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NEWSLETTER FOR THE RESIDENTS OF THE BEE CAVE AREA
VOLUME 4, ISSUE 10 OCTOBER 2012
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EMERGENCY NUMBERSEMERGENCY ...............................................................911Fire ...................................................................................... 911Ambulance .......................................................................... 911Police Department ..............................................512-314-7590Sheriff – Non-Emergency ....................................512-974-0845Travis County ESD No.6/Lake Travis Fire Rescue Administration Office ......................................512-266-2533Travis County Animal Control ............................512-972-6060
SCHOOLSLake Travis ISD ...................................................512-533-6000Lake Travis High School ......................................512-533-6100Lake Travis Middle School...................................512-533-6200Lake Travis Elementary ........................................512-533-6300Hudson Bend Middle School ..............................512-533-6400Lake Pointe Elementary .......................................512-533-6500Lakeway Elementary ...........................................512-533-6350Serene Hills Elementary ......................................512-533-7400Bee Cave Elementary ...........................................512-533-6250
UTILITIESTravis County WCID # 17 ..................................512-266-1111Lakeway MUD ...................................................512-261-6222Hurst Creek MUD ..............................................512-261-6281Austin Energy .....................................................512-322-9100 Pedernales Electric ...............................................888-554-4732Texas Gas Service Custom Service .............................................1-800-700-2443 Emergencies .....................................................512-370-8609 Call Before You Dig .........................................512-472-2822AT&T New Service ..................................................1-800-464-7928 Repair ...........................................................1-800-246-8464 Billing ...........................................................1-800-858-7928Time Warner Cable Customer Service .............................................512-485-5555 Repairs.............................................................512-485-5080Austin/Travis County Hazardous Waste ..............512-974-4343
OTHER NUMBERSBee Cave City Hall ..............................................512-767-6600Bee Cave Library .................................................512-767-6620Municipal Court .................................................512-767-6630Lake Travis Postal Office ......................................512-263-2458City of Bee Cave ...................................www.beecavetexas.com
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ARTICLE INFO The Bee Cave Messenger is mailed monthly to all Bee Cave area residents. Residents, community groups, churches, etc. are welcome to include information about their organizations in the newsletter. Personal news for the Stork Report, Teenage Job Seekers, recipes, special celebrations, and birthday announcements are also welcome.
To submit an article for the Bee Cave Messenger please email it to [email protected]. The deadline is the 15th of the month prior to the issue.
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DISCLAIMER: Articles and ads in this newsletter express the opinions of their authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Peel, Inc. or its employees. Peel, Inc. is not responsible for the accuracy of any facts stated in articles submitted by others. The publisher also assumes no responsibility for the advertising content with this publication. All warranties and representations made in the advertising content are solely that of the advertiser and any such claims regarding its content should be taken up with the advertiser.* The publisher assumes no liability with regard to its advertisers for misprints or failure to place advertising in this publication except for the actual cost of such advertising.* Although every effort is taken to avoid mistakes and/or misprints, the publisher assumes no responsibility for any errors of information or typographical mistakes, except as limited to the cost of advertising as stated above or in the case of misinformation, a printed retraction/correction.* Under no circumstances shall the publisher be held liable for incidental or consequential damages, inconvenience, loss of business or services, or any other liabilities from failure to publish, or from failure to publish in a timely manner, except as limited to liabilities stated above.
The Bee Cave Messenger is a private publication published by Peel, Inc. It is not sanctioned by any homeowners association or organization, nor is it subject to the approval of any homeowners association or organization, nor is it intended, nor implied to replace any publication that may be published by or on behalf of any homeowners association or organization. At no time will any source be allowed to use the Bee Cave Messenger contents, or loan said contents, to others in anyway, shape or form, nor in any media, website, print, film, e-mail, electrostatic copy, fax, or etc. for the purpose of solicitation, commercial use, or any use for profit, political campaigns, or other self amplification, under penalty of law without written or expressed permission from Peel, Inc. The information in the newsletter is exclusively for the private use of Peel, Inc.
