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December 2014 Newsletter for Royse City Chamber of Commerce Partners and FriendsTRANSCRIPT
GREETINGS CHAMBER PARTNERSby Julia Bryant and Vivian Brown
2014 has been a year of evaluating our strengths and weak-
nesses and potential growth for the Royse City Chamber of
Commerce. The Board and Staff have really focused on how
we can better support and represent our local community
and the result is an offering of expanded membership
services, collaboration with our Chamber partners, and
growing support of our local business community.
During our last Board of Directors meeting, the Board and
staff completed an evaluation. Key information was gathered
from the responses that were integral in our operations for
the coming year. Bottom line: Our membership is a top
priority, as is supporting our local community as a whole.
Although we are looking forward to the coming year, we
recognize the benchmarks of the past year which include
our new membership partners, our successful Business After
Hours, Informative speakers at our Monthly Luncheons and
Networking Breakfasts, Donation of funds to local charitable
causes. Increasing member engagement and support, and
the addition of our part-time office help.
As a board, we recognize that the growth of the Chamber and
business community is accelerated through collaboration.
Therefore our desire is to expand our team to include a new
staff member dedicated to membership services. We will also
CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
DECEMBER 2014
COMMUNITY CALENDAR is here for you! Visit www.roysecitychamber.com/calendar/ for up to date information on local events. You may also place your local event on the calendar by
sending your information to [email protected] with the Subject Line “Community Calendar”
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3 Main Street Luncheon and Dessert Auction with a performance by RCHS Jazz Band Fellowship of First Baptist 11:30 am
4 Royse City Tree Lighting Ceremony City Hall, 305 N. Arch Street 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
5 4th Annual Angels Among Us Breakfast Celebration Hilton Bella Harbor, Rockwall 7:30 am - 9:30 am
6 Fire Department Open House 232 E. Main Street, Royse City 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Free drinks, games, exhibits
9 Ribbon Cutting Wild Rose Events 720 E. Lamar Street, Royse City Noon
10 Networking Breakfast Holiday Inn Express 8:00 am
12 Construction Begins On Wal-Mart! Check www.roysecitycdc.org for details!!
13 Christmas Parade Downtown Royse City 6:30 pm
15 Chamber Board Meeting Inwood Bank, Rockwall Noon
16 Chamber Luncheon Occasions at Stone River 1250 FM 2453, Royse City • RCHS Brass Ensemble to perform • Wreath Auction 11:30 am
NEWS FROM YOURDIRECTOR
julia bryant
HONORABLE JUDGE MARK RUSSOMark Russo, Justice of the Peace
Rockwall, TX 75087214-793-2923
Rockwall County Justice of the Peace Precinct [email protected]
REGAL REALTORS Justin Holland
3125 Ridge RoadRockwall, TX 75032
972-771-6970Real Estate
WELCOME OUR NEWEST CHAMBER MEMBERS
MARK YOUR CALENDAR:Go Red and Help End Heart Disease!
Kick-Start National Wear Red Day onFebruary 7 by attending the Go Red Party
on February 5th at the Well Coffee Lounge!
Hors d’Oeuvres, red wine, chocolates,entertainment and door prizes!
Donation entry: $10....Go Red T-shirts: $20
strive to increase sponsorships that will allow us to offer free
Partner training and business development seminars.
We look forward to sharing the Chamber’s plans, progress
and new member initiatives in the coming months. Cheers
to growth, progress and opportunity. Should you wish to
discuss your membership, please feel free to contact me
or our Board President, Vivian Brown. We look forward to
better serving you in the News Year!
It was such a pleasure to host a FunFest Thank You lunch
on November 18th. We were glad that several of our volun-
teers and sponsors were able to attend and receive a well-
deserved round of applause for their hard work.
