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.November 11, 2011Volume 6, Issue 11

Your November 2011 Monthly Chamber Newsletter

Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce600 E. DepotPO Box 880Brownwood, TX 76804

InsIde ThIs Issue

Brownwood AreaChamber of CommercePhone: (325) 646-9535Fax (325) 643-6686membership@brownwoodchamber.org

CHECK OUT OUR

UP COMING EVENTS ON

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Page 2 •ChamberLuncheon Page 3 •ChristmasFestival

Page 4 •BrownwoodOrnaments •NewMembers

Page 5 •RibbonCuttings

Page 6 •ThanksgivingDinner •Freeseminar

Page 7 •BusTour

Page 8 •PamperMe

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TheChamber’sMonthlyLuncheonwillbeFriday,November18attheBrownwoodCountryClubfrom11:30AMto1PM.Theluncheon,whichisopentomembersandguests,willfeatureaninterestingprogramandwillalsoincludedoorprizes,introductionofnewmembersandthe“AcesWild”CashDrawing—whichcurrentlystandsatmorethan$700. ThefeaturedspeakerwillbeChipCamp,thenewCEOofthehospital.ChipwasbornClaudeE.Camp,IIIinAuburn,Alabama.HegrewupincentralAlabamagraduatinghighschoolfromJohnT.MorganAcademyinthemid70s. Hebeganhishealthcarecareerin1977asanaideintheradiologydepart-mentofSelmaMedicalCenter,wherehemethisfuturewifeBarbaraLeighHoward.Afteradditionaltraining,heworkedforfouryearsasarespiratorytherapytechnicianwhileattendingthe

UniversityofAlabamaBirminghamearninghisBSinScience/Phys-icsandacertificateinNuclearMedicine.AfterUAB,heworkedasbothastafftechnologistanddepartmentdirectorinNuclearMedicinewithhospitalsinAlabamaandGeorgia.HereturnedtoBirminghaminthe1980stopursuefurthereducation,completingaMastersinHealthcareAdministrationfromUABbeforeenteringhisresiden-cy.ChipbeganhismanagementcareerasDirectorofRiskManagement,whichencompassedresponsibilityforriskmanagementandqualityimprovementatalargemedicalcenterinAlabama. Chiptookapositionintheearly90sasanAssociateAdministrator,andafterworkingtoexpandservicestoincludeNeuro-SurgeryandCardiovascular

Surgery,hewaspromotedtoChiefOperatingOfficerwhereheservedforafewyears.ChiptookhisfirstChiefExecutiveOfficerposi-tioninIdabel,OklahomaandhasservedinthispositioninhospitalsfromTennesseetoNewMexico.ChipacceptedthepositionofChiefExecu-tiveOfficerwithBrownwoodRegionalMedicalCenterin

Julyofthisyear. HeiscurrentlyaFellowintheAmeri-canCollegeofHealthcareExecutives(FACHE). ChipandBarbarahavethreechildren:KatieLawhon,BeauCamp,andJessicaCamp.Katieisaregisterednursework-ingonafamilyandcurrentlyresidesinArkansas,althoughshewillreturntoBirmingham,Alabamainayear.BeauisoperationalmanagerforaprivateambulanceserviceinSouthAlabama;

healsoworksasaparamedicforthesameservice.JessicaisafreshmanatHendersonStateUniversitywheresheisaphysicsmajorattendingonabandscholarship.BarbaraisaRRTwithaclinicalneonatalspecialtyandworksprimarilyinintensivecaresettingswithChildren’shospitals.TheCamp’salsohavefourgrandchildren:KaylanandMaryGraceinJonesboro,Arkansas,andTabriandClaeinDothan,Alabama.Hisgrandchildrencallhime-daddy,andtheyareamainfocusofhislife. Thismonth’sluncheonissponsoredbyBangsNursingHome.DoorPrizeSponsorsare:ElliottElectricSupply,PorterInsuranceAgencyandTopCutLawnCare.Thecostoftheluncheonis$10perpersontobepaidatthedoor.Anyoneinterestedinattendingthelun-cheonisurgedtoRSVPtotheChamberbycalling325-646-9535.YoucanalsoregisteronlineontheChamber’sweb-site:www.brownwoodchamber.org.

