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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
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UP COMING EVENTS ON
PAGE 6
Page 2 •ChamberLuncheon Page 3 •ChristmasFestival
Page 4 •BrownwoodOrnaments •NewMembers
Page 5 •RibbonCuttings
Page 6 •ThanksgivingDinner •Freeseminar
Page 7 •BusTour
Page 8 •PamperMe
Page 2 / Brownwood Chamber of Commerce / November 2011
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
BuildingPartnerships for a betterCommunity
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A great place to golf, swim, relaxand socialize. Whether it’s making
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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
Page 8 / Brownwood Chamber of Commerce / November 2011
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