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Giving Back to Our Military... With a Toy Drive! By: Melissa Davis, Charter Real Estate
NOV•2012 EVENTS CALENDAR 1 Business After Hours, 5:15pm 6 -Ribbon Cutting at Mr. Gatti’s Pizza, 11am -State of TISD, 11:30am -Business Link Lunch, 12pm -Downtown Temple Alliance Committee Meeting, 3pm
14 Business Networking Breakfast, 6:45am
27 State of the State, 11:30am
With over 3,000 military children’s wishes to fulfill, Santa’s elves are hard at work in Fort Hood’s Santa’s Workshop this holiday season. Temple Chamber’s Military Affairs Committee is working to make this program a success through our local Toy Drive. The toy drive benefits the workshop by donating gifts to Fort Hood so that children of military members, who have financial need regardless of their income level, can have gifts to help celebrate the holiday. Primary consideration is given to active duty military stationed at Ft. Hood. At Santa’s Workshop, parents can browse the well-stocked shelves and select gifts for their children from a large selection of donated new toys, games and books. Last year, over 3,400 children were able to enjoy a happier holiday through this program and the generosity of donors. The Chamber collects new unwrapped toys, games and books throughout the holiday. If you drive by 5th street on Central, you can see a large POD sitting in the back of the Temple Chamber of Commerce. If you asked any of the ladies there, they would be more
Julie Haag, Interim President for the Temple Chamber, accepts a check from PODS’ Charles Viktorin for the Military Toy Drive.
than willing to accept toy donations to fill it. But PODS offered more than a place to store the toys. They also donated a $500 check that the Chamber can use to buy more gifts to go to Santa’s Workshop at Fort Hood. For any questions or to find out how you can help, contact Starr Freeman at 254-773-2105 or starr@templetx.org
Altrusa’s Tuscan Holiday Opens Holiday Season In Style By: Susan Howe, Friends of the Temple Public Library
“A Tuscan Holiday” will kick off the holiday season in grand style on Nov.15 as the Altrusa Club of Temple presents the annual Taste of the Holidays luncheon and fashion show. Club members will prepare and serve Tuscan meal and guests will be entertained with a fashion show provided by Brooks Western Wear, Callie’s Boutique and Christy’s of Salado. The annual holiday event is often a sell-out and advance tickets are required by Nov. 5. For information call 254-773-0161. Taste of the Holidays is Altrusa’s one fundraiser each year. Altrusans support many service projects throughout the year, including (but not limited to) Project Appletree, Bell County Adoption Day, Camp Bluebonnet, Camp Dreamcatcher, Kids Against Hunger and the Temple
Literacy Council. Members are encouraged to submit new projects for the club to review. In addition, the organization supports Altrusa International Foundation, Temple College Art Competition, Ronald McDonald House, and Partners in Education Several scholarships are also awarded to local students. The Altrusa Club of Temple was organized in 1959 with 20 charter members. Now referred to as “Altrusa International Inc. of Temple,” the club has more than 60 members dedicated to improving their communities through leadership, partnership and service. For more information, visit the district website www.altrusadistrictnine.org.
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Healthy for the Holidays
-Carlson Law Firm’s Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K 8:00 a.m. Lions Park (4320 Lions Park Rd.) Start a new Thanksgiving Day Tradition and bring the whole family out to run the 2nd Annual Turkey Trot 5K. The course will take you on a flat, scenic route near Lions Park. Awards will be given to
the overall male and female finishers as well as the top 3 finishers per age group. T-shirts are guaranteed for the first 350 registered participants. Pre-registration is $20 and closes Nov. 18 Race day registration is $25 an will be available race day morning from 6:30-7:30 a.m. Pre-register online at www.templeparks.com -8th Annual Schlotzsky’s Jingle Bun Run and Half Marathon Half Marathon 8:45 a.m.
