chamber newsletter - october 2010
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Your October 2010 Monthly Chamber Newsletter
INSIDETHIS ISSUE
PAGE 2• Chamber Luncheon• Halloween Happenings
PAGE 3• National Night Out
PAGE 4• Business Shocase Thank You and Winners
PAGE 5• Ribbon Cuttings• New Members
PAGE 6• Dictionary Project
PAGE 7• Christmas Under
the Stars
PAGE 8• Arts & Crafts Show
Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce600 E. DepotPO Box 880Brownwood, TX 76804
October 18, 2010Volume 5, Issue 10
Brownwood AreaChamber of CommercePhone: (325) 646-9535Fax (325) [email protected]
Check outour upcoming
events onPage 6.
Plans are being set for the 2nd annualChristmas Under the Stars Festival, andorganizers are getting ready for aspectacular event with fun and activi-ties for all ages.
For 2010, the Brownwood AreaChamber of Commerce is partner-ing with Howard Payne University tothrow this spectacular event.Christmas activities will be held atHoward Payne with a beautiful trail of lights across campus allaround the festival. This magnificent setting will feature kid’sactivities, vendors & non-profit agencies, music, concerts andmuch more.
Christmas activities will also be taking place at the Martin andFrances Lehnis Railroad Museum. Santa will be on hand at the
Kress Depot while a Choo-ChooChristmas and the all new “BusterWorld” will be on display inside themuseum. “Santa’s Train” will offertransport from the Lehnis to HowardPayne campus during the festival.
The annual lighted Christmas Parade will also be a featuredattraction where floats & vehicles will travel through downtownBrownwood.
All of the fun and festivities will take place December 3rd &4th from 4pm-8pm each night.
Watch BrownwoodChamber.org for more information with adetailed schedule in the coming weeks.
More information on page 7
Christmas Under the StarsSame Great Festival, New Location
Page 2 / Brownwood Chamber of Commerce / October 2010
The Chamber’s MonthlyLuncheon will be Friday,October 15 at the BrownwoodCountry Club from 11:30 AMto 1 PM. The luncheon,which is open to members andguests, will feature an interest-ing program and will alsoinclude door prizes, introduc-tion of new members and acash drawing.
Lieutenant Colonel JetHays is a 1980 Graduate ofBrownwood High School. Hegraduated from Texas A&Mwith a BBA in 1984 and fromTexas Tech with a Masters ofAnthropology in 1995. He isa 2005 graduate of the Army
Command and General StaffCollege.
Hays began his militarycareer in 3rd battalion 112thArmor in Brownwood. Hehas served in the TexasNational Guard, both in activeduty and traditional status for26 years. During this time,among other duties, he hasserved as a Tank CompanyCommander, Tank BattalionOperations Officer,Information Operations GroupOperations Officer, DeputyDirector of Joint Operationsfor the Texas Military Forces,and currently serves asCommander, 6th Weapons of
Mass Destruction CivilSupport Team, a unit thatworks with local, state, andfederal first responders in pro-tecting our citizens fromWMD devices and in identify-ing and advising officials inthe mitigation of unknownChemical, Biological, andRadiological/Nuclear hazards.
Lieutenant Colonel Hayshas served three overseastours, as CORPS InformationOperations Plans officer forMultinational Corps Iraq, as adoctrinal data collector andInformation OperationsSubject Matter Expert forJoint Task Force Horn of
Africa, and as a Liaison andOperations officer for theNordic-Polish Battlegroup inBosnia-Herzeogovenia. Hehas served in more than 60Homeland defense missionsranging from Nuclear Suretymissions, to floods, wildfires,four Hurricanes and tropicalstorms, and more than 30HAZMAT identification mis-sions.
He currently resides inSalado, TX and has a 7 yearold son, Harrison.
The cost of the luncheon is$11 per person to be paid atthe door. Attendees maychoose to
charge their meals to their per-sonal country club account.Anyone interested in attendingthe luncheon is urged to RSVPto the Chamber by calling325-646-9535 or email direc-tor@ brownwoodchamber.org.
