Business Link

An official publication of the Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce

Vol. 7, Issue 1 • June 2018

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Business Spotlight: LeMeilleur’s RV-Truck and Equipment Repair Co. Volunteer Spotlight: Monica Zuniga of Alamo Hospice

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KERRVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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CHAMBER BOARD OFFICERS Gregg Appel Chairman of the Board, Centennial Bank Lisa Winters Chairwoman-Elect, Peterson Health Kim Clarkson Immediate Past Chair of the Board, Kerr County Abstract & Title Co. Randy Evans Treasurer, Massey Itschner & Company, P.C. Tricia Byrom Secretary, Guadalupe National Bank

CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS Neice Bell, The Kerrville Daily Times Pete Calderon, Alamo Hospice Brian Bowers, Centennial Bank Caitlin Hueber, Presbyterian Mo-Ranch Assembly Mike Wittler, Kerrville Public Utility Board Terry Massey, Ken Stoepel Ford-Lincoln Inc. Sue Tiemann, Brinkman Preferred Properties Kerry Sutton, Hill Country Telephone Co-Op Michael Anglin, ARTIFEX42 Stephen Schmerbeck, Garrett Insurance Agency Allison Bueche, Presbyterian Mo-Ranch Assembly

CHAMBER STAFF E. Walter “Walt” Koenig III President and CEO, walt@kerrvilletx.com Rachel London Vice President and COO, rachel@kerrvilletx.com Theresa Metcalf Director of Finance and Human Resource, theresa@kerrvilletx.com Angela North Membership Director, angie@kerrvilletx.com Jennifer Lord Receptionist, jennifer@kerrvilletx.com

BUSINESSLINK STAFF Neice Bell, Publisher Chelsea M.K. Stack & Autumn Bernhard, Special Sections Editors Tom Holden, Michael Anglin & Tim Huchton, Photographers Advertising: John Doran, Jeff Herring, Luly Miller & Brandon Baldwin Composing: Manager Dean Heep and Johanna Rangel

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Chairman’s CORNER May was a big month in the Hill Country and — as our kids prepare for summer activities in our beautiful Hill Country, including one of our many camps — congratulations are due to graduates of our local high schools, as well as our own young men and women finishing up college. At our house, we have a new college graduate in the family (three down, one to go). As another graduating class of Schreiner University emerges, it reminds us of how thankful we are to have a superior institution of higher education in our midst.

We have another group of graduates to recognize, as well. On May 18, the 33rd class of Leadership Kerr County capped off their year with a graduation ceremony. Congratulations to all, including our very own Chamber President/CEO Walt Koenig. You will find Leadership Kerr County graduates serving in leadership roles in business and volunteer organizations all over the area. It’s hard to believe it’s been 22 years since I completed the program, but I still recall the impact it had on my life, and the unique way the program exposes its participants to the needs and activities within our community. I’m proud that our chamber continues to make this fine program available to our local, emerging leaders. Well done, steering committee and graduates!

If you know someone with leadership qualities looking for a place to plug in, please consider directing them to the chamber office for information on LKC. Applications for Class No. 34 are being accepted now and participation is limited to 20 members.

Our next big chamber event is the wildly successful Business Expo Aug. 3-4. This year will be our second year at the Hill Country Youth Event Center. This is a great venue, and we had fantastic participation last year. The expo will kickoff Friday evening with a First Friday Wine Share. Be sure to contact the chamber office early to reserve a booth.

Finally, I would like to tip my hat to those brave men and women who stepped up as candidates to serve on the Kerrville City Council.

Win or lose, they all put themselves out there into the political fray.

Thank you all for your willingness to serve, including outgoing city council members. Congratulations to Mayor Bill Blackburn and new city council members Eichner and Sigerman. May you serve us wisely and well.

Gregg Appel Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the Board, 2018

On the Cover Photo courtesy of Heart O’ the Hills Summer Camp for Girls

Coming in July Cover Story: Inaugural Summertime BBQ Fundraiser

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Table of CONTENTS Membership

4 New and returning chamber members 6 Ribbon Cuttings: The Museum of Western Art, Daddy

Jim’s Quality Meats, Mike’s Vapor Shop, Body Pure Holistic Center, Hill Country Reprographics and Kerrville Framing

Get to Know People & Places

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8 Business Spotlight: LeMeilleur’s RV-Truck and Equipment Repair Co.