5K 9:00 a.m. Family Fun 1K 10:00 a.m. Scott & White West Campus (5701 Airport Rd.) Join Santa for a 1K, 5K, or Half Marathon! Awards will be given to the overall male and female finishers as well as the top three 3 finishers per age group for the 5K and half marathon. Medals will be given to all half marathon finishers. T-shirts are guaranteed for all half marathon participants and the first 350 registered for the 5K and 1K. The race will be chip timed. Pre-registration closes Dec. 5 Race day registration is available from 7:30-8:30 a.m. Pre-register online at www.templeparks.com
H-E-B Seeks Volunteers for 13th Annual Feast of Sharing Dinner H-E-B will host its 12th Annual Feast of Sharing dinner on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012, from 4 – 8 p.m. at the Frank W. Mayborn Civic and Conference Center, located at 3303 North 3rd Street in Temple. An H-EB tradition for residents throughout the Temple community, this is an opportunity for friends, family members and neighbors to come together and enjoy a free holiday meal and live entertainment. Hundreds of H-E-B partners and community volunteers will work together to prepare and serve more than 5,000 meals to residents of Temple on December 6. Altogether, 1,250 lbs of glazed ham; 155 gallons of mashed potatoes; 90 gallons of vegetable medley; 60 gallons of brown gravy; 450 apple pies; 5,000 dinner rolls; and soft drinks will be served.
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“H-E-B looks forward to gathering with the community to enjoy a holiday meal and share the spirit of friendship,” said Winell Herron, group vice president of public affairs and diversity. “The Feast of Sharing dinners throughout Texas and Mexico give H-E-B a chance to express our gratitude to the communities we serve.”
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The BUSINESS ESS next Business After Hours will be AFTER on December 4th, is sponsored by HOURS S Brockway, Gersbach, Franklin & Niemeier and will be held at the Mayborn Civic and Convention Center. Make the most of your happy hour by attending this great networking opportunity! At Business After Hours you will be
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able to network with fellow Chamber members while enjoying complimentary hors d'oeuvres and drinks. Along with drawings for some great door prizes. NO RSVP needed but bring plenty of business cards!!
October Member Renewals A New Day Fellowship Church Able Jons, Inc. All Sports Trophy American Hearing Center Architectural Edge Inc. Bell Air Conditioning, Inc. Bell Contractors Belton ISD C&G Products, Inc. Cathedral Oaks Centex Pool Service Central Texas Christian School Central TX. Certified Development Co. Chili's Grill and Bar Circles of Care City Federation of Women's Clubs of Temple Clem Mikeska's Bar B Q Coleman American Allied Van Lines Cooper & Bright Plumbing Corinth Baptist Church Dale Carnegie Training Dermatology Associates of Central Texas DOCUMATION DocuMaxx Xerox Sales Agency Double T Construction, Inc. DynaClean Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Extraco Technology Greenbrier Park Apartments
Habitat for Humanity H E B Food Store #071 Jackson Hewitt Tax Service/Centax, Inc. James Construction Group LLC Henry L.S. Jezek, CPA John McClaren Chevrolet Just in Time Plumbing Knutson, Bedrich and Assoc., CPA's Lone Star Legal Aid Matocha Farmers Insurance Group Matous Construction, Ltd. Megg's Cafe & Hamilton Bread Co. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Newcomers Club, Inc. Pop A Lock Ralph Wilson Youth Clubs Realty Executives/Bill Cook Safe Kids Mid Texas Scentsy Scott & White Health Plan/Allan Einboden Small Business Dev. Center/MCC State Farm Insurance/Agency Field Office Subway Sandwiches (South 31st)
Summers Mill Retreat & Conference Center Temple Community Free Clinic Temple Heat & Air Temple Iron & Metal Tenroc Ranch Texas Benefit Alliance Texas Partners Federal Credit Union Texas Premier Brick Toastmasters Intl/Big T Toastmasters Union State Bank Unique Pharmaceuticals Ltd United Rentals, Inc. USDA Agricultural Research Service Vaquero Construction Co. Inc., B.H. V Quest Office Machines & Supplies Your Chamber Electric Coalition Zooty's
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Mary Kay Cosmetics: Provided by Dianna Sargent, Mary Kay offers products for skincare, color cosmetics, body care, fragrances and sun protection. Dianna is here to provide personal attention to yor in the comfort of your own home for individual or group consultations. She looks forward to providing quality customer service to you by meeting your skin care and beauty needs. For more information, you can contact Dianna Sargent at (254) 780-2595, dsargent@marykay.com or online at www.marykay.com/dsargent.