COVER PHOTODo you take great photos?
Do you take great photos? Would you like to see your photo published? We are looking for great cover photos for upcoming issues of the Bee Cave Messenger. Our deadine for submittals is always the 9th of the month prior to the issue. All photos should be submitted electronically by the deadline date in high resolution (300 dpi) to [email protected]. Portrait (vertical) photos work best.
This month's cover photo was submitted by Lisa Ashcroft of Ashcroft Photo Art. The photo was taken at the Bee Cave/Lakeway Mamas Meetup Annual Sno-Cone and Pizza Party.
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AROUND BEE CAVE5 Trick or Treat at Hill Country Galleria5 October Events6 Rocky Creek Community Garage Sale7 2nd Annual Bites of Bee Cave8 Fashion Show and Luncheon8 Lakeway Regional Medical Center Fabric Drive10 New Organization Promotes Mothers and Sons Helping Others11 Lake Travis Fiction Writers to Meet Oct. 16
SCHOOL NEWS12 District Celebrates Completion of Improvements to Athletic Facilities14 Lake Travis ISD Selected to Participate in Consortium
SPORTS NEWS16 Cavalier Cheer!17 Lake Travis Youth Association18 Lake Travis Football Schedule
BUSINESS SECTION20 Lake Travis Republican Club Meeting21 8 Business Networking Groups22 Entertain Clients on the Links
IN EVERY ISSUE22 Teenage Job Seekers22 Business Classifieds
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2nd Annual Bites of Bee Cave
The Bee Cave Rotary Club will host the 2nd Annual Bites of Bee Cave Charity Event!
Save the date: Saturday October 27th from 11am to 4pm. It will be an awesome time for food, family, and fun!
Location will be the Shops at the Galleria, next to Lowes.
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Around Bee CaveFashion Show and LuncheonHosted by the Women's Club of Greater Lakeway
MONDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2012 The Women’s Club of Greater Lakeway will present their Annual
Fashion Show and Luncheon on Monday, October 22nd at The Lakeway Resort and Spa starting at 9:30 am with a Tea & Coffee Social. The meeting begins at 10:00 am with the Fashion Show and Luncheon immediately following. Fashions for the show, entitled - “LA DOLCE VITA”- will be provided by Dillards at The Hills Country Galleria.
Reservations are required and seating is limited. ($30 for members and $32 for non-members). Please contact President Nancy Clayton for membership information at 512-261-7759 or visit lakewaywomensclub.com.
Lakeway Regional Medical Center will be hosting a fabric drive for the month of October. Creative Hearts has generously partnered with LRMC to provide handmade quilts for newborn babies and pillow cases for every child that is admitted to the hospital. All the fabric they use is donated and we need your help!
The fabric needs to be at least 1 yard in length and must be 100% cotton or flannel. You may drop off your donation at the Lakeway Farmers Market every Sunday in October, from 9am-1pm, or anytime at Lakeway Regional Medical Center.
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The recently founded Lake Travis chapter of the Young Men’s Service League (YMSL) is off to an impressive start to the school year. Instead of logging hours with video games or out on the lake with friends, the YMSL young men have enjoyed many hours this summer helping others. In fact, since the chapter’s induction in May, Lake Travis YMSL members have already logged over 725 hours serving the Lake Travis community and surrounding areas.
Young Men’s Service League is a mother-son organization dedicated to serving communities through philanthropic involvement and community leadership. The young men participate in a four year program of philanthropy, education and leadership. There are nearly 100 members in the new YMSL Lake Travis chapter and over 4,000 members nationwide.
Chapter President Sam Reynolds and mother Brenda Adkinson founded the Lake Travis chapter after moving to the area from Plano where they were actively involved in their local YMSL chapter. “YMSL is a fantastic organization that teaches not only service to others, but also leadership and teamwork to help build strong men
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of the future,” said founding leader Brenda Adkinson. “We are amazed at what the young men of the Lake Travis area have accomplished in such a short time!”