10 Volunteer Spotlight: Monica Zuniga of Alamo Hospice Events 27 Save the Date for Business Expo and Wine Share Leadership & Education 18 Leadership Kerr County: healthcare and graduation 28 Snapshots from the May After Hours Business Mixer at Brinkman Commercial Properties 26 May CoffeeTalk: Charlie McCormick of Schreiner 30 June and July events calendar University UGRA

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Membership

New and returning chamber members The Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome the following businesses and organizations that recently joined or renewed memberships with the chamber.

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Silver • Fore Premier Properties 830-257-4000 • Body Pure Holistic Center 830-928-7130 • Windstream Communications 830-257-9155 Gold • Brandon Cox Auto Sales 830-315-6553

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Bronze • Aaron Plumbing Company Inc. • Air Med Care/Air Evac Lifeteam • Arden Hills Realty • Aqua Beverage Co./Ozarka Water • Bernhard Meat Processing and Market • Braswell Affordable Printing • Brookdale Senior Living • Charles C. Brown Jr., DDS • Carroll Butler, DDS • Camp Rio Vista/Camp Sierra Vista • Cartewheels Caterers • Children’s Association for Maximum Potent • Condor Document Services • Diann Black of Century 21 The Hills • Econolodge • Edgewater Care Center • First American Storage • Ford Eye Care Center • Friends of Butt Holdsworth Memorial Library • Gary E. Kersey, P.C. • Hill Country Bicycle Works • Hill Country Gutters-RoofingSiding Inc. • HCTC • Joe Cook and Associates of Nationwide Insurance • Kerr County Women’s Chamber Inc. • Kerrville Aviation • Kerrville Citizen Police Academy Alumni • Krista Roberts Speech Therapy Services • Mossman Financial Solutions • Names and Numbers • Pipeline Skid Service • Ryno Hunting Service • Schlotzsky’s Deli

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Ribbon cuttings

The Museum of Western Art

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The Museum of Western Art, 1550 Bandera Highway, celebrated its 35th anniversary on April 26 with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

The Museum of Western Art is dedicated to excellence in the collection, preservation and promotion of Western heritage, as well as the education and cultural enrichment of diverse audiences. Through other exhibitions, the history of famous ranches and other diverse aspects of Western heritage are shared with an ever-widening audience.

In addition, educators, students, writers and the public make use of the museum’s 6,000 volume of Western art and the history research library, Griff Carnes Research Center.

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For more information, visit museumofwesternart.com or call 896-2553.

Daddy Jim’s Quality Meats

Daddy Jim’s Quality Meats, 3820 Texas 534 Loop, hosted a ribbon cutting on May 5 to celebrate its new chamber membership and to announce that their son, David, has joined Danny and Shirley in running the family business.

Danny and Shirley will be taking more time off, so David and his wife, Allison, relocated with their two children from Seguin in July 2017, and they are excited to be here and a part of the business, which is named after David’s grandfather, Colonel Jim.

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Mike’s Vapor Shop Mike’s Vapor Shop, 843 A Sidney Baker St., celebrated its new chamber membership and grand opening with a ribbon cutting on May 8.

It caters to the vaping needs of the beginner to the advanced. It carries top quality e-liquids and maintains a large stock of quality equipment, parts and supplies.

For more information, call 315-2800.

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Daddy Jim’s is an old time butcher shop with the highest quality meats, only selling choice or above with other specialty items. Getting a great steak is a gimme.

Many custom sausages, buck sticks, jerky, summer sausage and deer processing also are available.

For more information, call 890-5595.

Body Pure Holistic Center

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Body Pure Holistic Center, 2210 Bandera Highway, Suite H, celebrated its grand opening and new chamber membership with a ribbon cutting on May 10.

Body Pure offers specific services to help detox the body, services for pain management and circulation, as well as services that help activate the body’s own innate healing mechanisms.

