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.June 8, 2012

Volume 7, Issue 6

Your June 2012 Monthly Chamber Newsletter

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

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Brownwood AreaChamber of CommercePhone: (325) 646-9535Fax (325) [email protected]

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Page 2 •ChamberLuncheon •ChamberApp Page 3 •RodeoTime

Page 4 •RibbonCuttings •NewMembers

Page 5 •RodeoEvents

Page 6 •4thofJuly •Workshop

Page 7 •AnnieGetYourGun

Page 8 •BrownwoodStore

The annual Brownwood Juneteenth Celebration is right around the corner and organizers are planning a full week-end of activities, live music, games, and fun. Activities and events such as a soft-ball tournament, Kiddie Korner, conces-sions, live music and more will be fea-tured on Friday, June 15 and Saturday, June 16 at Cecil Holman Park (1100

Hall Street) and the Bennie Houston Community Center (505 Cordell). The highlight Saturday evening will be a free live performance by the Rob Hol-bert Band in the Bennie Houston Com-munity Center from 8pm to midnight. For more information, visit BrownwoodJuneteenth.com.

Full schedule of events below.

Friday June 15th, 6:00pm to midnight

• 3:00pm ----Co-Ed Softball Tournament “Double Elimination” (1st game to be played at 3) Contact: Walt Williams @ 325-642-6606 to enter a team

• 6:00pm - 12:00am --- Concession booths, Kiddie Korner, Cards & Domi-noes (under the pavilion) and DJ “Slick” will start.

Saturday June 16th, 9am to midnight

• 9:00am Concessions open

• TBA - Co-Ed Softball Championship Game

•Cards & Dominoes

• 12:00pm Kiddie Korner opens

• Music in the park with DJ “Slick” in the park until midnight.

• 12:00pm - to 1:00pm Free Hotdogs for KIDS only.

• 2:00pm Wii Scavenger Hunt

• 4:00pm Free Watermelon for KIDS only

• 6:00pm Line Dance Marathon Youth, Teens & Adult categories. (prize award-ed for winners)

• 8:00pm - 12:00am “Rob Holbert Band” performs in the Bennie Houston Com-munity Center.

Brownwood Juneteenth Celebration June 15 & 16

The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce is now providing a mobile app (MyChamberApp) that helps consumers find discounts, events, and ser-vices offered by chamber of com-merce members. MyChambe-App provides maps, locations, phone numbers, websites, im-ages, and even videos to help consumers make a shopping decision. The app is available for iPhone, iPad, Android and Blackberry users for free The Brownwood Chamber is one of the early adopters of this mobile

technology and looks to provide bet-ter service to its members and com-munity.

“Through MyChamberApp, we look to serve our community and con-tinue to help stimu-late local commerce while supporting our members,” said the chamber’s Director of Member Services Missi Malone. “Our new app will be use-ful to local residence

as well as visitors.” To find out more, contact the Brownwood Area Chamber of Com-merce at 325-646-9535 or visit BrownwoodChamber.org for down-load information.

The Chamber’s Monthly Luncheon will be Friday, June 15 at the Brown-wood Country Club from 11:30 AM to 1 PM. The luncheon, which is open to members and guests, will feature an interesting program and will also include door prizes, introduction of new mem-bers and the new “Aces Wild” Cash Drawing—which features a guaranteed winner each month. This month’s luncheon is sponsored

by Bruner Auto Group. Door prizes will be provided by these members: Dazzling Divas, AT & T, American State Bank and Trees Forever Nursery. The cost of the luncheon is $12 per person to be paid at the door. Anyone interested in attending the luncheon is urged to RSVP to the Chamber by call-ing 325-646-9535. You can also register online on the Chamber’s website: www.brownwoodchamber.org.

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Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce goes mobile with MyChamberApp

Join Us!June Business After Hours

Thursday, June 21st

Hosted byStaples

5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Come enjoy refreshments and fellowship with community

leaders and business owners.

