TEAM TEMPLE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
TheMayblooddriveissettobe heldonMonday,May5thfrom 11:00AM-2:30PMintheCityHall parkinglot.Yourdonationcan makeadifference!
Remember!Appointmentsare stronglyencouragedtoenableus toeffectivelydeterminethe staffingandsupplyresources neededfortheeventandtoensure thatdonorshaveagreat experienceatthedrive.
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COMMUNITY CONNECT
LUNCHATTHE AIRPORT+FLY-IN
Markyourcalendarsfor April26,2025,andhead toDraughon-Miller CentralTexasRegional Airportforadayoffood, fun,andaviation excitement!
Stopbybetween11AM–3PMtoenjoydelicious eatsfromLulaMae's CajunCuisine,Lupita's MexicanFood,ChockFull ofCheese,FlexinTexan, andAirplanesand Coffee.Plus,checkout excitingaviation activities!
SaturdayIApril26
NoAddressMoviePremiere-LearnAboutUnhousedResources VistaCommunityChurch•6-9PM
FridayIMay2
FirstFriday DowntownTemple
SaturdayIMay3
FreeComicBookDay 100WAdamsAve•9AM-1PM
SaturdayIMay3
TheUltimateSelenaExperience SantaFePlaza•6-9PM
SaturdayIMay10
TrainDay(Ticketsonsalehere) 315WAvenueB•10AM-3PM
SaturdayIMay16-17
CentralTexasAirfest(Ticketsonsalehere)
Draughon-MillerCentralTexasRegionalAirport•6-10PM
Saturday|June7
HomeMaintenanceAcademy(signuphere)
JeffHamiltonBuildingConferenceRoom•8-11AM
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TO CITY INITIATIVES
CENTRAL TEXAS AIRFEST
TicketsfortheCentralTexasAirFestarenowofficiallyon sale
Friday,May16:6pm–10pm TwilightAirshow,Concert,DroneShow Saturday,May17:11am–5pm Airshow,StaticDisplays,KidsZone
Newthisyear,weekendpassesareavailablefor$25 (advancedonlineonly),withpreferredseatingavailable for$40(advancedonlineonly)onSaturday Advanced onlineadmissionis$15foradultsages13andup,$10for childrenages6to12,andchildren5andunderarefree Militarydiscountswillbeofferedandappliedatthegate withavalidmilitaryID Militaryticketsare$10each Onsite ticketpricesare$10forkidsand$20foradults
Ticketspurchasedonlinemustbeexchangedfora wristbandatthepre-saleticketboothonthedayofthe event Topurchasetickets,pleasevisitctxafcom
TEMPLE PUBLIC LIBRARY RECEIVES ACHIEVEMENT OF LIBRARY EXCELLENCE AWARD
TheTemplePublicLibraryhasreceivedthe2024 AchievementofLibraryExcellenceAwardfromthe TexasMunicipalLibraryDirectorsAssociation.
Tosuccessfullyreceivethisaward,thelibrarymust exhibitexcellencebyprovidingservicestounderserved communities,demonstratinginnovativemarketing, pursuingcollaborativeefforts,offeringuniqueand expandedprogramming,providingliteracysupport anddigitalinclusion,supportingworkforce development,promotingcultural,topical,educational programming,comprehensivelytrainingstaff,and offeringuniqueservicestotheircommunity.
CITY OF TEMPLE
ANNOUNCES NEW MUSIC & BBQ FESTIVAL
TheCityofTempleisexcitedtounveilabrand newfestivallaunchingthisfallfeaturing incrediblecountrymusicacts,mouth-watering BBQ,andanoutdoorcommunitycelebrationof theLoneStarState.ThenewTanglefootMusic &BBQFestivalwillkickoffSeptember12-13at theMLKFestivalGrounds.Theinaugural weekendeventissettotakeplacein DowntownTempleattheMLKFestivalGrounds. Followingarecentmulti-milliondollar renovation,thismulti-acreandmulti-use outdoorgreenspacewillsoonhostthousands ofmusic-lovingfestival-goersofallages.
ULTIMATE SELENA EXPERIENCE
JoinusfortheUltimateSelenaExperienceatSantaFe PlazainDowntownTemple!
CelebrateSelenaQuintanilla'siconicmusicwithafree, unforgettableevening.Enjoyaliveperformanceby talentedtributeartistAmandaSolis.Visitorsandlocals can"bidibidibombom"thenightaway!