For more information, call 928-7130.

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With regular sessions and given time, the autonomic nervous system will self-regulate, energy will move more freely, and the body will heal to the extent it is able.

Hill Country Reprographics

Hill Country Reprographics, 2500 Memorial Blvd., Suite C, celebrated its grand opening and new chamber membership with a ribbon cutting on May 15.

Hill Country Reprographics offers premier wide-format printing (blue prints); digital scan services; photograph reproduction; and artisan/craftsmen work for construction renderings, architectural and engineering designs.

For more information, hcrepro.com or call 896-2679.

Kerrville Framing Kerrville Framing, 416 Clay St., celebrated the grand opening of its new location with a ribbon cutting on May 24.

Witnessing the transformations of what is brought into the shop is one of the most satisfying aspects of the work. Its expert staff, with more than 52 years of experience, will create the best frame design to enhance and preserve the customer’s art, needlework, heirlooms, photography, mirrors and more.

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For more information, visit kerrvilleframing.net or call 895-2006.

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Get to Know Business Spotlight

LeMeilleur’s RV-Truck and Equipment Repair Co. Story and photos by Nancy Foster It was June 1, 1998 when LeMeilleur’s RV-Truck and Equipment Repair Co. opened its doors on Peterson Drive, vowing to provide quality automotive repair and service, superb customer care and pricing that would build a loyal clientele. It was on target for success. Over the next 20 years, the business expanded and flourished, resulting in a 2012 move to larger quarters on an expansive lot at the corner of Yorktown Boulevard and Stadium Drive.

At the helm of this self-dubbed “Mom and Pop” operation are David and Denise LeMeilleur, two of the hardest working and most sincere people you’ve ever met. Their commitment and dedication to their business, employees and community is evident at every turn. Their diverse work backgrounds complement each other: David is president of the corporation and manages the repair side of the business, while Denise — who joined the company in 2008 following a career stint with Wells Fargo Bank — has used her marketing and business skills to grow the business to where it is today. Not only is she the company’s safety manager, but she also manages the

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retail side, human resources and marketing.

Their company is known for service, repair and maintenance of imports, domestic vehicles, recreational vehicles, exotic cars and light-to-heavy truck work. On their team are three technicians with automotive certifications from vocational colleges and three Automotive Service Excellence certified master auto technicians. David holds the distinction of being an ASE World Class Technician, one of only 2,000 automotive technicians in the country to be earn this title. LeMeilleur’s is a one stop shop, from tires to engine replacements, diagnostics to electrical work, preventive maintenance to fleet services. From bumper to bumper, they can maintain, service and repair any type of vehicle. LeMeilleur’s also is an official State of Texas licensed vehicle inspection station.

LeMeilleur’s stays on the cutting edge of their field. David has a certification in hybrid repair and will take tests to receive ASE certification this summer. Theirs is one of the few area shops that have a technician with certification for

hybrid service and repairs.

Their business has grown, in part because of their many satisfied customers, and they have racked up many accolades throughout the years, including the 2017 recognition as “Best RV Repair” by The Kerrville Daily Times’ Readers’ Choice Awards.

They also receive numerous referrals from AAA, NAPA AutoCare Center and advertisements in RV park publications throughout the Hill Country.

Good employees and good management have been the mainstay of their success, Denise said. They average 12 fulltime employees, many who have been with them for many years. She explains the company’s credo on their workers.

“We invest in our employees and their families,” she said. “We are often together here at work more than they are with their own families, and our goal is create a great working environment. We can’t build a great team and be this successful of a company without our employees.”

Employees reap the rewards of this philosophy.

“Every Wednesday, we cook for them. We shut down at lunch and sit around tables for a family-style lunch.

We also do a quarterly event, where each employee can bring a guest and (have) an annual off-site event for employees and their families,” Denise said. “In addition, we offer a very nice benefit package that includes health insurance, short-term disability, vacations, paid major holidays and a matching retirement plan.”

The LeMeilleur’s have deep roots on both sides in the Kerrville area and reside at Morris Ranch in Fredericksburg on property that has been in Denise’s family for 75 years.