Wings Pizza N Things: Located at 2112 SW HK Dodgen LP. Suite 106, in Temple, Wings Pizza N Things is committed to serving fresh made-to-order food in a smoke-free, family friendly environment. Their 11 HD TVs will always have your favorite sporting event on and with daily drink specials it's a good time for all! They encourage anyone who hasn’t tried them to come by, check them out and see their new renovations. For more information, you can contact Mike and Sara Dent at (254) 778-3663, dentmike@sbcglobal.net or online at www.wingspizzanthingstemple.com.
Goodtracks, INC .: Located at 1000 Heritage Center Cir. in Round Rock, Goodtracks is a recruiting company, established in 2005, with offices in San Jose, CA and Round Rock, TX. They specialize in recruiting software engineers for fulltime, contract to hire and contracting. For more information, you can contact Vishe Muni at (512) 238-3079, vishe@goodtracks.com or online at www.goodtracks.com.
Kinetic Salon & Spa: Lacated at 6173 West Adams Ave., Suite C in Temple, Kinetic is a new energy salon. All of their staff is dedicated to client satisfaction by providing services that makes the clients feel great from the inside-out. Kinetic is a full Service Salon & Spa offering Hair, Nail, and Skin Care, Eyelash Extensions, and Massage Therapy. For more information, you can contact Lori Graves at (254) 771-9981, kineticsalonandspa@yahoo.com or online at www.kineticsalonandspa.com.
Holy Trinity Catholic High School: Located at 6608 West Adams Avenue in Temple, Holy Trinity offers a FEMA Tornado Safe Room for residents of west Temple in case of a tornado warning. The room can hold 800 people, sustain a 250 mph wind speed for a 3 second gust and has missile impact resistance of 15lbs. @65hsp. The Safe Room was made possible by a FEMA Grant combined with donations from area school benefactors and is used as a Cafetorium by the students of Holy Trinity Catholic High School. For more information, contact Dr. Veronica Alonzo at (254) 771-0727, jsamu@holytrinitychs.org or online at www.holytrinitychs.org.
Congratulations to our Red Carpet Ambassador award winners! Our Ambassador of the Quarter is Eula Jett, with Joanne Alley as runner-up. Pictured from left to right is Co-Chair Kenny Kelly, Eula, Joanne and Chair Sandy Pontes.
Annual Senior Christmas Dinner
Military Toy Drive
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Time is running out. Registration for the Annual Senior Christmas Dinner will end December 4th! Reserve your spot for this festive holiday event. Local senior adults will be served a traditional Christmas feast while
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For more information, contact Lisa Potts at 254-298-5403.
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Our Toy Drive is going on NOW! Bring toys by the Chamber and we will donate them to Santa’s Workshop at Fort Hood. The Chamber collects new unwrapped toys, games and books throughout the holiday. Deadline is December 3rd. For any questions or to find out how you can help, contact Starr Freeman at 254-773-2105 or starr@templetx.org
enjoying musical entertainment and holiday festivities. The dinner will be held at the Frank W. Mayborn Center on Tuesday, December 11th. Sign up will be available at the Sammons Community Center until December 4th.
