FRIDAY, June 1, 2012
TEMPLE DAILY TELEGRAM / 1
Hot Summer Sounds
JUNE•2012
EVENTS CALENDAR 1 Ribbon Cutting: D.R. Horton 5 Business Link Lunch 5 Golf Tournament Committee Meeting 6 Encore Landing Apartment Complex 7 Military Affairs Committee Meeting 13 Business Networking Breakfast
By: Kristi Sykora, Temple Parks and Leisure Coordinator, Belinda Garcia. “It is On Friday, June 8th, The Temple events like the Scott & White Parks and Leisure Services Health Plan Hot Summer Sounds Department will kick off the 14th that bring neighbors together and season of the Scott & White Health help create the great sense of comPlan Hot Summer Sounds summer munity that is Temple.” concert series. “We are extremely grateful to the “After more than a decade of offerScott & White Health Plan for their ing the series, it is no surprise how sponsorship of the event. They are many Temple families have made it a incredibly supportive of this event,” tradition,” said Temple Parks and Leisure Services Director Ken Cicora. said Cicora. “Without their commitment and leadership, we would not “Each year attendance increases as the concerts become more and more be able to offer Hot Summer popular. It is a really fun family event Sounds.” This year’s bands include a variety with many families having picnic dinners while enjoying the great music.” of music styles for everyone’s enjoyment. Around 800 people attend the conJune 8 Newsboyz Party Band certs with larger crowds at the more June 15 Pride and Joy popular shows. The concerts are held June 22 Hedley Grange every Friday night, June 8 – July 27, June 29 36th Infantry Division Band from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. in Miller Park July 6 Mike and the Moonpies (1919 North 1st Street). July 13 Grupo Zistema “It is great to see everyone gathJuly 20 Neil Sharp and the Phazes ered at the shows singing, laughing, July 27 Detroit Steele and dancing,” said Recreation
A great turn out at last year’s Hot Summer Sounds “We encourage everyone to bring the family out to Miller Park on Friday nights to enjoy a variety of music. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and snacks and we will provide the fun,” said Garcia. For more information about the 2012 Hot Summer Sounds concert series, please visit www.templetx.gov/hotsummersounds or call Belinda Garcia at 254.298.5733.
13 Bloomin’ Temple Committee Meeting 13 RCA Committee Meeting 19 Leadership Temple Executive Board Meeting 20 State of the City Luncheon 21 Temple Chamber Board Meeting 28 Business After Hours: Business Around Town 29 Ribbon Cutting: Bob Mills Furniture
Join Leadership Temple 2013! By: Melissa Davis, Charter The Chamber of Commerce will be soon begin seeking community to leaders to join the Leadership Temple 2013 program. Leadership Temple is a structured program, comprising nine months of organized, educational activities, team building and volunteerism. The class gets the opportunity to learn more about our community through monthly class days where members have the chance to see varied aspects of our community from behind the scenes. These trips teach participants more about the local government, culture, community service and local industry. The purpose of the program, as stated on the Chamber website, is to seek out the finest leaders and potential leaders from all aspects of the Temple community and prepare
Real Estate them to participate in communityoriented decision-making activities and positions. Leadership Temple is about much more than networking. “A key component to leadership is relationships, our interaction with others and to our environment. Leadership Temple does more than just simply orientate you to the community it really provides you with an opportunity to build relationships. That network within the community that will provide resource and support for you both professionally and personally,” said class member Charley Ayres, Temple Economic Development. One of the most significant components of the program is the coordination and completion of an outside project that benefits the community. This
year’s class chose to initiate the process of building a dog park in Temple in an effort to add to the ‘quality of place’ residents have in the community. After deciding on the project, the class pooled their talents to raise funds and awareness. Aside from drawings, fundraising dinners and corporate sponsorships, the group has entered the City of Temple in an internet contest to win $100,000 for the park. Citizens can vote twice daily for our city to receive funds from Petsafe, Inc. to complete the dog park. The contest ends on June 14th. Area residents are encouraged to vote daily at www.petsafe.net/barkforyourpark. With $45,000 left to raise, every vote helps!