camp it contained during World War II. “Brownwood has an exciting opportunity to create a display of Camp Bowie and preserve historically significant artifacts for display to Brown County citizens. This would also be a draw for many tourists seeking information about the camp. Over a quarter of a million men went through Camp Bowie during the war years—it is an important part of Texas and world history.” says Steve Blake, curator of the Firearms Museum. Plans would include videotaping local citizens who lived in Brown County during World War II and record their memories of the

time period. Being able to preserve this oral history is seen as an important mission of the museum. The Annex would continue to house it’s extensive collection of Brown County artifacts, including the log cabin and one- room schoolhouse. And as part of the strategy to make history exciting for the youngest generations, hands-on displays will invite visitors of every age to learn more about Brown County. Making all this more accessible to residents and tourists means increasing the days the museum is open. If you would like to volunteer as a docent guide, or are interested in helping with this exciting project, please contact Beverly Norris at 325-643-1665.

Leadership Brownwood Leadership Brownwood Leadership Brownwood began in the mid-80’s by the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce as a community leadership development program. Leadership Brownwood Mission A program of the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Brownwood is dedicated to educating, developing, and empowering current and future leaders for the community and motivating them to serve civic, charitable, and business organizations. Program Details Spanning nine months from September through May, Leadership Brownwood is designed to increase individual and community leadership skills. The beginning retreat, the first Thursday in September, focuses on individual leadership styles and techniques. Starting in October and ending in May, the class then spends one day a month (typically from 9 AM to 3 PM) examining specific aspects of the community such as education, area government, local business and economic development, health and human services, the criminal justice system, and tourism. The insights participants gain as they explore the inner workings of the community serves as a foundation for their long-term involvement in Brownwood in a variety of leadership roles. Dress is business casual but comfortable walking shoes are recommended as most sessions include facility tours. Deadline for application is Friday, August 19, 2011 at 4 PM. Tuition must be received by Sept 1. Continued on page 7

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Benefits Leadership Brownwood participants benefit from a broad-based education about the community in which they live and work, while developing a valuable communications network among civic, business and educational leaders. They also develop lasting friendships over the course of the year, and personal and professional skills that increase their effectiveness within their community and business environment. The City of Brownwood benefits from the development of a source of high quality leaders with broadened perspectives prepared to address issues critical to Brownwood’s future. The success of the program can be measured by the number of Leadership Brownwood graduates who currently serve the community in volunteer and elected positions. Businesses whose employees participate in Leadership Brownwood gain not only a knowledge of the inner workings of the city, but also personal skills that increase their effectiveness in their professional environment. Curriculum (The order of session topics and content are tentative and may be rescheduled based upon presenter/facility availability) Sept 1, 2011 - OPENING RETREAT (Mandatory Attendance) Class members meet for the first time and begin their leadership adventure with an all-day retreat. Participants spend the day discovering their own leadership style and learning how to best utilize style differences. After lunch, members participate in activities involving team-building, problem-solving, trust and risk-taking. Oct 6, 2011 - EDUCATION Classroom visits and presentations by representatives from Brownwood ISD, Howard Payne University, Ranger College and Texas State Technical College cover topics such as curriculum, career and technology, work force development, community partnerships and challenges facing educational institutions. Nov 3, 2011 – SOCIAL SERVICES A community’s success is directly linked to its ability to meet the needs of its neediest citizens. The class will learn about the many social services available in the community and are encouraged to become personally involved through volunteerism. Facility tours will include Family Services Center, Salvation Army, Center for Life Resources and Good Samaritan.

Dec 8, 2011 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT The class gains insight into local government and explores the political process as elected and appointed officials address current issues and future challenges facing the city. Participants will tour city and county facilities. Jan 5, 2012 - HEALTH SERVICES Presentations by local healthcare providers and facility tours offer insight into local services including Ranger College School of Nursing Training Facility, Wound Care & Hyperbaric Chamber and Brownwood Regional Medical Center.

Building Partnerships for a better Community Aaron’s Sales & Lease Ownership 219 Early Blvd. Early, TX 76802 (325) 646-8023 Accu Screen 2201 Coggin Avenue Brownwood, TX 76801 (325) 646-7828 www.accuscreen.net Blaylock Funeral Home 1914 Indian Creek Road Brownwood, TX 769801 (325) 203-4027 Brownwood Bulletin 700 Carnegie Brownwood (325) 646-2541

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Feb 2, 2012 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT This session provides an overview of programs and services provided by the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce and the Brownwood Economic Development Board. Tours of local companies and discussion points will examine issues affecting small, medium and large businesses.

Camelot Apartments 2001 Slayden Brownwood, TX 76801 (325) 643-4591

March 1, 2012 – CRIMINAL JUSTICE Participants will take part in tours of the TR Havins State Prison, Texas Youth Commission Ron Jackson Unit, Brown County Law Enforcement Center and Jail. Representatives provide an overview of public safety issues and the criminal justice system. March 29, 2012 – BAD WEATHER DAY A session will be cancelled only if Brownwood schools are cancelled. This is our make-up date.

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April 5, 2012 - TOURISM The Chamber’s Tourism Manager will lead the participants on tours of museums and sights of interest such as Brown County Museum, Lyric Theatre, Lehnis Railroad Museum and MacArthur Academy of Freedom. The class will learn about local efforts to promote and encourage tourism to our area. April 10, 2012 - Annual Banquet-Leadership Class of 2012 GRADUATION

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Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors 2011-2012 Dr. Don Bostic, Chairman Ranger College Gregg Rice, Past Chairman 3M Company Steve Weckwerth Subway Dr. Bill Ellis Howard Payne University

Ray Garza TexasBank

Ken Harriss Oncor Michael Richardson Farmers Insurance Priscilla Monson West Central Texas Valuation Services Eric McNeese Brown County Abstract Toni Hill McCoy’s Debbie Morelock Star of Texas Bed & Breakfast Josh Stegemoller Stegemoller Realtors Sam Waldrop Waldrop Construction

Eddie Money

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Saturday Sept. 17th Jason Wyatt

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Sunday Sept. 18th Todd Agnew