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Celebrate Texas Recycles Day All Month! By: Tanya Gray, Keep Temple Beautiful
Texas Recycles Day (TRD) is fast approaching. It is held on November 15 of each year. This is the only recognized day dedicated to recycling. Texans should be very proud to know that TRD served as the model for the National America Recycles Day. What was once a statewide campaign that aimed to educate Texans on the environmental and economic benefits of waste reduction and recycling is now nationally recognized. This year, in an effort of celebrating this beneficial day, Keep Temple Beautiful (KTB) is offering several ways for the public to get involved. In honor of Texas Recycles Day, schools, colleges and businesses in the
area can be a part of “Operation Clean Sweep” by maintaining the image of their properties/campuses or by showcasing an environmental effort throughout the month of November. Tell us what you’re doing and document it by sending pictures to Keep Temple Beautiful at ktb@templetx.org. Participants will be showcased on our facebook site at www.facebook.com/keeptemplebeautiful. On Friday, November 16, starting at 9am-12 noon at the recycling center, Keep Temple Beautiful and the City’s Solid Waste Department will celebrate Texas Recycles Day (TRD) by providing reusable grocery totes to the public. Visitors will have the opportunity to pick-up a reusable grocery bag con-
taining a variety of educational materials on recycling including information on water recycling, lawn care and material on the benefits of not using plastic bags. The recycling center is located at 602 Jack Baskin Drive. KTB is requesting volunteers to join us on Saturday, November 17th to participate in planting 63 native trees on Blackland Road from 9am11pm. We will kick-off the event with a small ceremony at 720 East Blackland Road. This is a family friendly event so everyone is invited! Last but not least, in an effort to encourage the reuse of items in our everyday lives, Keep Temple Beautiful is sponsoring a holiday EcoLunch & Learn. On Wednesday, November 28th we have invited Marilyn Garber with Silo Christmas Tree Farms to show us how to make
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recycled Christmas ornaments and wreaths from boughs. Mrs. Garber will also discuss the benefits of having a live Christmas tree and how to take care of it. This event will be held at the Temple Chamber of Commerce from 12pm-1pm. Please RSVP to tanya@keeptemplebeautiful.org or call Keep Temple Beautiful. KTB is asking everyone to make an effort to recycle especially during Texas Recycles Day. More importantly, together let’s educate others on the importance of recycling and encourage them to make it a part of their everyday lives. This citywide recycling campaign aims to educate on the environmental and economic benefits of recycling. For more information concerning these projects and more, please contact Keep Temple Beautiful at (254) 493-4000.
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Bell County Government offers Community Cohesive Leadership By: Elaine Ewing, David Wesson, Susan Hagen & Jeremy Shroeder, Leadership Temple
On Tuesday, October 9, 2012, the Leadership Temple Class of 2012-2013 set out to experience many aspects of county government
They first received education from the County Judge, Jon Burrows. He informed the class that Bell County is the 17th largest in the state of Texas. Bell County has experienced 50% growth in the past 20 years. Leadership Temple then heard from the county commissioners. In their words they are “Where the rubber meets the road”. Leadership Temple then set out on foot accompanied by Stephanie Turnham, director of the Bell County Museum. The group was immediately drawn to the “Up the Chisholm Trail sculpture, which consists on 17 bronze panels, three longhorn, barbed wire, and a Texas star that represent various aspects of the history of the trail. The next destination was the 911 call center. Dalton Cross informed the group that the center receives anywhere from 400-900 calls per day. The afternoon offered additional education at the Bell County
Justice Center. A wealth of information was provided by the Bell County Sheriff and the District Attorney. In the fiscal year 2011, the Patrol Division answered 39,164 calls; filed 10,083 reports, and made 280 arrests. The Leadership Temple group wrapped up their day with a tour of the Bell County Jail. The final portion of the tour took place in the watch tower room, which has monitors for every area of the facility, including large windows that look down on inmates. Collectively, Bell County leaders provide all of the services to make ordinary life successful. We are fortunate to have a county government where each department is pushing the same wagon down the same road.