Chamber Luncheon Features Brownwood Regional Medical Center

Sponsored by Bangs Nursing Home

Chip Camp

TheBrownwoodRotaryClubhasannouncedthatseverallocalbusinesseswillpresentStyleShowsofthelatestfashionsandaccessoriesduringthePamperMefortheHolidaysShownextweekend,FridayandSaturday.FashionShowswilloccuronSaturday,Nov12asscheduled:• Noon Factory Connection• 1:00 Dazzling Divas• 2:00 Shear Chaos

LauraTerhune,ShowCoordinatorfortheBrown-woodRotaryClub,stated,“Otherexhibitorsincludespas,salons,hairandskincarecompanies,laserskinanalysis,massagetherapists,goats’milksoapsandcustom-madelotions.”Shecontinued,“Inaddition,

artsandcraftvendorsfromacrossthestatewillofferuniquehand-craftedorembellisheditemssuchascrosses,jewelry,clothingandchildren’sfashionsandaccessories.Attendeescanfindtheperfectdistinc-tiveChristmasgiftforthatspecialorhard-to-buy-forperson.” AnotherfeatureofthePamperMefortheHolidaysShowwillbequiltingdemonstrationsbytheBrown-woodQuiltingGuild.”BQGmemberDorisRiceadded,“Throughouttheshow,membersofourorga-nizationwillshowthelatesttrendsandtechniquesforquiltingenthusiastsincluding‘Ruler’DemoonFridayeveningbyAngelaMcCorkleandIwilldoa‘T-shirt’demo.”Riceconcluded,“OnSaturday,wewillhaveanon-going‘handquilting’demobySheilaSmithallday

inadditiontoarepeat‘T-shirt’demo,‘EnglishPaperPiecing’demo,and‘Applique’demo.” TheshowwillbeheldattheBrownwoodColiseumthisFriday,Nov11from5to9PMandSaturday,Nov12from10AMto5PM.Admissionis$3foradults12andoveronFridayand$5perpersononSatur-daywhichincludesadmissiontothestyleshowsandchancestowinaflatscreentelevision. ProceedsfromtheshowbenefittheBrown-woodRotaryClub’sDictionaryProjectforBrownCountyThird-Graders. Formoreinformation,contactLauraTerhuneat325-646-9535orseetheChamber’swebsite:www.brown-woodchamber.org.

Pamper Me for the Holidays Style Shows Announced

November 2011 / Brownwood Chamber of Commerce / Page 3

Join Us!November Business

After HoursThursday, November 17th

Hamilton’s in Downtown Brownwood

5:00 PM to 7:00 PMEnjoy refreshments, visit

with fellow members and do some early Christmas shopping!!

Hosted by Hamilton’s

Do You Have A Favorite Christmas Photo?

Ifso,thenyoumightbeinterestedinanewcompetitionthathasbeenaddedthisyeartotheChristmasundertheStarsFestival!TheBrownwoodArtAssociationwillbehostingaHolidaySeasonPhotoContestduringthe3rdAnnualChristmasundertheStarsFes-tivalonDecember2ndand3rd.Snap-shotstoprofessionalphotographsareacceptedandencouragedtoparticipate

inthisnewcompetition.FormoreinformationcontactKimHurtat(325)200-6404.

Christmas Under the Stars FestivalBe A Star

Soyouthinkyoucansing,dance,playaninstrument?Doyouhavetalent?Evenifyoudon’t,comesignuptoperformonthePavilionStagesponsoredbyPF&EOilCompanyduringtheChristmasUndertheStarsFestival!Therearestilltimeslotsavailable,sosignupbycallingtheChamberofCommerceat325-646-9535andyoucanbea“star”.

So Much to Do! Thereissomuchtodoatthisyear’sfestival!Wewillhavemanyofthesameactivitiesasthefirstyearwithallactivitiesplannedbeingoflittleornocostsothateveryonecanparticipate.Therewillbeactivitiesforthekids,photoswithSanta,storytelling,miniskitsbyLyricperformers,bouncehouses,andofcourseChristmaskaraoke!AreaschoolchoirswillbeshowcasedintheDepotandamoviewillbeshownonthelawnsponsoredbyAaron’s.Hotchocolatewillbeavailable,aswellasU.N.I.T.I.’sfamouschili,hotdogs,funnelcakes,andothertreats.Comehungry,beentertained,leavehappy!