A deep faith and a need to give back are core values to each of them. Among the charitable and nonprofits they support are Volunteer Services Council for Kerrville State Hospital, Christian Men’s Job Corps, Christian Women’s Job Corps, as well as youth organizations, including local 4-H and the Hill Country District Junior Livestock Show.

They also participate in CarFest, sponsored by certified auto professionals, to repair cars and give to those in need.

David and Denise are entering into their 21st year as members of the Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce and currently hold platinum status.

“It is important to be involved in the business community, because economic growth comes from buying local, investing local and hiring local,” Denise said. “A good way to achieve this is to support our chamber, because they support local business growth in this community.”

When asked what she hopes people will remember about their company, Denise responded by saying, “At the end of the day, we want people to think of us as trustworthy, reliable and of high integrity.”

You can meet the LeMeilleurs when they sponsor the chamber luncheon on June 21 at Mount Wesley Conference Center. The next day, they will celebrate the milestone of their 20th anniversary in business and their 39th wedding anniversary.

LeMeilleur’s RV-Truck and Equipment Repair Co., 500 Yorktown Blvd., is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Monday–Friday.

For more information, visit thedieseldr.com or call 895-2888.

Above: David LeMeilleur works with Juan Robles on an RV. Left: The LeMeilleur’s team, front row — David LeMeilleur, Denise LeMeilleur, David Clarke, Blaire Rose and Daniel Claudio. Back row — Dan Ross, Yuki Banes, Juan Robles, Lance Constante and Fred Fillingame.

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Get to Know Volunteer Spotlight

Q&A with Monica Zuniga Q: What is your volunteer role with the chamber and how long have you served in that role?

A: I serve as chair of the newly formed group called Boomers and

Beyond Alliance. It is a network of business professionals focused on educating the aging community and their families about resources available to them locally. Through education, advocacy and community outreach, the BBA seeks to strengthen the continuum of care and improve the overall quality of life for all we serve.

Q: What other organizations do you volunteer with and for how long?

A: I have been on the Alamo Senior Advisory Committee for the Alamo

Area Agency on Aging through Alamo Area Council of Governments for more than two years, Boerne Senior Service Network for two years, and have been serving in the children’s ministry at my church for more than three years. This January, I started serving as a life group leader at my church.

Q: How has volunteering impacted or changed your life?

A: There are many different types of companies in BBA and the other

organizations for which I volunteer. As I learned about each one of them over time, it helped me to make connections to some needs that arose in my personal life. When my grandmother had an increased need for care, I was able to turn to those group members not only for assistance with the service they provided, but also for support and encouragement. The relationships formed in these organizations are of great value to me.

Q: What is the most rewarding and challenging part about volunteering for you?

A: The most rewarding part is simply helping others. I love people, and my passion is to be able to make meaningful and practical connections that will help them grow. The only challenge I find is having time to help as many people as I would like. I overcome that challenge by setting boundaries while still doing what I can.

Q: Who inspired you to start volunteering?

A: I have had many influences to inspire my desire to volunteer. My

grandfather volunteered in his community for a number of organizations; my mom was always going above and beyond to do for our family and others, but the one who inspired me the most is Jesus Christ. My daily desire is to be used by the Lord to show His love to others... to attempt to be “His hands and feet.”

Q: In what ways has the chamber been a resource for you as a volunteer or getting involved in community service?

A: The chamber has been extremely welcoming to the idea of the BBA

Q: When not volunteering, where do you work or spend your time?

A: I love my job working for Alamo Hospice in Kerrville as a Hospice Consultant. I enjoy time with my mother, brother and his family, friends and working on my house.