A few of the charities served so far include Habitat for Humanity, Angel House Soup Kitchen, Foster Angels of Central Texas, Capital Area Food Bank, Mobile Loaves and Fishes, LT Lunches and The Summit at Lakeway.
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If you are writing a novel, want to write a novel, or if you are a published novelist and want the support and camaraderie of other fiction writers, come to an organizational meeting of the Lake Travis Fiction Writers, Tues., Oct. 16, 7 to 9 p.m. at The Old Bee Cave School House in Bee Cave. Pat Evans of Lakeway is organizing the group, which is sponsored by the Bee Cave Public Library.
“There are a number of writers’ groups in Austin and many are outgrowths of the huge Writers League of Texas. But I wanted a group in my neighborhood to help fiction writers share ideas, gain support and receive input from other writers. I was thrilled when Bee Cave Public Library Director Barbara Hathaway enthusiastically offered to sponsor this group,” Evans said. Plans are for the group to meet monthly on the third Tuesday, but there is an option to meet at the library Saturday afternoons.
“The Lake Travis Fiction Writers sounded like a wonderful group for our library’s interests. I initially offered our beautiful Bee Cave Library as a venue, but we have limited evening hours. Should the group decide to meet Saturday afternoons, perhaps alternating with Tuesday evenings, the library will provide a venue as a courtesy,” Hathaway said. Hathaway will be the group’s first speaker and will review the library’s varied services, including computers and research technology.
“We’ll also do a roundtable discussion with attendees and learn about their experiences and novels. My role is to organize, publicize and lead the sessions, but this group will be about fiction writers, whether ‘wannabes’ like myself
or published novelists,” Evans said.At some meetings, members will submit works in advance for critique or
bring works for short ‘read and critique’ sessions. At other meetings authors or service providers such as freelance editors or micro-publishers will speak. For the November meeting a panel of independent authors will present, ‘How to Publish Your Own Novel.’” Self-publishing is a hot topic, Evans says. She just returned from a writers conference in California where many workshops focused on self-publishing. “The message from this conference, as well as the Writers League of Texas conference this past summer, is that fiction writers need editors, both developmental and line editors. Otherwise, their self-published fiction will not stand a chance in the highly competitive market. There is a lot of junk being put online, and buyers are becoming wary. If writers puts novels ‘out there’ that are not well-crafted and edited, they run the risk of ruining their brands at launch.”
Evans does not plan to self-publish. She is querying literary agents while continuing to edit her literary fiction novel. “I attended a workshop on polishing and editing, what’s current today, and found I’ve still got a lot of work to do. That’s why I want the support and interaction of other writers in this area, to share experiences but not have to drive thirty minutes to do it.”
The Old Bee Cave School House is an updated facility with lighted parking, located in the southeast corner of the Shops at the Galleria (near Specs), between the Bee Cave police and fire stations at 13333 Texas 71. Contact Pat Evans at [email protected] or 261-3536 if you plan to attend this meeting.
LAKE TRAVIS FICTION WRITERS TO MEET OCT. 16
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With an estimated 8,000 spectators in attendance, Lake Travis Independent School District officials marked the completion of improvements to various athletic facilities with a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony held September 7 at Cavalier Stadium prior to the Lake Travis High School varsity football home opener.
The $2 million improvements—funded by interest earnings realized through the District’s 2006 bond program—include new field drainage, the installation of artificial turf, a new and larger press box, a new sound system and a new scoreboard at the LTHS main stadium. Other investments include the installation of new scoreboards at the LTHS upper track stadium, the baseball field and the softball field; the replacement of lighting at the LTHS baseball field; and the replacement of freshman lockers at the Cavalier Activity Center.
“The new home of the Cavaliers is absolutely beautiful,” said Dr. Brad Lancaster, LTISD Superintendent. “In addition to aesthetics, the installation of artificial turf will significantly lower maintenance costs and provide year-round use by many of our extracurricular programs. Overall, the improvements to these athletic facilities will have a direct and lasting impact on our students and school community.”