Can you handle the YUM? WhattreatdidyouleaveforSanta?Wasitaplateofcookies,sliceofyummypie,ormaybeaspecialdessert?Thisyearwewillhavea“TreatsforSanta”dessertbakeofftoseewhocanpreparethetastiestgoodyforjollyoleSaintNick.Ifyouhaveafamilyfavorite,thenenteryourdessertforachanceatacashprizeandspecialplaceinSanta’sheart!Contactthechamberat325-646-9535.

New Competitions

FESTIVAL SPONSORSThisyear’sChristmasUndertheStarsFestivalisbroughttoyouby:

KTAB • 3M • PF&E Oil CompanyTexasBank • Abilene Regional Airport

Coggin Avenue Medical Park • Day StoneGirling Home Health • Grooms Seed

Heartland Funeral Home of Early • Willie’s T’sMid-Tex Cellula • SMK Fabricators

*Amazing Race-EnjoythecompetitivesideofChristmaswithaholidayversionoftheAmazingRace.Timedeventsforsomegreatprizes *Scavenger Hunt-Whodoesn’tloveascavengerhunt?Ifyouarebetweentheagesof13and18andlikefreestuff,thengrabacoupleofyourfriendsandsignuptoparticipate.Prizeswillbegiventothewinningteam.Teamsmustbemadeupof3membersbetweenthe13&18yearsofage.Thereisnofeetoenter.Showoffyourskillsandwin! *Frosty’s Village Building

Contest-Frostyneedsanewhome,sowearehavingacontesttoseewhocanbuildamarshmal-lowhomeforhim.Marshmal-lowswillbeprovidedforages12andUndertocreativelyconstructaplaceforhimtoreside.Thereisonlyroomfor10teamswitheachteammadeupof2members,sobeoneofthefirsttoenter.Prizesforwinnerswillbeawesome! AllCompetitionswillbetak-ingplaceonSaturdayDecember3rd.Toenterthesecompetitions,pleasecontacttheBrownwoodAreaChamberofCommerceat325-646-9535orstopbyourof-ficeat600E.DepotSt.

TheBrownwoodAreaChamberofCommercehasteamedupwiththeFirstUnitedMethodistChurchWeekdayPre-Schoolforthe2ndAnnualSanta’sSleigh5K. “Santa’sSleigh5K”willtakeplaceatGordonWoodStadiumonSaturday,December3rd.Notonlyhasthelocationchangedthisyear,butwehavealsoaddedtheoptiontoparticipateina1.5milewalkaswell!AllproceedsfromthiseventwillgototheFUMCWeekdayPre-School.TheFUMCWeekdayPre-schoolislocatedinsidetheFirstUnitedMethod-istChurchinBrownwood,butoperatesonitsownbudgetseparatefromthechurchandisanon-profitorganization.ThefundsfromtheSanta’sSleigh5K&1.5milewalkwillhelpprovidesuppliesandothereducationalmaterialsforthe3daypreschooloverthenextyear. Registrationandwarmupwillbeat7:00AMwithashotgunstartpromptlyat8:00AM.Registration

formsareavailablenowthroughNovember30thattheBrownwoodAreaChamberofCommerceoffice,mostareafitnesscenters,andtheFUMCWeekdayPre-School.Entryfeeforthe5KRunand1.5Milewalkisonly$20ifpaidbyNovember30th;otherwisethefeewillbe$25themorningoftherace.T-shirtswillbeavailabletothefirst100toregisterfortherace,sosignupearly! Medalswillbeawardedtothe1st,2ndand3rdplaceineachagegroupandMaleandFemaleoverallwinnerswillreceivetrophies.Theawardsceremonywillbeheldimmediatelyaftertheraceatthefinishline. AllrunnersareencouragedtodressinChristmascostumestoshowtheirHolidaySpirit!Sohopin“Santa’sSleigh”andjointheelvesandreindeerforafunrunandwalk.FormoreinformationcontactMissiMalone,DirectorofMemberServicesat325-646-9535.