Where:SantaFePlaza,DowntownTemple
⏰ When:Saturday,May3,2025
Funstartsat6:00PM,performancefrom7PM-8:30PM
Admission:FREE
ACCESS
PURCHASING TRAINING
VIDEOS AND PRESENTATIONS
If you have a need for purchasing training, please reach out to us to schedule a one-on-one, group, or departmental training session. We are happy to accommodate your needs!
SAFETY TALK
PURCHASING RESOURCES
Spring Storm Preparedness: Keeping Safe and Ready for the Season
Aswemoveintothespringseason,it’simportanttostaypreparedfor thepossibilityofsevereweather Springstormscanbringunpredictable conditionssuchasheavyrain,hail,strongwinds,andeventornadoes In thiseditionofthenewsletter,we’llshareessentialtipsandremindersto helpyoustaysafe,keepyourhomeandworkplaceprotected,and ensurethatyou’rereadytorespondquicklywhenbadweatherhits Stay safe,stayprepared!Usethelinksprovidedformoreinformation!
Be Prepared for a Thunderstorm, Lightning, or Hail
Be Prepared for a Tornado
Watch vs. Warning
EMPLOYEE PET OF THE MONTH: GINGY
MeetGingy!LastyearinSeptember,ourFleetTechnicianDannyLewiswas workingonaridingmowerourParksDeptuses.Mr.Lewiskepthearingatiny meow,hethenlookedunderneaththemowerandfoundatinylittlekitten TheybroughthimtomesoIcouldcallAnimalServices.AssoonasIsawthat tinylittleorangefurball,Iautomaticallyknewhewouldbegoinghomewith me Hewasabout3weeksoldsoIhadtoformulafeedhimevery4hours I'm happytosayhehasdefinitelyliveduptohisorangegenetics.He'sextremely Orange,hasaboutonebraincellandnosenseofspatialawareness! He'sscrumptiosulysweetandfluffysohecangetawaywithjustabout anything.Happytosayheisnowan8monthold9lbballofenergywhois verywellloved!
BY: GARRETT SIMMONS, COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING
KarlaReigleandRangerBurba tookhomeFirstPlaceinthe TexasRecreationandParks SocietyIrrigationAssembly!Look forthetwoholdingthebuckle.
WAY TO GO SYDNEY & EMELIE!
BY: NOHELY MACKOWIAK, COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING
CongratulationstoEmeliePalmaandSydney McBrideforsuccessfullycompletingThe StrategicPIOcourselastmonth!This achievementreflectstheirdedicationto strengtheningtheirskillsaspublic informationofficersandtheircommitmentto effectivecommunication.Theirhardwork andexpertiseplayavitalroleinkeepingour communityinformedandengaged.Great job,EmelieandSydney!
LEADING THE ROUNDTABLE!
BY: SENNETT FARIAS, COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING
Thisyear,TexasAssociationofMuseums (TAM)celebrated50yearsandhosted the2025AnnualConferenceinAustin fromApril6th-9th.Inspiredbythecity’s iconicbridges,thethemeofTAM2025 was“BridgingthePast&Future,”and gatheredtocommemoratetheirrich50 yearhistoryandlooktothefuture.Alysha RichardsonledtheRoundtablewiththe HistoricSitesandHousesAffinityGroup (HSHAG)atTAM. AmazingworkAlysha!
SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY!
BY: AMBRIE DUNN, COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING
ShoutouttotheNeighborhoodPlanningteamforallthehardworkyouputin eachday!Ihadthechancetoseefirsthandthepassionandeffortthatgoesinto creatingneighborhoodplans,anditwastrulyinspiring.TheEastDowns NeighborhoodDistrictPlanvideowillhopefullyshowcasejustthat! Thankyouforlettingusbeapartoftheprocessandforeverythingyoudoto supportourcommunity!
NEW TOURISM COORDINATOR!
BY:SENNETTFARIAS,COMMUNICATIONS& MARKETING
We’resendingahugeshoutouttoCourtney Jones,ourbrandnewTourismCoordinator! Courtneyhasbeenanessentialpartofthe Destinationteamforthepastfouryears,and wecouldn’tbemoreexcitedtoseeherstep intothisnewrole
AstheofficialvoiceofDiscoverTemple,(you shouldcheckoutheramazingblogs) Courtneybringspassion,creativity,and dedicationtoeverythingshedoes.
Whetherit’scraftingtheperfectmessage, supportingevents,orfindingnewwaysto showcaseallthatTemplehastooffer,she’s alwayswillingtogotheextramile. We’resoluckytohaveheronourteam. Congrats,Courtney!