District voters approved a $126.8 million school bond election in September 2005. However, the package is referred to as the 2006 Bond program, marking the period when the bonds were actually sold at market. The five-year bond series included the renovation and expansion of Lake Travis High School, construction of a fifth elementary school (Serene Hills), expansion of both Lake Travis and Hudson Bend middle schools, improvements to various athletic facilities, construction of a transportation and distribution center, and land acquisition in anticipation of future growth and facilities. Fitch Ratings, a global rating agency which provides the world’s credit markets with independent and prospective credit
opinions, research, and data, recently affirmed the District’s bond rating at ‘AA+,’ the highest level given to public school districts.
According to Johnny Hill, LTISD Assistant Superintendent for Business, Financial and Auxiliary Services, the District earned approximately $9.3 million in interest earnings on its 2006 Bond program.
“The majority of those interest earnings have been used to cover inflationary costs of construction associated with the projects that were specified under the 2006 Bond program,” said Mr. Hill. “Subsequently, all projects within that bond are now complete.”
The athletic improvements are part of the District’s Long Range Facilities Master Plan initially developed in 2009 but did not meet the criteria established by the citizens’ advisory committee to be included in the final 2011 Bond package.
SET Engineering, Inc. of Mansfield, Texas provided engineering services related to the drainage improvements and installation of the artificial turf, while Austin-based Pfluger Associates Architects performed architectural and engineering work on the other athletic facilities contained in the overall project. The artificial turf was installed by FieldTurf USA, Inc., one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of synthetic turf.
Earlier this summer, Lake Travis High School earned the UIL Lone Star Cup for team performance in district and state championships during the 2011-2012 school year. This unique accolade demonstrates success in our programs, but more importantly, it is representative of the healthy balance that exists between academics, fine arts and athletics at Lake Travis High School,” added Dr. Lancaster. “The Lone Star Cup is a collective achievement to be shared by our students, teachers, staff and the LT community.”
For more information, contact the Lake Travis Independent School District Office of Communications at (512) 533-6046, or visit www.ltisdschools.org.
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The Lake Travis Independent School District is one of 23 districts that has been invited to join the Texas High Performance Schools Consortium, announced Texas Commissioner of Education Michael L. Williams. According to Mr. Williams, the consortium will help develop innovative, next-generation learning standards, assessments and accountability systems.
“The school districts selected to participate in the consortium are already known for their innovative work and are looked to by many as educational leaders,” said Mr. Williams. “This exciting project will help the Governor, legislative leaders and the Texas Education Agency craft a sound, well-thought out plan to move all Texas schools to the next performance level.”
“This gives us an important seat at the table,” said Dr. Brad Lancaster, LTISD superintendent. “We are excited about the opportunities this initiative will present for our students, teachers, and parents as we work with our education commissioner to improve public education for all students. To be selected for membership in the consortium from the more than 1,000 school districts across the state is quite an honor.” The consortium will make recommendations in four key areas:
Digital learning—Engagement of students in digital learning, including the use of electronic textbooks and instructional materials and courses offered through the Texas Virtual School Network;
Learning standards—Standards that a student must master to be successful in a competitive postsecondary environment;
Multiple assessments—Various methods of measuring student progress to keep students, parents and schools informed, and the actions consortium participants are taking to improve learning; and
Local control—Ways in which reliance on local input and decision-making enable communities and parents to be involved in the important decisions regarding the education of their children.
Districts submitted an application and went through a rigorous selection process to become part of the consortium. To be eligible to participate, a district or charter must have:• Received either national, statewide, or regional public acknowledgement
for district-wide or campus-wide excellence in academic performance or innovative practice;
• Supplied proof of compliance with TEA audit requirements; and• Met performance ratings requirements: only districts and campuses
that have received Academically Acceptable, Recognized, or Exemplary ratings and open enrollment charter schools that are rated Exemplary in the 2010-2011 state accountability system are eligible.In selecting the participants, state law required the Commissioner to create
a consortium that reflected the state’s diversity in district size and type, as well as student demographics. In addition to Lake Travis ISD, other districts invited to participate in the consortium include the following ISDs:
Anderson-Shiro Consolidated , Clear Creek, College Station, Coppell, Duncanville, Eanes, Glen Rose, Guthrie Common, Harlingen C, Highland
Park (Dallas County), Irving, Klein, Lancaster, Lewisville, McAllen, McKinney, Northwest, Prosper, Richardson, Roscoe, Round Rock, White Oak
The Texas Education Agency will host the first consortium meeting next month. For more info, contact the Lake Travis ISD Office of Communications at (512) 533-6046.
