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Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce 600 E. Depot PO Box 880 Brownwood, TX 76804
February 10, 2012 Volume 7, Issue 2
Your February 2012 Monthly Chamber Newsletter
Inside This Issue Page 2 • Chamber Banquet • Chamber Luncheon Page 3 • Awards Criteria Page 4 • Stars of Texas • Ribbon Cuttings Page 5 • Emergency Alert • New Members Page 6 • Award Forms Page 7 • Award Forms Page 8 • Announcement! Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce Phone: (325) 646-9535 Fax (325) 643-6686 membership @brownwoodchamber.org
Check out our up coming events on page 3
Brownwood Chamber Launches 2012 Total Resource Campaign The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce officially launched its 2012 Total Resource Campaign (TRC) on Tuesday, February 7th with a kick-off event sponsored by Humphrey Pete’s restaurant. Under the leadfrom left to right are TRC volunteers Robert Porter, Porter Insurance; Stacee ership of campaign Pictured Smith, Painter and Johnson Financial; Priscilla Monson, West/Central Texas Valuation chairman Putter Services; Rex Tackett, Wendlee Broadcasting; Edda Ratliff and Dennis Graham, HCD Jarvis and co-chair Graham Investments. Rex Tackett, five mobile app as well as an ice skating rink teams were assembled to reach a goal of which will be open to the public during the $100,000 in Chamber sponsorship sales. 2012 Christmas Under the Stars Festival. “Seize the opportunity, the motivation to Through the TRC, a menu of sponsorship help the Chamber,” Tackett told volunteers opportunities will be available to help create during the kick-off. “But really to help the a customized sponsorship plan for any sized community in which we live and which we business. Through the five teams, dozens of volwork and where we make our living.” The TRC is designed to give Chamber unteers will compete for cash, prizes, and a members an array of opportunities to become trip to New Orleans. Over a seven-week more involved with the organization in new period, beginning February 7, these volunways through greater public awareness of teers will work with Chamber members to Chamber programs, projects, and events. design a customized sponsorship plan for the The TRC also makes it easier for businesses entire year. Those who sponsored something to budget for the coming year and helps imthrough the TRC last year can expect to be prove the efficiency of Chamber activities. contacted soon to renew that sponsorship. For more information, call the Chamber at In addition to the traditional Chamber sponsorship opportunities, officials an325-646-9535 or visit BrownwoodChamber. nounced new opportunities including a new org for more information.
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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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Camelot Apartments 2001 Slayden Brownwood, TX 76801 (325) 643-4591 Depot Liquor 1001 Vine Brownwood, TX 76801 646-3500 Southside Village 2801 4th St. Brownwood, TX 76801 (325) 646-1749 www.southsidevillage.net
The 107th Annual Chamber Banquet
Every member of the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce is encouraged to attend the Annual Banquet on April 10, 2012. The celebration will be held in the Coliseum with the Reception at 6:30 PM, dinner at 7 PM and the awards presentation slated to begin about 7:30 PM. According to Chamber CEO Laura Terhune, “The Outgoing Chairman of the Board (Dr. Don Bostic) and I want every member to make plans now to attend this annual celebration.” Terhune continued, “The components of the banquet will be very similar to
last year’s successful event: a Reception will be followed by the Banquet and concluding with Awards Presentations.” Community Service Awards will include the following: Good Neighbors, Community Partner, Business of the Year, Man and Woman of the Year and the Groner Pitts “Lifetime of Service” Award. Terhune noted, “The committee received positive feedback on the décor and layout incorporated several years ago which features a smaller “center” stage for the actual awards presenta-
tions as well as round VIP tables. She concluded, “Whatever the layout, the evening promises to be an exciting celebration.” The sponsors of the 2012 Annual Banquet will be sold through the Chamber’s Total Resource Campaign and will be announced in the coming weeks. For more information about sponsoring the banquet or corporate reserved VIP tables, see a Team Member of the Total Resource Campaign. Individual ticket prices will be $35 per person and can be purchased at the Chamber starting March 1.