2nd Annual “Santa’s Sleigh 5K” To benefit FUMC Weekday Pre-School

Page 4 / Brownwood Chamber of Commerce / November 2011

Tractor Supply Company-TheBrownwoodAreaChamberofCommerceispleasedtowelcomeTractorSupplyCompanyasoneofitsnewestmembers.TractorSupplyCompanyisthelargestretailfarmandranchstorechainintheUnitedStates.Thecompanyoperatesmorethan1,054retailstoresin44states,employsmorethan15,000teammembersandisheadquarteredinBrentwood,Tenn.TractorSupplyoffersuniqueproductstosupporttheircustomers’rurallifestyle,fromweldersandgeneratorstoanimalcareproductsandmenandwomen’sworkwear.Youcanalsofindpetsupplies,animalfeed,powertools,ridingmowers,lawnandgardenproductsandmore.Eachstoreteamincludeswelders,farmersandhorseownerswhocollectivelyprovideanexceptionaldepthofknowledgeandresources.StopbytheBrownwoodstoretoday,locatedat315EastCommerceStreet,orvisitwww.tractorsupply.comtoseehowtheycanhelpmeetyourfarmingandranchingneeds

Guardian Health Care–TheBrownwoodAreaChamberofCommerceisexcitedaboutits

newestmember,GuardianHealthCare.GuardianHealthcarewasfoundedin1979inFortWorth,Texas.GuardianhasaffiliatedwithhomehealthagenciesthroughoutTexas,Ohio,andOklahoma,tobecomeapremierhomehealthcareprovider.ThemissionofGuardianissimple:“Tocombineclinicalexcellence,outstandingcustomerserviceandsoundbusinessprinciplestobecometheproviderandemployerofchoiceintheareasweserve.”Professional,ethicalcareistheirtoppriority.Formoreinformationvisittheirlocationat919EarlyBlvd.Ste.2D,logontowww.guardmyhealth.comorgivethemacallat(325)646-2999.

Brownwood Gold & Silver Exchange - The BrownwoodAreaChamberofCommerceispleasedtowelcome,BrownwoodGold&SilverExchange!OwnerWillStewarthasover10yearsexperienceinbuyingandsellinggoldandsilverpieces.InadditiontobuyingandsellingGold&Silverjewelryandcoins,theyalsooffer1dayjewelryrepair.Stopbytheirdowntownlocationat110NorthFisk,Monday-Fridaybetween9:00AMand4:30PMandSaturdayfrom10:00AMto3:00PMorgivethemacallat(325)642-1084.

Welcome New MembersA Special THANK YOU to the

following businesses that renewed their Membership in the month of

October. We greatly appreciate your continued support of the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce and the

Brownwood Community.

Firestone Tire & Service CenterPotters Industry

Early Trailer SalesThe Taylor Clinic

The Glamour ShopLittle Dude Ranch

Brad & Ginger LockerTri County Propane

Lyric Performing Arts CompanyDumas PortraitsWebb Plumbing

Republican Party of Brown CountyStar of Texas Bed & Breakfast & Extended Stay

Central Texas Farm CreditAccuScreen

ATMOS EnergyQuality Body Works

Creek Bend Golf CourseHoliday Inn Express

BrunerToyotaBreaksGroundforNewDealership Bruner Toyota broke ground Thursday, October 27th, despite the threat of rain and cold weather, marking the official beginning of the multimillion dollar Toyota dealership that is set to open in August of 2012. The Bruner family, Toyota’s A-Team, dignitaries and local of-ficials joined a large crowd under a tent for the groundbreaking event. Several speakers wished owners Greg and Dwain Bruner well in the endeavor and gave historical accounts of the Bruner fam-ily’s history in auto sales. They also outlined the history of Toyota as a Bruner product and as an asset to the state of Texas.The Bruner family celebrates 84 years in selling automobiles with four generations of experience while this year, Toyota celebrates the five year anniversary of when the first Toyota Tundra rolled off the production line in their plant in San Antonio, according to Bruner Toyota President Greg Bruner.

BrunerAutoGroupBreaksGroundforNewDealership

Bruner Auto Group hosted a ground breaking ceremony on Thursday, October 13th celebrat-ing not only the future of the relocation of their Chevrolet Dealership; but also the anniversary of many automotive milestones. The new General Motors facility at the intersection of Highways 377 and 183, across from Heartland Mall will include a 30,000-square

foot full-service dealership which will house the full line of GM products: Chevrolet, Cadil-lac, GMC and Buick. There will also be a dedicated GM Quick Lube and an 8,000-square foot high technology body shop.