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Thank You to Our Diamond & Platinum Investors

Diamond Investors

• 103.7 The Buck & • Kerrville Public Utility Board • Martin Marietta Jam Broadcasting • Moore’s Home Furnishings • 94.3 The Rev FM & • Native Texas Properties, LLC Jam Broadcasting • Peterson Health • Adapting Online, LLC • Precision Dentistry and • Alamo Colleges Implants of Kerrville • Alara Strategic and Creative • Presbyterian Mo-Ranch • Ashley HOMeSTORe Conference Center • Bank of the Hills, • Ragsdale Family Camps a Division of Comerica • Randolph Brooks Federal • Brookdale Guadalupe Credit Union River Plaza • Rockoff Tree Solutions • Calvary Temple Church • Sam’s Club • Carlton Club Inn • Schreiner University • Centennial Bank • Security State Bank & Trust • Century 21 The Hills Realty • Community First National Bank • SRCWireless, LLC • Striegler’s Hoof Haven, Inc. • Frost Bank • Tango Homes, LLC • Ronnie Gesell Construction • Texas Lions Camp • H.e.B. Foods-Drug Store • United Hunting • Hill Country MHDD Centers Heritage International • Inn of the Hills Resort & • UTSA Small Business Conference Center Development Center • James Avery Craftsman, Inc. • Ken Stoepel Ford - Lincoln, Inc. • Wal-Mart Store, Inc. #508 • Kerr County Federal Credit Union • Wells Fargo Bank

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• Laity Lodge Youth Camp H e Butt Family Foundation • Legal Shield • LeMeilleur’s RV, Truck & equipment Repair Co. • Nurturing Touch Massage • Pioneer Bank • Realty executives Jaylynn Perkins • State Farm Insurance Justin Hamilton • SWBC Insurance Services • Texas Hill Country Bank - Kerrville • Volunteer Services Council for Kerrville State Hospital • Windstream Communications • Y.O. Ranch Resort Hotel and Conference Center • Y.O. Ranch Headquarters • 72 Degrees Air Conditioning & Heating

Because of their generosity and support, we were able to continue to educate and serve our membership and community about shared opportunities, issues and challenges.

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• Airtech A/C & Heating • All-Plastics • Ameriprise Financial Talarico and Associates • Anytime Fitness • AT&T • Atmos energy • Buckhorn Lake R. V. Resort • Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper Realtors – Kerrville & Fredericksburg • Double L Feed & Back 40 Trailers • Douville, Goldman & Allen, PLLC • Goodwill Industries • Guadalupe National Bank • Heart of the Cards • Hilco Federal Credit Union • Hill Country Memorial • Hill Country Youth event Center • Rob Kelly • Kerr County Abstract & Title Company • Kerr County Crime Stoppers

Please join us in extending a word of “Thanks!” to these businesses for sponsoring the major events held in 2018 by the Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce.

Photo courtesy of Heart O’ the Hills Summer Camp for Girls

A summer of skill-building, friendships and independence 3 local camps offer opportunities to campers of all abilities

By Chelsea M.K. Stack The traditional overnight summer camp experience is one that will stay with children for the rest of their lives. Along with having a week or a month of total independence from their parents, they’ll learn new skills, try activities and form friendships. Three local camps and chamber members have focused their services to three very different but specific markets: children with disabilities, girls and boys.

Heart O’ the Hills Summer Camp for Girls Owned and operated by the Ragsdale family, Heart O’ the Hills Summer Camp for Girls, or “The Heart,” is a private, traditional summer camp for girls ages 6 to 16, located at 2430 Highway 39 in Hunt.

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Ragsdale, camp director and owner. “He came to Hill Country camps as a boy from Galveston, and in college (he) worked during the summer at camp and (eventually) year-round. In his late 30s, he had the opportunity to buy Camp Stewart. … He excelled at the chamber because it has a lot in common with camps — bringing people in and putting (them) together. … He was instrumental in putting together Leadership Kerr County.”

The Heart has friendly, competitive tribes and a tradition of etiquette designed to emphasize authentic role models, teamwork, leadership, time management and living independently.

“The truth is, I really do believe everybody should go to camp,” Jane said. “It does something for kids that’s irreplaceable. They get a level of education that isn’t possible otherwise.”

Its limited camper enrollment gives it a family atmosphere.

“Heart is a very friendly camp because it’s small. …

You know everyone in camp, every counselor by name and where they’re from,” Jane said. “It allows me to be personally involved in everything that goes on at camp.”