Luncheon to Feature Texas National Guard
Lots of fun activities are in storefor Halloween this year, and therewill be no shortage of spooky funfor everyone. Fall Festivals,Haunted Houses, and good oldfashion trick-or-treating can befound during the Halloween week-end.
•The Brownwood FirefightersAssociation will be hosting theirhaunted house at the Youth FairGrounds Home EconomicsBuilding again this year. It will beopen October 21-23 from 7pm tomidnight and again on October 29-31 from 7pm to midnight. Adults(13 & up) are $12 and kids 8-12are $6.
•The World of Terror HauntedHouse will be taking placeOctober 28-31 from 8pm-11pm at527A Commerce Square.Admission cost will be $8 per per-son and proceeds will benefit A
World for Children. •Victory Life Academy (901
CC Woodson) is holding a fallfestival on Saturday, October 30thfrom 9am-4pm. The festival willinclude pony rides, music, carshow, cake walk, and much more.
•Coggin Avenue BaptistChurch (1815 Coggin Avenue) isholding a fall festival Saturday,October 30th from 5:30pm-7:30pm.
•Early First Baptist Church(103 Garmon Drive) is holdingtheir fall festival Sunday, October31st from 5pm-7pm.
•Trick-or-Treating will takeplace on Halloween night - Sunday,October 3. Austin Avenue Churchof Christ (1020 Austin Avenue) andSouthside Church (1219 IndianCreek) will be holding “Trunk orTreat” events that night as well.
•Brownwood Manor (300Center Avenue) will also be givingout candy to trick-or-treaters onOctober 31, starting at 6 p.m.
For more information onHalloween events, visit the eventscalendar atwww.BrownwoodChamber.org
Have a safe Halloween.
The Brownwood Store & Visitors Centerat the Historic Depot
646-9535 • VisitBrownwood.com
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The Brownwood ornament...a handcrafted, cloisonné collectible, sold out in just a few days after its debut last
Thanksgiving. A shipment of only 36 has arrived thisweek, and we will not have more until November. The
ornament depicts icons such as the lake, the Depot, therodeo, HPU Yellow Jackets, BHS Lions, Cactus and
Bluebonnets, and of course the Feels Like Home logo.The ornament sells for $35.00 and comes in a beautiful
padded gift box that includes a description of the intricateeight step artistic process. $10.00 of each sale will go
towards new Christmas lights for Brownwood. Don’t wait!Come start your Christmas shopping early for those spe-
cial people to which Brownwood feels like home!
Stop in today for a Texas-Friendly experience!
Hours are 8-5 Monday-Thursday and 8-4 Fridays
October 2010 / Brownwood Chamber of Commerce / Page 3
National Night Out Builds Community-Police Relationships
Brown County’s first ever National Night Out was ahuge success with neighborhoods across the area partici-pating. The event held on October 5th was designed toheighten neighborhood crime awareness, build better rela-tionships with neighbors, and send a message to criminalsthat neighborhoods are organized.
Local law enforcement officers visited the 39 blockparties across the county during National Night Out. TheBrownwood Police Department, Brown County Sheriff’sOffice, Early Police Department, Brownwood FireDepartment, and Guardian EMS all participated in theevent.
Thanks to local State Farm agents, Mike Hall, LarryHolder & Larry Pullin for helping sponsor the event alongwith Star of Texas Bed & Breakfast, Guardian EMS, AirEvac Lifeteam, Brownwood Municipal Police Association& Brownwoodnews.com
Page 4 / Brownwood Chamber of Commerce / October 2010
The Brownwood Area Chamber ofCommerce would like to thank all
of the sponsors and exhibitors whocontributed to the success of our16th Annual Business Showcase!
A BIG THANKS to all of the exhibitors for their great looking booths and fun door prizes!