TSTCRededicationandRibbonCuttingforNewFacility The Brownwood campus of Texas State Technical College West Texas marked 20 years in the area on Tuesday, October 25 with special recognitions and re-dedication of their newly remodeled facility with a ribbon cutting. TSTC remodeled their main campus in Brownwood during the summer and moved back into the new state-of-the-art facility in July of this year. Officials from TSTC, the City of Brownwood, Brownwood and Early Chambers of Commerce, and other dignitaries gathered for the event with a ribbon cutting and tours of their campus.

November 2011 / Brownwood Chamber of Commerce / Page 5

RIBBON CUTTINGSTheFlagshipInnWelcomedtothe

Brownwood Area Chamber

The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce and area residents came together on October 6th at the grand opening

and ribbon cutting of the Flagship Inn at Lake Brownwood. The newly remodeled hotel features 44 rooms conveniently located at Lake Brownwood. For more information or to make a reservation, call 325-784-7656 or stop by the Flagship Inn located at 8875 Hwy 279. Pictured above are Flagship Inn management and staff with Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce ambassadors, Lake Brownwood Community Develop-ment Council representatives, and other area business owners.

AnytimeFitnessJoinstheBrownwoodArea Chamber of Commerce

The Brownwood Area Chamber of Com-merce held a ribbon cut-ting ceremony on October 20th for Anytime Fitness to welcome them as new members. Located at 1101 Cle-ments in Brownwood (the former Blockbuster location), Anytime Fitness is the world’s largest 24-

hour, co-ed fitness franchise. They offer state-of-the-art equipment, a workout room, and friendly staff. For more information, contact Anytime Fitness at (325) 646-1909. Pictured above are Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce ambassadors along with Anytime Fitness management and staff.

AffiliatedBankCelebratesChamberMembershipwithRibbonCutting The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting cer-emony on October 13th for Affiliated Bank. Now in a new location, Affiliated Bank has offered Brownwood Area resi-dents another option in mortgage loans since 2007. For more information, contact Affiliated Bank at (325) 600-4681 or visit their Brownwood location at 506 E. Adams. Pictured above are Affiliated Bank staff and representatives from the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce during the ribbon cutting cer-emony.

BrownwoodMedicalAssociatesCelebrates1YearAnniversary The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting cer-emony on November 1st for Dr. Nigalye and Brownwood Medical Associates in celebration of the 1st year anniversary in the new location. Dr. Nigalye specializes in Internal Medicine and is now located at 125 South-park Dr. in suite H. For more information, contact Brownwood Medical Associ-ates at (325) 600-4681.

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TEXAS books on history, Indians, travel, birding, trails, gardening, cowboys, cookbooks, and children’s books. Dublin Dr Pepper products,wild berry jellies, hot sauce, dips, candles, road kill candles, Texas wildflower books, soaps, lotions and crosses

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UPCOMINGEVENTSNovember

11-12 Pamper Me for the Holidays Brownwood Coliseum12 Run Wild for a Child 5K Riverside Park16 Free Training for Local businesses & Entrepreneurs HPU Mabee Center 16 Holiday Open House 4Corners16 A World for Children Ribbon Cutting A World for Children17 Business After Hours Hamilton’s17 Nathana’s Open House Nathana’s18 Chamber Monthly Luncheon Brownwood Country Club19 Early Blooms & Things Open House Early Blooms & Things19-20 Silver Spur Gun & Blade Show Brownwood Coliseum24 Thanksgiving Dinner Howard Payne Mabee Center

December1 Lighted Christmas Parade Downtown Brownwood2-3 Christmas Under the Stars Festival Depot Complex2-3 An Evening with Bob Cheever & His acoustic guitar The Turtle Restaurant3 Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus Southside Church9 BALOS presents Sara Getto Victory Life Church10 HPU Chime Out15 Business After Hours Spa on the Creek16 Chamber Monthly Luncheon Brownwood Country Club17 Christmas with Santa Lehnis Railroad Museum