Chamber Luncheon Features Texas Water Summit 2012 Sponsored by Brown County Farm Bureau Insurance
director for Texas Farm The Chamber’s Monthly Luncheon will be Friday, Bureau in May 2002. Howe monitors environFebruary 17 at the Brownwood Country Club from mental regulation, property rights, and water 11:30 AM to 1 PM. The luncheon, which is open policy issues for Texas to members and guests, Farm Bureau. He also will feature an interestsupervises the admining program and will also istrative and legislative staff at the State Legislainclude door prizes, introduction of new members tive Office in Austin. Billy Howe and the “Aces Wild” Cash Howe grew up in the Texas Farm Bureau Drawing—which currently farming community of stands at more than $200. Itasca, Texas, where he worked for The featured speaker will be Billy local farmers and ranchers. He graduated from Itasca High School in 1988, Howe, State Legislative Director of Texas Farm Bureau. Howe came to and then spent two years at Hill ColTexas Farm Bureau as an associate lege in Hillsboro, Texas. Howe earned legislative director in September 1999. his bachelor’s degree in Political SciHe was promoted to state legislative ence from Louisiana State University
in 1993. Before coming to Texas Farm Bureau, he worked in the Texas House of Representatives from 1993-1999 as a legislative aide and chief committee clerk. Billy and his wife, Courtney have two children–daughter Peyton and son William. This month’s luncheon is sponsored by Brown County Farm Bureau Insurance. Door Prize Sponsors are: Elliott Electric Supply and Brown County Farm Bureau Insurance. 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 325646-9535. You can also register online on the Chamber’s website: www.brownwoodchamber.org.
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Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce Awards Criteria Nomination Forms on www.brownwoodchamber.org DEADLINE to Nominate: Wednesday, February 29th, 2012 Feels Like Home “Good Neighbor” Award: Recipient will receive commendation for his or her community service as a volunteer. An unsung hero in our community who volunteers his or her time and talents to make Brownwood an outstanding place to live through service, community, charitable, church or other organizations. Volunteer of the Year: A member who has unselfishly given of their time and talents to assist in the Chamber’s events, programs and activities. Recipient may be a Chamber Ambassador or Board Member. Business of the Year: 1) Supporting Chamber programs, events and activities; 2) Demonstrating “excellence” in their business practices; 3) Providing or supporting community involvement at the corporate and/or employee level. Small Business (1 to 10 employees) Medium Business (11 to 50 employees) Large Business (51+ employees)
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Community Partner Award: A non-profit organization, or governmental entity that has worked diligently to make the Brownwood Area a better place for us to live, play and work. This award can be for a specific achievement or for years of partnership. Professional of the Year: A person who has performed their job at the highest level—going above and beyond in raising the practices, performance, productivity and/or impact of their organization on the community. May be employed by a non-profit organization or publiclyfunded entity. Man or Woman of the Year: A man/woman who has excelled in their community service. A single recipient (in each category) who has made a significant contribution to the quality of life in our community. He/She may be from any area of life: arts, business, civic, education, home and family, health, media, historic and from a public,
private or governmental group. He/ She may work behind the scenes or may be a person who is in the public eye. These individuals may be cited for an individual accomplishment, or for a series of accomplishments over a longer period of time—particularly within the past year. Groner Pitts “Lifetime of Service” Award: Our “Citizen of the Year.” A person who has made an extraordinary contribution, touching the lives of the people of the Brownwood area with a selfless spirit of service and giving more to our community (over the years) than he or she could ever expect to get back. Brownwood’s highest honor in recognition of long-term community service. See forms on pages 6 and 7 Chamber Fax: 325.643.6686
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Stars of Texas Juried Art Exhibit Depot Civic and Cultural Center Fresh Grounded Faith Women’s Conference Coggin Ave. Baptist Church Sweetheart Dinner and Dance Texas 4H Center Business After Hours Coggin Ave. Medical Park Chamber Monthly Luncheon Brownwood Country Club 3rd Annual Brown County Coin Show Heartland Mall Coggin Joggin 5K/1.5mi walk/Fun Run Coggin Elementary
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American Heart Assocation Gala Brownwood Country Club BALOS presents The Water Coolers Victory Life Church Chamber Monthly Luncheon Brownwood Country Club Lonestar Expo and Rattlesnake Roundup Brownwood Coliseum Woodland Heights Elementary Event Woodland Heights Elementary Silver Spur Gun and Blade Show Brownwood Coliseum