The Temple Dog Park is very close to becoming a reality! By: Kristi Sykora, Temple Parks and Leisurev
In December 2011, the Leadership Temple Class of 2012 began designing plans and raising funds to build a dog park for the Temple community. The class chose to build a dog park for their class project as a means of giving back to the community and improving the city’s overall quality of life. A dog park will provide a central location, safe for canine friends and their owners, to come together and enjoy the outdoors. It will provide great off-leash exercise opportunities for our canine companions and possible opportunities for public canine events. “It is something the community has been missing and we wanted to assist Temple with a dog park for the citizens to enjoy,” said Stan Giles, LT
Class member. After much research, planning and fundraising, the class is very close to construction. “There has been a tremendous amount of support and encouragement from Temple residents and we would not have reached this point if it was not for the generosity of our donors and corporate sponsors. This project is solely reliant upon donations” said Jackie Basile, LT class member.
sion, as need and funds arise. There will be designated small and large dog fenced in area, gated for safety and security. The trees within Lions Park will provide great shade and new trees are available to be sponsored and planted by anyone interested. The entry way to the park will serve as a beautiful gateway, complete with an engraved brick area for anyone interested in sponsoring a brick.
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The dog park has a 5 acre tract of land, designated by the Temple Parks & Leisure Services, located within Lions Park. The dog park will begin as a 1.5 acre park, with room for expan-
Every penny counts and donations are still being accepted; everyone is welcome to donate or become a sponsor. It will be your donation that will take us to the next level and allow us to begin construction! For more information on making a donation or items available for sponsorship to remember a loved one, pet, or just to advertise for your business, please contact Jackie Basile at 254-770-5147 or reach out to any of the class members or the Temple Chamber of Commerce.
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Legislative Luncheons, from Congress to the Classroom
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By: Katie Smith, Temple Chamber of Commerce It was a packed house for Congressman John R. Carter’s State of the Nation Legislative Luncheon. The Hilton Garden Inn hosted the event on October 11th, and is part of a series of luncheons organized by the Legislative Affairs Committee under the Temple Chamber of Commerce. Rep. Carter warned of tough times during Congress’ next session, but expressed full confidence in getting through looming spending cuts or higher taxes. He even made it evident
through the title of his speech, “What
Rep. John R. Carter answering questions with Dan Posey after his speech during the State of the Nation Legislative Luncheon
makes America and Americans great!”. Carter is in his 5th term on the Appropiations Committee, and goes into Congress’ next session on November 13th. The next Legislative Luncheon covers the State of Temple ISD, and will be held at Wildflower Country Club on Tuesday,
Nov. 6th at 11:30am. Dr. Robin Battershell, Superintendent of Schools for Temple ISD, is the guest speaker. Tickets are $25 each and table sponsorships are still available. For more information or to register, please visit the events tab at www.TempleTx.org, or call (254) 773-2105.
Paul Salos, Sinatra & the Temple Jazz Orchestra America’s Got Talent finalist Paul Salos will appear with The Temple Jazz Orchestra (TJO) in a program featuring the music of Frank Sinatra at Temple College on Saturday, November 10 at 7:30 pm in the auditorium of the Mary Alice Marshall Performing Arts Center. The concert is sponsored by Scott & White Healthcare and KCEN-TV. Tickets for the performance are $25 for adults, $10 for students and are available for advance purchase at the Temple College Division of Fine Arts office, Johnnie’s Cleaners, HEB and the Band Room stores in Belton and Harker Heights. Tickets also may be purchased online at http://templesymphony.frontgatetickets.com. The show will unite one of the hottest big bands in Texas with one of the top singers of the music of Frank
Sinatra. Back from its second successful tour of Europe last summer, TJO will bring many of Nelson Riddle’s original arrangements to life. Music to be performed in this concert includes New York New York, Fly me to the moon, I’ve got you under my skin, Night and Day, Come fly with me, Summer wind, For once in my life, The Way you look tonight, My way, The Lady is a tramp, It was a very Good Year, Luck be a lady, That’s life, and All or nothing at all. “I fell in love with Frank Sinatra’s singing as a teenager,” says TJO director Tom Fairlie. “As I’ve gotten older I’ve gravitated more and more to his music. I’ve wanted to do a Sinatra concert in Temple for many years and this concert is the fruition of that idea.” Paul Salos has been said to be “the best Sinatra singer in the business” by Las Vegas music critic Steve Honneycutt.