The camp offers two- and four-week overnight sessions with more than 50 instruction-oriented activities, including archery, cooking, fencing, climbing, fishing, drama, gymnastics, dance, Polocrosse and wilderness survival.

Although she finds it hard to make the 30-minute drive to the mixers, Jane said she loves them.

“Every time I go, I see someone I need to talk to. It’s great for networking, and it’s fun,” she said, adding that she also enjoys CoffeeTalks. “(They’re) early, so it doesn’t interrupt the work day. … You see people, learn something new and then go back to the office before the day even begins.”

For more information, visit hohcamp.com.

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Camp Children’s Association for Maximum Potential Camp Children’s Association for Maximum Potential’s mission is to strengthen and inspire individuals with special needs — and those who care for them — through recreation, respite and education.

“I’m most proud of the community we build here that promotes dignity of respect to everyone … be fully accepted,” said Brandon Briery, chief program officer/ executive camp director of Camp C.A.M.P. “The biggest asset we have … is our volunteer counselors. I see such a different side of teens and young adults who put others before their needs, build compassion and character, then leave this place, go out into the world and make it a better place.”

Camp C.A.M.P., 515 Skyline Drive in Center Point, is located along the Guadalupe River and offers wellequipped, wheelchair-accessible, climate-controlled cabins with 24-hour care by counselors and during medical sessions.

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Cover story Camps Camp C.A.M.P. has a series of six-day overnight summer camp sessions for those who may not be eligible to attend other camps due to the severity of their disability or medical condition.

“I’m awestruck sometimes that some people in our community don’t even know we exist, so helping us make more connections is one of our goals in affiliation with the chamber,” Brandon said. “The mixers (are an) opportunity to see a lot of different businesses and people in the community in one location. I’ve been through Leadership Kerr County; … that experience was incredible and helped me connect with other businesses and entities in the community.”

Campers experience adaptive summer activities, such as horseback riding, swimming, canoeing, archery, drama, dances, music recreation, outdoor cooking, as well as arts and crafts. Siblings without disabilities also are welcome at summer camp activities.

“A lot of camps for people with special needs are just for them, but having a sibling (there) benefits them more.

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It gives parents a true week off — caregivers need time to recharge,” Brandon said.

For more information, visit campcamp.org.

Camp Stewart for Boys “Don’t wait to be a Man to be Great, Be a Great Boy” is Camp Stewart for Boys’ motto. Camp Stewart is a privately owned, Christian-oriented, non-denominational camp for boys ages 6 to 16 that focuses on the total development of each boy and creating memorable adventures. The 500-acre property at 612 FM 1340 in Hunt is in the heart of the rugged Texas Hill Country, near the headwaters of the Guadalupe River with natural cedar, giant cypress and various oaks.

“Camps have done a lot to bring people to this area … — it’s a huge boost to the economy. We’re some

of the oldest businesses in business,” said Silas B. “Jeepers” Ragsdale III, owner and director of Camp Stewart. “We can direct parents to the (chamber) website for places to stay, and they do a good job of keeping current with events. We use them as a resource and make business connections,” adding that he went to the Chamber Choice Awards Banquet and it made him “realize how many people haven’t seen camps.”

including archery, horseback riding, arts and crafts, canoeing, climbing, fencing, golf, outdoor cooking, riflery, tennis, swimming, basic water rescue, water skiing, tubing and ziplining. Each counselor is trained in an activity in order to help the campers develop new abilities, teach them life skills and give them the opportunity to try new things.

“We help them set goals and have success at a young age,” The camp has seven tennis courts, three soccer fields, a Jeepers said. “We try to have good instruction to teach them 440-yard track, football field, six baseball diamonds, three golf skills, not just show them. We have staff that know what greens and a large screened they’re doing.” gym with hardwood floors.

For more information, visit campstewart.com.

Its 23 native rock and cedar cabins were built in “Texas style,” and campers sleep in built-in bunk beds.