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Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet Brownwood Coliseum Indoor/Outdoor Expo Brownwood Coliseum Chamber Monthly Luncheon Brownwood Country Club Keep Brownwood Beautiful Citywide cleanup Under Austin Ave. Overpass BALOS presents: Take Me Home: The music of John Denver Victory Life Church Economic Summit HPU Mabee Center Gordon Wood Hall of Champions Fun Run & Induction Banquet Coggin Ave. Baptist Church
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14th Annual Stars of Texas Juried Art Exhibit Opens
The 14th annual Stars of Texas Juried Art Exhibit opened on February 4th with a reception and awards
ceremony showcasing a wide range of artistic styles and mediums. This year’s exhibit features 130
artistic works selected by juror Terry Morrow out of a record 376 entries. “Viewing the many submitted works was exciting and challenging, as the range of processes and technical skill was broad and the diversity of ideas and visual thought was certainly evident,” Morrow said in a statement. “Thus, choosing the entries to be included was indeed a most difficult task.” Awards and cash prizes totaling $6050 were given to 15 artists in a variety of categories. This year’s Dorothy Mays Best of Show Award was given to John Mulvaney of Austin Texas for his acrylic painting called The Grove. The painting is pictured with the artist’s wife Monique Mulvaney.
Art lovers of all ages may view the Stars of Texas Juried Art Exhibit February 5-17 at the Depot Civic and Cultural Center located at 600 E. Depot in Brownwood. Show hours are 9am-6pm weekdays, Saturday 9am4pm, and Sunday 1pm-4pm. Those in attendance may vote for their favorite piece to receive the People’s Choice Ribbon which will be announced February 13th. Paintings that did not make the Stars of Texas Art Exhibit will be featured in the Salon des Refuses at the Art Center located at 215 Fisk Avenue. The Stars of Texas will hold a Paint-Off Competition on Saturday, February 11, 2011 at the Depot Civic and Cultural Center.
Ribbon cuttings
Dot’s Closet Boutique Joins the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce
The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, January 17 for one of its newest members, Dot’s Closet Boutique. This recently opened business is Brownwood’s newest clothing boutique offering brands such as Big Buddha, Big Star, MissMe, Joe’s, and Lane Boots. They also offer private fittings which available after hours. Dot’s Closet Boutique is located at 601 Carnegie and can be reached at (325) 643-4548. Pictured is owner Dot Hall cutting the ribbon at the event surrounded by her family, friends, employees, and Brownwood Chamber ambassadors.
West Central Wireless/Mid-Tex Cellular Celebrates Opening of Second Location
The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Friday, January 27 for the opening of the newest location for West Central Wireless/Mid-Tex Cellular. The company also held an open house for their new location at 3651 Highway 377 S. (just past McCoy’s). For information about their products and services, call West Central Wireless/Mid-Tex Cellular at 325) 646-0972. Pictured is West Central Wireless staff along with Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors during the ribbon cutting.
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Register for Brown County’s Emergency Weather Alert System
In an effort to make better use of tax revenue, Brown County has contracted, at considerable savings, a new emergency notification and weather warning system. Unfortunately, this will require all Brown County residents (including those in Brownwood, Early and Bangs) wanting to receive weather warning calls to re-register their information into the new DeltAlert system. To register your information, go
to the Brown County website at www.browncoutnytx. org and click on the DeltAlert logo beneath the picture of the courthouse. You will be required to enter an email address (it need not be an active email address) and password to access the registration pages. If you do not have internet access, you can register by calling 325-643-1985 Monday-Friday (8:30am-noon & 1pm- 4:30pm) with your information or take
advantage of the computers at the Brownwood Library. The DeltAlert system offers automatic pre-recorded severe weather notifications by phone as issued by the National Weather Service in San An-
gelo, Texas. Residents should be aware that such systems are only as good as their supporting telephone database. If you do not register your name/address/ phone numbers into the new DeltAlert system, you will not receive calls alerting you of approaching severe weather. DeltAlert gives those who wish to be included an easy and secure method of entering their information into the database and the information will only
be used for emergency notification purposes. DeltAlert Emergency Notification and Weather Warning services are offered at no cost to Brown County residents and are paid for by Brown County and the cities of Brownwood, Early and Bangs, so, please take advantage of this potentially lifesaving service.