Event Sponsors: The Chatfield Assisted Living
Songbird Lodge KPSM 99.3 “The Rock”
Howard Payne University Citizens National Bank
Gold Sponsors: Brownwood Regional Medical Center
Creative Image Laser Solutions KTAB/KRBC TV
Texas Bank
Silver Sponsors:BHCS – Brownwood Home Health
On Target Moore Printing
THANK YOU!For Making The Business Showcase a Huge Success!
A SPECIAL Thank You to… On Target for providing printed tote bags!
Rex Tackett and Wendlee Broadcastingfor the Live Remotes during the Showcase!
Kevin Dearing and the Coliseum Stafffor all of their hard work before and
after the event!
“AA” Prosthetic Services Abilene Regional Airport Andy’s Pest Troopers Big Brothers Big Sisters
of Brown County Bob’s Fuels, Inc. BHCS – Brownwood Home Health Brown County Farm Bureau Brown County Independent Brownwood Fitness Brownwood Regional
Medical Center CARE Nursing and Rehabilitation Central Texas Communications, Inc. Central Texas Rural Transit Citizens National Bank CMS Health Care Coggin Avenue Medical Park Colonial Life & Supplemental
Insurance Creative Image Laser Solutions
Cross Country Health Care Center Demand Staff, Inc. Down to Earth Encompass Home Health Farmers Insurance First Central Credit Union General Power & Light Girling Home Health Goldthwaite Health & Rehab Center Graham’s Genuine Gardening,
Design and Honeybee Rescue Green Mountain Energy Network Heart of Texas Orthopaedics Heartland Chiropractic Hilton Garden Inn – Abilene Howard Payne University Insignia Juice Plus+ KPSM, The Rock 99.3 KTAB/KRBC TV KTXS/KTES/CW Abilene Leland’s Log Cabins
Lighthouse Hospice Mary Kay – Jamie Foster McCluskey & Associates Mid-Tex Cellular New Horizons On TargetPersonnel Services of Brownwood Reliant Rehab Hospital Salvation Army Brownwood Service Center Scentsy Independent ConsultantServiceMaster Sodexho Campus Services Songbird Lodge State Farm Insurance TexasBank The Chatfield Assisted Living Timeless You West Texas Rehabilitation CenterWorkforce Solutions of West
Central Texas
Thank you to the following restaurants who servedfood during “The Taste of Brownwood”
Chick-fil-AHard Eight Pit Bar BQ
The Turtle Restaurant & Gelateria Schwan’s Fine Frozen Foods
Twisted Sisters The Chatfield Assisted Living
Sodexho
Thank you to all of the Ambassadors whohelped during the Business Showcase!
Jessica Arrellano – Andy’s Pest Troopers Meghan Mask – Wendlee Broadcasting Brittany Edwards – Wendlee Broadcasting Joan Atchley – Brown County Farm Bureau Donna Wilhelm – Auto Glass Magic Marian Deans – BHCS – Brownwood Joyce Coffey – Davis-Morris Funeral Home Kim Lilley – Brownwood Bulletin Brent Moseley – Prudential Ross Real Estate
Grand Prize IPad WinnerTammy Rodriquez
“Best Themed Booth”Winner
The Chatfield
“Best Newcomer Booth”Winner
Down to Earth & Insignia
“Best Overall Booth” Winner
Bob’s Fuels, Inc.
October 2010 / Brownwood Chamber of Commerce / Page 5
Apollo Computers Inc. – Now an Apple Authorized Service Provider
Although Apollo Computers Inc. has been in businessfor nearly 6 years, the Brownwood Area Chamber ofCommerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony at the busi-ness Tuesday where they announced their expansion intoApple Macintosh sales and service.
Apollo Computers Inc. is now an Apple AuthorizedService Provider with a certified Macintosh Technician(David Smithson) on staff. Apollo Computers Inc. canprovide in and out of warranty services for all Mac com-puters and laptops. They are now the sole authorizedservice provider with a certified technician within a 100mile radius of the Brownwood/Early area.
