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Chamber News & Events
THIS WEEK!
MEMBERSHIP NETWORKING LUNCHEON
DATE: Thursday, Dec. 8th
TIME: 11:30am
COST: $10 (cash or check)
PLACE: Texas Hearing & Service Dogs Conference Room
4925 Bell Springs Rd.
Dripping Springs
CATERED BY: Hill Country Ranch Pizzeria
FOCUS: Networking Luncheon - Come get to know your fellow business members!
VISITOR CENTER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Do you know someone who has a few hours each week or every other week to volunteer? The Visitor's Center needs them! Our volunteers are critical to keeping the Visitor's Center open during business hours so visitors can find their way to your business! For more information, call Sherrie at 512-858-4740 or e-mail dschamber@drippingspringstx.org.
HOLIDAY HOURS FOR VISITORS CENTER
The Visitor's Center will be closed for the Holidays on:
Friday, Dec. 23rd
Monday, Dec. 26th
Friday, Dec. 30th
We will be open on Monday, Jan. 2nd from 10am - 2:00pm.
Regular business hours resume on Tuesday, Jan. 3rd. |
Missed E-mail Newsletter
Due to a serious illness in my family last week, I was not in the office and, unfortunately, was unable to send out the Monday e-mail blast. Please know that I will be setting up a protocol to avoid such missed communications in the future. Thank you for your understanding!
Sherrie Parks Executive Director |
10th Annual
Suits & Boots Awards Celebration
Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012
6:00 - 11:00pm
Building on the Success of the Past and Shaking Things Up for the Future! Help the Chamber Celebrate the Businesses and People of the Dripping Springs Area in New and Exciting ways!
Sponsorship Levels
$2000 Diamond Level
Table for 10
Business name/logo on local road & highway signs
Acknowledgement on KDRP 100.1/103.1FM
Business name/logo in advertising/website
Business name/logo on event poster/program
Business nameplate on table
Deadline: December 23rd
$1000 Platinum Level
Table for 10
Business name on event poster /program
Business name on program
Business name/logo in advertising/website
Business nameplate on table
Deadline: December 30th
$500 Gold Level
5 Tickets
Business name listed on program
Deadline: January 15th
$250 Silver Level
2 Tickets
Business name listed on program
Deadline: January 15th
$100 Bronze Level
Business name listed on program
Deadline: January 15th
Interested in Sponsoring? Contact Sherrie at the Chamber sherrie@drippingspringstx.org or call 858-4740 |
MEMBER ACTIVITIES
Hays County BROWN SANTA
Dec. 8th Deadline for Applications
Dec. 9th Deadline for unwrapped toy donations
Dec. 15th Deadline for wrapped toy donations
Dec. 17th Delivery of Food/Toys
Headquarters: 200 Springtown Way, Suite 401, Springtown Center (old Best Buy location, IH 35 mile marker 207)
For more information or pickup arrangements, call Lt. Dennis Gutierrez at 512-393-7877 or e-mail dg1203@co.hays.tx.us
Food Drive Canyon Grill Icehouse
Now through Dec. 15th, Canyon Grill is teaming up with Helping Hands, Inc. to replenish their food supply for those local families in need. As Christmas approaches, those of us who can spare a little extra have the power to have a positive impact on our neighbors. From now until Dec. 15th, bring in any non-perishable food items to Canyon Grill Icehouse and receive a free non-alcoholic drink with your meal.
Toys for Tots FamilyFirst Chiropractic
Now through Dec. 20th, FamilyFirst Chiropractic is helping Toys for Tots! Bring in a new, unwrapped toy to their office and receive a complimentary exam. (X-rays are $10, if needed).
Booking Holiday Parties Canyon Grill Icehouse
Canyon Grill Icehouse is accepting reservations for Holiday Parties. Any and all sizes are welcome. Call 512-858-7100.
Holiday Activities The Art Garage
The Art Garage is now registering for holiday art classes, workshops and storytimes!
Three, 5 and 6 week art classes for ages 5+. Storytimes for 3+ and workshops for all ages! Check out all our happenings at www.theartgarageaustin.com or call 512-852-9900 for details!