How To Download MyChamberApp

Apple Products – iPhone, iPad, iPod, iTunesOpen the app storeSearch For: “MyChamberApp”Select MyChamberAppDownload

Android Products – Go to Google Marketplace from your phoneSearch for "MyChamberApp"Press Install

BlackBerry / Rim Products – Go to BlackBerry App World from your PhoneSearch For "MyChamberApp"Press InstallAllow permissions





Chamber Luncheon Features Regional Economic Development

Sponsored by Bruner Auto Group





June 2012 / Brownwood Chamber of Commerce / Page 3

Jerry Pittman named Rodeo Parade Grand Marshal

The Brown County Fair Association announced Wednesday that Jerry Pittman will be this year’s Rodeo Parade Grand Marshal. Pittman’s involvement with the Brown County Youth Fair and Fair Associa-tion spans the decades beginning in the

1950’s when he showed ani-mals in the fair. In 1980, he be-gan serving in many capaci-ties including working in the concession stand during Youth Fair and serving on the

Fair Association Board, being elected pres-ident in 1995 and 1996. During his term as president in 1995, Jerry was instrumen-tal in getting the Home Economics build-ing constructed. Mr. Pittman’s involve-ment within Brown County also includes the May Rodeo Association; as a working member and having served as president. He has served on the Zephyr Water Board and Brown County Appraisal Board. Pitt-man was involved in little league baseball for many years as a coach, president of the association and then as a fan for his son’s baseball team. Jerry Pittman was born and raised in Brown County and is the son of the late R.V. and Alene Pittman of Owens, Texas. Jerry was one of four boys who also reside in Brown County – Wayne of May, Texas and Randy and Rick of Owens, Texas. He and his wife Rosanne have been married since 1960 and had four children, Sheryl of Brownwood and Debra of Owens, as well as Jerry Anne and Dustin, both deceased. They also have two grandsons, Derrick Stephenson and fiancé Melissa Sellards, and Cooper Stephenson and wife Vicki of

Ft. Worth. The Pittmans have four great grandsons, Chayden and Cutter Stephen-son of Abilene, and Dylan and Rylan Stephenson of Ft. Worth with another baby on the way. Jerry attended Owens school and gradu-ated from May High School in 1958. He then continued his education at Howard Payne College. After 27 years, Jerry retired in 1988 from West Texas Printing Company then retired again in 2005 after

17 years with the 3M Company. Pittman is a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. The 49th Annual Brown County Rodeo Parade will take place on Saturday, June 9th at 10am in Downtown Brownwood. Entry forms for the parade are available at the Brownwood Area Chamber of Com-merce or online at http://www.brown-countyfairandrodeo.com.


BrownCountyFairAssociationCelebratesChamberMembership

BrownwoodAreaChamberWelcomesWoodmenoftheWorld

The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, May 8th for one of their newest members, Woodmen of the World. Woodmen of the World has been offering Life Insurance, annuities, health insurance and other financial tools since 1890. They offer a variety of insurance solutions and a free needs analysis.Contact them at 325-642-6463 or visit online at http://www.woodmen.org Pictured above are Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors and local Woodmen of the World representatives at the ribbon cutting. Pictured from left to right - Ray Garza, Tina Tobien, Bobbie Shawn New, Daniel Hutson, Donnie Lappe, Blake Holleman, Angel Walker, Mark Dumas, Missi Malone, Ronnie Lappe, Joyce Coffey, Lorin Wolf, and Donna Wilhelm.

RepublicanPartyCelebratesNewHeadquarters

The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Republican Party of Brown County on Wednesday, May 9th.The party recently opened their new Brown County Republican headquarters located at 600 Main Street in Brownwood.The Primary Election is set for Tuesday, May 29th and early voting is now underway. All Brown County registered voters are encour-aged to cast their ballots in this election.Pictured above are Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce am-bassadors along with Brown County Republican Party members.