First Saturday of Every Month is Family Day Lehnis Railroad Museum

Twofreeworkshopsforbeginningen-trepreneursandestablishedsmallbusiness-eswillbeheldonWednesday,November16thintheMabeeCenteratHowardPayneUniversityinBrownwood.ThesessionswillbeconductedbyDr.GregClary,EconomistwithTexasAgriLifeExtensionServiceandChairmanoftheTexasCenterforRuralEntrepreneurship. Thefirstworkshopwillbefrom1:00-4:30pmforownersofstartupandearlystagebusinesses.Discussionwillfocusonthebasicsofbusinessdevelopmentinclud-ingidentifyingsuccessfulideas,evaluat-ingfeasibility,formulatingamodelformakingmoney,fundingyourbusinessandfundamentalsofmarketing,financialandoperationsmanagement. Thesecondworkshopwillbefrom5:00-8:30pmforownersofestablishedbusi-nesses.Dr.Clarywilloffertipsandtoolsforimprovement,growth,accessingcapitalandsurvivingtougheconomictimes.

Discussionwillfocusonassessingthecur-rentstatusofyourbusiness,prescriptionsforremediatingweakareas,buildingonstrengthsandmitigatingrisk.ParticipantswilllearnhowtoimplementtheBusinessAssessmentMatrix(BAM),anewinnova-tive,oneofakindmanagementtool.TheBAMincludes17keystobusinesssuccessthathelpyoubetterevaluateyourbusi-nessplan,establishbaselines,setstandardsofperformanceandmakemanagementdecisionsthatleadtoimprovedcompanyperformance. “Thefirstworkshopcoversthebasicsofgettingabusinessoffthegroundwhilethesecondaddressesmoreadvancedmanage-mentissues,”explainedtheinstructor,Dr.GregClary.“Theseworkshopsofferan

excellentopportunityforlocalentrepre-neursandbusinesspeopletoobtaintoolsandstrategiesthatcanpropelthemtothenextlevel,”saidBEDCdirector,EmilyCrawford.Attendeesarewelcometoat-tendbothworkshops,ifdesired. AllparticipantswillreceiveaCDwithentrepreneurshipbusinessdevelopmentcurriculumauthoredbyDr.Claryandwillbeeligibleforfollow-uptechnicalassis-tancefollowingtheseworkshops. Toregister,calltheBEDCofficeat325-646-6751oremailRuthWilleyatrwil-ley@ci.brownwood.tx.us. Theworkshopsandresourcemateri-alsareprovidedfreeofchargethroughapartnershipwiththeWestTexasInnovationNetwork(www.wtin.org),BrownwoodEconomicDevelopmentCorporation(www.brownwoodbusiness.com),theTexasWorkforceCommission(http://www.twc.state.tx.us/)andHowardPayneUniversity(www.hputx.edu).

Free Local Training for Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses

BROWNWOOD–November7,2011–The28thannualCommunityThanksgivingFeastwillonceagainusherintheholidayseasonforarearesidents.ItisscheduledforThanksgivingDay,Thursday,November24th,from11:00a.m.to1:00p.m.atHowardPayneUniversity’sMabeeUniversityCenter. Thetraditionhasbeensupportedthrough-outtheyearsbynumerousindividualsandorganizations.Lastyear,morethan1,900mealswereservedoncampusandthroughthehomedeliveryprogram. “Thishasbeenafun,community-wideprojectofneighborscaringforneighborsformanyyears,”saidBillFishback,assistantvicepresidentforbusinessandhumanresourcesatHPU.“Morethan100volun-teers,includingentirefamilies,willhelpservemealsattheMabeeCenterordelivermealsinBrownwoodandEarlytothosewhocannotjoinusoncampus.Itisalsoheart-warmingtoknowthecostsofthemealsarecoveredentirelybydonationsfromindividu-alsandorganizationsinthecommunity.” ThestaffofHPU’sSodexoFoodServicepreparesthemeals.AnyoneunabletojoinfriendsandneighborsattheMabeeCenter

canhavemealsdeliveredtotheirhomebycallingtheBrownwood-AreaChamberofCommerceat325-646-9535. “Themostdifficultpartofcoordinating