DSYSA Basketball Fundraiser The BIG Drip Coffee Shop
To Celebrate their Grand Opening, for a limited time THE BIG DRIP COFFEE SHOP is selling DSYSA Basketball thermos mugs with a complimentary cup of drip coffee or tea OR $1 off a specialty drink. All proceeds from the sale of these Stainless Steel Travel Mugs will go directly towards the DSYSA Basketball program. THE BIG DRIP COFFEE SHOP OPENED on Friday. Hours are: Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 12:00 pm and 3:30 - 6:00 pm. Stop by, check them out, get a cup of coffee and help support DSYSA Basketball. Cash or check only will be accepted for the DSYSA basketball mugs. |
MEMBER EVENTS
This Week
Friday, Dec. 9th & Sat., Dec. 10th First Baptist Church of DS
Presents its annual Live Nativity at 6:30pm and 7:30pm each night. Refreshments will be served.
Saturday, Dec. 10th The Burke Foundation
Ho, Ho, Ho! Santa is visiting Nutty Brown Cafe. Bring your child, Christmas list, camera and appetite on December 10th from 12-4. Donations kindly accepted for the Burke Center for Youth in Driftwood. Please note, that if you don't have a camera, don't worry! We will have a professional photographer that will give you a tremendous discount and donate the proceeds to Burke! Join us for great fun, food, family time while supporting a 37 year old Driftwood establishment!
Saturday, Dec. 10th Friends of the DS Community Library
Annual Tour of Homes, an annual tradition since 1998, from 10:00am - 4:00pm followed by an International Wine Tasting event at 6:30pm with fine wine tasting, blind tasting and an opportunity to bid on fine wines from a private cellar. Contact Donna Woody at 512-858-2937 for more information or go to www.dscl.org for ticket information.
Saturday, Dec. 10th Texas Hill Country Olive Company
You are invited to the Grand Opening Celebration and Ribbon Cutting for the Texas Olive Store from 10:00 to 7:00! Join us for live music and activities throughout the day in the incredible Texas Hill Country. Guests will enjoy free samples of all our Award Winning Extra Virgin Olive Oils and Balsamic Vinegars along with wine from all six of our wine vendors as well as a tour of the olive mill and the orchard (tours on the half hour). You will also have an opportunity to meet and mingle with the artists whose work graces the walls of our Art Gallery. Visit our Bistro Café from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a Bread Baking class and from 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. to learn the Secrets of Italian Cooking from Chef Elsa Gramola. Texas Olive Store, 2530 W. Fitzhugh Rd., Dripping Springs 512-607-6512
Saturday, Dec. 10th Charro Ranch Park Workday
9:00am - Noon Join the community volunteer workday at Charro Ranch Park on Hwy. 150 one mile east of Hwy. 12. Activities include trail maintenance, pruning junipers and cutting old stumps. Bring your own tools...shovels, loppers, saws, etc. For more information, call Anne Child at 512-919-9271
Saturday, Dec. 10th D-Bar-S Roping
Throughout the day at Harrison Ranch Park. For more information call 512-423-1877or email bws@edirectservices.com Cash Only, No exceptions. Negative Current Coggins Required - Can't enter without them. Producer reserves the right to reclassify. Noate: USTRC Numbers. Call before you haul - 512-423-1877
Saturday, Dec. 10th and Sunday, Dec. 11th
The Wimberley Players present the musical, She Loves Me. Friday & Saturday Evenings 8:00 PM, Sunday Matinee 2:30 PM. Box Office 512-847-0575. Tickets available on-line at www.wimberleyplayers.org. Wimberley Playhouse, 450 Old Kyle Road, Wimberley, TX 78676. The Play: Georg and Amalia are two feuding clerks in a European parfumerie during the Holiday Season in the 1930s. They secretly find solace in their anonymous romantic pen pals while coping with each other at work.
Sunday, Dec. 11th Drippin' Dancin
6:00 - 9:00pm at the Barn on Bell Springs, 4000 Bell Springs Road. Bring your own food and drink. Music by the Dripping Springs All-Stars. $5.00 cover.