Camp Stewart offers a range of activities,

Photo courtesy of Camp Stewart for Boys

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Leadership Kerr County

Q: Where in the world was LKC in May? A: Graduating and bidding a fond farewell

presentations by CEO/President Pat Murray, PMA Administrator and steering committee The Leadership Kerr County Class member Tim Rye and nearly a dozen No. 33 participated in their final class of Peterson Health employees, who took the Photo by Michael the year, which was dedicated to healthcare class through a typical journey of a patient Anglin/ARTIFEX42 services in Kerr County. from the EMS call, to the emergency room, being admitted to being discharged, then receiving The morning began at Kerrville State Hospital outpatient rehabilitation or entering a skilled nursing with an intensive, in-depth discussion with Clinical home or assisted living facility.

Director Matthew Faubion. The class sat engrossed in his explanation of services at the forensic hospital, the Class No. 33 ended the week with graduation at seriousness of diagnosing and treating mental health issues, Community First National Bank. Their dinner was sponsored as well as the challenges the facility and state face in helping

by Republic Services and Kerrville Hills Winery donated people with mental health concerns get the right treatment 12 bottles of wine. Leadership consultant Jon Morse gave the and support. The staff then took the class on a tour of the commencement speech and reminisced on watching them entire campus, where they got to see the living and eating meet for the first time in September and now witnessing quarters, art and music therapy areas, as well as other work great growth, both as a class and individually. The steering areas. committee was recognized by Chamber Board Vice-Chair Lisa Winters and board members Tracy Soldan, Tim Rye and The class then caravanned to Peterson Regional Medical Justin Foster were thanked for completing their three years Center, where they had the rare opportunity to meet air of service to the program. Michael Anglin was named as the medical team, AirLife, on the helipad. The pilots and medical 2018-19 steering committee chair. team allowed the class to climb inside the helicopter and visualize the experience of flying a patient out of Kerrville Nominations for Class No. 34 are being accepted now. For a to a San Antonio area hospital. After lunch sponsored nomination packet or to learn more about LKC, contact Angie

by Peterson Health in the cafeteria, the class enjoyed North at the chamber at 896-1155.

By Lisa G. Winters

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At Mooney, we build some of the world’s fastest general aviation airplanes. They’re admired the world over, and highly regarded as leaders in their category. But we’re every bit as proud of the leadership that’s behind those airplanes. Individuals who have dedicated their careers to being the best they can be. Kellie Maletic, our marketing manager, is exactly that type of person. And we’re honored to announce she has just graduated from the Leadership Kerr County Program. Thanks to her hard work, Kellie is now on her way to becoming a leader in our community, and we will all most certainly be the better for it. Congratulations Kellie – and here’s to a very bright future ahead for you, for Mooney, and for Kerr County.

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education CoffeeTalks

May CoffeeTalk in review

By Neice Bell Charlie McCormick, president of Schreiner University, gave a glance of how Schreiner came to be and where it is going in the future at the May CoffeeTalk.

What’s Brewing CoffeeTalk will take a break from June through August, but will reconvene in September.

As the committee continues to book speakers for the remaining months of the year, details will be in future issues of BusinessLink.

About CoffeeTalks CoffeeTalks are generally on the first Tuesday of every month, excluding the summer, from 8 to 9 a.m. at the chamber office.

Are you a chamber member with a topic to share? Contact Angela North at 896-1155 or angie@kerrvilletx.com.

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Events

Chamber events

Save the Date for the Business Expo & Wine Share From Staff Reports The Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerse will be hosting its annual Business Expo and Wine Share event Aug. 3-4 at the Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 Texas 27.

The First Friday Wine Share and Mixer will be from 5:15 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 3 and the Business Expo, as well as Home and Garden Show will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 4.

All activities are free and open to the public. Chamber members are invited to secure a booth to showcase their products and services to the community. Non-chamber members are invited to reserve a booth at a higher rate.

There is a limited availability for the booths and they are first come, first served.

For more information, email rachel@kerrvilletx.com, call 896-1155 or visit kerrvilletx.com

Ricky Puente, right — a former Schreiner University student, student ambassador and campus tour guide — provides information on the university at its booth during the Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce’s Business Expo last year.

Photo by Alexandria Randolph

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Mixer snapshots Story by Rachel London | Photos by Samuel Beaver The May After Hours Business Mixer, which was sponsored by Brinkman Commercial Properties, was held at its new location, 615 Earl Garrett St., on a beautiful patio and yard.