Brownwood Chamber staff and ambassadors were onhand with Apollo Computers Inc. employees to celebratethe occasion.
For more information, contact Apollo Computers Inc. at325-643-8184 or visit their website atwww.apollocomp.com
Armadillo Distributing, LLC - The Brownwood AreaChamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome ArmadilloDistributing as one of its newest members! Robert Garrett,III is the owner of the new wholesale distributorship in theBrownwood area. Armadillo Distributing, LLC specializesin the distribution of alcoholic beverages, including beer andwine as well as bottled water. For more information contactRobert Garrett at (325) 643-4437.
HODE Internal Medicine, PLLC – The Brownwood AreaChamber of Commerce welcomes Dr. Henry Ejere andHODE Internal Medicine, PLLC to the Brownwood commu-nity! Dr. Henry Ejere specializes in general medical careand is Board Certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Ejere is cur-rently accepting patients 18 years of age and older. Stop bythe practice located at 125 Southpark Dr. in Suite F and
welcome Dr. Ejere to our community. For appointmentinformation call the office at 325-641-9300.
Brownwood Skilled Nursing – The Brownwood AreaChamber of Commerce is excited about its newest member,Brownwood Skilled Nursing. A Live Oak ManagementGroup Facility, Brownwood Skilled Nursing is the newestnursing and rehab facility in the Brownwood area. This newfacility is family owned and operated along with severalother nursing homes in the state including the Paris andAbilene Nursing and Rehab locations. Monte Randall, ChiefOperating Officer, touts the Brownwood location as a firstclass, top notch facility. For more information contactMonte at 817-846-7127 or visit www.brownwoodskillednursingandrehab.com.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS:
During the month of October, theBrownwood Rotary Club will be dis-tributing a Student Dictionary toevery third grader in Brown County.That means 554 dictionaries will begiven to students on ten campuses inseven towns across the county.According to the club’s DictionaryProject Chairman Larry Podeweltz,“The Brownwood Rotary Club startedthe distributions three years ago andthe response from educators, parentsand the community has been verypositive.” He continued, “It justwarms our hearts to see the excite-ment on the faces of the children aswe show them all the fun facts to befound in the dictionary.”
The project is funded from the pro-ceeds of the Annual Holiday Arts &Crafts Show held the second weekendin November in the BrownwoodColiseum. This year’s show will beSaturday, November 13 and Sunday,
November 14. The show is juried,with the majority of the items beinghand-made by the vendor. Offeringsfrom previous shows included jewel-ry, wood crafts, crosses, pottery,metal sculptures, quilts and denim,salsas, preserves and even goats’ milksoaps and lotions. Show Coordinator,Rotarian Laura Terhune stated, “Thisis a great place to do some Christmasshopping because you can get uniqueitems as well as things that are justnot found in department or discountstores.”
Admission to the Annual HolidayArts & Crafts Show is only $2 withchildren 10 and under FREE. Eachperson who pays admission willreceive a chance to win a 32-inch tel-evision to be given away on Sundayafternoon. In addition, attendees willreceive another chance to win witheach purchase made during theshow—and DOUBLE their chances
on Sunday.There are booth spaces still avail-
able with prices starting at only $75.For a vendor application, contactLaura Terhune at 325-646-9535 ordownload an application online:www.brownwoodchamber.org
Page 6 / Brownwood Chamber of Commerce / October 2010
UPCOMINGEVENTS
October8-9 HPU Homecoming and 5K Fun Run
Howard Payne University & Gordon Wood Stadium
9 Water Color DemonstrationThe Art Center
9 Big Brothers Big Sisters Wheels and DealsBrownwood Country Club
11-12 Flu Shot ClinicDepot Civic and Cultural Center
15 Chamber Monthly LuncheonBrownwood Country Club
16 Community Garden Harvest Festival Riverside Park
19 Brownwood Area Live On Stage presents Greg GiannascolliVictory Life Church Auditorium
21-23 The Haunted Ole HouseYouth Fair Grounds – Home Ec. Bldg.