Monday, Dec. 12th Friends of DS Community Library
Dining Out in Drippin' Raffle drawing to be held. Includes a meal for two at almost all eating establishments in Drippin'. Can be redeemed at leisure. Tickets are $3.00 each or 2 for $5.00. Tickets can be purchased at the library or download the order form at www.dscl.org. |
MEMBER NEWS
Marilyn G. Miller named a Texas Super Lawyer
Marilyn G. Miller has been named to the Texas Super Lawyers list as one of the top attorneys in Texas for 2011. No more than 5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers, a Thomas Reuters business, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a rigorous multi-phase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates, and peer reviews by practice areas.
Boudreaux's Powerhouse Gym For Sale
The owner's family and manager's family of Boudreaux's Powerhouse Gym are relocating to Kauai, Hawaii and the property is going on the market. Great investment property, 5.42 acres, 7500 square foot building with or without fitness equipment. Would make a great event site. Serious inquiries only. Contact 858-9400.
Domingo's Mexican Grill
Is excited to announce that they now offer a Full Bar with Happy Hour from 3:00 to 7:00pm Monday through Friday! Great Margaritas and 7 TV's to watch your favorite sports!!
Book sales of "Around Dripping Springs" benefit non-profits (on sale at Christmas on Mercer, Dec. 3)
Have you ever wondered how Dripping Springs got its name? Did you know that the Tonkawa Indians, native to the area were cannibals, or that the Wells Fargo bank building in town was originally a movie theater? Our area has a rich history filled with fun facts and unique stories. For example, selling BBQ was one of 54 ideas Salt Lick founder Thurman Roberts and his family came up with to earn a living after Thurman quit his job to work closer to home. The history of the Salt Lick is just one of the interesting people, places, and events featured in the new book Around Dripping Springs - a pictorial history of Dripping Springs, Driftwood, and Henly - now available for pre-order on Amazon! Be sure to vote for the Kindle edition on Amazon, too! An entertaining and easy read, Around Dripping Springs is filled with nearly 200 photos - most of them historic - and makes a great gift for area residents past, present, and future. Around Dripping Springs will also be sold at Barnes & Noble in the 'Texas' section after the November 14 release date. The Chamber of Commerce Visitor's Center will directly benefit from book sales proceeds, as will the Dr. Pound Historical Farmstead, the Heritage Circle, the DS Historic Preservation Commission, and the Hays County Historical Commission. So start your holiday shopping for all of your Dripping family, friends, and neighbors with a book about our community that benefits our community! |
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
MEMBERS- Please feel free to send us any job openings as you have them and when a position is filled please notify us ASAP at dschamber@drippingspringstx.org. New listings are in red.
RECEPTIONIST/SCHEDULER
Family Connections Center is looking for a front desk receptionist/scheduler. Experience in a medical office, Quickbooks and Microsoft Office preferred. This is a full-time position working some late evenings and Saturdays. Please e-mail resume to admin@family-connections-center.com
REAL ESTATE SALES PROFESSIONAL
Mallett Integrity Team - Fast growing top Real Estate team in Dripping Springs looking for energetic, motivated individuals to sell real estate in the SW Austin area. Experience preferred but will train the right person. Must be organized, a self starter, outgoing, goal oriented and optimistic. Must like structure and consider others before making decisions. Must want to make decisions, but enjoy being part of the team. They can easily build and lead a division of a team or company. They are caring, helpful, understanding, and patient with other people. Commission based. Call or email for confidential interview. Steve Mallett (512) 829-2062 or stevem@mallettintegrityteam.com
PART-TIME @ COFFEE SHOP
The BIG Drip Coffee Shop is looking for a person to work part-time Mon & Wed, 6:30am - Noon and a couple hours/days in the afternoon. Experience preferred, we will train as well. Call 512-971-3282 for more information.
VARIOUS BANK POSITIONS
Pioneer Bank is currently hiring experienced individuals in the following areas:
Teller/Personal Banker, Branch Manager, Commercial loan Processor and Mortgage loan processor. Please send resume to personnel@pioneerbanktexas.com
MASSAGE THERAPIST
FamilyFirst Chiropractic - Busy chiropractic wellness practice in need of a skilled and passionate therapist! Female preferred, firm to deep tissue sessions typically 15-30 minutes in length. Room, sheets, lotion, etc. provided. Located in Dripping Springs. www.ffchiro.com (Please email resume and questions.)
FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Raymond James Financial Service is a growing office and is seeking experienced Financial Advisor(s) on Independent platform of Raymond James Financial Service. Very attractive payout. Series 7 & 63 required. Series 65 preferable not required. All inquiries are held in strict confidence. Please call (512) 775-5668 for confidential phone inquiry.
BUSINESS UNDERWRITING SPECIALIST
KDRP Community Radio is growing and looking for reliable, presentable, organized and assertive individual/s to provide new revenue for KDRP Community radio by calling on Business leaders in our community and in Austin, garnering new underwriting accounts, and providing superior service for our important clients. A servant's heart with a focus on personal growth is important. Outstanding "in the field training" is provided. For more information or to schedule a confidential phone interview, contact Daryl O'Neal by email at volunteer@kdrplive.org or call 512-829-4681.
FRONT DESK CLERK
Outpost Motelis looking for a daytime person to manage the front desk and other duties at the Outpost Motel in Dripping Springs. Person should be able to speak fluent English and have some phone skills for taking reservations and attending to the guests' needs. Minor maintenance required. Must have transportation. Please inquire 512-971-2875.
MARKETING OPERATIONS, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, ACCOUNTING, PAYROLL & HR CANDIDATES
Red River Service Co. of Austin needs to add key members to Corporate Team. We're a diversified service contract org. throughout the US that works w/ all levels of gov't. For more info go to www.redriverservice.com. Submit resume to: ethics@redriverservice.com
HOUSEKEEPERS, LAUNDRY PERSONNEL
Sleep Inn & Suites is looking for Housekeepers & Laundry personnel. Must be highly dependable! Hourly rates will depend on experience. Please send applications or resumes to Fax # 1-512-858-2612.
FULL OR PART-TIME WELDERS
Texas Iron and Interiors - Welders needed to produce custom designs in our shop or at your home workshop. Applicants should email resume and portfolio to: info@ironandinteriors.com and we will call to schedule an interview.
SERVICE TECH
Good to Go Oil Center is looking for a service tech with some experience. Please contact Shaun Brizendine at 512-858-1420 or come by the business at 1160 Hwy 290 E, Dripping Springs to fill out an application.
AUTO TECHNICIAN
Pro-Tech Automotive is looking for an Auto Technician with 3-5 yrs. experience, ASE Master, foreign, domestic, cars & light truck. Fast growing, local, independent shop. See www.DrippingSpringsAuto.com. Call 512-829-5123
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Texas Hill Country Olive Co. is seeking sales representatives to sell company's delicious olive oil and balsamic vinegar on some weekends at Farmers Markets, Festivals, and other special events. Rick Mensik, Texas Hill Country Olive Co, (512) 607.6512
SPEECH THERAPIST
Family Connections Center is looking for a Speech Therapist to work at our busy Speech, Physical, Occupational Therapy, hippotherapy clinic. Competitive compensation and benefits. Contact Michelle or Katherine at admin@family-connections-center.com or 512-858-2507.
HEB EMPLOYMENT
If you are interested in applying at HEB, you must go to www.heb.com and click on "careers" to fill out an application for consideration. |
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INTERESTED IN JOINING A CHAMBER COMMITTEE?
Ambassadors Committee
Meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 12 noon, DS Chamber, 600 E. Hwy. 290, DS. For more information contact Stephanie Jones at stephanie.Jones@austinymca.org. Open to all DS Area Chamber of Commerce members.
DS Area Chamber EDC Meeting Committee members meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 3:30 pm at Gracy Title, 300 W. Mercer, Suite 101, DS. For more information contact the Chamber office at (512) 858-4740.
Marketing Committee
Meets once a month. If you would like to share your marketing/graphic skills, please contact Pun Nio: (512) 894-0489 or punpunnio@mac.com.