Lake Travis ISD Selected to Participate in Consortium
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Lake Travis Youth AssociationAt its regular meeting on Monday, September 17, LTYA Board
of Directors approved an ambitious development plan that could ultimately triple the amount of field space available to our kids. The plan includes moving LTYA’s main facility from the current Field of Dreams location to a new facility that would be purchased and constructed off of Bee Creek Road. LTYA already has the land for the new facility under contract with the current owners. The purchase of the new facility would be funded by selling the current Field of Dreams site. The new development plan is far from a “done deal,” but the Board of Directors remains confident and committed to bringing this vision to fruition.
The Board of Directors has called a special meeting of the full membership of LTYA in order to present the details of this plan to our sports community and call for a vote approving its implementation. We hope that you will join us for this special presentation at a unique moment in our organization’s history. The meeting has been called for 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 21, at the Lakeway Activity Center. All LTYA Members are welcome to attend and vote. If you believe that you will likely attend this meeting, please contact LTYA and RSVP. Doing so will help our staff plan for the appropriate sized audience.
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Texas Workforce CommissionerTom Pauken will be the featured speaker at the monthly meeting of the Lake Travis Republican Club to be held on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012 at the Hills Country Club, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. Appointed by Governor Rick Perry in March 2008, Pauken served as TWC Chairman until April 30, 2012, and currently serves as Commissioner Representing Employers.
He br ings decades of publ ic serv ice experience to TWC, having held numerous leadership positions. In 2007, he served as Chairman of the Governor's Task Force on Appraisal Reform. He served in the White House Counsel's Office under President Reagan, and was appointed by the President to serve as Director of ACTION, where he founded the Vietnam Veterans Leadership Program. ACTION is now known as AmeriCorps. Mr. Pauken also was instrumental in the implementation of First Lady Nancy Reagan's “Just Say No to Drugs” campaign.
Commissioner Pauken is a United States Army veteran.
He received a commiss ion in Mil i tary Intelligence and served in Vietnam as a Province Intelligence Officer and as a senior analyst for the Office of Strategic Research Analysis.
Founder and President of Dallas-based TWP Inc., Mr. Pauken also has served as a board member of various public and private companies. He is a member of the American Legion, the Knights of Columbus and Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Commissioner Pauken is the author of two books: "The Thirty Years War: The Politics of the Sixties Generation" and his new book entitled "Bringing America Home." He holds a
bachelor's degree from Georgetown University and a law degree from Southern Methodist University.
He and his wife, the former Ida Ayala, have seven children and 12 grandchildren.
Tickets for the meeting are available for $15.00 for members, and $20.00 for guests. Reservations can be obtained by calling 512-261-0722, or by email at [email protected].
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FOUR POINTS BNIMeetings on Wed. at lunch from 11:30am-1pm at Uncle Billy's at the Oasis.
Visitors welcome! [email protected] or www.BNIAustin.com.FOUR POINTS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Four Points Chamber of Commerce provides networking opportunities at social gatherings, luncheons with guest speakers and activities. The Chamber brings businesses together along highway 620 from Hudson Bend to Anderson Mill and Ranch Road 2222 from Jester to Volente. Four Points Chamber supports business growth in the community where we live, work and play. In less than 6 months Four Points Chamber of Commerce exceeded its first year membership goals and continues to grow! www.fourpointschamber.com or call (512) 551-0390. Membership inquiries: [email protected].