BY: EMELIE PALMA, COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING
BY: AMBRIE DUNN, COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING
EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT
ONE TEAM, ONE TEMPLE
DON’T MISS OUT ON RECOGNITION
AWARDCO
ThePeopleOperationsDepartmentisexcitedtosharethat AwardCo,ourrecognitionandrewardstool,isLIVE! ��
Logintodaytostartrecognizingyourteammatesand celebratingexcellenceacrossourorganization.Getstartedand learnmoreabouthowyoucanmakeadifferencethrough recognition.
Let’smake2025ayearfullofappreciationandconnection! ��
DAYFORCETEXTING
Don’tforgettologintoDayforceandupdate yourcellphonenumbertoreceiveimportant updatesthroughtexts!
EVENTS AND MORE...
EMPLOYEE AND VOLUNTEER
APPRECIATION PICNIC
Joinusforgames,complimentarydrinks,food,andfamilyfun!
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We’rethrilledtoannouncethelaunchofournew"YouMakethe Difference"program,aquarterlyinitiativetorecognizeoutstanding employeesorShiningStarsineachdepartment.StartingApril1,you cannominateyourpeers regardlessofdepartment fortheir exceptionalcontributionsviaAwardCofortheupcomingquarter (April-June).Let’scelebratethehardworkanddedicationthat makesourteamgreat!
WORKING FOR THE CITY! TEAM TEMPLE
OPENPOSITIONS:
VENUE & GUEST EXPERIENCE MANAGER - MAYBORN
TheVenue&GuestExperienceManagerisresponsibleforoverseeingthedaily operationsoftheFrankW.MaybornCivic&ConventionCenter,ensuringa seamlessandexceptionalguestexperience.Thisrolemanagesvenue operations,eventlogistics,customerservice,andfinancialoversight This positionleadsateamtoprovidetop-tierservicetoeventclientsandguests whileoptimizingfacilityefficiencyandrevenuegeneration.
LIBRARIAN - CATALOGING
Undergeneralsupervision,thepurposeofthisprofessionalpositionisto purchasematerialsforthelibrarycollection,catalogmaterials,andmaintain thecollectionthroughinventoryandweeding.Withemphasisonteamwork, thispositionseeksinputandprovidesinformationtovariousdivisionswithin thedepartment,asdeterminedbythesupervisor
TOURISM SPECIALIST
UndergeneraldirectionoftheTourismDivisionDirector,theTourismSpecialist isresponsibleforsatisfyingvisitorinformationneeds,coordinating activations,marketinginformationmanagementanddisbursement,external websitecontentpopulation,andstakeholderneedsandadvocacy.This positioniscloselyalignedandinsupportofallactivitieswithintheDestination MarketingDivision.
ASSISTANT GOLF COURSE GENERAL MANAGER
AssiststheGeneralManagertooverseethedailyoperationsofthe SammonsGolfcourseincludingitsactivitiesandtherelationshipsbetween patronsandemployees Managesanddirectstheworkattheproshopand cartbarn.Monitorsthebudgetandthequalityofthepro-shopproductsand services.
YEARSOFSERVICE:
AlbertCordova(5)
CombinationBuildingInspectorII
CodyHarris(5)
UtilityCrewLeaderI
ManuelSalcido(5)
ForemanII
MaryRodriguez(10)
Custodian
AnthonyLopez(35)
WaterOperatorIII
BradWeir(5)
MaintenanceWorker
DannyAlexander(5)
UtilityServicesManager
RafaelMartinez(5)
AssistantDirectorofPublicWorks
MarcusMachuca(25)
RecreationLeaderII-PT
MEETOURNEWHIRES:
TekiyaBills
AnimalShelterTechnician
JacobDragoo
FirefighterCadet
KolterRickerson
FirefighterCadet
AaronMartinez
UtilityTechnicianApprentice
SusanKrause
RecreationDivisionDirector
RETIREES:
KennethPomykal(12)
Rolloff-SolidWasteDriver
NashCampbell
FirefighterCadet
LucasJordan
FirefighterProbationary
TammyAlexander
DeputyCourtClerkI
AnthonyDear
TrafficSignalMaintenance TechnicianApprentice
ChristopherAndrews(5)
CourseMaintenance-Mechanic
DianeWilde(5)
AnimalControlOfficer
RobertQueenan(5)
UtilityCrewLeaderII
ShawnHilton(25)
SystemsAnalystII
NoahCostello
FirefighterCadet
NoahPolsley
FirefighterProbationary
DianaAlmanza
DeputyCourtClerkI
JamesLarremore
SolidWasteAssistant DivisionDirector
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