CHAMBER BOARD MEETINGS
Board of Directors Meeting
The DS Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 3:00 pm, DS Chamber, 600 E. Hwy. 290, DS. All Chamber members are welcome to attend and observe. |
COMMUNITY MEETINGS
Toastmasters
DS Toastmasters regularly meets every Tuesday, 6:30pm, at Pioneer Bank Bldg. (Conference Rm), 100 Creek Rd at Hwy 290. Visitors always welcome. For more information, call Michael Penn Smith at 512-524-7897 or email michaelpennsmith@gmail.com. Our website: http://www.drippingsprings.freetoasthost.biz
DS Property Tour
Every Tuesday at Farm Bureau Ins. 151 E Mercer St. Breakfast meeting starts at 9:00am with tour of homes immediately following. For more information contact tour coordinator Carol Brown at dshometour@gmail.com , phone number 512-576-7711. Or Debra Williamson at dwilliamson@txfb-ins.com, phone number 512-858-7777.
Rotary Club
Every Monday, noon at Creek Road Café 301 Hwy 290 W. To attend, please contact Bonnie Rose at (512) 894-3944 or brose@austin.rr.com.
Volunteers in the Park (VIP's)
Meets once a month on Thursdays: 6:00 pm, Harrison Ranch Farmhouse. Bring a friend. Our Youth VIP'swill receive service hours and learn leadership skills. To volunteer please reply to: June Baumoel junebaumoel@gmail.com, or Ginger Faught parks@cityofdrippingsprings.com.
Charlotte's Book Club
DS Community Library
Meets 2nd Thursday of each month at 6 PM, at 501 Sportsplex Drive. Go to www.dscl.org or call 512-858-7825 for more information.
Lions Club
Meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at Café 131, 131 E. Mercer St.
Contact Sharon Goss at (512) 858-5159.
Alzheimer's Support Group
Free Alzheimer's Support Group meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at Noon at Arveda Alzheimer's Family Care, 11013 Signal Hill Drive, 78737. (Off Hwy 290, just past Nutty Brown, behind McCoy's). Please RSVP to 512-637-5400. Also, visit our website at http://www.arvedacare.com.
Vince F. Taylor American Legion Post 290
Meets in the Vet Hall on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM. Vet Hall is located at RR12N and Loop 64 (Mercer St.) For Info please call 858-5637.
Dripping Springs VFW
Post 2933
Meets in the Vet Hall on the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM. Vet Hall is located at RR12N and Loop 64 (Mercer St.) For Info please call: 858-5637. |
CITY OF DRIPPING SPRINGS
The volunteer Dripping Springs Farmers Market Association Board would like community guidance in deciding the future of our farmers market and ways to improve it. We have compiled a survey and ask you to PLEASE share your thoughts. All information is confidential and will not be used for any other purpose.
If you have shopped the market, we would like your honest feedback. If you have never, or rarely, shopped the market, we want to hear from you as well.
The Dripping Springs Farmers Market is a project of the City of Dripping Springs and the board is composed of producers, consumers and city staff.
Please forward the survey link to your friends and family who live in the area. We THANK YOU VERY MUCH for taking a bit of time to help us grow!
Click here to take brief survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/RPRF93Q
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HAYS COUNTY
Hays County Burn Ban LIFTED Temporarily
Please call before you burn! For current burn information:
http://www.co.hays.tx.us/index.php/law-enforcement/fire-marshal/outdoor-burn-information/
Transportation Plan Workshop
Hays County is excited to start work on the County Transportation Plan. A large part of the planning process is public involvement and we are hosting the first public workshop on Thursday, December 1 from 4:30pm to 7:30pm at the San Marcos Activity Center, 501 E. Hopkins, San Marcos. Open house format - come at your convenience. This is your opportunity to visit one on one with County representatives and the project team. For more information, contact Cathy Howell at 512-533-9100 x 10 or email chowell@cdandp.com. |
INFORMATION FOR MONDAY E-MAILS
All members are welcome to send us information to post in The Enterprise On-Line weekly update. Please send your brief write-up by e-mail or in Word format to dschamber@drippingspringstx.org.
Please know that your information will be posted as you have written it without editing. ALSO - PLEASE KEEP US UPDATED REGARDING POSTS FOR EMPLOYMENT! If you fill the position, let us know so we can remove the listing. |
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2011 BOARD MEMBERS
Bonnie Humphrey - Chair
Dave Edwards - Vice Chair
Rhonda Edwards - Secretary
Randy Van Camp - Treasurer
Chris Heinchon
Shelley Hill
Pun Nio
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