NETWORKING NORTHWEST AUSTINNetworking Northwest Austin is expanding its member base of businesses
in our area. We believe in business by referrals and having a limited member base. We have a caring, positive, involved group of people who wish to build their businesses using the strength business referrals. No fees. Business education and speakers. Networking Northwest Austin meets on the 2nd and 4th Mon.at 11:30 at Cheddars HWY 183 and Anderson Mill Rd. Visit www.meetup.com/NetWorking-NorthWest-Austin/
YOUR LOCAL CITYSteiner Ranch has a new business networking group. Your Local City is a
positive, membership based, business networking organization with 17 groups meeting all over the Austin area. The Steiner Ranch group meets every Fri. at 8am at Lakeside Pizza and Grill in the Shops at Steiner Ranch at Steiner Ranch Blvd. and Quinlan.
LAKEWAY NETWORKING, INC.We are a diverse group of business professionals in the Lake Travis area,
helping our members grow their businesses through qualified referrals. We meet every Wed. at 8am at Santa Catarina, 1310 RR 620 South. Come visit us and see how your business can benefit by being a member of Lakeway Networking. For more information, please contact Kelly Connor at [email protected] or 512-736-2495.
STEINER RANCH MARKETERSYour boss thinks what you do is voodoo, your spouse thinks your work
reflects the latest Mad Men episode, and your kids fear following in your footsteps; growing up to work a cube (unless you are lucky and work from home - then you work on the computer). Fear not! We can find solace in one another. We're a friendly bunch by trade and we excel at networking by nature so why aren't we?! Join us for a respite from the daily grind and a chance to get to know other marketers in Steiner Ranch: meetup.com/Steiner-Ranch-Marketers Quetions? [email protected].
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of partners to market your business. Come join us on Wed. mornings from 8:30-10 at Mandola's in the Shops at the Galleria. Breakfast is $10 Visitors welcome. Contact Sheryl Baker at [email protected] or visit www.BNIaustin.com for more information.
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With the Lake Travis Chamber of CommerceThe Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce presents the 1st
annual Birdies by the Lake Golf Classic. This is a community event with divot digging, delectable food and a whole day of fun. This year’s Birdies by the Lake Golf Classic takes place on Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at The Hills Country Club on the Flintrock Falls Course.
Longtime resident and active Chamber Member, Chad Wilbanks, will serve as Chairman for the Chamber’s 11th Annual Birdies by the Lake golf classic.
Chad is the owner of The Wilbanks Group, a public relations firm for business and politics. He is also a graduate of Leadership Lake Travis, active with the Lake Travis Independent School District, and most recently served as Chairman of the Lake Travis Youth Association.
“We are thrilled to have Chad’s enthusiasm, his leadership, and his passion for success in chairing our annual golf classic this year,” stated Bob Stubbs, Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce Chairman.
Lunch will be provided by Chick-fil-A. Area businesses will be highlighted in various ways and attract golfers with golf goodies. Security State Bank & Trust is once again the Drink Ticket Sponsor, Brake Specialists Plus will take the Flag Sponsorship, Austin Relocation Guide and H-E-B will be the sign sponsors and Capital City Sotheby’s International Realty has signed up once again as the Towel Sponsor. There are plenty of other opportunities to participate and play in the tournament.
The tournament will kick off with registration and lunch at 10:30AM - 11:45AM followed by a Shotgun Start at 12:00PM. Then, from 6PM-9PM join us for the “People’s Choice” Taste of Lake Travis Dinner, it’s a tasty and fun way to end the day’s events. Dinner participants include; Café Blue, Fore, Mandola’s Italian Market, Santa Catarina, Steiner Ranch Steakhouse, The Grille at Rough Hollow and Two Saints Bakery.
Birdies by the Lake anticipates between 250-300 community members to attend this year’s event.
For information on the event, individual or team registration, dinner registration and sponsorship opportunities at the tournament, visit: www.BirdiesbytheLake.com. For additional information, please contact Laura Mitchell, IOM, President of the Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce via email at [email protected] or (512) 263-5833.
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