Brinkman Commercial Properties specializes in commercial real estate and development properties, business valuation and sales. It is the only exclusive commercial property and business brokerage in the Hill Country. As the commercial property specialist in Kerrville and Kerr County, it can find the right commercial location for a business and buyer for a real estate property.

Carla Chase of Chip Roy Campaign and Amber Dye of Texas Hill Country Bank

Thank you to the members who donated door prizes for the mixer, including Apothecary Shoppe, Broadway Bank, Brookdale Senior Living, Advanced Insurance Group, So Fast Printing, Rev-FM 94.3 and Ranch Radio.

The jackpot for $500 was not won, so the jackpot has increased to $600 for the next mixer. Thank you to the jackpot sponsors: LeMeilleur’s RV-Truck and Equipment Repair Co., Jeff Talarico and Associates of Ameriprise Financial, Peterson Health, Joseph Hennigan of Arden Hills Realty and Moore’s Home Furnishings.

Lynda and Bill Rector of Cricket’s

Those interested in being a jackpot sponsor, which is a great advertising opportunity for only $100, contact Angela North at 896-1155.

Next mixer A Membership/Networking Luncheon, sponsored by LeMeilleur’s RVTruck and Equipment Repair Co., will be from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 21 at Mount Wesley Conference Center, 610 Methodist Encampment Road.

Thank you to the May mixer host and sponsor!

Courtney Branco of Body Pure Holistic Center with Penny Lane and Yvonne Lorick of Raphael Community Free Clinic

Janee Odom of New Century Hospice and Todd Odom of Ken Stoepel Ford-Lincoln

Marti Ashcraft of James Avery Craftsman Inc. and Rachel London of the Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce

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Events Fridays

Wednesdays

Thursdays

Prayer Chaplain Tour Guides

Rotary Club of Kerrville

Kerrville Morning Rotary

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Inn of the Hills, 1001 Junction Highway | 512-787-7964 or kerrvillerotary@gmail.com | kerrvillerotary.org

Kerrville Kroc Center, 201 Holdsworth Drive | 370-0034 or jmhunter@hot.rr.com | kerrvillemorningrotary.org

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Kiwanis Club of Kerrville

Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 505 Water St. | friendskerrville@gmail.com or 895-0592

Kerrville Kroc Center, 201 Holdsworth Drive | 343-7327 or kiwanisclubofkerrville@gmail.com

2–4:30 p.m.

11:45 a.m.–1 p.m.

Tuesdays

6:45–8 a.m.

1–3 p.m.

Kerrville Host Lions Club Noon–1 p.m.

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The Republican Women of Kerr County luncheon 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Thursday Membership/ Networking Luncheon

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Monte Carlo Casino Night

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YO Ranch Hotel and Conference Center, 2033 Sidney Baker | 257-7088, ext. 125 or suzanne@hccares.com | hccares.com

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1st Friday Wine Share 6–7:30 p.m.

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Saturday Family Free Day 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

meeting with local military veterans

Saturday

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11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Union Church, 101 Travis St. | 792-2203 or mbaker@co.kerr.tx.us

Thursday

Union Church, 101 Travis St. | 792-2203 or mbaker@co.kerr.tx.us

Museum of Western Art, 1550 Bandera Highway | 896-2553 or gsimon@mowatx.com | museumofwesternart.com

6:30–11 p.m.

Friday

Brown bag lunch meeting with local military veterans 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

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Thursday

After Hours Mixer 5:15–6:30 p.m.

8 a.m.–Noon

Flat Rock Park, 3840 Riverside Drive | tbushnoe@ugra.org | ugra.org

Family Free Day 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Museum of Western Art, 1550 Bandera Highway | 896-2553 or gsimon@mowatx. com | museumofwesternart.com

Bank of the Hills, a Division of Comerica, 1075 Junction Highway | 896-1155 or info@kerrvilletx. com

Want to add an event?

Chamber members can post an event in BusinessLink by emailing angie@kerrvilletx.com.

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