Trump Construction – Trump Construction is owned and operated by Adam Trump and is based in Brownwood. Adam has years of experience in various types of construction and offers superior service, quality work and fair prices. For more information on how Trump Construction can help you with your next project from a simple remodel to building your dream home, call Adam at (325) 998-1733.

Caring Family Network - Caring Family Network is a foster care and adoption agency licensed by the State of Texas. Since 1992 CFN has provided loving, nurturing and healing homes to abused and neglected children of Central Texas

by partnering with foster parents throughout the state. Through extraordinary work, dedication, and commitment by our licensed foster parents and experienced treatment teams, we provide therapeutic services to over 600 abused and neglected children annually. If you are called to care for children from difficult situations, ready to be part of one of the most unique, exciting and meaningful experiences in life, ready to be challenged, changed, and charged with an awesome privilege and responsibility. Please come join us on our never-ending journey to transform, heal, connect, and empower children to become all that they can be through the magic, power and grace of human relationships. For more information please call (325) 646-3222 or visit their website, www.cfntexas.com.

Welcome New Members A Special THANK YOU to the following businesses that renewed their Membership in the month of May. We greatly appreciate your continued support of the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce and the Brownwood Community!

Beds & More • Burns RanchCARE Nursing & RehabilitationCoca-Cola Bottling Company

Day Stone • F & M BankHeart of Texas Internal Medicine • Lemons Bar-B-Q

Mary Kay Cosmetics – Laura Lacey JohnsonProgressive Insurance • Race Day Events

South Hampton Homes • Starr SalesSue’s Backyard • Superior Essex

TXIW Company • WalgreensWest Texas Rehabilitation Center

The Brownwood Area Chamber of Com-merce held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, May 22rd for the Brown County Fair Association to welcome them as new cham-ber members. The Brown County Fair Association was established in 1942 and supports the youth in Brown County with the Brown County Youth Fair and the Brown County Rodeo and Dance. The 49th Annual Brown County Rodeo will take place June 7 - 9. Eleven of Brown County Fair Association’s thirty Board Of Directors were present for the ribbon cutting along with Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce ambassadors.

BCFA board members (in blue shirts) pictured include -Barbara Stewart – BCFA Board Member, Tracy Chambers – BCFA Board Member, Brent Moseley – Rodeo Chair, Casey Barker - BCFA Board Member, David Goodwin – BCFA President & Board Member, Mike Smith - BCFA Board Member, Jerry Pittman – BCFA Board Member, Lynn Tieman - BCFA Board Member, Terry Edgar - BCFA Vice-President & Board Member, Gayland Miller - BCFA Board Member, Anna Hernandez - BCFA Secretary & Board Mem-ber, Guy Glasscock - BCFA Board Member, Not Pictured - Janet Ogden - BCFA Treasurer & Board Member.


Community Partners for Progress

www.brownwoodtx.com • 325-646-2541

uPCoMiNGEvENTS

June8 Art Association Photo Show Brownwood Art Center8 Christian Comedian John Branyan Victory Life Church7-9 Brown County Rodeo Brown County Fair Grounds9 Brown County Rodeo Parade Downtown Brownwood9 Brown County Rodeo Dance Brownwood Coliseum11 Family Services Center Golf Challenge The Hideout at Feather Bay13 Strength & Sports Performance Series Fitness Evolution13 Wakeup Wednesday Brownwood Chamber Board Room15-16 Juneteenth Celebration Cecil Holman Park and Bennie Houston Center15-16 The Lyric Summer Camp presents “A Mid Summer Night’s Christmas” HPU Theatre15 Chamber Monthly Luncheon Brownwood Country Club16 Family Outdoor Expo Riverside Park20 Brady Health Care Systems Brownwood Branch Open House 3657 Hwy 377S21 Business After Hours Staples21-24 Lyric Performing Arts Company presents “Annie Get Your Gun” Dorothy McIntosh Fine Arts Center BHS28 “Starting a Small Business” Workshop Chamber Boardroom28-1 Lyric Performing Arts Company presents “Annie Get Your Gun” Dorothy McIntosh Fine Arts Center BHS

July4 Chamber offices closed 20 Chamber Monthly Luncheon Brownwood Country Club

August16 Business After Hours F&M Bank17 Chamber Monthly Luncheon Brownwood Country Club

First Saturday of Every Month is Family Day Lehnis Railroad Museum

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.