“He is the most complete copy from the voice to the uncanny mannerisms this reporter has ever seen.” Salos amazing ability to reproduce a Sinatra show brought him all the way to the finals on “America’s Got Talent.” He has since performed his show to audiences throughout the world including Paris, the French Riviera, Spain’s Costa Del Sol, Greece and the world’s most exclusive resort, Dubai, UAE. He also has performed at the palatial Crown Jewels of Las Vegas, Caesar’s Palace, the Palazzo, the Bellagio, MGM Grand and the very exclusive Society Venues in New York. For more information on the concert contact the Division of Fine Arts office at Temple College at 298.8555.
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By: Erin Spencer, Temple College
More than 58 vendors participated in the 2012 Temple Chamber of Commerce Business Showcase, sponsored by Scott & White Healthcare, BBVA Compass and KCEN-TV. “The event was a great opportunity for our sponsors and vendors,” said Dan Jones, chair of the Temple Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and owner of Kwik Kopy Business Center. “All the vendors seemed to be pleased with the opportunity to network and promote their goods and services.” The Showcase kicked off on Thursday, Oct. 25, with attendees being greeted
by music performed by the Temple High School Jazz Orchestra and food from McAlister’s Deli, Jason’s Deli, Fuddruckers, the Mayborn Convention Center, Classic Catering and Schlotzsky’s. On Friday, Oct. 26, the Business Showcase opened at 10 a.m. and offered two chances to hear a seminar presented by Skip Carruth entitled “Technology is Awesome: Are We Willing to Pay the Price?,” which covered the advantages, as well as the pitfalls, of technology and social media. In addition to the seminar, attendees were treated to gifts and goodies as many vendors had samples for all to try. “The Business Showcase was a great experience for Expo Catering and Concessions. It allowed us to highlight part of our business that the public and fellow chamber members were not aware of,” said Ashley Bland,
convention sales and marketing coordinator at the Bell County Expo Center. When asked about plans for next year, Classic Starr Freeman, events coordinator for Catering, the Chamber, said “The Board will disFuddruckers, cuss next year’s event at their annual Jason’s Deli, Mayborn Civic & retreat. While we feel this year’s Convention Center, McAlister’s Deli, Showcase was successful, we have A special thank you to Greg Rhoads received some suggestions that will help us improve.” The Chamber plans to send out surveys to both participating businesses and to the membership at large asking for feedback on this year’s event and for suggestions on what to work Cyndi Woytek of Modern Woodsmen stands in front of her on for next year. booth with Dave Burr (left) and Mike Woods (right). The Chamber would like to thank the following with Schlotzsky’s and the Mayborn business that provided food for the Staff for all their help. Showcase:
2012 Temple Corporate Challenge By: Kristi Sykora, Temple Parks and Leisure
peted against other local companies in a friendly and fun competition. Companies competed in Softball, Billiards,
19 companies and a total of 988 participants joined the 2012 Temple Corporate Challenge in a series of events where area businesses com-
Horseshoes, Washers, Golf, Kickball, Disc Golf, 5K, and Basketball Skills. “All the events were fun, challenging, and brought out everyone’s competitive spirit. I look forward to next year’s event and would recommend all to participate,” said Wesley Lucas, Corporate Challenge participant. The Corporate Challenge was hosted for many years by the Temple Chamber and ended in 2001. The Mayor’s Council on Physical Fitness brought it back this year to encourage physical fitness in the workplace and help build stronger relationships within and among the participating companies. “We are pleased to see all
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the participants enjoying the events and look forward to offering the challenge again for the community,” said Chuck Ramm, Recreation Superintendent. For more information about the Temple Corporate Challenge, please call 254.298.5588.