Rock Ridge Assisted Living was a beautiful venue for the
FunFest/Chamber Luncheon which was catered by Ana
Shew. We were also able to distribute several checks
from proceeds earned during FunFest:
Keylee Latham - $150
Royse City Animal Shelter - $250
Our Daily Bread Food Pantry - $250
Piercen Hudgeons - $525
Old Jail Park Restoration - $1,500
Chamber President Vivian Brown also gave new member
plaques to Allsports, Etc; Wild Rose Events; Suddenlink
Communications; and Mark Russo, Justice of the Peace.
Our Main Street Royse City Merchants have extended
shopping hours each Thursday til 7:00 pm through
December 18th! Shop Late & Shop Local!
What does the Royse City Animal Shelter Do?When an animal is taken in, it receives a SERIES of
vaccines, de-worming and sterilization, age permitting.
This is done for the cost of for an adoption fee of $25.00-
$50.00 per animal. However, there are animals that may
have different needs or cost association for each adoption.
Here are around the surrounding area’s fees, and what
is provided at the time of the adoption:
GreenvilleFelines:
Adult (f) Cat sterilization and Rabies vaccination $50.50
Kitten (f) Cat sterilization and Rv $48.00
Adult (m) Cat sterilization and Rv $35.50
Kitten (m) Cat sterilization and Rv $33.00
Dogs:
Adult (f) Dog sterilization and Rv $83.00
Puppy (f) Dog sterilization and Rv $75.00
Adult (m) Dog sterilization and Rv $63.00
Puppy (m) Dog sterilization and Rv $55.00
RowlettDogs/Cats
Sterilization, microchip, Da2ppv, Bordetella,
Deworm $75.00
Senior citizens pay $55.00
*Must also pay the city registration fee and pay to enroll your microchip.
RockwallAdult Dogs Sterilization Rv, Microchip, dewormer $125.00
Adult cats, Sterilization Rv, Microchip, dewormer $25.00
Puppy Sterilization Rv, Microchip, dewormer $200.00
Kittens Sterilization Rv, Microchip, dewormer $75.00
WylieDogs/Cats Sterilized $25..00
Dogs/Cats Not sterilized $75.00
No vaccines noted on the site.
These were all pulled from their websites, so there may be
some updated pricing that we are not aware of. Royse City’s
fees are subject to change due to the medical needs of the
animals that are in the shelter.
We thank you for your support and are thankful again for all
the great support we have from our community.
If you have any question please contact the ACO’s at
214-934-9352 or 214-934-9352 or
NEWS FROM YOURDIRECTOR
julia bryant
Henry is a 10yr old male Chihuahua mix that was found
wandering on the service road after a storm. He is a very
sweet affectionate little guy that is looking for a home.
Henry has some medical conditions that are of concern,
so is currently being treated for a heart condition and
will be having surgery in a few weeks. Please contact
Royse City Animal Control @ 214-934-9352 or 214-796-1445
or [email protected] if you are interested in
meeting him.
SHELTER DOG OFTHE MONTH
henry
Royse City Animal Shelter is located at 1101 North Josephine Street in Royse City, Texas.
A benefit that is available to members of the Royse City Chamber of Commerce! An opportunity to be the monthly luncheon sponsor.One sponsor per month will have their name associated with all advertising for the meeting and will have three minutes at the beginning of the luncheon to say something about
their business. They may put information at every table place-setting, their company name and logo will be posted on the Chamber website, and a business card ad will be included in the Chamber newsletter.
The fee for this sponsorship opportunity is $100. If you would like to reserve your spot for a particular month, please call or e-mail the Chamber office.
HOW TO SPONSOR A LUNCHEON
RSVP To Julia Bryant by DECEMBER 12 at [email protected] • Phone: 972.636.5000 • Fax: 972.636.0051An RSVP reserves your spot with a commitment to purchase your lunch.
Cost is $13 using the link below, or pay as low as $11 if you pay for 11 lunches in advance, or $12 for 6 lunches in advance.http://www.roysecitychamber.com/events-registration/monthly-luncheon/
Cost at the door is $15.