Welcome New Members
Texas Botanical Gardens & Native American Interpretive Center – The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome the Texas Botanical Gardens & Native American Interpretive Center. The facility, coming soon, was established in 2004 to create and operate a model “green” community cultural and educational facility in Goldthwaite that celebrates Native American history and life in Texas. The Center will consist of a museum and ethno botanical garden and will serve as the anchor for the Legacy Plaza, a downtown revitalization project that includes a new city library, a welcome center and town green. Fundraising is now underway to build the botanical gardens and they would love the opportunity to discuss the project with interested parties. For more information, contact Jan Fischer at 325-642-7527 or email her at lhtngwmn@ centex.net.
Hideout features many well placed bunkers and water features to provide a challenging yet relaxing round of golf. Our four sets of tees accommodate golfers of each skill level. These 18 holes of Championship Golf, while still premature in age is widely considered amongst the area’s best layouts. For more information, contact Michael Lowry at (325) 784-4653, visit their website http:// thehideoutgolfclub.com, or stop by and check it out at 6680 FM 2623.
Prevention Thru Nutrition – Juice Plus+ – The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome Prevention Thru Nutrition - Juice Plus +! JuicePlus+ is all natural supplement full of fruits and vegetables. Susan Trial, independent consultant for JuicePlus+, is a registered nurse with 30+ years experience in all phases of care, and her main focus is nutrition and disease prevention. For more information on how The Rage Salon & Day Spa – The Brownwood JuicePlus+ can improver your health and overall Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome wellness, contact Susan at (325) 660-7851 or visit back The Rage Salon & Day Spa! The Rage is a her website www.fruitandveggienurse.com. full service salon and day spa offering massages Novella Wellness Farm – The Brownwood Area of all types, manicures/pedicures and facials! For Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome more information stop by 1601-A Coggin Avenue Novella Newman and the Novella Wellness Farm. or give them a call at (325) 643-3920. Novella is the owner of a farm located in May, The Hide Out Golf Club - The Brownwood Area Texas and prides herself on producing high-quality Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome meat products from grass fed animals! The goal The Hide Out Golf Club! The Hideout at King’s of the Wellness Farm is to invite consumers out to Point Cove Resort is located on Lake Brownwood visit the farm, take a tour and visit the gift shop. situated on rolling terrain, dotted with numerous For more information, contact Novella at (325) lakes and ponds. The golf course, designed by 646-6361. Bill Johnston, opened all 18 holes July 2008. The
A Special THANK YOU to the following businesses that renewed their Membership in the month of January. We greatly appreciate your continued support of the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce and the Brownwood Community. Aces Full Signs and Graphics Bangs Flower and Gift Shop Blaylock Funeral Home Carroll Fire & Safety Citibank Corinne T. Smith Animal Center Dairy Queen Doc’s Drugstore Dubco Solar First National Bank of Baird Grooms Seed Harlow Trailer Park Humphrey Pete’s IntegraCare Home Health Jennifer Newton, CRS, GRI Broker Associate Jerry Dehay Julie Gribble - Town and Country Real Estate Lighthouse Hospice Mike Hall – State Farm Nesa Morelock Real Estate Print Solutions Rex Bessent, C.P.A. Sam’s Club Shaw T.V., Sales & Service Skillet’s SMK Fabricators STS Motorcoaches Texana Security, LLC Value Lodge
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Award Nominations Small, Medium and Large Business of the Year Awards Please submit your nominations for Small, Medium and Large BUSINESS of the Year. These individuals will be honored at the Brownwood Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet on April 10, 2012 at the Brownwood Coliseum. One recipient for each category will be selected from the nominees by a Selection Committee. Criteria: 1) Supporting Chamber programs, events and activities; 2) Demonstrating “excellence” in their business practices; 3) Providing or supporting community involvement at the corporate and/or employee level.
Small Business (1 to 10 employees): _____________________________
Community Partner, Volunteer, Professional and Business of the Year Awards Please submit your nominations. These Award Recipients will be honored at the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet on April 10, 2012 at the Brownwood Coliseum. ****************************************************************** Community Partner: A non-profit organization or governmental entity that has worked diligently to make the Brownwood Area a better place for us to live, play and work. This award can be for a significant, specific achievement or for years of partnership.