325/643-1023

Brownwood Country Club

646-9789

WINDSHIELDS

100 North Main • Brownwood

AUTOGLASSMAGIC

Get Your Loan WithSomeone You Trust

Sylvia

511 W. CommerceBrownwood, TX

325-643-1211

Loans up to

$1,115!

®

Se Habla Español

And Tax Service

HEALTHCLINIC

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 TIMBERSA great place to golf, swim, relax

and socialize. Whether it’s makingnew friends or maybe all you

want is a great meal in a beautifulsetting then come to the

Brownwood Country Club andenjoy some of the finest food and

fellowship that a private clubhas to offer. Call today for

information on membership.

325/643-1023

Brownwood Country Club

646-9789

WINDSHIELDS

100 North Main • Brownwood

AUTOGLASSMAGIC

Get Your Loan WithSomeone You Trust

Sylvia

511 W. CommerceBrownwood, TX

325-643-1211

Loans up to

$1,115!

®

Se Habla Español

And Tax Service

HEALTHCLINIC

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 TIMBERS


Support 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

please check out our website:www.visitbrownwood.com

for any scheduled4th of july activities

and celebrations

“Starting a Small Business Workshop” Coming June 28 The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce and the Small Business Development Center will hold a free “Starting a Small Business Work-shop” on June 28th. This one-hour workshop present-ed by Randy Thomas of the Small Business Development Center will outline how to start a small business. This interactive one-hour work-shop will help prospective entrepre-neurs start down the path to success-ful business ownership. They will

learn: • About financing options; • About laws and regulations for starting a business; • About the business plan writing process; • Accessing local, state and federal resources; and • Where you can get free, one-on-one help to get started

An opportunity for networking will begin at 11:30am and the free

workshop will take place from noon - 1pm in the Bertrand Technology Solutions Meeting Room inside the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce offices located at 600 E Depot. Attendees are welcome to bring their lunch and enjoy an infor-mative workshop as a starting point for opening a new business. Space is limited so pre-registra-tion is required. Call 325-646-9535 to pre-register or visit Brownwood-Chamber.org.


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

www.brownwoodtx.com

Brownwood area Chamber of

CommerceBoard of Directors

2012-2013

EricMcNeese,ChairmanBrown County Abstract

Dr.DonBostic,PastChairmanRanger College

ChipCampBRMC

AaronDiazStaples

Dr.BillEllisHoward Payne UniversityJillEvansFamily Services Center

ToniHillMcCoy’s

RayGarzaTexasBank

BrianKightTSTC

DebbieMorelockStar of Texas Bed & Breakfast

DavidRobnettRobnett InsuranceRichardRussellWal-martJoshStegemollerStegemoller RealtorsSamWaldropWaldrop ConstructionSteveWeckwerthSubway

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

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Chamber to Welcome New Members at Wake up Wednesday

Each quarter the Brownwood Area Chamber hosts a “Wake up Wednes-day” to welcome New Members to the Chamber and to give members and future members the opportunity to network over a hot breakfast and coffee. The first quarter “Wake up

Wednesday”, presented by AT&T, is scheduled for Wednesday, June 13th from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM in the Bertrand Technology Solutions Meeting Room located inside the Brownwood Chamber of Commerce. A hot breakfast is served and new members will be introduced with the

opportunity to share a little about their respective businesses. The event is FREE for Chamber members and $25 for non-members; please call Missi Malone at 325-646-9535 to register or sign up online at www.brownwoodchamber.org.

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Brownwood Chamber Newsletter June 2012