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Occasions at Stone River at 11:30 am1250 FM 2453, Royse City
LuncheonROYSE CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Join your fellow chamber members to celebrate the season with our end of year luncheon while
enjoying the music of the RCHS Brass Ensemble.A Wreath Auction will also be held.
VIVIAN BROWN – PRESIDENTRockwall Happenings
JONELL MELLODY, VICE-PRESIDENTRoyse City ISD
JAMES HARVEY, TREASURERHarvey’s Bookkeeping & Tax, LLC
NIKKI MUTSCHLER, SECRETARYTexas Health Presbyterian Hospital
2014-2015Board Members2014-2015Board Members
Royse City
THIS NEWSLETTERwas put together courtesy of Fowler Designs.
214-207-9391 • www.fowlerdesignsportfolio.com
The December Yard of the Month was awarded to:
Helen Cookston404 N. Josephine Street
by the Royse City Order of the Eastern Star
The purpose of this program is to recognize Royse City’s citizens who demonstrate above-average efforts in maintaining
their property, thereby contributing to the overall appearance of the community at large.
All award winners will receive the official “Royse City Chamber of Commerce Yard of the Month” sign, to be placed on their
property for the duration of their award month.
We truly appreciate the effort you have put forth in keeping your home and yard beautiful.
Yard of the Monthby Sherry Thomas
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ROYSE CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Our Mission“With strength in numbers, we work every day to
carry out our mission of helping existing businesses succeed, promoting the expansion of commerce
and providing community leadership”.
SHARON SATTERWHITERest Haven Funeral Home
KRISTY LILLYR.I.S.E. Marketing
GARY FLEMMONSTexas Leadership Bank
JIM MELLODYFarmers Electric Cooperative
NANETTE MCCOYAmerican National Bank
JESSE VAUGHNEdward Jones Investments
PAULA MORRISRoyse City Main Street
JARROD URBANUSA Machine
KARI HOLLIFIELDKeller Williams Realty
ROSS TORRESLake Pointe Medical Center
DR. BRAD BAKERBaker Spine & Sport
Dr. Roxana Cruz, a Hunt Regional
Medical Partners Primary Care
Physician, is available to come
to your business and speak to
employees for staff/safety
meetings or lunch and learns.
Take advantage of this
opportunity to have her speak
at NO COST to your staff. There are
many wellness and health-related
topics she can address.
She connects very well with her
audience, and we have received
many compliments following
her presentations.
Please contact me, Rose Hayden,
or [email protected] to
schedule a date or with questions.
Thank you,
Rose
Interested in a Painless & No-Cost
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Eddie Walker here. I wanted to let you know about an event we’re hosting at Sabine Creek Ranch over nine evenings this December. It’s called “Southern Lights”, and basically we are
lighting up our ranch and youth camp with Christmas lights and displays, and also offering hay rides, campfires with smores, Santa pictures, an “Elf Prom” and other family activities. Choirs from local schools, churches and other music groups will also be performing.
We originally decided to do this when our family had to drive to Grapevine to see Christmas lights a couple of years ago because we didn’t find much on this side of Dallas. There are also
some other youth camps we network with that have done this for their community with great success. Though we’re located in the county near the intersection of
Hwy 548 and 276, we’re very active in serving Royse City families.
As it works out, it looks like we are getting interest in this event from families all over the Dallas area. I got a call from a lady from Irving who will be coming with her husband and
they’ll be bringing another couple, and they wanted to know where to eat in the area. That just made me realize that this could be a very positive event for our entire county this year, and
especially in the years to come. Warm Beach Camp near Seattle has been doing this for about 15 years, and they now have close to 100,000 people attend their event each December. We’re not expecting that for a while! If we do have success at any level, however, I think it would be
beneficial for all our local cities, restaurants, retail merchants and other organizations.