theeventisfindingenoughjobsforallofthepeoplewhowanttohelp,andthat’sagreatproblemtohave,”Fishbacksaid.“Many

ofthevolunteershavehelpedforyears,serv-ingothersaspartoftheirannualThanksgiv-ingtradition.Thiswillbethe20thyearmyfamilyhashelpedwiththemeal.Weloveservingandseeingthejoyonthefacesofthevolunteersandourguests.” “Becauseofthegenerousgiftslastyear,wehavesomemoneyleftintheaccounttohelpusgetstartedonthisyear’smealandthecommunityalwayscomesthrough,soIamnotworriedaboutpayingthebills,”hesaid. ThetraditionalThanksgivingmealwillconsistofturkey,dressingandallthetrim-mings. “Lastyear,weserved675mealsattheMabeeCenterandvolunteersdeliveredmorethan1,260mealstoourfriendsinthearea,”Fishbacksaid.“WealwayshavefunvisitingwitheachotherandourguestsandIwanttothankeveryonewhocontinuestogivetheirtimeandmoneytosupportthiswonderful

event.Themealisfreeandwedonotwantanyonetofeelobligatedtopay.WewanttomakeThanksgivingajoy-filleddayforourfriendsaswegivethankstotheLordforblessingusinsomanyways.” VolunteerswhowanttoserveordelivermealsshouldarriveattheMabeeCenterat10:30a.m.onThanksgivingDay. “Volunteersdonotneedtocalltoletusknowtheyarecoming.Theysimplyneedtoshowupandwewillputthemtowork,”Fishbacksaid. IfyouwouldliketohelpsupporttheThanksgivingmeal,pleasemakecheckspay-abletotheCommunityThanksgivingFeastandsendthemtoBillFishbackatHowardPayneUniversity,1000FiskStreet,Suite210,Brownwood,Texas76801.

HPU to host annual Community Thanksgiving Feast

MembersoftheDowntownBrownwoodInc.BoardofDirectorsareworkingonfinalplansfortheannualPast,

PresentandFutureTourofhistoricaldowntownbuild-ings.“Thetourwillincludebuildingswith“apast”,build-

ingsthathavebeentastefullyrefurbished,andbuildingsthathaveeitherblueprintsonthetableorareupforleaseor

purchase,justwaitingforthatspecialpersontocomealongtomakesomethinggrandofit!”statedRondaBaugus,

PresidentofDBI. A$5.00ticketwillgetyouapeekinsidehistorichomesonCen-ter,theLyricTheatre,currentandformersitesoftheBrownwoodBul-letin,andparticipantswillalsogettohearsomehistoryofmanyotherbuildingsaroundthecourthouse.Refresh-mentswillbeservedattheTurtle. Theeventissched-uledfor Thursday,December8th.Thebuses,generouslyprovidedbyCityandRuralRides,willboardpromptlyat5:30attheDepotPlazaparkinglotandreturnbetween7:30and8pm.TicketsforthetourarelimitedandareavailableattheBrown-woodChamberofficeinsidethehistorictraindepotat600E.Depot.

November 2011 / Brownwood Chamber of Commerce / Page 7

Aaron’s Sales & Lease Ownership

219 Early Blvd.Early, TX 76802(325) 646-8023

Accu Screen2201 Coggin Avenue

Brownwood, TX 76801(325) 646-7828

www.accuscreen.net

Blaylock Funeral Home1914 Indian Creek RoadBrownwood, TX 769801

(325) 203-4027

Brownwood Bulletin700 CarnegieBrownwood

(325) 646-2541www.brownwoodbulletin.com

Camelot Apartments2001 Slayden

Brownwood, TX 76801(325) 643-4591

Depot Liquor1001 Vine

Brownwood, TX 76801646-3500

Southside Village2801 4th St.

Brownwood, TX 76801(325) 646-1749

www.southsidevillage.net

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A great place to golf, swim, relaxand socialize. Whether it’s making

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enjoy some of the finest food andfellowship that a private club

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325/643-1023

Brownwood Country Club

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Dr. Garner, D.O. ~ Shanna Perkins, F.N.P.Wednesday Henry-F.N.P ~ Bud Isbell, P.A.