23 “The Cupcake Caper” Dinner TheatreBrownwood Intermediate School
28-31 World of Terror Haunted HouseCommerce Square
29-31 The Haunted Ole HouseYouth Fair Grounds – Home Ec. Bldg.
30 Victory Life Academy Fall FestivalVictory Life Church grounds
30 Coggin Ave. Baptist Church Fall FestivalCoggin Ave. Baptist Church
November13-14 Brownwood Arts and Crafts Fair
Brownwood Coliseum18 BALOS presents Sarah Getto
Victory Life Church Auditorium19 Chamber Monthly Luncheon
Brownwood Country Club21-22 Silver Spur Gun and Blade Show
Brownwood Coliseum
December3 HPU Christmas on the Plaza/
Campus Lighting CeremonyHPU Campus
3-4 Christmas Under the Stars FestivalHPU Campus and Lehnis Railroad Museum
11 HPU CommencementBrownwood Coliseum
12 Brownwood Choirs Christmas ConcertDorothy McIntosh Auditorium
17 Chamber Monthly Luncheon18 Christmas With Santa
Lehnis Railroad Museum
First Saturday of Every Month is Family Day at the
Lehnis Railroad Museum
Dictionary Project Funded by Show
October 2010 / Brownwood Chamber of Commerce / Page 7
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Wow! Wow! Wow! I can’t believe it is already October! That means Halloween is
lurking over us, a few short weeks afterwards, falls Thanksgiving,and then Hark! Christmas will be here.
The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 2ndAnnual Christmas under the Stars Festival on December 3rd & 4th.Howard Payne University has graciously offered to be a sponsor byallowing us to hold the event on their campus this year. Thegrounds will be beautifully lit with lights galore, activities for allages, a variety of entertainment, including events at the RailroadMuseum, choir concerts by the HPU choir and others, a “Drum-Off”, arts & crafts vendors, retail vendors, food and beverage ven-dors, the lighted parade, exhibitions and so much more.
Registrations are being accepted for vendor booths so hurry andcall the Chamber at 325.646.9535 to have a registration formmailed to you, or you can pick one up from the Chamber office.
If you would like to volunteer for this event in any capacity, wewelcome you. Just call the Chamber and ask for Donnette.
Now, polish up your hoofs, get out your jingle bells and bringyour talents to this spectacular holiday event!
Visit BrownwoodChamber.org for additional information.
Looking for Vendors, Non-profits & Talent for
Christmas Festival
Page 8 / Brownwood Chamber of Commerce / October 2010
Gregg Rice, Chairman3M Company
Stephen Haynes, PastChairman Haynes Law Firm. P.C.
Stan CrawfordRemax
Becky JonesJones Carpet
Steve WeckwerthSubway
Michelle ThomasAldersgate Enrichment Center
Dr. Don BosticRanger College
Dr. Bill EllisHoward Payne University
Jan CateGirl Scouts
Ray GarzaTexasBank
Jill Locke
Chance BarrIndividual
Ken HarrissOncor
Michael RichardsonFarmers Insurance
Priscilla MonsonWest Central Texas Valuation Services
Eric McNeeseBrown County Abstract
Brownwood AreaChamber ofCommerce
Board of Directors2010-2011
CHAMBER STAFF
Laura Terhune, Executive DirectorSunni Holloway, Tourism Manager
Donnette Carmack, Business ManagerRay Tipton, Marketing Manager
Missi Malone, Membership Director Martha Faetche, Receptionist; VisitorCenter & Brownwood Store Manager
A great place to golf, swim, relaxand socialize. Whether it’s making
new friends or maybe all youwant is a great meal in a beautiful
setting then come to theBrownwood Country Club and
enjoy some of the finest food andfellowship that a private club
has to offer. Call today forinformation on membership.
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