Anyway, just wanted to give you a heads up so you’d have this on your radar. Again, we’re focused on hosting a wonderful evening for families that we
hope will become an annual tradition.
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SAVE 20%!use discount code roysecitychamber when
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For more information, call
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E-mail: [email protected]
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Oh, you better watch out, you better not cry
You better not pout, I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town
Oh, he's making a list and checking it twice
He's gonna find out who's naughty or nice
Santa Claus is coming to town!
The Christmas holidays will be here soon and all the hustle and
bustle that goes along with it. We want to help make your
shopping easier this year.
SHEKINAH RADIANCE ACADEMY
will be offering
Parent’s Night Out
on Friday, December 5 & 12 from 6pm until 10pm
for children ages 3-12.
(Toddlers must be potty trained.)
The cost will be $12 for the first child and $10 for each sibling.
CALL FOR RESERVATIONS – 972-636-0055
Your child does not have to be a student here to attend.
My Life CheckThis tool is based on the latest cardiovascular science interpreted by American Heart Association medical experts. It will help a person assess their individual needs and develop unique steps to change their behavior and move closer to their individual health goals.
• Answer 18 questions about “Life’s Simple 7” health factors and health behaviors. These include cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar, smoking status, weight, physical activity and diet.
• Get a heart score: Overall cardiovascular health is assigned a number from 1 to 10 based on information you supply.
• Create an action plan: Seven simple action plans are available.
Life’s Simple 7For the first time, the American Heart Association has defined what it means to have ideal cardiovascular health, identifying seven health and behavior factors that impact health and quality of life. We know that even simple, small changes can make a big difference in living a better life. Known as “Life’s Simple 7,” these steps can help add years to your life:
Take Action!• Take the My Life Check Assessment. Go to http://mylifecheck.heart.org for your personalized
health assessment.
• Create an action plan. Choose one of the seven simple action plans that are available on the assessment. Print it out and start working on it. Review some of the basics on the back of this sheet. Remember, small steps make a big difference.
• Tell someone about your commitment. Think of seven people you care about who may smoke, have high blood pressure, diabetes or a family history of heart disease and stroke. People with these risk factors are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke and may benefit from the Simple 7 Steps and the My Life Check Assessment. Send at least one health message to these seven people and encourage them to send the message on to seven other people they know.
The 2020 Impact Goal
By 2020, to improve the cardiovascular health of all Americans by 20 percent while reducing deaths from cardiovascular diseases and stroke by 20 percent.
• Stop smoking
• Maintain a healthy weight
• Engage in regular physical activity
• Eat a healthy diet
• Manage blood pressure
• Take charge of cholesterol
• Keep blood sugar, or glucose, at healthy levels
©2014, American Heart Association 3/14DS7862
Get Active Finding time for exercise in our overscheduled lives is a challenge for all busy Americans. Especially for those who are parents or are working full-time or both. But the benefits far outweigh the sacrifices. The facts are clear: by exercising for as little as 30 minutes each day you can reduce your risk of heart disease. Without regular physical activity, the body slowly loses its strength and ability to function well. Physical activity = living a longer, healthier life.
American Heart Association Guidelines We suggest at least 150 minutes per week of moderate exercise or 75 minutes per week of vigorous exercise – or a combination of moderate and vigorous. Physical activity is anything that makes you move your body and burns calories, such as climbing stairs or playing sports. Aerobic exercises benefit your heart, such as walking, jogging, swimming or biking. Strength and stretching exercises are best for overall stamina and flexibility.
Control Cholesterol Cholesterol is a soft, fat-like, waxy substance found in the bloodstream and in all your body’s cells. It’s normal to have cholesterol. Cholesterol is an important part of a healthy body because it’s used for producing cell membranes and some hormones, and serves other needed bodily functions. But too much cholesterol in the blood is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease (which leads to heart attack) and for stroke.