Any Insurance AcceptedAccept Medicaid and Medicare

Sliding Fee Scale • Tuesday Night Late Clinic

For appointments, call Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.3804 Hwy 377, Brownwood

(325)643-5167

CROSS TIMBERSSupport these local Chamber Members

Davis-MorrisFuneralHome

PO Box 356Brownwood, Texas

76804325-646-5555

McCoysBuildingSupplyCenter

Tony Hill3605 Hwy 377 S

Brownwood, Texas 76801

325-643-2658

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stuffed lions, armadillos, buffalos, longhorns & Eagles The Brownwood Store & Visitors Center

at the historic depot646-9535 • www.VisitBrownwood.com

Stop in today for a Texas Friendly experience!

the brownwood store

Hours are 8-5 Monday-Thursday • 8-4 Fridays

Specializes in gifts for:• The Texan who has moved away• The “new Texan”• The visitor to Texas• The wan-a-be Texan

BROWNWOOD Huge selection of t-shirts, caps, dirt shirts, handpaintedwine glasses, magnets, mugs, history and reference books, throws,postcards, Monopoly, lions and collectable ornaments & coffees

TEXAS books on history, Indians, travel, birding, trails, gardening, cowboys, cookbooks, and children’s books. Dublin Dr Pepper products,wild berry jellies, hot sauce, dips, candles, road kill candles, Texas wildflower books, soaps, lotions and crosses

HARVEY HOUSE and Fred Harvey books, t-shirts and memorabilia

We at The Brownwood Store hear from customers every day

“I had NO IDEA that this cute store was here!!!”

So we have decided to have a special sale to reintroduce ourselves!

There are regional books, children’s toys and books, Texas history books, books on travel, Texas humor and lingo, and bestselling and local cookbooks. There are also

books about Fred Harvey and the Harvey Girls, Texas heroes, outlaws, Indians, cow-boys and politicians. In our cupboard, we have Perini Ranch steak rub, pecan Bar-B-Q

sauce, sweet hot jalapenos, and Texas dips and the best Texas salsa we’ve ever tasted! You’ll find Fredericksburg jelly made from prickly cactus, mesquite beans, wild plums, agarita berries, mayhaw, jalapenos and of course peaches. Our soaps and lotions are made locally and in Roundtop. We carry Dublin Dr. Pepper items, horny toads, Indian jewelry, Roadkill candles from Sterling City, and everything from caps to wineglasses

painted by Ted and Martha Shelton. Plus more and MORE...ALL made in Texas.

Downtown Brownwood Sponsoring Historic Tour of Buildings Dec. 8th

BRING A FRIEND, buy 2 items and get the 3rd HALF PRICE!!

Some of the merchandise you will find:

And yes, we are still the Chamber and the visitor center, so pop in for a free county map, brochure, or phonebook or to have a cup of coffee.

Our doors are always open! (Mon-Thurs.8:00-5:00 and Fri. 8:00-4:00)

Located in the Depot between Adams and Depot Streets325-646-9535

This SALE excludes our custom ornaments since they are a fundraiser for more Brownwood Christmas lights

Brownwood Area Chamber of

CommerceBoard of Directors

2011-2012

Dr.DonBostic,ChairmanRanger CollegeGreggRice,PastChairman3M CompanySteveWeckwerthSubwayDr.BillEllisHoward Payne UniversityBrianKightTSTCRayGarzaTexasBankChance BarrIndividualKenHarrissOncorMichaelRichardsonFarmers InsurancePriscillaMonsonWest Central Texas Valuation ServicesEricMcNeeseBrown County AbstractToniHillMcCoy’sDebbieMorelockStar of Texas Bed & BreakfastJoshStegemollerStegemoller RealtorsSamWaldropWaldrop Construction

CHAMBER STAFFLaura Terhune, Executive DirectorSunni Modawell, Tourism ManagerRay Tipton, Marketing ManagerMissi Malone, Membership Director Martha Faetche, Receptionist; Visitor Center & Brownwood Store ManagerDawn Norway – Office Manager

325-643-35451 Carnegie • Brownwood

Proven CommunityPartner

www.texbank.comTexasBank

Central Texas RuralTransit District

Public Transit: 1-800-710-2277

COUNTIES:BrownCallahanColeman

ComancheEastlandErathNolan

RunnelsShacklefordStephensRural Taylor

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