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Medium Business (11 to 50 employees): __________________________ Why? ___________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Nominee’s Location___________________________ Phone:
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Volunteer of the Year: A member who has unselfishly given of their time and talents to assist in the Chamber’s events, programs and activities. Recipient may be a Chamber Ambassador or Board Member.
Nominee’s Name: ______________________ Why? ____________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Professional of the Year: A person who has performed their job at the highest level—going above and beyond in raising the practices, performance, productivity and/or impact of their organization within the community. May be employed by a non-profit organization or publicly-funded entity. Nominee’s Name: ______________________ Why? ____________________ __________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Submitted by: ___________________________________ Phone: ______________________________
The deadline for nominations to be received in the Chamber office is Wednesday, February 29, 2012. Email to director@brownwoodchamber.org OR Fax to 325-643-6686
Award Nominations
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2012 Brownwood Community Service Awards
2012 Brownwood Man and Woman of the Year Awards
Please submit your nominations for the Groner Pitts Lifetime Achievement Award and Feels Like Home “Good Neighbor” Awards. These individuals will be honored at the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet on April 10, 2012 at the Brownwood Coliseum. Note: Groner Pitts and Good Neighbor Awards are generally a “surprise” to the recipient.
Please submit your nominations for Man of the Year and Woman of the Year. These individuals will be honored at the Brownwood Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet on April 10, 2012 at the Brownwood Coliseum.
****************************************************************** Groner Pitts “Lifetime of Service” Award: A person who has made an extraordinary contribution, touching the lives of the people of the Brownwood area with a selfless spirit of service and giving more to our community (over the years) than he or she could ever expect to get back. Brownwood’s highest honor to community service. Attach a separate sheet for additional information. Nominee’s Name: ______________________ Why? ____________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Nominee’s Address: ___________________________ Phone:
Feels Like Home “Good Neighbor” Award: Recipient will receive a
One recipient for each Man and Woman of the Year will be selected from the nominees by a Selection Committee. Use a separate form for additional information.
Man of the Year A man/woman who has excelled in their community Woman of the Year
service. A single recipient (in each category) who has made a significant contribution to the quality of life in our community. He/She may be from any area of life: arts, business, civic, education, home and family, health, media, historic and from a public, private or governmental group. He/She may work behind the scenes or may be a person who is in the public eye. These individuals may be cited for an individual accomplishment, or for a series of accomplishments over a longer period of time— particularly within the past year.
Good Neighbor: An unsung hero in our community who volunteers his or
Certificate of Appreciation for his or her community service as a volunteer. It is the responsibility of the person making the nomination to purchase a ticket for their nominee and to assure their transportation. The Chamber will confirm with the person making the nomination to ensure that nominee is in attendance. The number of recipients will be limited to 4 individuals.
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her time and talents to make Brownwood an outstanding place to live through service, community, charitable, church or other organizations.
Nominee’s Name: ______________________ Why? ____________________
her time and talents to make Brownwood an outstanding place to live through service, community, charitable, church or other organizations.
Man of the Year: ______________________ Why? _____________________ _________________________________________________________________ Nominee’s Address: ___________________________ Phone:___________________________________
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The deadline for nominations to be received in the Chamber office is Wednesday, February 29, 2012. Email to director@brownwoodchamber.org OR Fax to 325-643-6686
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coming christmas 2012!! We are excited to let you know that the new attraction for Christmas Under the Stars Festival 2012 will be an ice skating rink!! This rink will be open for the week of the Christmas Festival for everyone to enjoy. As the year progresses, more details will be made available, so keep reading the newsletter! For sponsorship opportunities, contact the Chamber. Current sponsors are TexasBank and Coldwell Banker.
Dr. Don Bostic, Chairman Ranger College Gregg Rice, Past Chairman 3M Company Steve Weckwerth Subway Dr. Bill Ellis Howard Payne University Brian Kight TSTC 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
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Chamber Staff Laura Terhune, Executive Director Sunni Modawell, Tourism Manager Ray Tipton, Marketing Manager Missi Malone, Membership Director Martha Faetche, Receptionist; Visitor Center & Brownwood Store Manager Dawn Norway – Office Manager
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