American Heart Association Recommendations It’s important for all people to know their cholesterol level. Total blood cholesterol is the most common measurement of blood cholesterol. It’s the number you receive as test results. Cholesterol is measured in milligrams per deciliter of blood (mg/dL). A cholesterol level of 200 mg/dL or higher puts you in a high-risk category and is cause to take action.
Eat Better The simplest, positive change you can make to effectively improve your heart health is to start walking. It’s enjoyable, free, easy, social and great exercise. Check out the Start Walking program to get going with expert advice. (startwalkingnow.org) A healthy diet and lifestyle are your best weapons to fight cardiovascular disease. However, there are a lot of mixed messages and myths out there regarding healthy eating. It’s not surprising that a lot of us are confused about the different types of fats. We have lots of questions regarding sodium and meat and dairy. With all the differing opinions, it’s best to get informed from credible sources, so you can make smart choices in your diet for long-term benefits to your heart and health. It’s the overall pattern of your choices that counts most. Head to the American Heart Association Nutrition Center for guidelines and suggestions (heart.org/nutrition).
Manage Blood Pressure High blood pressure is the single most significant risk factor for heart disease. Uncontrolled high blood pressure can injure or kill you. It’s sometimes called “the silent killer” because it has no symptoms. Blockages and blood clots mean less blood can get to our vital organs, and without blood, the tissue dies. That’s
why high blood pressure can lead to stroke, heart attack, kidney failure, and even heart failure.
American Heart Association Guidelines While there is no cure, high blood pressure is manageable. Even if your blood pressure is normal (less than 120 mm Hg systolic AND less than 80 mm Hg diastolic) and your goal is prevention only, lifestyle modifications provide a prescription for healthy living. These changes may reduce your blood pressure without the use of prescription medications: eating a heart-healthy diet, which may include reducing salt; enjoying regular physical activity; maintaining a healthy weight; managing stress; limiting alcohol; avoiding tobacco smoke.
Lose Weight Among Americans age 20 and older, 145 million are overweight or obese (BMI of 25.0 kg/m2 and higher). That’s 76.9 million men and 68.1 million women. This is of great concern especially since obesity is now recognized as a major, independent risk factor for heart disease. If you have too much fat — especially if a lot of it is at your waist — you’re at higher risk for such health problems as high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol and diabetes. If you’re overweight or obese, you can reduce your risk for heart disease by successfully losing weight and keeping it off. When coming up with a fitness and nutrition plan to lose weight, it’s crucial to understand your recommended calorie intake. And then the amount of food calories you’re consuming verses the energy calories you’re burning off with different levels of physical activity. It’s a matter of balancing healthy eating (caloric energy) with the (molecular) energy that leaves your body through a healthy level of exercise.
Reduce Blood Sugar The American Heart Association considers diabetes one of the six major controllable risk factors for cardiovascular disease. In fact, adults with diabetes are two to four times more likely to have heart disease or a stroke than adults without diabetes.Diabetes is treatable but even when glucose levels are under control it greatly increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. In fact, most people with diabetes die of some form of heart or blood vessel disease.
American Heart Association Guidelines When diabetes is detected, a doctor may prescribe changes in eating habits, weight control, exercise programs and medication to keep it in check. It’s critical for people with diabetes to have regular check-ups. Work closely with your healthcare provider to manage your diabetes and control any other risk factors. For example, blood pressure for people with diabetes should be lower than 130/80 mm Hg.
Impact of Smoking on Health Smoking is the most important preventable cause of premature death in the United States. Smokers have a higher risk of developing many chronic disorders, including atherosclerosis — the buildup of fatty substances in the arteries — which can lead to coronary heart disease, heart attack (myocardial infarction) and stroke. Controlling or reversing atherosclerosis is an important part of preventing future heart attack or stroke.
Life’s Simple 7
©2014, American Heart Association 3/14DS7862
Family. Friends. Life.Be thankful.
happy thanksgiving from your Royse City Chamber